It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear faculty, colleague, mentor, friend and fellow artist Prof. Leo Antonio C. Abaya who served fruitful years teaching promising young artists, sharing his heart and mind with us in the most precious way he can.
Source: UP Diliman FB page
One of University of the Philippines’ sporting greats passed away Monday morning.
Oscar Yoshihiro “Oskie” Santelices (September 16, 1961 – May 10, 2021) battled through COVID-19, but was pronounced dead at 1:05 a.m. on Monday.
He was 59 years old.
His wife Gwen posted the news on her Facebook account.
Santelices played for University of Santo Tomas in his stint in the UAAP.
After his collegiate years, he was hired to serve in UP’s faculty and then went on to coach its table tennis teams. He subsequently became its Varsity Office’s Director for six years.
In UAAP Season 80, Santelices was honored as part of the league’s great athletes during its opening ceremony.
The decorated tactician’s last championship was a memorable one, as he led the UP women’s team to a historic sweep of the erstwhile undefeated De La Salle University, headed by the late Ian Lariba, in UAAP Season 76.
The Lady Green Paddlers had the thrice-to-beat advantage in the Finals, but the Fighting Maroons had managed to take all the three team matches in the championship round en route to its sixth UAAP title.
He is survived by his wife Gwen and two sons, Jolo and Nigel.
Source: https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/oskie-santelices-59-passes-away/207775
To the family of our beloved Principal Miss Aurora Baldrias, our deepest sympathy and condolences.
The Laguna College family is deeply saddened by her untimely demise.
The LC administration and Board of Trustees are forever grateful for her life long dedication and tremendous contribution to the school. We will miss her dearly.
She has been a pillar of strength and leadership inspiring generations of students and teachers alike.
She was such a brilliant mentor, teacher and a faithful friend. Miss Rory Baldrias left a legacy of extraordinary loyalty and professionalism.
As our Laguna College hymm states, “Faithful and true-hearted, we shall be to the College” – that is what she was.
Ma’am Rory, thank you and goodbye. May you rest in peace.
Source: Laguna College Fb page
Our sympathies to the family and friends of Juleight Kesley M. Wu, BSBA(Marketing) 2013, UPV. She passed away April 21, 2021.
Source: UPV OAR Fb page
Our condolences to the family of retired Judge Rene S. Hortillo, MMPM’99, UPV. He passed away April 13, 2021 at the age of 75.
Source: UPV OAR Fb page
It is with great sorrow that we announce that our beloved Director, Dr. Arnold V. Hallare, has joined our creator yesterday, April 30, 2021.
Dr. Hallare served as the Director of the National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences for seven years. As the director, he initiated several projects that developed and improved UP Manila’s graduate programs.
He was a tireless and dependable NGOHS Director who had great visions for the university, and a generous and understanding leader to his staff.
The NGOHS Family will be forever grateful to you, Sir H.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
Source: National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences FB page
The Consummate Pathologist Gave the Final Word:
JOSE MARIA C. AVILA, MD, FPSP
The UP Manila community mourns the passing of DR. JOSE MARIA C. AVILA, a graduate of the UP College of Medicine Class 1983, last 20 April 2021 due to COVID-19. Avila.
Source: UP Manila FB page
It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Dr. Vicente D. Mariano, retired member of the NCPAG faculty, passed away today, April 27, 2021, due to COVID-19.
Dr. Mariano or VicMar served the College for 39 years. He joined NCPAG in 1973 as a research associate at the Local Government Center and started teaching full time as a member of the faculty in 1999 until his retirement in 2012 with the rank of Associate Professor.
Mariano taught research courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and was one of the pioneers in teaching e-governance and spatial information management.
In addition to his service as an educator, Dr. Mariano was also Director of the Publications Office and IT Coordinator of NCPAG. Mariano is survived by his wife and two children.
Our prayers and sympathies are with the family of Dr. Mariano.
Financial help may be sent directly to the family of Dr. Mariano via this link: https://gogetfundme.com/…/help-our-dad-fight-covid-and…
Former students and/or advisees are welcome to share their memories of Sir VicMar in the comments section.
