The Prime of Ms. Fechie Alarcon
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april 5, 2007
Hi Irma,
In case you may have forgotten, let me reintroduce myself to you. I am Fechie ( this sounds a little more sophisticated) than Fe Alarcon then. I migrated and has resided in SF, CA since 1974. I work in Nursing Administration at a hospital closest to the SF airport and also a faculty in a local college for the Nursing Dept. I had been divorced for so long, had an only child but died at the age of seven. I'm living singly but been too busy to think of being alone. Don't have time for that! My brothers and sisters are all here in US and close by so my support system is great.
I travel to the Phil. at least once a year for medical mission purposes. It also allows me to visit other relatives there. I have lots of things to catch up with you but I am at work right now and I need to run soon. Tell you more next mail.
So, let me know about yourself too. I missed your gregarious laughter during our younger days.
Welcome again and keep in touch.
Fechie
Feb 24
Hello Classmates,
Hi there. Just got back from Daet and had a chance to get together with some our our classmates from grade school and high school at Deat Parochial School now LCC. It was great seeing them after so many years. I go home to Daet quite often but just don't have the luxury to stay longer and be able to connect with our classmates while there.
Anyway, got your email addresses from Mendy (Balon) Ching and hope you don't mind me reconnecting with you. I am Fe (Fechie) Alarcon and now residing in U.S. since 1974. I've been single and living alone. I had an only child who passed away 13 years ago. I worked at a nearby hospital as a nursing supervisor and also a faculty at a local college of nursing. It's tough living alone but I'm used to it now plus my family are just miles near. My work and school schedule are hectic that I rarely home anyway. I travel to the Phil at least once a year for a medical mission. In fact, I was just in Bohol for that reason.
Mendy and the group in Daet are coordinating our 40th year class reunion. I have previous commitment around that time but I am so excited to see old familiar faces again and I'll do my best to be there. Hope you too can be there.
I would be delighted hearing from you soon one way or another. You can email me back or call me or text me at 650-219-3212 or 650-756-9158.
PLs. share me our classmates whereabouts if you have them.
Looking forward to your message. God bless.
Fe or Fechie
47 comments:
March 6, 2007
Maybe I am just getting very emotional that every time i read emails from classsmates esp. those that I haven't heard from for ages, my heart leaps with joy. I get reallly excited. Or maybe like what people say, when one gets older, one becomes more sentimental and emotional. I never felt like this with my intimate relationship but I do with our classmates. Now I lnow, you are all my long lost loves!!! Ha-ha-ha!
Well, my dear classmates, do keep those emails coming. It keeps me from my solitude.
Fechie
Apr 23
Hi Toti,
Which brother of Fetchie is dying? Did she already know about his illness? Too bad her short escapade had to end in sadness. I guess all we can do is offer a prayer.
Marybeth
Hi Guys,
Fechie's brother 's name is Armando, Her eldest brother. He had been very sick since March and Fechie knows he's is dying. I've been praying for him ever since I learned about it. Let's all pray for him and for Fechie. take care all and best regards to your loved ones.
Men
Yes, the brother's name is Armando, who's next to the Msgr according to Fechie. "Memorial services not firmed up yet. Will be rescheduling flight back to the US." This was Fechie's text. So this means, his brother has died.
Toti
Dear Fechie,
So sorry to hear about your brother, Armando. The only consolation is that he is in a better place now and no longer in pain. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will pray for him and for you. Take care and if you need to talk, I'm always available for you.
Love,
Men
Apr 23
To our Dearest Fechie,
Me and my wife and the rest of the family would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother Armando. Through the mercy of God may he rest in peace.
Rori
My dear Fechie,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother, Armando.
Maybe it was meant for you to be home, for him and the rest of the family. I'm sure they appreciate having you around at this time. Take care and we'll see when you come back.
God bless,
Marybeth
Fechie,
Join our classmates in sending you our prayers and condolence for your brother’s untimely death. May he be with Him in eternal rest.
Ed Canela
Apr 24
Dear Fechie,
My wife Evelyn, my two sons Rodel and Ryan, my daughter Catherine and I express our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your brother Armando. May he rest in peace.
