“For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die to the Lord.
So then whether we live or we die, we are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:8
Former Mayor Remedios Palanca – Bantug was a loving mother, grand mother, sister, friend and a woman whose presence touched lives, born on May 26, 1919 and reunited with our Creator last September 11, 2011. Then Mayor “Idiong”, as she was fondly called, was always known as a soft-spoken, kind-hearted and hard working Mayor of Victorias. At the age of 92, Mayor Idiong has lived a life of grandeur that has blessed so many and her positive influence will always remain with the people she lived with and encountered.
On September 14, family, friends, loved ones and Victoriahanons came together to bid goodbye to Mayor Idiong as they recall her life and reminisce her good and resounding works and efforts in her different roles as their beloved mother, grand mother, sister, friend and mayor. Three masses have been offered for Mayor Idiong and a necrological service was done at the Our Lady of Victory Parish Church in Victorias City.
The tribute to former Mayor Bantug was given by Mrs. Eliza Dela Cruz in behalf of the Ikaayong Lawas Foundation, Inc.; Asst. Sister Superior Marie Ann Rosoeamandimby of Holy Trinity Sisters; Mrs. Pilar Mendezona in behalf of her close friend Mrs. Violeta de Luzuriaga; and former Cong. Edith Villanueva. The DepEd family in Victorias City and Jemaimah Taladico in behalf of the City employees also offered hymns during the necrological service. While the 3rd District Cong. and grandson Hon. Alfredo Abelardo Bantug Benitez gave the expression of gratitude in behalf of the family. Mayor Bantug’s interment took place around 5pm at the Bacolod Memorial Park.
With her faith, genuine love to her family and fiends, generosity and service to the Victoriahanons, Mayor Bantug will always have a place in our hearts and will always be remembered.
On September 14, family, friends, loved ones and Victoriahanons came together to bid goodbye to Mayor Idiong as they recall her life and reminisce her good and resounding works and efforts in her different roles as their beloved mother, grand mother, sister, friend and mayor. Three masses have been offered for Mayor Idiong and a necrological service was done at the Our Lady of Victory Parish Church in Victorias City.
The tribute to former Mayor Bantug was given by Mrs. Eliza Dela Cruz in behalf of the Ikaayong Lawas Foundation, Inc.; Asst. Sister Superior Marie Ann Rosoeamandimby of Holy Trinity Sisters; Mrs. Pilar Mendezona in behalf of her close friend Mrs. Violeta de Luzuriaga; and former Cong. Edith Villanueva. The DepEd family in Victorias City and Jemaimah Taladico in behalf of the City employees also offered hymns during the necrological service. While the 3rd District Cong. and grandson Hon. Alfredo Abelardo Bantug Benitez gave the expression of gratitude in behalf of the family. Mayor Bantug’s interment took place around 5pm at the Bacolod Memorial Park.
With her faith, genuine love to her family and fiends, generosity and service to the Victoriahanons, Mayor Bantug will always have a place in our hearts and will always be remembered.
