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2011
Sofronio Antuerpia was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Sofronio will be remembered as a very exceptional person.
Sofronio was born on August 20, 1920 in Legaspi, Albay, Philippines. He was the son of Jose and Modesta Antuerpia. Sofronio grew up in Manilla, Philippines.
Sofronio was raised with two siblings. He had two younger brothers, Jaime and Rafael. Sofronio was usually involved in all sorts of activities with his siblings. He and his siblings experienced rivalries typical of a growing family, but they shared many life experiences over the years.
As a young boy, Sofronio had a number of interests. Like most children, he enjoyed playing and making up games. He was curious about the world around him and was often eager to explore it. Sofronio was an active child who took part in tennis. However, to Sofronio, the most fun to be had was simply playing and spending time with his friends.
A typical teenager, Sofronio had a fairly happy high school experience, making that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. He enjoyed some classes more than others, having favorite subjects and teachers. He finished 5th grade and studied vocational courses at Massat.
Sonfronio married his first wife Carmen in the Philippines. He married his second wife Fortunta in San Pedro, California. Empathic and loyal, Sofronio was committed to making his new family happy.
Sofronio worked hard to be a good father to his children and he did his best to fulfill their needs. Sofronio was blessed with seven children, Cecelia, Danilo, Imelda, Ferdinand, Andres, Melenica and Cristeta. He was also blessed with 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Fortunately, Sofronio enjoyed what he did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Sofronio worked diligently and did his best to succeed in his career. His primary occupation was telephone warehousing employee. He was employed for 29 years by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. Sofronio always sought to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.
Sofronio was a WWII veteran in the Philippine Army. His fellow soldiers viewed him as a brother in arms and knew that he was as much a part of their family as their loved ones back home.
Sofronio enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. His favorite pursuits were sports. He was content to enjoy his favorite pastimes alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.
Sofronio found pleasure in sports. Sofronio was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite events whenever he had the chance to do so. Tops on his list were tennis, boxing, basketball, table tennis and badminton.
Though he never set out to gain individual recognition, Sofronio was given accolades for his many and varied accomplishments throughout his life. Some of his most prestigious awards included trophies for tennis.
When Sofronio's retirement finally arrived in 1992, he was well prepared. In retirement, he found new pleasure in working as a volunteer at Fred Nellis Juvenile Correctional Facilities for 5 years. He also loved to play cards and bingo. Even in retirement, Sofronio continued to stay in touch with his old friends while making plenty of new acquaintances. Sofronio was active in his new community and felt fulfilled with the opportunities retirement offered him.
Sofronio passed away on September 20, 2011 at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina, California. He is survived by his wife, Fortunata, his five children, Imelda, Ferdy, Andy, Lalen and Tet, his grandchildren and all of his loving family. Services were held at St. Christopher Catholic Church. Sofronio was laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Covina, California.
Simply stated, Sofronio was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by his family and friends as being a caring and giving person, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Sofronio leaves behind him a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life he touched will always remember Sofronio Antuerpia.
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December 10, 2011
Diego & Family
Dear Lolo, Marami pong salamat sa lahat ng pagmamahal ninyo sa amin, at sa lahat ng mga biyayang ibinigay nyo sa amin. mga tulong financial at sa lahat ng bagay at sa gabay ninyo sa akin sapol na maliit pa po ako hangang sa lumaki ako at makapagasawa. Maraming maraming salamat po! Hinding hindi ko po kayo makakalimutan habang kami'y nabubuhay. Sana po lolo lagi pa rin nyo kaming gabayan at tulungan kahit kayo ay wala na, alam po namin na nandyan lang kayo.Sana po lolo maging masaya kayo sa iyong paroroonan dahil alam namin na magiging magkasama na kayo ng lola.Billion Thanks Lolo! We Love You forever.
December 10, 2011
Danine & Danize
Lolo, Thank you for everything, for the love,support and care.
December 10, 2011
Lanie & Family
Dearest Lolo, There is no words we can say to express how thankful we are not just by having as our Lolo, but also for being our second father, because you took care of us as if we were your own children, being our, because you give us not just a simple happiness but a meaningful kind of happiness, and also Lolo you were like a person whose always there for us in every up's and down in our life, Thank you for EVERYTHING LOLO. will be missing you a lot, WE LOVE YOU..
December 10, 2011
Juneth & Jules
Lolo, Thank you po sa lahat ng naibigay nyo sa amin ang pagmamahal, nandyan kayo para palakihin kami ng maayos. Thank you din po sa pag-papaaral ninyo sa akin, Thank you po sa lahat lahat ng naitulong nyo sa akin at sa mga kapatid ko. "I LOVE YOU LOLO & WE WILL MISS YOU"
December 10, 2011
Joseph & Family
Lolo Ponyong, Alam kong masaya ka na dyan. Maraming Salamat sa lahat lahat. Mananatili ka sa puso at isipan namin, lagi kong babanggitin lahat ng kabutihan na ibinigay mo sa amin, mahal ka namin LO! YOUR THE BEST.
December 10, 2011
Reeniel Ramos
Lolo
Thank you for everything, thanks for being a good father, a great Grandfather to all of us, we might not see you again but you'll always be in our memories, and I know that you're happy out there with our God the Father Almighty, we love you Lolo may you rest in peace.
October 1, 2011
Buboy Antuerpia
Lolo Ponyong, your Sweet Memories will always remain on our Hearts..
We will Surely Miss you.. and Always remember that we Love you very much...
Sorry if we didn't see each other until your last breath here on earth... Please Pray for me and Pray for our Family because you are near at our Creator!!
Love You Lolo!!!
October 1, 2011
Jedric Delos Santos
Lolo you are goodlooking like me!! We will never forget you will always be apart of our memory. Love you and thank you may you rest in peace.
October 1, 2011
Jimwell Delos Santos
I love you Lolo!!! You are the champion and you are very brave. We all love you.
October 1, 2011
Jessica De Jesus
Lolo Ponyong we love you & we will miss you truly.
October 1, 2011
Susie Galvan
I want to give you Imelda and your family my condolences on the loss of your father, It was such a honor serving your family may you all have peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Love alway Susie Galvan,Custer Christiansen Mortuary
September 30, 2011
Joann Delos Santos
WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU LOLO PONYONG! - Family in Phil.
September 29, 2011
Mrs. Antuerpia and Imelda, our sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Mrs. Sol Villafuerte & Thoy and Yvette Villafuerte & Family
September 29, 2011
Although i didn't have the pleasure of personally knowing Mr. Antuerpia, i am fortunate to know and count as a very dear friend, his daughter Imelda. Knowing Imeldita the way she is, a caring/loving friend, this reflects on her father and demonstrates the kind of person he was to raise such a beautiful daughter.
My sincere condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace,
Mina Reyes
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