Ethel Nona Guirao Tolentino

Nona, My friend.I did not know.Thank you for mentoring me and encouraging me. Thank you for our time together our lunch dates. You will be truly missed.Sending my condolences to the family. She was an amazing woman. Dedicated and loved by soooo many. I love her dearly.

She was more than a sister to me. I felt the love and care of a true sister to my dearest Manang Nona. Until now I still can not move on. Manang I know you are in a more peaceful place now with the Lord. Pray and guide us always. I miss you so much and I love you dear sister.

I am so sad to learn of Nona's passing. She was a woman who inspired everyone she met. I loved working with her for many years. I was blessed to have known her.

I'm Al Dela Cruz Ibe, Jr.of Seaside, California. In just a year that I knew her in Eureka High School, Batac, we have such a bonding I won't forget all my life. Most weekend we ride around my bike. A happy moment for me. Nona I have not forgotten you all this years and will never will. Good bye my dearest FRIEND. AL your high school mate.

The long term care residents in Kern County have lost a great friend.

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Nona in the LTCO Program Manager role for over 5 years...her dedication to seniors and their rights was beyond admirable....she was a great role model for me as I entered the LTCO program and her knowledge, skills, and love of her community will be greatly missed.

I was lucky to have met Nona and receive her insight and guidance on professional matters. She was a tremendous asset to Kern County. Thank you Nona for your significant contribution and dedication to human services. You were a good human being, and you will be sorely missed. -Robin Bunyan