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Isabel Blas Obituary

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Loving known as "Mama Beck" Familian Balaku / Kastson passed away on Saturday, September 8th at St. Vincent Hospital in Los Angeles, Mass of Intention is being offered each evening at 6:00 p.m. followed by praying of the rosary except on Thursday, rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Toto. Last Respects for Mama Beck will held on Saturday, September 22nd at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church beginning at 9:00 a.m. and concluding at 12:30 p.m. Mass for Christian burial will be offered at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Pigo Catholic Cemetery in Anigua where we will bid her farewell and a peaceful rest.

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Published by Pacific Daily News from Sep. 19 to Oct. 3, 2007.

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Alberto Lamorena III

September 30, 2007

I am offisland and unable to be with you at your time of sorrow. In behalf of my family and myself we express our deepest condolences and prayers

Joan & Barry Umphrey "Familian Tuba"

September 28, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Words cannot express the sadness we feel over the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother and sister. I pray for Mama Beck's peaceful rest. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow; I also pray that the good lord will give the family strength.

Lynette Blas-Bamba

September 27, 2007

Mama Beck will forever be in our thoughts, our prayers and in our hearts. She will be missed immensely.

CELESTE SAN NICOLAS-GROSS

September 25, 2007

My condolenses goes out to auntie beck
she was very special to me and my family. we remember her at Toto church choir and prayer meetings, i knew her since i was 10 yrs old. she will be missed by many...she is now in heaven reuniting with uncle john and joining my mom in the choir in heaven.

love
celeste san nicolas-gross and family

Russell Pablo

September 25, 2007

Mama Beck, thank you for all that you have given us over the years. We will always rememer and cherish what you did for us. Your leaving us has truly sadened our family and our people have lost a strong woman. Si yu'us ma'ase para todu ina'famaolek-mu. Hita bai hassu hao simpre yan hit bai ali'e hao yan ilek na hao ta'lo.

Momma Beck you will be greatly missed by all who knew you... We love you

September 23, 2007

Cecilia Johnson

September 22, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joseph & Virginia Pablo & Family

September 22, 2007

To all our Familia back home and in the States, We are so sorry that we could not be there at this time of great loss.Mama Beck will be miss so much by all.She took care of us and she never gave up on any of us! Much Love to all of our Familia.

Sylvia Blas Seaborne

September 22, 2007

Adios to my Nina Beck she was a very sweet lady and was very good to me and my family both her and Nino. My prayers are with you all take care and may god bless you and keep you strong at a trying time like now.

Again I'm sorry for your lost much love.

Juan Sablan Blas

September 22, 2007

My condolences to the family wish I could be there to show my deepest sorrow with you all.

Memorias para todu i familia ku

Connie Sarusal

September 22, 2007

Terry and Carlos, Nina and Nino Camit, Conchita, Ed, Tommy and the rest of the family:

My heartfelt condolences to all of you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this very sad time in your lives.
When I heard of Auntie Beck’s passing, I was sad but I smiled for my thoughts went to where she is now… heaven, and who she is with…Jesus. Then, I thought back of all the fond memories I had of her. The carrot cake she baked, and the icing that went on the cake, oh was it DELICIOUS!! The kind greeting and welcome she always gave us every time we visited her and Uncle John. Her love of children was visible in her nurturing and caring way; I’ll never forget how sweet she was to me! My most recent memory of Auntie Beck was when she came to my mom's funeral viewing this past February. I approached her and greeted her by showing respect on her hand, she didn’t quite remember who I was, however, once I told her I was Chong, Ancha’s daughter, she remembered. We will surely miss her but our comfort is knowing she is in a much better place and she is with Jesus, Uncle John, Auntie Angie and the rest of the family who have gone before us. Always pray and lean on each other for comfort, God will do the rest!

“Auntie Beck thank you for the love and kindness you showed my mom Ancha, my dad Demetro and last but not least, me, Chong. Please tell my mom & dad I miss them and I'll see them at the gate!”

Love and Prayers,
Connie (Blas Borja), Leo, Demetrio & Larissa Sarusal

Mildred Taijeron

September 22, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Joleen Pablo President

September 21, 2007

Our Big Momma,You are a very speacial mom to me and all of us.
You were there to guide us through so many difficult times in our young lives. You raised three generations of your family. I want to personal thank the lord for giving me this opertunity of sharing plenty of precious loving memories. There is so much to say about you Our loving BIG MOMMMA.
SI YUUS MA'ASE SIGI YUN DISKANSA Nana Hu.

