14th USTMD70 e-magazine

 

 

 

14th USTMD70 e-magazine

October 8, 2014

 

Dom and Marietta

 

Marietta Lozada-Galvez, USTMD 70 NARRATIVE

I write this on a Sunday at my home just outside Philadelphia. My husband Domingto is cooking dinner while I settle some bills from the week. My in-house chef and second husband, retired pathologist Domingo Java has been my companion, reliable gardener, road-rage backseat driver and all around Mr Fix-it for the last 12 years. We have renovated our home together and have seen our garden mature into something we tend and love everyday. It’s been and continues to be a lot of work but our home and garden has been a constant source of contentment, relaxation and pride.

The past years have been especially momentous. I became a grandmother to Eleanor, now 4, daughter of my middle child Marisa, now in her mid-30s. And just this year, I have decided to retire (finally!). With this decision and Domingo’s retirement last year, we look forward to embracing our new role of grandparents/willing babysitters in addition to some traveling adventures and a much anticipated visit to the Philippines where I still have a younger brother and a host of nieces and nephews.

My middle child Marisa, in addition to be a Professor of French at Stanford University where her husband Ronald Greene also teaches in the department of English. Although they are across the country, Dom and I have relished the food and culture of the Bay area. As someone who was both a young parent during a medical residency, I see myself in Marisa and couldn’t be prouder. I marvel at her dedication to raising her child while pursuing professional success.

I have two other children: Paul and Christina of whom I am so equally proud. Paul , my eldest, now 40, also teaches in the East coast (Wellesley College just outside Boston. In addition to teaching Art History, Paul also write and reviews shows for the Art Forum. Christina, my youngest, now 30, just graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence from the Industrial Design Department. Needless to say, my children continue to surprise and impress me.

I am the happiest when the family can convene, especially at our home outside Philadelphia. It reminds me of our Filipino custom of family togetherness and closenss. Philadelphia has been my home city for the last 30+ years since I came here as a young intern. It was the city where I met my first husband Alberto. It was also in this city where Alberto Galvez passed away in 1992. Twenty two years later, I am happy with my second husband and look forward to what life has in store for us.

NARRATIVE OF YET DIZON

It’s been almost 45 years from graduation, time surely flies. I’m still married to my wife of 40 years, Grace Duque-Dizon (UPMDClass70), my first life changing experience, the other two are the births of my two daughters Jeanie and Camille. The most important life changing event for me was in June 2007 when I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Only a few years from retirement I was forced to stop working, had to undergo an intensive 6 months of IV and intrathecal chemo at Emory University and followed by two years of oral chemo. I’d been retired since then. Long story short I’m now 7 years in remission (post chemo) and still here. Everyday is now a blessing and a “bonus” day! This latter event made me change my outlook in life, older, somewhat wiser, appreciative of friends and God but without regrets. It could be a lot worse. Lessons learned? I’m in full admiration of our classmates who stayed back, and of course to the ones who ventured in foreign lands like me. In my 43 years in the US and the short but priceless visits to the Philippines, everyone has been a success story in their own specialties irregardless of country and that’s God’s design anyway, it really doesn’t matter where you are. Life is what you make of it. Do what you love, love what you do! Majority of us are now retired and doing what we love “apostolic duties” although I’m still waiting for my first one. Godspeed to all and just maybe I’ll see you in 5 years for our “Golden Anniversary” God willing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday, Butch (Photo below)

L-R: Phebe, Charlie, Butch JunB, Butch’s daughter, Eva (spouse of Pol)

Seated: Roy, Pol,

 

Catalino Guzman Jr. MD

August 22, 1944 – September 23, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L-R: Ralph R, Art R, Cata

 

 

 

L-R: Efren, Norma, Dulce Dungo, Brenda, Ralph Rances and wife Leni, Art R @ wake

 

 

 

PREFACE TO ATTORNEY ALFONSO FALLARME’S  “TRIALS TO TRIUMPHS” AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Long before Congressman Totoy Ylagan, Governor Budoy Madrona and Vice Governor Peping Fonte of Romblon, there was Atty. Alfonso Perez Fallarme. Although reared in the small Romblon island of Sibali, he was destined to rise above his ordinary circumstances to become one the of the outstanding Romblomanons.

