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evangeline olivar-santos
May 29, 2009
to the family of Benny,
i wish there was a better way to let you know how much Benny meant to the '65 class of UPCM. My most vivid memory of him was during our class reunion in 2005 when, on the way to Tagaytay, he draped his woolen vest on my shoulders because he noted that i was feeling cold. That vest is still with me, he said it was his "gift". He also asked me to help him with a project: a class yearbook in time for our 45th in 2010. He really cared for the class, and we will sorely miss him when we meet again in 2010.
Goodbye beloved friend and classmate. May you rest in peace, with God's arms and the angels around you. Eva
Aurora de Guzman
May 27, 2009
May 27,2009
Benny was a classmate of mine at the UP College of Medicine Class of 1965. He exemplified the best. He will be sorely missed.
Ben Yolo
May 24, 2009
To the family of Benny,
It was wuth heartfelt sadness that I learned of Benny's passing.
Though there's so little one can do or say, may it help you to know that others care.
Our deepest sympathy.
Romeo J. Intengan, S.J.
May 24, 2009
24 May 2009
To the family of Benny,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
I am Romeo J. Intengan, S.J. I was Benny's classmate at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UP). We spent some years together at the UP - Philippine General Hospital Medical Cemter as surgical residents.
Benny earned high esteem and deep respect from us his classmates because of many attractive traits. He was a conscientious, diligent and competent medical student and physician. He was kind and considerate, always ready to lighten others' burdens and to relieve distress to the best of his ability. He was humble and unassuming.
He exemplified the ideal of a professional, understanding the term in relation to the original definition of "profession" in the Middle Ages, of which there were three--the ordained ministerial priesthood, medicine, and law. "Profession" in that sense was characterized by three features: long and arduous training, special knowledge and skill, and practice for service rather than gain. In that sense Benny was a quintessential professional.
Benny cared deeply for the poor and the needy. Our generation of physicians would call to mind from time his medical missions and eventually his full time resident medical and surgical practice in remote areas of the Philippines, such as Brooke's Point, Palawan, in teamwork with another classmate, Dr. Jose "Joe" Laceste.
We miss Benny. As a Catholic Christian I am comforted by the thought that he is with God because he was a man of self-sacricifing love shown in excellent and humble service. Such a life is a fulfillment of the commandment of love taught and demonstrated by God especially in His Son Jesus the Christ.
A most respectful salute to Benny, from his classmate,
Romeo "Archie" J. Intengan
Al Manahan
May 23, 2009
May 23, 2009
I heard a lot about Benny thru Joe Laceste who was his anesthesiologist in Panamin/Brookes Pointe Palawan.Joe said when Benny was to leave for the States he taught Joe how to operate so Joe can continue to serve the people of Palawan. I heard later that he was in Minnesota and was desperately looking for a postgraduate entry prgram here in the States. I was senior resident in ENT at Wayne and we happen to have a vacancy in the middle of the year. I convinced my chief to accept him into the ENT program and I came to know him and family briefly then. Benny however did not finished the program but decided to join the navy and go to family practice instead. I guess the desire to go back to Palawan was still in his blood and he figures that when it is time to retire and go back to Palawan, he could serve the people better as a physician-surgeon instead of being a specialist.
Pax Sapico
May 23, 2009
Benny will always remain as one the most outstanding members of the class of '65 and a paradigm of a human being.
Conrado Abinoja
May 23, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Thelma
May 23, 2009
May 23,2009
Although we were classmates in medical school, I did not have much contact with Benny because he was a quiet person. You don't have to be a close friend to notice a special human being that he is. I admire his accomplishments especially in serving the poor people of Palawan, Philippines without reservations. It is an honor to be his classmate and he will be missed.
Thelma Mariano-Hernandez (UP College of Medicine 1965)
Paulino CRUZ
May 22, 2009
Good Bye Benny. I am sure you are at peace beside our Lord. I will always remember our times in the medical school and our times in the Philippine General Hospital during our residency training. You have always been idealistic and you put it into practice with your Panamin and post Panamin activities. You will always be remembered by all those you have helped in this lifetime. from Nonoy and Miam, Upmed 65 and 70
victor abello
May 22, 2009
May 22, 2009
To the family of Benny,
We were classmates in medical school.
Our class is saddened by his death. We will hold his memories dearly.
He lived an exemplary life. I salute him for his unselfish dedication to his profession especially his time spent at Brooks Point, Palawan.
May you find strength that he is now with our Lord.
Victor Abello(classmate at UP College of Medicine)
Debra Carter
May 14, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Dr Elegado cared for my husband when I was stationed in Pensacola.
Respectfully,
CAPT Deb Carter NC USN
Rose Mary Ellis
May 14, 2009
I will miss Dr. Elegado, his dry sense of humor always made me smile. He was very faithful to his work and NACC. A good man that will be missed by many.
Eileen Graves
May 14, 2009
My you rest in peace, free from pain, in the comfort of the Lord.
Brenda Larkin
May 13, 2009
Our prayers are with the family at this time of grief, but do not continue to grieve. Celebrate a life of wonderful memories and know that he will always be in your heart. May God bless you.
Lettie Villaroman
May 13, 2009
In the short time I have known Dr. Elegado, I have no reservation in pointing out to you some of the wonderful lessons I have learned from him. He may have been small in physical measure, but he is a giant in his moral character. As a physician he has shown his dedication to helping people with physical health problems. Unmindful of his own needs, he sincerely dedicated his time and attention to the needs of his patients. To restore health has been his purpose in every encounter with his patients. And as to his dedication to his work, he was always on time and wanted his patients to be on time too which is a sign of efficiency.
Dr. Elegado was not only a physician, he was also an educator from whom I have learned many things needed in my type of work. He was patient in teaching me methods and techniques used in treating patients. Many things he taught me by acutual handling of the patients have increased my knowledge as Medical Assistant. And because of these, our patients have expressed their gratitude for the comfort and healing they have received from him and me. There is more we say about Dr. Elegado, but suffice it to say that his life was a gift from heaven for the health needs of people. He was a physician worth having in the community not only in the military but in secular group too.
Dr. Elegado, may you rest in peace, and may God reward you for all the good things you have done.
Lettie Villaroman
May 13, 2009
Anna Maria, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Dr. Elegado will be deeply missed by family and friends. I hope this passage of scripture help with the pain you feel. “Like a man whom his own mother keeps comforting, so I myself shall keep comforting you people.” – Isaiah 66: 13 This is the comfort God will give at times like this.
ILG
Joann Cornell
May 13, 2009
I worked with Dr. Elegado for 5 1/2 years here at the Naval Ambulatory Care Center. He was an amazing man and will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.
Mary Mahony
May 13, 2009
Anna Maria and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cecilia Alexander
May 13, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Susie Charbonnet
May 13, 2009
Desiree,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll include you and your mom in my prayers.
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