Take care Fechie, and be strong.
Love,
Rudy
apr 24
Dear fechie,
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to you and your family.As you go through this difficult time,may you be aware of God's love.Hope and pray to see him when Jesus comes.
God bless you and your Family.
Love & prayer
lyn
MY DEAR CLASSMATES,
THE PERSON YOU ARE SENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY IS ACTUALLY HAPPY IN ANOTHER DIMENSION. HE IS JUST AROUND. WISH HIM PEACE AND HAPPINESS IN THE BEYOND.
TESS
Despedida and Send-off for Fechie
Apr 27
Toti and the rest of Manila group:
regarding this sunday pm..
it will most likely be at Good Earth Restaurant at the Mall of Asia, Roxas. Blvd. Sunday april 29 3 pm.. this is at the far end of the Mall, facing Manila Bay. Let's get together with Fechie, who is arriving Mnla sun noon, (leaving for SF same evening) and Dr. Yoly who's arriving also sunday on her way to a conference up north..
hope you'll all be there. toti is offering a nice promo: a limited edition of the CD for the attendees. kayo rin...
best rgds
Bert
apr 24
Hi Toti,
I still check my e-mail every 15 minutes hoping that someone from our egroup have posted a message. You see, I readily respond to your latest e-mail. Anyway, I hope that the egroup's condolences to Fechie could somehow alleviate some of the pains that she is feeling right now. As everyone have said, Armando is in a better Hands now. Maiba ako Toti, di ba si Armando was one our Religion teachers? Toti, don't get tired in sending us e-mail messages. You are the biggest factor for establishing this new found happiness that we are experiencing thru e-mails. Ikaw rin ang aming connection sa mga kaibigan natin diyan sa 'Pinas. Stay safe and healthy.
Danny
Danny, I'm not sure. I'll ask Fechie when we send her off. Pero parang Manuel iyong naging teacher natin. I'm not really sure.
Toti
Apr 24
Yeah Danny, Toti was right - our Religion teacher was Manuel.
Toti please tell Fechie to take care and that my prayers are with her and her family.
Thanks a lot my dear friend.
Men
here are text messages of fechie,
To all DPS Class of '67, thanks for all the thoughts, prayers and the gorgeous wreath. We appreciate them all. Ty again.
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you're right, unable to read emails regularly. Please tell men, marybeth, danny, ed, and others that their kind gestures are appreciated. thanks.
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Please say thanks to them to. TY again. (Referring to Rory and Lyn de guzman-lumucso.)
Toti
hello, everyone, i was quiet for a while, due to a weekend trip to Cebu / Davao and didn't have access to emails.
just arrived Mnla 30 mins. ago, so im signing in.
a very sad thing indeed to read about Fechie's brother as i opened the mails.
Fechie, i join our classmates in expressing our sincere condolences, and offering of prayers.
it is something that everyone goes through at one time or another, and needless to say, there are
pains to bear. just be strong and the hurt will soon ease. it might help to think that your brother has now moved on to a more blissful place.
warm rgds,
Bert- -
apr 25
Hello Fe,
On behalf of myself and my family, I am offering my heartfelt sympathy and condolence for the passing of your brother Armando. Losing loved ones is never easy to take, it always hurt. There's no words that I know that can ease the pain of what you're feeling so I won't try. But rest assure that my thoughts and prayers are with you in these trying times.
With love and prayer,
Violeta
FECHIE IS BAAACCCKK IN THE US!
may 3
Toti,
Guys, how come the exchanges of emails seemed to have declined? I had been quiet for sometime due to unavailability of internet access in Bicol. But now I'm baccckkkk and anxiously checking to see your emails again. So keep it going!
I chatted with Men late yesterday while I was at work. Hinayang na hinayang siya about missing the big reunion. She said that since we are sending out notices re: the next reunioon with plenty of time, hopefully, the turnout will be bigger aand better. So, ok guys start making plans now.
Hugs, kisses and cheers!
