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Tony Castillo Ortiola Sr.

Tony Ortiola Obituary

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(July 30, 1952 - April 13, 2009) Papa/Ling (Formerly of DFS and MIKI Taxi) Of NCS/Dededo, was called home by our heavenly Father at the age of 56. Rosary is being prayed each evening at 7:30 p.m. at the family residence, 261 Rizal Street in NCS - Dededo. Wake Service and Last Respects for Tony will be held at the family residence on Friday, April 24th beginning at 4:00 p.m. and will conclude on Saturday, April 25th at 12:00 noon. Mass for a Christian burial will be offered Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Barbara Catholic Church (Upper Level) in Dededo. Interment will follow at Guam Memorial Park in Leyang/Barrigada, where we will bid him farewell and a peaceful rest.

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Published by Pacific Daily News from Apr. 19 to May 19, 2009.

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Maribel Centeno

April 30, 2009

Ortiola Family:
My prayers and thoughts are with you. I worked with Tony at DFS. I will always remember him as a someone with a kind heart, welcoming smile, and friendly demeanor. He will be missed.

Jenny & Marco Bosque

April 28, 2009

Auntie je, and cousins, (Mel, Jun, Jason, & Dan), our prayers are with you thru this difficult time..i can still see uncle & also my Ninong Tony in my mind and how he was always smiling-he was a kind, generous person who will live in our hearts forever. May our dear Lord shine upon him and may his soul rest in peace. May God also give all of you the strength and inner peace during this very difficult period. We love you all soo much-GOD bless you all. Love fr your neice/cousin Jenny, Marco, Janel and Lance

April 23, 2009

Uncle Tony you,ll be missed and our prayers go out to the family....JOHNIE & DIVINA an my sons KEONI & JUSTIN.....ANTELOPE,CA

Gary Almogela

April 21, 2009

Auntie Jay, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in this time of sorrow.
"Eternal rest grant him Oh Lord, and may the Perpetual Light shine on him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of Christ, rest in peace. Amen"

Julie Carino

April 21, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family......Willie&Julie Carino Fayetteville,N.C.

Val, Jeff, Jewel, & Jordyn Maigue

April 20, 2009

Auntie, Mel, Tony, Dan, and Jase we wished we there to be with you back home. Our memories of Uncle will never be forgotten and forever cherished. We love you all so much, and continue to pray for all of you.

Janet Pananganan-Blankenship

April 20, 2009

I worked with Tony at DFS! He was a good man. My prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. May the our Lord God give you comfort in your time of sorrow.

leo/maryann antes

April 19, 2009

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

Eduardo Parillo Jr

April 19, 2009

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

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