Source: UP-NCPAG Fb page
Dr. Genaro T. Marzan, noted Geodetic Engineer and pillar of the UP College of Engineering Department of Geodetic Engineering (DGE) passed away on Thursday, Apr. 15, 6:30 a.m. He was 92.
Marzan was the DGE Chairman and Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry (TCAGP) Director from1984 to 1989.
According to the DGE’s announcement, during his tenure Marzan fought fiercely for DGE independence and the devolution of the BS Geodetic Engineering Program during “one of the most difficult times in the department and the nation.”
“In the 1980s, despite the popular belief that maintaining the Program’s independence is impractical because it is less glamorous and involves tedious work, he stood his ground,” the statement read. “He fully believed in the importance of geodetic engineering in nation building and we are seeing what he fought for, today. He saw and believed in the next generation, and we will carry his legacy forward into the next.”
The Marzan family created a memorial Facebook page and public group “as a place for family and friends to gather, express sorrow, gain strength and share memories of Dad/Daddy Gene/Lolo Gene/Tito Gene/ Dr/Dean/Prof/Engineer Marzan.”
Those who wish to physically send their condolences may send them to 53 Mahabagin cor. Mahiyain St., Teachers Village, QC.
“The Marzan family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support from family and friends including former students. He touched many lives,” they said.
The family also organized a 9-day Novena for him from Apr.16 to 24, 11:30 a.m. Manila Time. The Zoom link can be accessed here or through the following login details: Meeting ID: 765 3290 2679; Passcode: Genaro. The program and prayers may be accessed here.
Marzan is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren, which includes UP Manila College of Allied Medical Professions dean Dr. Joyce Marzan.
Author: Anna Regidor
Photographer: Genaro Marzan Memorial page and Facebook group
Source: https://upd.edu.ph/marzan-92/
Retired Prof. Santiago ‘Jak’ Albano Pilar of the UP College of Fine Arts (CFA) Department of Theory passed away on Apr. 12. He was 74.
An eminent scholar, educator and historian of Philippine Art, Pilar paved for “many important discoveries and preservation of Hispanic art from all over the country,” the CFA Department of Theory said in its Facebook post.
The Department described Pilar as “an astute art connoisseur, he pioneered the field of study at the College, where he taught for several decades.”
Pilar started serving the University in 1977 as a lecturer in the field of humanities. Later, he moved to CFA where he taught basic and advanced courses in art history, art criticism, art research and connoisseurship in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.
To his colleagues and students, he left a lasting legacy of “research excellence, unceasing passion and genuine concern for our artistic heritage.”
He authored several books on Philippine Arts, the most known being “Juan Luna: The Filipino as Artist” (1980) which is an essential reference for the artist. Among his authored books are “Pamana: The Jorge B. Vargas Art Collection” and “A Harvest of Saints.”
One of his advocacies is to introduce other Filipino artists not given the same recognition and prominence as Luna and Fernando Amorsolo. His exhaustive research led to the publication of “The Life and Art of Isabelo Tampinco,” “The sober realism of Domingo Celis: inspired calm,” and “Fabian de la Rosa and his times,” among other books.
Several art galleries and museums, including Gateway Gallery, Leon Gallery Makati and Metropolitan Museum of Manila, paid tribute to Pilar, recognizing him as an art scholar “who committed himself to research and writing of the Philippines Hispanic art, religious art, and the lives and works of lesser-known Filipino artists.”
For his works in art history, Pilar received the Ten Outstanding Young Men Award for Art History in 1980 and Araw ng Maynila Award: Tagapag-alaga ng Sining in 1996.
In UP, Pilar was conferred the Pura Kalaw-Ledesma Professorial Chair for the periods Oct. 1, 1992 to May 31, 1993 and Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1999, and the Ignacio Villamor Professorial Chair for the period Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2000.
He served as a consultant of exhibition projects at the Ayala Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). He was also the editor of the “CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art Volume IV: The Visual Arts.”
Author: Benito V. Sanvictores Jr.
photos courtesy of the UP CFA Department of Theory
Source: https://upd.edu.ph/pilar-74/