I just came back from the funeral of my mother. It was hard at first loosing my mom, but we are happy at the same time for her that her suffering is over. She’s been sick for a long time already. It’s hard on us, her kids watching her suffer. I’m glad that God let us be ready in our hearts when He took my mom away.
From the Bayoy clan & the Martin clan I thank you all for praying for us. It was really difficult times for us. Your thoughts and prayers really helped us a lot. My mom’s wake lasted a week. My goodness I didn’t know that we had to do a lot of paperwork before the funeral. Plus we include inside her tomb the remains(bones) of my dad and my sister.
My dad and sister died and were buried in our land in the farm. That was over 15 and 20+ years ago. A few years back the Philippine Government passed a law that prohibits loved ones to be buried in the private property. All dead people have to be buried in cemetery. So when my mom’s illness got worse, me and my siblings then are talking of buying a place in a nice cemetery in GenSan. I’m glad we did. To have Mama buried we have to get her death certificate, it should be signed by somebody at the health department it should have a seal from the municipal or the city where you get it. We also got a burial permit so that you can present it to the cemetery personnel that its okay for my mom to be buried there. Really figure one week of wake before you finish up the paperwork and your love one be buried.
For my dad and my sister we had to get the original copy of the death certificate they have when they died 20 years ago. So my sisters and nieces went to the NSO office and have it authenticated there. We also have to get an exhume permit, that its okay to dig and get their bones. And a transport permit, that its okay to bring my dad and sister’s bones to GenSan from the farm. Of course the burial permit for them too. Really, we finished all the paperwork that friday. My mom was buried Sunday. I’m so glad we finished everything in time because the offices were closed during weekends.
My mom’s wake was at St. Peter in Apopong, GenSan. I am impressed with that place, nice and clean. They always come to the chapel where my mom lies and clean it like 5 times a day. On that chapel there is one room that some family member can rest (sleep) and it has its own bathroom too. Also if the family member of the deceased living outside the outside the city you are in, or living abroad you can view the wake on the internet. They had a camera that is just focused in front where there casket is located. I highly recommend this place. I didn’t get paid or anything to endorse them. I am just happy with the service they did for my mom. To St. Peter of General Santos, I thank you for the good services you gave to my family while there in your place. You guys really listen of what we asked for.
My mom laid to rest at Forest Lake Memorial Cemetery. It used to be called San Carlos Memorial Cemetery. The people there are nice too. Very nice place too. To the people there thank you so much.
Again to all of you guys our Readers “Thank You” so much for the message, prayers and the love you gave us. My family really appreciate very much. God bless!
Mabuhay!
Feyma:
It looks like it was a beautiful and dignified service for your mother. Just try and think good memories… I'm sure she would want that.
My condolences on your loss Fayme. It looks like even though it took a week of paperwork all was done with respect and dignity. Just as a loving human being should be treated.
God bless.
Hi Feyma, it is always difficult dealing with matters like this, isnt it? But your mom is happy with your dad and sister now.
I didn't know Philippines allowed burials in one's own property a long time ago. I actually found it so strange to do so, but in Western Samoa, that was the practice. Every garden there has a tomb or three. 🙂
Feyma, How are you doing? Im very sorry to hear about you mother, I know its not easy , My deepest symphaty to you and family.
Its good to hear from you again.
Take care and God Bless !
Tess
Hi feyma. so sorry we were not even able to pay our respects to your mom. you know, new baby and all. hope everything is well with you.
Hi Kumare!
I only learned this just now. Orman and I could have paid our last respects. Nevertheless, we offer Mamang our prayers for the repose of her soul and also for you and your family for the gift of acceptance and strength.
We know the feelings of losing a mother because Mommy also joined Her Maker just over a year ago and we condole with you.
God is good because He knows what's best for all of us.
If you have time, please text me at 0928-5066817.
Thanks Feym.
Hi Femya- Just to let you know Marilou and I are thinking of you at this time and send our kindest regards.
Jim.
Hi, Feyma, Macrine and I send our deepest sympathy on your loss. Your Mom is happy now. She is in Heaven!