Atty. Fallarme, Uncle Ponso to us nephews and nieces, deserves credit for organizing the Perez & Fallarme clans in Romblon. Nothing can be more natural than a charming Atty Fallarme hobnobbing with relatives in a Perez clan reunion. There he was-entertaining, hospitable and going out of his way to say nice things to guests.

In his 60’s, after an illustrious career in the Philippines, he pulled up stakes and started a new life in the United States. People thought he would retire. But Atty Fallarme did not go golfing towards his retirement. He pursued another career. For the next 15 years, as Auditor of 17 hotels in Rochester, MN, he never missed work except on that one day when the snow was waist-high. Time and time again, he had met life’s challenges with gusto and still relish every moment of the adventure.

Many years later, I encountered him as one of the subscribers to an internet e-mail group called RDL (The Romblon Discussion List). I was struck by his varied interests and his gift of story-telling. Through my urging, the idea of writing about his life came about. He was enticed to write his autbiography.

So, at the age of 87, after his second retirement, Atty. Fallarme went to work on his memoirs. His vivid biographical sketch chronicles the life of a well-traveled man, a Filipino scholar (as the first ASEAN United Nations Scholar on Tariff and Taxation, a vigorous opponent of government corruption (as the the Head of PAGCOM, the Philippine Anti-Graft Commission). a WWII hero and a friend of Philippine Presidents.

I have tried to understand how Atty. Fallarme can trace his roots and relate his remarkable life over many decades. He later told me that he kept a diary. I can confidently say that the autobiography of Atty. Fallarme is insightful as it is inspiring. He makes the past come alive and writes as if he is talking to you face to face. It is one book that I cannot put down.

Many years from now, we will no doubt be long gone. It is unlikely, however, that Atty. Fallarme’s work will soon be forgotten.

Mini

NB. Uncle Ponso passed away a few years ago at the age of 96.

Uncle Ponso

 

Mini, Uncle Ponso’s niece, in surgical garb

 

 

 

Rechie and Elmo welcome Ando and Alice in their house

L-R:Evelyn,unknown, Ando, Max, Alice, Carol, Elmo, Rechie, Manny, Carlos Ferrer, Arthur

Summer lunch at the Java’s garden patio

L-R: Luz, Marietta, Nieves, Mike, Brenda, Doming

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luz soiree: L-R: Luz, Brenda, Nieves, Marietta, Mike

Rose, Rechie, Elmo

July 20 brunch meeting at Valle Verde

L-R: sitting: Seth, Danny, Raffy, Ping, Renato (Ato), Pura, Rosalina

Standing:Paul, Linda, Loy  Ayroso, Vicky Co, Florante Lomibao, Angie

 

LA (again) plus RP: Norma welcomes Carol, Ando, Alice, Manny, Bert, Seth, Max, JunB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The three faces of Elvira watching the July 4th parade go by in Martha’s Vineyard: Elvira Luz, Elvira Amgard (Amse), Elvira Virginia (EV)

The happy vacationers.

L-R: Alice, Luz, Evelyn, Brenda in front of Luz’ summer home.

 

 

 

 

 

Max with Fr. Fernando Suarez, the healing priest

A Fatima, Portugal visit by unknown, Luz, Grace to the children’s house.

 

 

 

Ping and Pol modeling the blue Barong Tagalog

Dinner at VALLE Verrde 5 with Luming Mangrobang- Lim, Pura, Paul, Lito Durante, Carol, Pol Polintan, Max, Ping, Raffy, Seth, Zaida Sucgang, and Mabeth Villarama.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucio’s daughters: Jonelle and Farah wearing their mother Claudette’s

(in the middle) Miss Coed gown. Still fits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manny  with the wanderlust in the most beautiful falls after

the Victoria Falls…Mt. Montmorecy Falls

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mon and Minda in St. Peter’s Port, Channel Islands

Wonder how St. Peter’s Gate looks like. (Smile)

Gathering at Charlie and May’s garden patio in RP.

