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Cristobal Duenas Obituary


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(September 12, 1920 - February 14, 2010) Retired Senior United States District Court Judge - Cristobal Camacho Duenas of Maite, passed away at the age of 89. Rosary is being prayed nightly at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica following the 6:00 pm Mass, except on Saturday, the 20th, Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm in the St. Therese Chapel. Last respects will be on Monday, February 22, 2010 beginning at 8:00 am until 11:00 am at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral~Basilica in Hagatna. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 am with interment service to follow at Pigo Catholic Cemetery in Anigua.

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Published by Pacific Daily News from Feb. 18 to Mar. 18, 2010.

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Gloria Unpingco-Medve

February 28, 2010

To my Uncle Eddie & the Duenas family. I'm so sad to hear of your loss, one of Guam's finest will be missed! Our thoughts are with you.

T. Ann Aguon Perez

February 25, 2010

Aunite Juanit, Chris,brothers & sisters, Nicole and families: We are deeply sadden to hear of Uncle's passing. We admire his dedication to his faith, love for his family and work ethics as a federal judge. Our prayers are with you all.

Danny Duenas

February 25, 2010

Aunty Juanit and family. Our deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family. We will miss uncle Bobak dearly.

Krista Cepeda

February 25, 2010

On behalf of my Saina, Norbert Perez and his wife Graciela, please accept our prayers and condolences. Judge Duenas was always an inspiration, being the 1st local judge on the bench of our federal Court.

Mildred Mafnas Taijeron (niece of Barney & Estella Paulino

February 24, 2010

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

JoAnnalynn Pangelinan Fullerton

February 23, 2010

To the Duenas Family,

Our prayers,
Ann Borja Pangelinan, John (AB) and Mary Pangelinan, and

Maria Benito Cawley

February 23, 2010

Auntie Juanit,
You have my deepest condolences in your loss of Uncle Bobak. He was well loved and admired. Your sorrow is shared by everyone who knew him.

Doll Camacho

February 22, 2010

Auntie Juanit and Family,
May the peace which comes from the memories of Uncle Bobak comfort you and may the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.
Our love and prayers,
Doll Camacho and Family

February 22, 2010

Auntie Juanit, Our prayers are with you during this difficult times. Your loss is also our loss. May you find comfort knowing that Uncle Bobak was a terrific Uncle to us and we loved him so dearly. His love for his family was so great and he certainly lived a godly life. He was very fair, generous and loving. He will be greatly missed. He ran a good race and God finally called His faithful servant home to his eternal reward. We shall all be reunited some day.

Lovingly,
Marie A. Gustowski(Lulu Duenas) and husband Deacon Paul Gustowski, San Antonio, Texas

February 21, 2010

Dear Juanit and family,
My prayerful condolences to all of you as you mourn the death of your husband and father. "Bobac" was truly a man of God and is now resting in God's loving embrace in the company of angels and saints. May you find your strength in the love and support among you and from your friends.
Sister Mary Cabrini, RSM

February 21, 2010

To my childhood friend Chris, my family and I send our condolences.

Joe Talavera (San Antonio, TX)

DeeDee Rojas

February 21, 2010

To the Family of Judge Cristobal Duenas,

My deepest sympathy and condolences.

Sr Anne Mary Duenas & Jeannene Murphy

February 21, 2010

To Auntie Jaunit and family,
We are saddened to hear of Uncle Bobac's passing. We will never forget his kindness and care of us the summers we spent at Ann Arbor. You are in our thoughts and prayers. All we can offer is prayerful support as we can't be there with you. God bless you. Love and prayers,

Julie Mesa Carreon

February 21, 2010

Chris, Mona & Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you all during your time of sorrow. May you all find comfort in knowing that your father is resting peacefully in our Lord's heavenly kingdom.

Joe Stoll

February 20, 2010

Judge Duenas was a fine, honorable, ethical man. It was an honor to
know him and his family.
Condolences to them all.

Pinky Griffith Ciardullo

February 19, 2010

Auntie Juanit, I hope your faith will bring you comfort, knowing that Uncle Bobac is in good company in heaven with my mom (Connie Griffith) and Auntie Julie Ryan and all the other family and friends who have passed before. I am so glad that my mom was able to see both Uncle Bobac and Auntie Julie the last time we were on Guam. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Love,

Jerry Hogan

February 19, 2010

The Judge was the nicest, fairest and most humble judge I ever had the honor of trying a case before.

Marcia & Mike Slavsky

February 19, 2010

Aunty Juanit, David, Cousins and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers and Uncle Bobac is definitely in Heaven. He was such a great person and had a wonderful like and family.

Love,
Marcia (Butler) & Mike Slavsky

Joe R. San Agustin

February 18, 2010

Juanit, Rick, Beck, Estella and the rest of the family - Guam has lost a great man, the Church has lost a great son, and I - along with thousands others - have lost a great friend. Bobag has been a great source of admiration to me personally, and he shall have a huge bouquet of prayers from me and my wife here in San Diego. I shall be with you all in spirit as we commend him to his Master. Condolences and prayers to you all.

Julia Iriarte Whitt Sisson

February 18, 2010

Zerlina and family:

My deepest sympathy go to you and your family for your loss. May your memories and the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ellen Ryan

February 18, 2010

These past two months have been a period of great sadness for me. My mom, Julia Ryan, then my two godparents--Auntie Connie Griffith and Uncle Bobac Duenas have died. My prayers to all in this time of sorrow.

Tony Camacho

February 18, 2010

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

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