VIA Times – November 2021 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

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The American Legion assembled for prayer in honor of brother veteran, First Sergeant Jose V. Juachon, USAFFE, on October 23, 2021 at LaVilla Restaurant in Chicago. The honor guard prayer team included Billy Caldwell Post 806 Chaplain Dale Tippett, State ...

By: Nancy Abiera   You can buy a clock but you can’t buy time. You can buy health insurance but you can’t buy health. There are things in life that you just can’t purchase. I want to remind us of ...

By: Bob Boyer   There is much to write about this year, for me personally, as we approach Veterans Day, November 11. That is why I started with the October issue in which I wrote about Father Brendan (Jack) McKeough, ...

Eduardo “Ed” Zaragoza Nuñez, age 77, of Skokie, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of Luz (nee Totañes) Nuñez for 53 years. Loving father of Antoinette (Wilbur Calicdan), Jean-Pierre (Margaret), Francis (Nathalie), and Giovanni (Mary Jo) Nuñez. Dear Papalo of Catarina, ...

By: Faye Mendiola   Adrian Cadavillo THEN: Adrian Cadavillo, a 12-year-old Philippine child actor in the 80’s. NOW: Adrian. at 52 years-old, 6’3”, still handsome, married with two daughters. He works as Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health Department, also at Kindred Hospital.   Francis Mon ...

By: Edward Cortez   The gnawing feeling of guilt and shame overpowers him. The possibility that his enemies would expose some dark secrets of his past haunts him. Several times, David implores God not to put him to shame. David ...

Lion Pablo Quiba, CFALC Club President CFALC 2021 officers: L-R: Lion Dina Quiba – secretary; Lion Marjorie Llanes- Treasurer; Lion Felix Llanes- Past President; Lion Pablo Quiba – Current President; Awardees Lion Julie Chavez and Lion Domingo Tablate; Lion Marissa Crome-Past Secretary; ...

By: Boom Boom Cabalona, “X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda   Giving a toy to a needy child. It is a small gesture but participating in The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree will make this Christmas memorable for you as well as the children in need. ...

Aleksander, an international professional dancer, fully certified instructor and choreographer. He is the current partner of the Chicago’s FilAm community’s popular dancer, Ms. Rose Hipona.