MY CHRISTMAS PRESENT to my friends and loved ones this year are not only material but also SPIRITUAL GIFT - a SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE this time around.
If you are reading this, you are probably a loved one or a friend who received a link to this post as a recipient of this spiritual Christmas gift. I am giving this Christmas present because I am thankful for people like you who have contributed goodness and kindness to me and my family.
This SPIRITUAL GIFT and EXPERIENCE is through PRAYERS by THREE (3) POWERFUL INTERCESSORS: I made mass offerings for thanksgiving and prayer petitions for my loved ones, the deceased, the sick and the dying to a well-known church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte - the province where I grew up.
St. Augustine Church of Paoay Ilocos Norte dedicated a Eucharistic Celebration with your names individually mentioned at the start of the mass last December 2, 2020. Here is the link to this particular mass: https://www.facebook.com/san.agustin.165470/videos/202941991409187/
The parish priest, Fr. Joel Bruno Barut and the nuns will pray for you and your deceased loved ones until January 2021.
Apart from this, I also requested two (2) Congregations of Catholic nuns to pray for the same petitions. The list of names of my loved ones and friends were given to these intercessors (The list can be found at the bottom portion of this post - your name is there! 🙏💖💖💖). These POWERFUL INTERCESSORS will be praying for you and your deceased loved ones starting as early as November 2020.
Who are these THREE PRAYER WARRIORS?
The first among them, as previously mentioned, is the St. Augustine Church, also known as Paoay Church of Ilocos Norte through its parish priest and our family friend, Fr. Joel Bruno Barut who will say masses for you.
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| Photo Courtesy of Fr. Joel Bruno Barut |
St. Augustine Church or Paoay Church of Ilocos Norte is one of the oldest churches in the world being more than 400 years old. It is considered a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE as it is one of the best baroque churches in the Philippines. Its distinct architectural design is its huge buttresses.
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| Photo Courtesy of Fr. Joel Bruno Barut |
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| Photo Courtesy of Fr. Joel Bruno Barut |
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| Photo Courtesy of Fr. Joel Bruno Barut |
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| Photo Courtesy of Sr. Pinky Grace Panganiban, FAS |
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| Photo Courtesy of Sr. Pinky Grace Panganiban, FAS |
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| Photos Courtesy of Sr. Pinky Grace Panganiban, FAS |
When Fr. Joel Bruno Barut learned of my prayer requests as my Christmas presents to all of you - such request he said is a very spiritual experience since what is very close to the heart of Jesus and to the heart of the church are the sick, dying, poor and the deceased. He said further, "As a matter of fact, these intentions of yours are more intensified in our parish since the relic of St. Augustine is with us in this Church."
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| Photo of Fr. Joel Bruno Barut, parish priest of Paoay Church Photo Courtesy of Fr. Barut |
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| A bone relic of St. Augustine which belongs to Paoay Church Photo Courtesy of Sr. Pinky Grace Panganiban, FAS |
For your information, the Paoay Church is raising funds for a laptop. They also need help to improve their Facebook Livestream online masses which has poor audio and video resolution. If you wish to give monetary donations, you may deposit to their bank account below:
St. Augustine Parish Paoay
BPI # 0591-0107-35
Fonacier, Rizal St.
Brgy. 14, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Philippines
The second prayer warrior is the congregation of Franciscan Apostolic Sisters (FAS) whose nuns have been working for Paoay Church for more than 20 years. The names of your deceased loved ones and your names were given to them and they will be praying for you in their convent. They are led by Sr. Reynalyn Pardo, FAS, the local superior, and Sr. Pinky Grace Panganiban, FAS. If you wish to give monetary donations, you may deposit to their bank account below:
Franciscan Apostolic Sisters Pastoral Fund
Acct #: 103-3-1-360250-6
Metrobank: Tuguegarao Branch
Philippines
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| Franciscan Apostolic Sisters at the Motherhouse in Sta. Ana, Cagayan Valley |
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| (L-R) Sr. Pinky Grace Panganiban, FAS and the local superior Sr. Reynalyn Pardo, FAS who are the nuns assigned in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Photo Courtesy of Sr. Pinky Grace Panganiban, FAS |
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| Sisters Reynalyn and Pinky with Fr. Joel Bruno Barut, the parish priest of Paoay Church Photo Courtesy of Sr. Pinky Grace Panganiban, FAS. |
The third prayer warrior is the congregation of Dominican Daughters of the Immaculate Mother. They had a convent in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte and my mother Consuelo was very supportive of these nuns which was then led by sister prioress Sr. Socorro Calzado, OP. They eventually closed this convent in Sarrat as they are needed more in other areas. However your names and prayer requests will be prayed specifically by their nuns located in St. Benedict's Academy, Guinobatan, Albay where Sr. Socorro Calzado is now assigned.