Fechie
may 3
Welcome Back Fetchie,
You sure did not waste any time , in fact your long message made up for the short absence. I have been looking forward to hear your version of the reunion. We really should meet again after you've recovered from your exhausting trip. Nothing can bit a verbal account of the event. Iba na yung may kasamang facial expressions. Mas exciting siempre. So lets set a date for the California group to meet again. Let us know when you're ready.
Going over the photo gallery of Toti, and reading the highlights from all of you made it possible for us to capture the fun and excitement. And you're right,we did miss out on this. But,you can be sure I'll be there in 2009.
Well, get some rest. See you soon.
Marybeth
May 3
Hi Marybeth,
Thanks for the welcome back wishes. I'm all rested now and back to work.
I'm all for us here in California to meet again. Since we did the first time here in SF, I don't mind having to do this towards Benicia or Sacramento. I wonder when Rudy will be flying again to SF. It will be nice to have hkm around or anyone who can join us. Would you prefer meeting weekend vs. weekdays? Let me know and I'll check my availability.
Hope to hear from Men, Joe S., Allan M. and Herminia re: this.
My best to you and the family. I'll mail the stuff from Alot and Tess plus the CD this friday unless you're planning to come my way.
Fechie
may 4
Hi Fechie,,,
good to see you back on line !
but i noticed - if my watch was accurate - you've already logged on barely past 430am SF time !
are you sure you're getting enough sleep? watch out baka humina resistance mo..you had a long week!
anyway if by any chance the California group decide to get together, pls give Men, Marybeth, Herminia a big hug from the Manila group! and a warm abraso to Joe S..! surely you'll enjoy alot's famous pili special while watching the CD..
we here have to gather round as well, quick. most of the guys here are sabik na to do some bonding with the elusive Marynat. toti will have to keep this warm before she disappears again (jok jok lang, marynat.. hope to see you..in the 'nat' so distant future!..!)
cheers
Bert
May 4
Hello Fetchie,
Wala kang kapagod pagod. Saludo ako sa stamina mo.
Anyway, I talked to Joe today, and he is with us meeting again soon. He also talked to Danilo so he could join us. however, he told me that you will be in charge of finding out Rudy's next flight to SF. I'm sure Men will be in touch soon. Just want to let you know that my husband is planning to take me to Hawaii from the 12th to the 17th for our anniversary, so please let's plan after that week.
I am off on all weekends now..... for giving 20 years of my career and life to he County Hospital. He! He! And so is everybody else,I'm quite sure, unless someone became a nurse under cover. How about you? If you still do some weekends, maybe we should plan around your schedule. All we need is Rudy's schedule for the coming months.
We can decide the venue once we know the date,OK?
By the way, Joe mentioned that he may drop by SF this Saturday to pick up the CDs. He should be contacting you about his plan, so hold off mailing the stuff for us ( Men, Joe and me).
Hope to see you soon.
Marybeth
May 4
Welcome back Fechie and it was soooo nice to hear your voice again. Joe and I were talking about our CA Reunion Part II. If everybody agrees we can have it here in Sacramento. Let's try to check everybody's schedule, like Leo, Allan and Danny (they said they want to join us as long as we give them ample time to prepare), Marybeth, Herminia, and yourself. Joe wants it middle of May or whatever time you guys prefer. Please let us know. Let us welcome back our representative to the DPS Ruby Reunion. Thanks again Fechie.
Alot and Tess, thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. You guys never change, you're still the same girls I've met 40 years ago.
Toti, my friend, once again thank you for all you've done for this affair.
To the Daet and Manila Groups = A big hug from CA group and Dios Mabalos for everything.
Hugs,
Men
Irma and Violeta, where are you this days? Come back to the loop. We're eager to hear from you again. Balitan niyo naman kami from that part of the world.
Marybeth and Willy- Happy Anniversary. How many years is this now? Mine only lasted 3 years. Good thing. It wasn't worth keeping it for long. Enjoy your umpteen honeymoon.
Where is Ed now? Haven't read fresh emails from him. Are you traveling some more or just not into it for the moment?
