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Richard Borja Obituary
CORNCHIP October 28, 1946 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2007 Of Sinajana, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2007 at the age of 60. Rosary is being prayed at 7:30 pm at Saint Jude Thaddeus Church in Sinajana. Last respects will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Saint Jude Thaddeus Church in Sinajana beginning at 9:00 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Guam Veterans Cemetery in Piti.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Borja
Jan Perez
September 27, 2007
Dear Deborah and Eclavea Family,
My prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. It is with much sadness that I send my condolences for both Auntie Conchita and Richard. May God lighten your burden of grief and help you through this difficult time. Our love and prayers to all. Mary and I miss you very much and are greatly saddened by your loss.
God Bless
Jan (Harold) Perez
Deborah Lujan Barlajadia-Borja
September 22, 2007
To all who have signed this guest book and to all our friends and family who attended the nightly rosaries and funeral, Your presence was very consoling and appreciated. My children and I will never forget you. Throgh the years Richard spoke highly of his friends and loved his family very much! He was a genius and had a mind and heart like no other we miss him and he will live on in our hearts and memories. Again thank you all!!! We will be together again Cut-dew I love you! Deb
Nora SanAgustin-Guerrero
September 21, 2007
Adios "Corn Chip" Richard, my good and close friend. You will surely be missed. May God be with you on your journey. You will always be remembered as one of the "Icons" and "hunks" of the JFK/GW High School Class of 1965. Those were happy days in the 60s, Elks Club, A&W Drive In, Johnston Theater and the rest of the Sinajana gang. I am so grateful that we relived those days during my last two visits on Guam with other Class 65 members..... Thank you for the memories.....tell Joseph I miss him when you see him on the other side....until we all meet again.
si Nora
Irene Bamba
September 18, 2007
Deborah and family,
Uncle John and I were sad to hear the news. We wish that we could be there for you. Although we are a world away, we are only a phone call away. Please let us know how we can help you. You are forever in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Auntie Irene and Uncle John
Chance Bamba
September 18, 2007
Deborah and family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, in this your time of sadness. We truly wish that we could be there for you. You are always in our thoughts, and you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Chance, Abby, Tasi and Benjamin
Orilda Siguenza Damian Concepcion
September 18, 2007
As I had written when his Mom, Conchita died, we were neighbors in Sinajana (I only remember Richard, Albert and Lillian, however). We left Guam in 1953, but never forgot my neighbors. Your aunt, Pilar Borja, and I were good friends. Again, please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers. I may have been gone many years, but I feel the pain you all are enduring at this time. God bless the Eclavea and Borja families.
Manue and Doris Concepcion
September 17, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Minami Murphy
September 16, 2007
Ana and family-
You are all in my prayers. I love you all and my deepest sympathy to the family. His legacy lies in each of you.
September 16, 2007
To the Borja family,
I am sadden to hear about Richard. I knew Richard through friends back in the days of the “Elks” club. Great dancer. I always remember how friendly he was and needless to say, always with a great smile.
My condolences to all of the Borja family.
Mae Perez (San Ramon, Ca.)
September 16, 2007
To the family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. I remembered Richard growing up in Sinajana. He will be missed. v/r, Ben & Martha (Hara) Cruz, Havelock, NC
tommy perez
September 15, 2007
to all the family,
i am very sorry to hear of the passing of my primo, richard.i grew up with him and brother albert.we were a tight knit family and always came to the the aide when one needed help.thank you for the memories and will keep him in my prayers.
tommy & helen perez(sunnyvale,ca.)
(father was gregorio eclavea perez)
Jane Flores Erne
September 14, 2007
To Debbie & Family,
I was very saddened to hear about the loss of your husband. Richard was my classmate and often dance partner in our younger days back in the 60s. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Warmest regards,
Michael Blas
September 13, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF RICHARD WE GIVE OUR GREATEST SYMPATHY AND SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF. THERES A TIME TO LIVE,LOVE,AND DIE, AND SURE ENOUGH GOD HAS A REASON FOR EVERYTHING THAT TAKES PLACE IN OUR LIVES. SI YUUSE EN BINENDESI HAMYU TODUS.