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| The nuns of Dominican Daughters of the Immaculate Mother assigned in Guinobatan, Albay Photo Courtesy of Sr. Socorro Calzado, OP |
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| Sr. Socorro Calzado, OP Photo Courtesy of Sr. Socorro |
Sr. Socorro is our good family friend who accepted my request despite their scarce financial resources. Their school had housed over 200 victims whose houses were destroyed due to the strong typhoons during this pandemic in Guinobatan, Albay. They continue their mission by helping the poor and by contributing to society in the field of education. If you wish to give monetary donations to their convent, you may money transfer through Palawan with the details below:
Recipient's Name: Ma. Socorro C. Calzado
Mobile no. 0921-421-1198
Palawan Money Transfer
Guinobatan, Albay Branch
Philippines
THE LIST OF INTENTIONS & PRAYER REQUESTS
The list of your names and your sick and deceased loved ones were submitted to the above-mentioned POWERFUL PRAYER WARRIORS & INTERCESSORS. This list is found below:
CORPUZ FAMILY:
For thanksgiving for all the countless blessings to our family; For good health, protection from the snares of the devil and from any form of sickness especially Covid19; for prosperity, wisdom, strength, for a long and happy life; and the forgiveness of sins for the ff.:
- Atty. Nestor and Atty. Consuelo "Baby" Corpuz (my parents)
- Vince and Nina Marie Rodriguez (my siblings)
- Hermie "Bong" and Noelle Bernadette Perez (my siblings)
- Nicomedes Romulo "Nickrome" and Daphne Corpuz (my siblings), & Daphne's safe delivery of a healthy baby boy who will be named Nathan Elijah Corpuz.
- Stella, Emily, Luke, Camilla and Nico (my nieces and nephews)
- for myself, Naomi Therese F. Corpuz - for spiritual, emotional, physical and mental strength, and wisdom to fully prepare for and successfully pass the bar examinations and be a good lawyer; for the forgiveness of my sins; for the healing of all my ailments and have a good, happy, long and healthy life.
KABARKADA:
For good health; for protection from any harm especially from Covid19; for prosperity, wisdom, strength, and healing of all ailments; for forgiveness of sins; and for a long and happy life for the following:
- Dra. Marjovi Boquiren-Victoria and family
- Ms. Merian Joyce Perez and family
- Mrs. Kristine Agapay-Pimentel and family
- Atty. Kristine Angeline Buted and family
- Ms. Joanne Emmanelle Marcos and family
- Mrs. Mary Ann Abad-Damaso and family
- Mrs. Mary Ann Abad-Damaso and family
- Ms. Myra Cruz and family
- Mrs. Ann Mondala-Summerhill and family
- Dr. Christine Guevarra and family
- Mrs. Bheng Obina-Corales and family
- Ms. Nirva Dela Cruz and family
- Ms. Joy Domingo and family
- Ms. Phebe Bisnar and family
- Mrs. Trina Fernando-Resurreccion and family
- Ms. Sunshine de la Cruz and family
- Mr. Enrique Gomez and family
- Mr. Kristoffer Acyatan and family
- Mr. Carlo Escalada and Family
- Mrs. Katrina Tan-Gan and family
- Mr. Marlon Vallarta and family
- Ms. Cecilia De Jesus and family
- Mr. James Reyes and family
- Ms. Emz Moreno and family
- Mrs. Odilla Tutaan Andres and family
- Mrs. Genny Mabuti - Mamaclay and family
- Mr. Patrick Taguibao and family
- Ms. Anna Samarita and family
- Ms. Francheska Bea Lopez and family
- Ms. Anna Samarita and family
- Ms. Francheska Bea Lopez and family
- Mrs. Diana Bonilla and family
- Atty. Harold Jeff Respicio and family
- Mr. Marcus Gamo and family
FAMILY FRIENDS:
For good health; for protection from any harm especially from Covid19; for prosperity, wisdom, strength, and healing of all ailments; for forgiveness of sins; and for a long and happy life for the following:
- Mrs. Mary Ann O'Connor-Rodriguez and family- Ms. Vickie O'Connor and family
- Mr. & Mrs. Hermie and Maria "Bheng" Perez and family
- Mr. Wellington & Mrs. Maureen Soong and family