Hi JohnM – Yeah we are trying to remember the good memories we shared with her. Thank you so much for the thoughts.
As always thank you for stopping by!
Hi Jason- Thank you very much. Thank God it was finished on time. I know my mom was happy seeing her kids together in this sad occasion.
Thank you for dropping by!
My condolences once again Feyma and family on your loss. When I first arrived on Philippine soil some 22 years ago, I realized that this is the place, (the Philippines), that I wish to be buried. Thanks for sharing the process that you all went through. I'm sure mine may be different but that is a discussion at another time.
You are still in my prayers!
Ed
Hi Ellen – Yeah it was hard loosing her, but its more difficult seeing her suffer. I'm glad that she is now with my dad and sister in heaven.
Oh yeah, in our farm my family and neighbors had their love one buried in the yard. It used to be the norm until a few years ago.
I like it better now that love one be buried in the cemetery.
Anyway, as always thank you so much for stopping by and thank you for your thoughts and prayers for my family. We really appreciate very much.
Hi Tess – Thank you so much for the nice message. I really appreciate very much.
Take care!
Hi Cathy – Hey I understand. Thats why I didn't text you when I was in GenSan Because you just had a baby. You need some rest my dear.
Thank you again for your thoughts and prayers! Take care.
Hi bariles – Hi kumpare, sorry I didn't swing by at Orman's office to inform you guys. I should have. We got so tied up with the paperwork to get done on time and I forgot a lot of stuff. Kumpare sorry jud..
I know it was hard for you guys too loosing Mommy. When I saw Orman before we talked about it. Gosh, its really hard loosing a love one. Seeing Mama suffer its harder on me.
Anyway, thank you for stopping by and thank you for your thoughts, prayers and love. Take care!
Hi Jim – Thank you to you and Marilou for you thoughts and prayers for my family in time like this. We really appreciate very much.
Hope to see you guys soon. Take care!
Hi David B Katague and Macrine – Thank you so much for your message. From my family to you Thank You so much!
Take care
Hi Ed Griffin – Thank you so much for your message and prayers. We really appreciate very much.
Take care!
GLAD TO HERE EVERYTHING WENT WILL FOR U AND UR FAMILY IN THESE TIMES FEYMA….PHIL R.
Hi Phil R.- Yes everything went well. I thank you guys for the prayer. It really help a lot.
Thank you for stopping by! Take care!
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
I will pray for your Moms' soul to be at peace.
I will also pray that your heart becomes lighter.
hi feyma, our deepest condolences to you and your family. I'm Edna P. Castillon Regional Manager of St. Peter Life Plan of Gen. Santos Regional Office. I would like to say thank you also for commending our gensan chapel…
Dear Feyma, sorry to hear the news, my deepest condolences.
You have had a tough few weeks my good friend and yet you managed to assist me at my party too. You are one in a million just like your mum
Dear Feyma,
Since I am very new to Bob's website (frankly I just discovered it a week ago only), I really didn't have the time to read some of his background. Anyway, before
anything else, I'd like to extend my heartfelt sympathy and sadness on the passing away of your mother. No doubt she'll be missed by you and all the loved ones. I'm so glad I discovered your husband's website. It has given me a lot of
insight of the expats living in the new Davao. Thankfully, they seem to enjoy life
there. The photographs of the funeral are beautiful and dignified. Again, my sincere condolences to you and your family.
I was in touch with your husband just now. Thank him for me. We'll talk soon.
Mabuhay and God bless!
My dear wonderful friend Feyma, I know we have talked since your mother's funeral, but I just want to say once more, my thoughts are always with you, especially during this hard time.
Your family and friends will help you through, and never be afraid to turn to them for the support that you need.
I also want to say thank you once again for your help with the party for John's 50th. Your help is so much appreciated.
It was very hard for me, saying goodbye again the other day to you and Bob, I know I will be returning to Davao again soon, but its always so tough leaving each time.
And yes – we are going to have to produce that roast dinner for John and Bob when I get back, or my life wont be worth living ha ha.
