I.B. Arcalas And Family
Today, April 12, 2021 is a very sad day - our cousin Ireneo Q. Billena is laid to rest at the Valley of Temples in Oahu, Hawaii.
So sorry we are unable to go!
Ireneo and us, our siblings and cousins were all born in a quiet and beautiful fishing village named Rancho Santa Ilocos Sur in the Philippines. We were all neighbors and very close-knit relatives. We spent our childhood together and shared countless memorable adventures and experiences.
We lived close to the sea and we loved to go there at the beach in the summertime. As we lay down on the sand, with our pillows and blankets (no need for a tent), we'd gaze upwards and we'd have a contest naming the stars. T'was fun!
When we went to college, we stayed in a house #816 located in Indiana (Manila), we even spent nights sleeping on the roof-top. We enjoyed our daring adventures.
As we grew older, we lived in separate locations. Ireneo and his immediate family chose Hawaii as home while my own family and I are in California.
We mourn for our beloved cousin Ireneo, we will miss him!!
To Mathilda, his loving wife and all the sons and daughter-in laws and grandchildren, our most sincere and heartfelt Condolences. God bless!
I.B. Arcalas and family
Anaheim, California