John C. & Mei-Ling M. Mafnas

September 21, 2007

My condolences to Mrs. Blas. My wife and I will like to extend our sorrow of the passing of Tan Sabet from the Mafnas family in Colorado Springs,Colorado.I remember clearly the old and days at Toto Church with Tan Sabet with Father Miguel. Rest in peace,May the lord grant you space with the Saints and angels in Heaven.God bless to the families of Tan Sabet.Peace be with you all.
John & Mei-Ling M. Mafnas

John and Annie Pablo

September 21, 2007

Mama Beck, you have that name because you are and were 'our mother', when are a large family of first cousins, who considered each other as our own brothers and sisters and you were our 'Mama Beck'. You gave us your love always, scolded us when we were bad and always there when each one of us needed your help and guidance. You gave the family your strength in faith and God. Now you are in heaven with the rest of our departed love ones...we miss you greatly, but know that you are enjoying the peace and comfort of the Lord's grace. We love you.

Joseph & Angela Camit

September 21, 2007

It was an honor to have been homegrown by Mama Beck. We are whom we are today because she touched and enriched our lives with the passion for life and the love for Guam.

Jesse and Rosalin Camacho (Familian Eging-Tuba St, Mongmong)

September 20, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Bernice Pablo & Primo Aguas Legaspi & Family

September 20, 2007

Mama Beck you will always be in our memories for you are a great woman of talent,a great teacher,a great cook,a woman with great beauty who gave comfort and love to her husband,children,grands, brothers,sisters including her nieces and nephews. Your are a woman with a big heart, who is always caring. We will all miss you.

To the family may we continue to carry on our precious family ties that our parents left us behind, It is a treasure that we should cherish. Because no matter where were at we are still the Balaku's,
the Katson's,with great dignity that will be carried on to generations.Our thoughts and prayers are with us in our time of grief. May our memories bring us comfort for we know she is now at peace, with no pain and suffering.


Love Always,
Bernice,Primo,Amberlyn,Carmelyn,
And Carmen Arriola Pablo's Family (In Guam).

Nora San Agustin-Guerrero

September 20, 2007

Adios Nan Beck...and thank you for everything. Tell Joseph I will always love him when you see him on the other side.

Nora SanAgustin-Guerrero

September 20, 2007

To my Sister-in-law, Terry, my brother Carlos, and children - Zina, Carlos Jr., Lisa, Grandchildren and to the Pablo family. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child; and/or between siblings. Our deepest condolences on the loss of Nan Beck. With God's grace you will cope the pain and sorrow on the days forward. Nan Beck was a very, very, very nice and good woman. She was extremely strong in principle such as family values and solid Church teachings. She placed her life in Jesus' hands and was blessed many times over. Nan Beck played a significant part in many individuals' lifes. She will always be remembered for her friendly smile, her tactful demeanor, and motherly wisdom. I will miss her and her wonderful hospitality. May God Bless each and every one of you; keep the faith and family ties strong....as this is what Nan Beck would expect you all to do. I wish I was able to attend the rosary and funeral services.
Much love and prayers,
si Nora SanAgustin-Guerrero (JoeRobat) Children, grandchildren from California, New Jersey, NewYork, and Guam.

AntoinetteMarie & Alex Chin

September 20, 2007

Mama Beck, thank you for raising our father, Thomas, to be the great man he is today. Your love, strength, and devotion will remain with us.

To our family on Guam, we are sorry we aren't able to be there during this difficult time. We send you our love and prayers.

Thomas Pablo

September 20, 2007

Our dearest mama beck we miss you. My wife Jennifer and I are extremely grateful for those important days we were able to share before your passing.We are comforted,knowing you are in a better place.I mirror my brother ED's comments,I too will not be where I am today without your strenght and wisdom!!!!!!! SI YUUS MASSE MAMA BECK.

Mae Aflague (Sueno-Toto) Sanchez

September 19, 2007

With deepest sympathy, to all the love ones of Tan Becks' family. She was a wonderful lady. I am really touch to have known her and her family (good people). Our Lord will welcome her with open arms,for she has lived her life in preparation for this day. My thoughts and prayers.

The Pablo Family in Graham,Washington

Edward and Mary Pablo

September 19, 2007

Mama Beck we will miss you dearly. I remembered talking to you two days before you left us for a better place. You and I were joking to each other and laughing.

To the family both here in the US Mainland and in Guam. We will miss her but we will not forget her. I will always remember a very strong kind hearted woman. She taught us all the values of life. I am where I am today because of Mama Beck.

Jeff & Del Flores

September 19, 2007

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

Bennette Iwashita

September 19, 2007

Hafa Adai...My name is Bennette Blas Hong-Yee Iwashita and I reside in Oklahoma City, OK. I would like to send my family our condolences on the passing of Beck. She was married to my first cousin, John. Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

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