- Dr. Jercyl Leilani Demeterio and family
- Dr. Elisa Bermio and family
- Dr. Mia Fojas and family
- Dr. June Pagaduan-Lopez and family
- Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Eloise "Malot" Te and family
- Mrs. January Eve Siazon-Castro and family
- Mrs. Ruchi Handa-Sareen and family
- Mrs. Sybil Castro-Ballen and family
- Mrs. Sybil Castro-Ballen and family
- Mr. Cesario & Mrs. Estrella Pacis and family
- Mrs. Jovenita Aragon and family
- Ms. Milagros Juliet Pascual and family
- Mrs. Muriel Valdez and family
- Rev. Fr. Joel Bruno Barut
- Sr. Reynalyn Pardo, FAS
- Sr. Pinky Grace Panganiban, FAS
- Sr. Socorro Calzado, OP
- Mrs. Ela Balza and family
- Ms. Patty & Mrs. Rebecca Porto and family
- Sr. Florencia Fabillar, SSpS
- Mrs. Odette Barut-Chua and family
- Mr. Raphael Badillo and family
- Ms. Adelaida "Teng" De Perio and family
- Sr. Nerissa "Bubbles' Bandojo, rc
- Sr. Cecile Tuble, rc
- Sr. Susay Valdez, rc
- Sr. Yna Onate, rc
- Sr. Hazel Suarez, rc
- Mr. Leugenn Alipio
- Mrs. Rianne Picar-Danao and family
- Ms. Dawna Orilla and family
- Ms. Dawna Orilla and family
- Ms. Cecilia Tuazon and family
- Mr. RD Bensan and family
- Mr. Christian Castro and family
- Mrs. Mitch Ong and family
- Mrs. Lourdes Fugoso-Alcain and family
- Mrs. Aimee Mina - Dela Cruz
- Atty. Mervin Natalicio and family
- Ms. Karen Mae "KM" Tan and family
- Dr. April Punzalan and family
- Mr Timmy & Mrs. Cindy Tuason and family
- Dr. Araceli Jacoba and family
- Mrs. Girlie Ong-Genato
- Atty. Melissa Dimson-Bautista and family
- Mr. Robin Toby Peralta and family
- Mrs. Sasheen Fernandez-Manansala and family
BASIC ECCLESIAL COMMUNITY (B.E.C.) BIBLE STUDY FRIENDS:
For good health; for protection from any harm especially from Covid19; for prosperity, wisdom, strength, and healing of all ailments; for forgiveness of sins; and for a long and happy life for the following:
- Mrs. Milagros Mendoza and family- Mrs. Nerissa Garduno and family
- Mrs. Maria Theresa Marquez Padilla and family
- Mrs. Veroyda Guiang-Aguinaldo and family
- Mrs. Teresa Fernandez and family
- Mrs. Ely Quiambao and family
- Mr. Jowell & Mrs. Marivic Torres and family
- Mrs. Terry Domalaon and family
- Mrs. Ineng Macatangay and family
- Mrs. Renee Mohal and family
- Sr. Vilma Puzon, SSpS
- Sr. Marie Grace Puzon, SSpS
- Mr. Enric & Mrs. Ces Estrada and family
- Drs. Nito & Remedios "Remy" Coronel and family
- Drs. Nito & Remedios "Remy" Coronel and family
- Mr. Dante & Mrs. Linda Reyes and family
- Ms. Jane Gonzales
- Atty. Anthony and Mrs. Ditz Viray and family
- Judge Thelma Ponferrada and family
- Mrs. Elizabeth Infante and family
- Mrs. Irene Magbanua and family
- Mrs. Marilou De Vera-Mendoza
LITURGICAL BIBLE STUDY (L.B.S.) FRIENDS:
For good health; for protection from any harm especially from Covid19; for prosperity, wisdom, strength, and healing of all ailments; for forgiveness of sins; and for a long and happy life for the following:
- Mr. Arnel & Mrs. Criselda "Relly" Cruz and family- Attys. Emmanuel & Marilou Tamase and family
- Mrs. Marian Sabas - Libot and family
- Dr. Clare Coronel and family
- Mrs. Cherry Moralda and family
- Mrs. Marian Sabas - Libot and family
- Dr. Clare Coronel and family
- Mrs. Cherry Moralda and family
- Mr. Norvic & Rachelle Domingo and family
- Mr. Kenneth & Marie Tanate and family
- Dr. Lorna Frez and family
- Drs. Ivan & Susan Concepcion
- Dr. Lorna Frez and family
- Drs. Ivan & Susan Concepcion
- Mrs. Ofelia Dy and family
- Atty. Carmelita "Mimee" Sison and family
- Ms. Maricar Llansang and family
- Atty. Carmelita "Mimee" Sison and family
- Ms. Maricar Llansang and family
- Mr. Paul Matthew Guevarra and family
AMARE SPIRITUS CHOIR FRIENDS:
- Atty. Ivana Callangan and family
- Ms. Katherine Olfato and family
- Ms. Ivy Domingo and family
- Mr. Harry Gapasin Merjudio and family
- Mr. John Marc Estoque and family
- Ms Khris Gonzales and family