Rudy- or anyone who would be in contact with him soon- when are you scheduled to fly to SF? We need to hear from you soon, since we are planning Part 11 CA reunion. We'd like to have it during the time that you're around. Mas marami, mas masaya! Plus ikaw daw ang taya! (Biro lang.). Miss lang namin ang leadership mo. So let us know soon.
I'll be seeing Joe S. tom. to pick up the CDs and padala for Men and Marybeth. I'll give a copy for Allan also kahit hindi nakasama sa bilangan. Dyahe naman. Nagpadala pala ng donation for the affair. I'll just give my copy. Toti, just give me another one when I visit you. Yung updated version, ok? O, baka naman taguan mo ako. Hindi naman kita pipikutin! He-he-he!
Bert- how come I did not know that you were in Ateneo during our college? Sta. Isabel ako for 5 years! Kaya lang I was an intern, kaya siguro hindi tayo nagkita. Kung alam ko lang! I should not have wasted my time with the seminarians. Afterall, mga walang mga b... yung mga yon. Just kidding!!
Men- my secret for stamina? Natural juice! Hep, hep-not the one you have in mind, ok? Actually, the real secret is I stay away from taking medicines and just enjoy life as much as I can. That includes my love for ballroom dancing. That's my workout!
Tess, Alot, Mendy, Susan and others, sulat naman diyan o. I can just imagine another great time you will have at the forthcoming outing at the local Boracay. Inggit ako! Pls. take pictures and share them with us. Be safe tho.
OOOOOOoooppppssss. Mahaba na ito. Bye and regards.
Fechie
dear fechie,
first, on Ed Canela. He's probably in an internet quiet zone. I think he's in Aceh, Indonesia. Then, he'll still proceed to Palestine and Montenegro. But occasionally, when he's in an area where there's
internet connection, he does sends an email.
sure, i'll give you an updated one. actually, the version i sent to DAet is already updated. It also includes an additional video of the 25th year reunion, with additional pictures provided by mendy. Mendy will be sending me copies of other classmates' solo and family pictures as they have agreed in their last meeting.
There's P49,000+ left from the contributions. We still have to discuss what would be the best form of assistance to Teresita Quiozon. Mendy says she has five kids and her husband does not have a permanent job. With regards to Joe C., others have expressed reservations to the idea of providing him with some financial help.
Toti
Men,
Love to join you in Feb. 2008! Sana I will still have some $$$ left after all these travels and my home renovation. Once it is completed, I'll have you guys over. Estimated time of completion will be August '07. Sana i'll find a "papa" soon para may taga gastos. Di ba? He-he-he.
My best and take care.
Fechie
Fechie,
Promise ha? I don't understand why up to now wala ka pang "Papa" yang beauty mo hindi lang Papa kundi "Don Papa" Hehehe
Men
May 9
Men,
Ewan ko nga ba? Suko yata sila sa beauty ko?(joke joke joke!). Wala na ngang tagapagmana, wala pa rin taga-angkin ng mga maiiwanan kong mga utang! Pobreng buhay no? He-he-he again.
Fechie,
Fechie,
Well, they say that it's better to have love and lost, than not to have love at all.
And about Zig, he is in a better place now - with God! And I am sure you had been a very good mother to him. Relax, take it easy - enjoy your life. Dramatic ba? Ok, now and don't tell me na walang-wala ka, ano? I don't believe it, bruha ka niloloko mo ako Hehehe
Men
Fechie,
Tungkol sa tagapagmana, nandito kami, ano? (Marybeth, Herminia, Joe, Danny, and others.) Anong say mo. Don't worry, we love you. We are like long lost relatives (hindi nga lang blood relatives) Hehehe
Men,
O sige, kayo na nga ang mga taga-pagmana ko! i.e. yong mga utang ko! Enjoy.
Fechie
Men,
I'm not kidding you. Wala talaga! Don't worry. You will be the first one to know and meet "him" as soon as there is one. As a matter of fact, there is one potential. I met him during my flight back to SF. We already have something in common. Parehas kaming namatayan. I lost my brother and he lost his wife! He-he-he! Nakakatawa, di ba?