Ato, Linda, Vicky and spouse Tony Dee Du Tin, Seth,  May, Bing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Elnora Dalman-Holipas

Diplomate,  Pediatrics

Diplomate, Neonatology

Lew and Donita after the party.

LA reunion: Our Hollywood classmates sizzle!

L-R: Rita, Jessie, Seth, Alice, Norma, Carol, Rechie, Brenda, Evelyn

Standing: Ando, JunB, Tony, Uma, Ed, Harry, Manny, Elmo, Arthur V & wife, Caloy, Max

 

 

 

 

 

Desiderio Ines and wife.

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Mila & Roy’s Family Narrative

I am now in the next chapter of my life. My retirement!!! Roy retired 8 yrs ago after he had CA of lung. We are married for 43 yrs and this is the first time we are together 24/7.  And enjoying each other company. sometimes we annoy each other so we just go to our own corner of the house. People are asking me if i am bored . Never a dull moment!!!

For 34 yrs I spent my time taking care of family,and patients Now I have time to spend for myself,no more eating in a hurry, waking up early and staying up late doing EMR. NO stress!!!

 Now I have time for Roy, playing golf, watching movies and doing a lot of traveling, visiting my children and  grandchildren The only thing I miss is my paycheck but I found out there is not much that we need except food as long as we stay healthy.

So life is good

Below Mila and Roy’s daughter and son in law:

Rachel, Jamie, Gabby and Sophie

 

 

 

 

Rey & wife Zeny visited Mini’s EMG laboratory

Rey Lazaro and wife Zeny visit Mini’s EMG laboratory

Below; Nap, Luz, Norma, Harry in Ceasaria, Holy Land.

 

 

 

 

 

Tres Martires GK houses sponsored by USTMD70

L-R: unknown, Seth, unknown, May, unknown, Charlie, Ato, Linda

Turning over GK house to future occupants. The biggest key I’ve ever seen!

5th from the left: May, Charlie, Ato, LInda, Seth

L-R: Boy, Dr. Sol, Lily in their residence

L-R: in Luz house: Caloy, Brenda, Ando, Alice, Nieves, Mike, Luz

 

 

 

Whiskey Shivers band @ LA’s Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur’s park. Lew’s son Jeff is first from the left

 

 

ROUNDING BY JOE LEONCIO MD

I walked into a room to see a patient and a visiting  lady across
seated on a chair  across the bed & introduced herself as her daughter. She was possibly around 28 to 30. She asked if I am the doctorseeing her mother and she asked for my name. Then she said, I know you, I’ve seen you before. I was
secretly tickled that someone knows me who I don’t even recall seeing
before. Well, we are doctors and we see a lot of patients and it is not unusual when someone says hi to us when we meet them in the malls or restaurants.We usually return the greetings and we go on our way. This time I am in the room
and I was trying to search my mind where I saw this lady but I can’t,
so I asked her, are you nurse or hospital employee? She says no, neither, so I said,” I know you too, I just can’t recall where or when I’ve seen you
Would you mind refreshing my memory where we met?” She said,” doctor,
that was many years ago, my grandma was sick, I saw you at the hospital, I was with my Mom, I was a little girl, I was 12

JDLeoncio
USTMD70

Please be sure if you say, you knew her
It’s a sin to tell a lie.
–a song( lyrics slightly modified)

Ando and Alice visit Brenda and Caloy

The “REST”  dancers with Bing

L-R: Danny, Ping, Bing, Ato and Linda in the keyboard

 

 

 

 

 

Cristy and JoBum as Hermana and Hermano Mayor, New York