In Memoriam

Assistant Professor Florenda S. Gabriel (1969-2023)

August 16, 2023
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With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Assistant Professor Florenda S. Gabriel, on August 14, 2023.

She dedicated 29 fruitful years to the University, starting from 1994 when she was appointed to the College of Home Economics. She also served as the College Secretary for 6 years, from 2013 to 2019.

Ma’am Flor/Ma’am Gabs will always be remembered for her soothing voice, contagious laughter, genuine concern to her students, staff, and colleagues, and wisdom. If you have pictures and stories of her, please share them here to honor her memory. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered.

We will update this post soon for the final schedule of the viewing of Ma’am Flor’s remains.

Source: UP Diliman Department of Home Economics Education Facebook

Azucena P. Pestaño (1945-2023)

Poster from UP Visayas Facebook

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Azucena P. Pestaño, former faculty of UP High School in Iloilo. Ma’am Pestaño passed away today, 08 August 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

Ma’am Pestaño was an instructor at UPHSI from 1989 to 1995. She became a lecturer from January 3 to October 31, 1996. She was a passionate gender advocate and was well-loved by her colleagues and students.

Rest in eternal peace, Ma’am Pestaño!

Source: UP Visayas Facebook

Dean Bartolome S. Carale (1932-2023)

August 9, 2023
Poster from UP College of Law Facebook

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our Dean Bartolome S. Carale. We extend our sincerest condolences to Dean Carale’s family, relatives, and friends.

Join the UP College of Law in commemorating the life of our dear Dean Bartolome S. Carale through a memorial service scheduled on 8 August 2023 (Tuesday), 5:00 p.m at the Malcolm Hall Lobby. The service will also be live streamed via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/uplawofficial/) and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@UPCollegeofLawOfficialIPD).

The entire College celebrates his significant contributions and enduring legacy in legal education and will continuously be remembered with gratitude throughout the years to come.

Source: UP College of Law Facebook

Dr. Luis Camara Dery (1946-2023)

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The National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the Local Historical Committees Network expresses their sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Dr. Luis Camara Dery on the news of his passing last 31 July 2023.

Many of us encountered the name “Luis C. Dery” in historical works on the areas of Local, Political, Social, Cultural Histories of the Philippine Society from Pre- Colonial Period to World War 2.Born on 8 March 1946 in Gubat, Sorsogon, he moved to Metro Manila for his college educationat University of the Philippines – Diliman. After graduating in 1964, he pursued a master’sdegree and later a PhD in History, completing his studies in 1971 and 1987 respectively.

Dr.Dery is a giant in local history research wherein he was able topublish historical books on various topics that are considered as essential readings in Philippinehistoriography. His publications comprise rare Filipiniana publications related toDr. Jose Rizal during the Spanish period and the early Philippine Republic. Some of his booksare Alay Sa Inang Bayan, Pestilence in the Philippines, and, The Army of the First PhilippineRepublic and other historical essays.He also served as President of the PhilippineHistorical Association in 2013-2014.

In his passing, we remember his profound contributions and the trails he blazed in his pioneering work and steady commitment to the growth and development of Philippine historiography.

Paalam po Dr. Dery at Maraming Salamat!

Source: Local Historical Committees Network Facebook