Tah-tah!
May 10
Fechie,
What a coincidence Huh? Has he contacted you yet - if not, make the first move. Who knows he might be the right man, di ba? Good luck, my friend. I know someday, your special man will come. Will start looking for somebody for you - ano ang salary range that you are looking for? Hahaha joke joke joke
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Men,
Men,
My criteria for Mr. Right? Good looks; smart and fat bank accounts. Not necessarily in that order. I'm not really picky, di ba?
fechie
may 12
Fechie,
Ok Dona, duly noted. Will an attorney be fine with you? Hehehe
Men
An attorney? Puede na sigurong pag pasensiyahan! Ang lupit, ano? He-he.
Fechie
May 11
Ok Fechie, duly noted. will let you know as soon as I find one or two. Hehehe.
Men
Men,
Ok, I'll be waiting! Ha-ha!
fechie
May 11
Men,
huwag lang yung trial attorney na nasa jokes ni toti. patay si fechie dun.
cheers!
Bert
Bert,
Which trial attorney was this? Di bale na! Basta one who meets my criteria. i.e. good looks, smart and a fat bank account! He-he-he. Ok ba?
Fechie
fechie,
eto yung trial attorney na idol ni toti, if yu ll recall : (yong mga lawyers’ jokes)
Bert,
Ha-ha-ha! Di bale na lang. Doctor na lang ang i-recommend niyo!
Fechie,
Bert,
OK, pero ok din sana yon kasi parating tatawa si Fechie- pag always smiling daw nababawasan ang wrinkles at kunsumisyon diba? hehehe
Take care
Men
Met 2 guys yesterday, you were looking for the perfect guy, right?
1. He is Filipino, about sixtyish, good looking with 3 houses, veteran (hindi katipunero),
recently divorced from an American wife and his name - you wouldn't believe it
PERFECTO BOO COMPLETO! May konting problema, he is missing half of his
left ear, missing one right finger (pero hindi yong middle) and his hair is ala Donald
Trump.
2. A lawyer-white, single tall, dark, very rich-charges $850/hour, 2 houses in Sacramento,
a vacation house in Hawaii but has one flaw - hindi mo puwedeng ipakilala pag may ilaw.
Joke only!
Men
May 19
Hi Fechie.
Im glad you're back safe. Condolence nga pala. Sorry, ngayon lang ako nakapag bukas ng e-mails ko. You're right.... Im busy being with my "Papa".....hehehe
Wala na akong narinig uli from Violy since our meeting at Niagara a month ago. I'll try to contact Glen this weekend. Mahirap kasi during weedays. I know she's busy. Chow
Irma
May 19
Hi Fechie.
Im glad you're back safe. Condolence nga pala. Sorry, ngayon lang ako nakapag bukas ng e-mails ko. You're right.... Im busy being with my "Papa".....hehehe
Wala na akong narinig uli from Violy since our meeting at Niagara a month ago. I'll try to contact Glen this weekend. Mahirap kasi during weedays. I know she's busy. Chow
Irma
Hello.
Judst to let you know that I’m here in Jagna, Bohol on our 2nd day of mission.
So far, everything is fine including the peace and order. Will be here til Friday then to Tagbilaran on Sat. and to cebu flying back to US.
I'm in a rush so til next mail.
Take care.
Fechie
Hi my dear classmates,
Just got back from Jagna, Bohol Phil for another week long medical mission. We treated nearly a thousand patients. Have conducted blood pressure and Diabetes screening and provided them medicines for 3 months use. Medication refill is provided by us thru the local municipal office with track record. We also brought this time a Prosthetician (one who makes prosthetic legs or arms) and fitted patients with artificial legs/arms or braces. Stroke and polio patients benefited from this. For 3 seering hot days, we went to 3 different barangays to treat indigent kababayans. Our team this time is primarily comprised of foreigners. I was the only Filipino. One major reason why I have to go despite that I was just there last Feb. doing the same thing. I need to support these enthusiastic and philanthropic individuals who are willing to help our people. We ended the week with an overnite stay at the Bohol Bee Farm, a resort close to Panglao and serves only organic food. The cottages and houses are magnificent and no 2 places alike. It is like going through a labyrinth. Super ganda ang view and the surroundings are so full of natural beauty. It is a place for lovers and romantics. Ehem-ehem! Overall, despite the toasty weather, it was a success and a gratifying feeling to be able to help the poor and share what I can.
