VIA Times – November 2022 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest
Nestor Pacificar Ardiente and Edith Mijares Ardiente celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Nestor celebrates his 80th birthday.
Fr. Dindo Billote, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Mokena, IL congratulates the couple and offered the blessing before dinner.
Msgr. Gene Velarde from Iloilo City, Philippines and Fr. Roy Belocura, Associate Pastor of St. Julie Parish in Tinley Park, IL. Officiate in the renewal of wedding vows of Nestor and Edith Ardiente.
Nestor and Edith’s immediate family enjoys the beautiful celebration. L to R- Joaquin Ardiente-Cruz, Crispin Cruz, Paloma & Kathy Ardiente/ Cruz, Nestor and Edith, Nara Ardiente-Cruz and Danny Ardiente.
The Estandartes, our helpful family. L to R – Mike Olszewski, Adolfo (tribute speaker), Ariel & Marlene Estandarte, Kristin Estandarte (Emcee) and Anne Estandarte Bonovich (Overall Coordinator/Planner).
Family, friends and cruising buddies: L to R – Drs. Cesar & Mila Puray, Dr. Jesse Corres, Cecile Mijares (Edith’s dear sister), Fran Sotomil, Nora Corres, Pete Sotomil (tribute singer). Seated is Earnestine Foster.
Some of their USAAA (University of San Agustin Alumni Association) family. L to R sitting: President Sol Tagamolila, Rhodora Cava, Gilda Perlas, Louise Barsanas and Tessie Soborneso. L to R standing: Mateo Perlas, Tante Tagamolila, Bonifacio Cava, Ike Perlas and Rustom Barsanas
Some Mijares family members: L to R – Sam Yap, Meynard Toledo, Nora Hass, Leemee Decena, Cecilia Mijares, Miriam Yap, Jeff Hass, Malou Mijares, Janet Tubongbanua, Josh Hass, Marilou Tubongbanua-Alfeche and Zada Alfeche.
Well wishers all: L to R sitting – Veronica Leighton, Nora Tsai, Faye Mendiola, Liza Regacho, Girlie Pascual. L to R standing – Jan Paul Ferrer, Fred Tsai, Greg Pua, Elbert Regacho and James Dela Cruz
Some Ardiente Family members: L to R – Jelly Barber, Lina Ardiente, Marichu Ardiente Gastala (tribute speaker), Ramiro Ardiente, Henry Bravo, Rainier Pacificar, Tomas Ardiente and Elsa Pacificar.
Some of their Philippine Engineers and Scientists Organization (PESO) family, Past Presidents and First Spouses, L to R, sitting – Gilbert & Arlyn Bermundo, Nell & Lain Frias, Edith & Tito Castro. Standing Ferdinand & Judy Alido and children Max & Liv.
The 8 siblings, the Cuarto-Teoli Family Filipino Dance Troupe they totally charmed the audience with their three dances, Tiklos, Paru-Paru and their heart stopping, energetic Tinikling!
Their NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line) family. L to R sitting: Joe Carlos, Rene Alcantara, Gene & Cindy Gartke and Merlie Casco. L to R standing: Nini Alcantara, Yoly Carlos, Vangie Smith, Chris Fagan and Narciso Casco.
