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Maria A. Espanto VIRGINIA BEACH - Maria Ampongan Espanto, 93, passed away Oct. 13, 2010. Ms. Espanto was born in the Philippines and attended Oceana Naval Base Chapel. Former memberships include Bicol Association of Tidewater and Bicolanos Of Virginia. Survivors include a brother, Pedro A. Espanto; a sister, Socorro E. Caayao; a son, Ruben E. Denina and wife Rebecca; three grandchildren, Marnie D. Trippensee and husband Arvin, Ranier M. Denina, Ryan M. Denina and wife Mary; two great-grandchildren, Denver Ryan Trippensee and Bryce William Trippensee and nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Philippines. The family will receive friends Sunday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, where a funeral will be held Monday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Colonial Grove Memorial Park. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 15, 2010.

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Pedro Ampongan Espanto

October 18, 2010

Dearest Boboy,Baby & family,

The loss of Manay saddened us very much.But let us remember to live is Christ and to die is gain,and a promotion from earthly mortal life to heavenly lasting life, for whatever cause man has come to being,whatever reason it exist and wherever reason it is destined,only God knows.I knew and I know that during Manay's earthly life,God was always in her heart and I pray that her heavenly life,will be with God forever.

Love & Prayer,

Payding,Eden,Neil,Emy,Mina,Nikko&Zureil

Jojo & gIna Marpuri

October 17, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers to the Denina Family for the passing of Nana Mering. May she rest in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.

October 16, 2010

We send our most sincere prayers, and sympathy in the passing of your mother, Nang Maring. She was blessed w/ a fruitful life and we know you will cherish the memories of that life you shared. May she now pass on to new life with peace and joy with Our Lord.
With loving thoughts and condolences,
Mando and Lita Placides

Mr & Mrs Sonny Espanto Caayao

October 16, 2010

Dear Manoy Boboy, Manay Baby & Family,
Please accept our condolences. As written in John 11:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live." May you have comfort with this verse.

Junie/Vilma Nepomuceno

October 15, 2010

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your mother…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

October 15, 2010

We are sorry for the loss of your mother. Our Condolences to your family our thoughts and prayer. from the Belmonte family Vicente, Margie,Rosenda, and Courtney

Vicente/Margie Belmonte

October 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

A Manley

October 15, 2010

We are sorry to hear about your loss. The thoughts of many are with your family at this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in knowing that in the near future God will end sickness and death.

Micie DelosReyes

October 14, 2010

Dear Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mama Mering and with you all. Mama Mering will always be in our hearts and memories.
Love,
Totoy, Micie, Danica & Jessa (Espanto-DelosReyes)

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