On a lighter note, catching up with all the email exchanges and the updates from our blogsite, I need at least a day to read them. Thus, why I am just responding now. It is so nice to hear from most of you again.
FAJ- I had a blast reading your kilometric message. Ako pala ay niluluto nyo na! Di bale, let's see what might come sooner or later. Toti, anong say mo? He-heh-he! Joke only.
With regards to our meeting before, you say in '92? I still don't recall. Perhaps, I had an onset of Alzheimer's then. Sige na nga, mas matibay ang memory mo kesa akin. Imagine, you even remembered that I had Danny's check for his donation to the affair. Wow! And by the way, I like your commentaries in our blog site. Galing mo p're.
Men-congratulations on your new achievement. No doubt, you always do great in whatever you do. Mabuhay si Men! Mabuhay ang Batch '67!
Danny- my apology for not being able to re-mail the class CD soon enough. I got caught in my hectic schedule plus traveling back to PI again. I promise to do it soon. Sabagay, the pictures in the CD are all at Toti's Gallery and for sure you have visited that site and viewed them already. Nevertheless, I will still mail it to you with the correct address. And by the way, with or without hair guwapo parehas. Besides, it is not through the man's hair to a woman's heart but to........ I'll let you guys figure out the rest.
To the Manila based classmates- regretfully, I was not able to meet with you due to time constrain. I did not even have time to visit any mall and do shopping. Wala tuloy akung pasalubong sa mga US classmates natin. Next time na lang mga classmates, ok?
Tess- we'll do our ballroom dancing on my next visit. I'll make sure I will have enough time so we can have a good time. Can someone pls. teach Toti to dance the Rumba so next time we can dance together? Ha-ha-ha! Joke only Toti. Wag mapikon ha?
Bert- how's our brilliant CEO? I look forward always to your literary wit. Just like Toti, I wish I have even a small portion of your journalistic prowess. Natutulog din yata ako when God distributed that particular gene. Say hello to Marie and Bruce for me.
Rudy- where are you these days? You seem to be unheard of lately. Either you are extremely busy with work or too relaxed to even think of us. Either way, balita naman diyan. My regards to Evelyn and the kids.
To Daet based group- are you having a get together during the fiesta week? Hope evryone is doing fine and in best of health.
Marynat-how's everything with you? Tried to text you back while I was in Bohol but somehow, I was unable to send my message. I don;t know why? Siguro the network connection was not available at that time. Anyway, thank you for correspondig with me.
To Irma, Ningning and Glen-when is your Paracale get together? Sure, you'll have a grand time catching up with one another again. Nagpakita na ba si Glen? Sobrang busy yata ni Glen! Keep bugging her and perhaps she'll get annoyed that she might join you at some point. Don't tell her that I suggested this to you. In case you see her, my best to her.
Rori- glad to hear that you are coping well with the parental challenges. And be assured that as you resolve one, another might sprout again, and a different one this time. However, as you face one, as a parent, you get wiser and stronger that no `problem is bigger than the last. Have I totally confused you? Well, anyway, to any problem, there is always a solution. Di ba mga parents? Take this from a partial mom.
Ed-hilong- hilo na ako sa travel mo! Glad I'm not your secretary. Otherwise, your itinerary will always be behind you. I'm sure jet-lag is not in your vocabulary. And the places that you visit-some of them I have not heard of! You will have to give me a Geography class so I know where these places are. Anyway, we're proud of your achievements and successes. Cheers!
Mahaba ng sobra ito! I better sign off before someone starts yawning reading this.
Take care all of you. To the Daet group-Happy Fiesta. I-kain at i-inom nyo na lang ako!
Fechie Grageda( ooooppssss ALarcon pala!)
PS-Toti, joke only ha? -this is for laughs only!
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