Saguntonians in California turned out in numbers to show their condolence for the passing of our Lola Dora. We were greatly comforted by seeing so many friends and relatives who came and generously gave their moral support. Your love, your concern and especially your presence touched us deeply. Some of you took time from your busy schedules to come and many drove from long distances just to be there. We appreciate everything you did for us; the kind words, the flowers, the delicious food, the gifts and your company. We are over whelmed and we are thankful.
On the afternoon of January 3, 2009 our loving mother and Lola quietly slipped away to a better home.
TEODORA CASTILLO BONGOG, daughter of the late Serapio Castillo and Angela Pecdasen was born on March 10, 1922 in Sagunto, Sison, Pangasinan, Philippines.
On December 5, 1940 she married Ireneo Bongog, also from Sagunto where they built their family and home. Teodora was a pious and spiritual woman who walked with Christ at the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP). The church and her faith played an important role throughout her life.
Cherishing her memory are her daughter, Virginia Bongog Simpson (Walter – deceased) and three granddaughters: Jeanette (Aaron Moore), Ophelia Grace (Jody Glasser) and Sherry Jo; great-granddaughters Asienne, Ambrielle, Amara, Josephine, and Angela; son-in-law, Jose R. Pasibe and sister, Rhodensia ‘Oden’ DeLaPena. Five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death: Sion Castillo, Ricardo Castillo,Victor Castillo, Ellen Castillo, Satur Castillo, Diosdado Palit-Ang, and Apolonio Palit-ang. Also remembering her with fondness and love are a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Memorial Service & Internment:
January 17th, 11:30 AM
Inglewood Park Cemetery Mortuary
3801 W Manchester Blvd,
Inglewood, CA 90305
The family of Mrs. Teodora C. Bongog wishes to extend their heartfelt and sincere appreciation to Pastor Mored and the ministers and congregants of the United Church of God-Los Angeles and Pastor Almazan and fellow congregants of the United Church of Christ - Philippines, pall bearers, relatives and friends for their many acts of kindness.
Your concerns were a blessing to the family during our hour of bereavement. May God shower you with many blessings for your compassion and sympathy.