MICHAEL AND THELMA BLAS,BARRIGADA GUAM.
Nora Cruz
September 13, 2007
Debbie and Children,
Just wanted to let you all know that our prayers are with you. Please call me or Uncle David if you should need help or just someone to talk too. Love you all...
Aunty Nora
Daniel & Linda Pangelinan
September 13, 2007
To the Borja Family,
Richard was a good friend of mine. We used to go with other friends to the Elks Club. That was the good old days. You will miss him, as we all will. But time will bring comfort in the fond memories of your good years together. Good bye my friend.
Maria Ana Albina
September 12, 2007
Dearest Cousins
Our deepest condolences and symphathy go to you from afar. Our loving thoughts for you all.
Lilian, we have to be strong for we know he is resting and happy with Aunty.
Si Maria Ana Marasigan Albina and family
BENLIZ UNTALAN
September 12, 2007
DEAR DEBORA AND FAMILY
WE BEN AND LIZ UNTALAN AND FAMILY SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL MAY THE MEMORIES THAT WE ALL HAVE FOR ONE ANOTHER HELP SEND THE STREGNTH OF THE PASSION WE ALL HAVE FOR OUR DEAR RICHARD WHOM IS NOW WITH OUR ALMIGHTY HEAVENLY FATHER IN HIS KINGDOM WE LOVE AND WILL MISS HIM DEARLY LET US CONTINUE THE PRAYERS THAT WE ALL BELIEVE IN SEEING HIM THROUGH THE PATHS OF HEAVEN
BEN & LIZ UNTALAN AND FAMILY
SAN DIEGO CA
Fred Camacho
September 12, 2007
My deepest sympathy and condolences are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Richard you're going to be miss by all the Sinajana boys that knew and grew up with during the 60's and hang around at Inchig Pool Hall and Jane Duenas cornor store.
Ed Manglona
September 12, 2007
Albert/Bobbie & Family: Memorias guinen hami todos guini. Our deepest condolences. Richard always had a smile whenever I would see him somewhere on the Rock. He will always be close to you & yours when you remember all those cherished memories he shared. Take care of yourselves.
Ed (Pompy) Manglona (Sinajana)
Lou Eclavea San Nicolas
September 12, 2007
Mi familia.. We are so sorry to hear of our loss again . We thank the Lord that He gave us the time though we did not know what is to come but the chance we last so Richard and yes always with that sweet smile that just gives you the joy to see him. May our Lord continue to comfort you all and May He give you the Peace in your hearts that Richard and Auntie are resting together. Hold in your hearts your faith that this is just a temporary parting.
Peace in Jesus Christ always Lou and Eddie....
Joe (Nenning) & Lola Perez Pablo
September 12, 2007
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Borja family. Richard was a great friend and will always be remembered as the nicest guy with a great smile for everyone.
He is definitely known as one of the coolest guys in Sinajana in his
time.
T. Ann Perez
September 11, 2007
Dearest Debbie, children and Borja Family, our deepest sympathy are with you all at this most trying time and we continue to hold you all in our thoughts and prayers. The kids and I think of you all fondly and ask our dear Lord to give you all strength always. Love Auntie Thelma and children.
Dan Ninete & family
September 11, 2007
Our deepest sincere condolences to you all at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and your family.
Your Cousin.
Judy San Agustin Roberto Flores
September 11, 2007
To the Borja Family:
My condolences go to all of you during your time of sorrow. Richard will be missed by numerous friends. Keep all the wonderful memories that you have of Richard and it will keep you going. I am glad that I had the opportunity to see him during one of my trips to Guam and had a wonderful time talking about growing up in the neighborhood and old school days and I mentioned to him about how shy he was when we were kids. Go with God, dear friend and neighbor.
Kathy Bautista Winstead
September 11, 2007
My Dearest Friend Deborah,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. I just read about the sad news today and I only wished to be with you. I will always cherish all the wonderful memories we shared. I'm still trying to reach you via telephone.
