ABELARDO P. MOJICA

MOJICA, ABELARDO P. Abelardo P. Mojica, public relations practitioner and journalist for five decades. He started his journalism career with the original Manila Chronicle in 1945, then the Manila Bulletin from 1949 and served as stringer for several foreign publications, and as special Correspondent for the Lloyd's List of London. He was a professional lecturer on public relations, management, the behavioral sciences and journalism in several Manila colleges and universities. After settling in the United States, Abe became very active in socio-civic undertakings. He was Lt. Governor of Kiwanis, Division 11, California Nevada-Hawaii District (1997-1998). Abe was also a Freemason and has been conferred the 33rd degree from the Scottish Rite. He was the Chairman and Editor in Chief of the Philippine Mabuhay News, now one of the more respectable publications serving the Filipino-American public. Abe went home to his Creator on the morning of November 13, 2009, at the age of 83. He is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His remains lie in wait at California Burial Chapel, 2200 Highland Avenue, National City from November 19th to 21st. Funeral Services will be Saturday, November 21st, at Greenwood Cemetery, 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113.