Take good care all of you, i will miss you so much my dear, its so great to have a wonderful friend like you in Davao. Be safe and well and i look forward so much to our meeting again next time.
Dear Feyma, I remember, when we met you and Bob. We talked about it for a long while, because we got the same experiences, when Rose's mama passed away last September. Our thoughts are still with you and your family. Be safe always. Regards to you and Bob and the whole family. We just returned from Samal – hope to see you guys soon…
Hi Tyleen Reynders – Thank you so much for your nice message. I really appreciate very much.Take care and God bless!
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Hi edna p. castillon – From my family we thank you so much for the good services we got from your office. We really like the people that you have there in your office. Highly appreciated. I also appreciate that you made an effort to stop by here.
Again to all of you Thank you very much!
Hi Marygrace – Thank you so much!
Hi John – Thank you my friend for your love and prayers for me and my family. I really happy that you guys are always there for me and Bob.
Hey, that's why theirs super woman you know. 😉
Thank you again my dear friend.
Hi hill roberts – Thank you for the message and prayer for my mom.
I'm glad that you found our sites and helpful to you too. Have fun reading and I am pretty sure you learn a lot from us and from the people that comments here. You will be surprised to learn that theirs a lot of people ready to help others here. Thats one thing I like about this site.
Anyway, thank you for stopping by!
Hi Steve – My dear friend I thank you for your love. I really enjoyed having you here even thought it was just a short time. I really had fun just talking to you. I really hate saying good bye to you. I know we both got teary eyed. Its really hard.
Hey, I wish you stay longer next time you visit. And yeah we have to cook again for Bob and John. We will buy extra crackers or cookies for them to munch while waiting. 😉
I enjoyed helping you on that party for John. You did good on that party. I'm really proud of you. PLEASE come back soon. Take care always my dear.
Hi Klaus – Thank you for the message and prayers. I know you guys went through the same just 2 weeks ahead of ours. Condolences too to you and Rose.
Hope to see you guys soon too. Take care and God bless!
My condolences, The service pictures were very pretty. I feel sure your Mama was looking down with a smile.
Hi Feyma, kamusta kana karon? sorry karon lang ko nakasuroy dri sa website ug nabasa nako about to ur mom. Im very sorry to hear about you mother, I know its not easy , My deepest symphaty to you and family.
God Bless
Hi Tim Payne – Thank you for you kind words. I think so too that my mom was happy that we took care of her from the day she was sick until the end. She knows that she was loved by us.
Thank you Tim for stopping by!
Hi Jaycee – Kumusta ka? Thank you for your thoughts and prayers my dear friend. Not sure if you saw my mom here at the house when you guys came to visit?
Anyway, thank you again for reading here. Hope to see you more. Take care and Hi to Kaycee and Kevin.
Good day! On behalf of St. Peter Group we would like to say our sincerest appreciation for your positive blog and deepest condolences for loosing your mom. We would like to ask your permission to post your blog at our website. May we also know your email address for us avail to add you in facebook using the St. Peter account?
Thank you and God bless!
Hello Lex – Thank you very much for your comment. I know that my wife was very happy with your services, and would use you again in the future if such a need were to arise.
I am sorry, but we cannot allow you to re-post the article on your site, though. Google penalizes sites that have duplicate content, and since we work hard to keep our site fresh and relevant, and also unique, we would be most happy if you place a link to the article. But, please do not copy the article to your site.
Thank you again for asking.
Good day! On behalf of St. Peter Group we would like to say our sincerest appreciation for your positive blog and deepest condolences for loosing your mom. We would like to ask your permission to post your blog at our website. May we also know your email address for us avail to add you in facebook using the St. Peter account?
Hello Lex – I am sorry, but we cannot allow you to re-post the article on your site, though. Google penalizes sites that have duplicate content, and since we work hard to keep our site fresh and relevant, and also unique, we would be most happy if you place a link to the article. But, please do not copy the article to your site. I am sure that your potential customers would be happy to see the article, so please link to it, and have them visit here to see it.
Thank you.