Love and Prayers
September 11, 2007
Albert,Bobbie & Borja Family,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to you and your family. May God's loving arms and your memories of Richard help comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kurt & Donna Vedros & Family
(Rick & Becky Rios' God daughter)
Jerena Eustaquio
September 11, 2007
Ana,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Just know that your dad is in a better place and that he will always be your special guardian angel to watch over you. May God give you the strength and peace during this time of grief. Be strong and know that we are all here for you. We love you!!
Love and Prayers,
“CLASS OF 2006”
Notre Dame High School, Inc.
Cami, Ramon, Pie, Amanda, Zach, Amber, Alyssa, Ana ND
September 10, 2007
Lucio, Ana, & Keiko,
Our condolences to you all....be strong! He's in Heaven!
John Villagomez
September 10, 2007
To the Borja Family, my deepest sympathy and condolences go out to all of you. Richard was a good friend and will be missed dearly. My prayers are with you. May God continue to strengthen and guide you in this difficult time.
Roke Damian & Family (Sinajana)
September 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We will miss a very good friend and former neighbor.
May D Flores Hannah (Inarajan)
September 10, 2007
With deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you and may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gloria Guerrero
September 10, 2007
Chenay and Family,
My deepest condolences to you during this time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Frances Eclavea Torres
September 10, 2007
Dearest Deborah, children and Eclavea cousins,
My deepest condolences and sympathy go to you from afar. Please know that loving thoughts and prayers are being said for Richard's behalf. Lope and I wish we can be home to be with you during this very sad time in your lives. Lillian, please stay strong for Our Lord will guide you through this pain and unexpected grief.
Love and sympathy to the family,
Frances Eclavea Torres (Tio Galo's daughter)
Rob, Cheri, Bobby, and Zach DeVille
September 10, 2007
Al, Lena and all the Borja family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this time of loss. Bless you all.
Jr.&Jeannette Blas & family
September 9, 2007
Our prayers are with you. Growing up with you I still remember dancing not only at the Elks Club but even Sinajana Auditorium. Take care & God Bless.
Chuck, Nicole and Aubrey Deville
September 9, 2007
Al, Lena and family; praying for strength and comfort during your brothers journey. May God bless his soul and the entire family. We love you very much.
Helen Lujan Till
September 9, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family
especially Mrs.Borja. Richard was
my classmate in the early 60's,
and we were a large group that enjoyed the dances at the Elks Club.
We will all meet again one day.
Mary Eclavea Parker
September 9, 2007
I wish I could express the sorrow I feel, knowing that you are leaving a loss profound. We are going to miss Richard jokes of laughter. Tender thoughts and sweet memories. Our deepest condolences.
Mary Parker
September 9, 2007
May the warm memories of your dear one..Soothe you in this difficult time and help you be at peace. My prayers are with you.
Annie Blanco
September 9, 2007
Debbie, My condolences to you and the family.
Dolores (Dee) Eclavea & Jerry Estal
September 8, 2007
Our family wishes to send our prayers and love to my dearest familia. We never know when our time will be call to come home to Our Lord; but He allows us to mourn for our love ones (Auntie Conchita,whom I will miss so much, and Richard, her son and my 1st cousin). May Our Lord give you and your children and my dearest cousins (Albert,Lillian, Doreen,Peter, Alfred and Edwin)the comfort and peace during this time of your grief. God Bless You All!!
Julia Bonnell
September 8, 2007
I'm going to missed you at the Rock my friend. May God Bless your family. My prays are with you and till we meet again.
Julia Bonnell
Dennis Rivera & Family
September 8, 2007
My deepest condolences to the Borja family. It's been years since I've seen Cornchip and never forgot the friendship we had growing up. When I think of you, some of my fondest memories are your style of dancing at the Elks Club on Saturday nights and the "Red Shoes"! Richard, we're going to miss you. When it's my time, I hope to run into you, reminice about our young years, dance and I expect to see you with your Red Shoes on!! Take care my friend God Bless, and....Semper Fi!
Carl and Maria Hara
September 8, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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