- Mrs. Marj Torres-Yang and family
- Mrs. Vanessa Torres-Ticzon and family
- Ms. Angela Gomez and family
- Mr. Anthony Asis and family
- Dr. Clare Coronel and family
- Mr. Norvic Domingo and family
- Mrs. Cherry Moraldo and family
N. CORPUZ ENTERPRISES, INC. EMPLOYEES:
- Roel Adriano and family- Judy Ann Calilit and family- Rhizza Gaile Calilit and family- Marylene Dela Cruz and family- Marites Espiritu and family- Imelda Tolentino-Idica and family- Adoracion Martin and family- Yolie Rose Manuel and family- Rodalyn Miguel and family- Cynthia Reynon and family- Marie Luz Saludez and family- Aurelia C. Villasan and family- Sharalene C. Villasan and family
RELATIVES:
For good health; for protection from any harm especially from Covid19; for prosperity, wisdom, strength, and healing of all ailments; for forgiveness of sins; and for a long and happy life for the following:
CORPUZ FAMILY
- Drs. Neon & Mrs. Natividad Corpuz, their children (Rissa and Nashya and their spouses & Norman) and grandchildren
- Drs. Neon & Mrs. Natividad Corpuz, their children (Rissa and Nashya and their spouses & Norman) and grandchildren
- Mrs. Rosabella Corpuz, her children (Nathaniel, Ninotchka, Nonilone and Nikomedezhi and their spouses) and grandchildren
- Ms. Enya Velasquez
- Ms. April Jimenez and family
- Mr. Justin Taylan and family
- Mrs. Twiggy Velasquez - Dizon and family
- Mr. Vic Velasquez and family
FERNANDO FAMILY
- Mr. Jun & Mrs. Angelica Banaria, their children (Divine and Angelo & their spouses) and grandchildren
- Mrs. Marlene Fernando, her children (Ate Lian, Alan, Aris, Pinky, Joan & their spouses), grandchildren & great grandchildren
- Mrs. Anna Lee "Inday" Fernando, her children (Che-Che, Roanne, Angelei, Baby Boy, Baby Girl & their spouses) and grandchildren
- Mr. Jaime & Mrs. Suzette, their children (Sharon, Jay-R, Love & their spouses), grandchildren & great grandchildren
- Mr. Gerardo & Mrs. Cristina Fernando, their children (Maan and her spouse, JC) and grandchildren
- Mrs. Irene Llana - Fernando and her children (Clarisse and Christiane)
- Atty. Napo and Mrs. Bing Fernando, their children (Ian, Angelo, Popong, Nina and their spouses), and grandchildren
- Mrs. Zenny Fernando and children (Karen and Paolo and their spouses)
- Mr. Jun & Mrs. Marly and children (Blessie, Kristy, and Angelie) and grandchildren
CHONGCO
- Mrs. Tessie Chongco-Buan and family
- Mrs. Elisa Chongco -Alejo and family
- Mr Willie (+) & Mrs. Vivian Chongco and family
- Mrs. Toyang (+) Chongco-Aquino and family
- Junior Chongco and family
- Mr. Nanding Chongco and family
- Mr. Nato & Beth Chongco and family
DUQUE
- Ms. Anching Duque and family
- Ms. Trining Duque and family
- Mrs. Carolina Galvez-Dunton
- Mrs. Ida Duque-Vardon and family
- Mrs. Teresita Duque and family
- Mrs. Connie Duque- Madrid and family
- Mr. Fred Duque and family
- Mr. Romy Duque and family
MY GODCHILDREN:
- Arizel Fernando - Merca
- Paulene "Jan-Jan" Fernando - Cacnio
- Apple & Josephine Torres
- Janus Pacis
- Magnus Gamo
- Kian Pimentel
- Dr. Jesusa Mae Aragon
- Rashaun Aronuel Berina
- Neo Fernando - Oreta
- Emily Rodriguez
- Nico Emil Perez
- Tynee Corpuz - Ballan
- Ethan Kyle Odilla-Andres
- Brienne Michaiah Magno-Mesina
- Victoria Mabuti - Mamaclay
- Francis Pio Velasquez
- Janssen N. Reynon
- Rizelle Ara Villasan
- Greyzhel Lykken Mae Dela Cruz
- Dench Hernando
- Nolan Corpuz - Andres
- Frederick Matthew Yasay
OUR DEARLY DEPARTED:
For the eternal repose of the souls of our dearly departed who are the ff.:
CORPUZ FAMILY
- Nicomedes Corpuz
- Hermenigilda Corpuz
- Noel Corpuz
- Nelia dela Cruz-Palencia
- Damaso Palencia
- Augusto "Tito" Velasquez
- Ruben Ruiz
- Oscar Jimenez
- Danny Velasquez
- Fe Lagmay
FERNANDO FAMILY
- Romulo Fernando, Sr.
- Virginia Fernando
- Virginia Fernando
- Maria Theresa Frances "Fritzie" Torres
- Romulo Fernando, Jr.
- Romulo Fernando III
- Aaron Fernando, Sr.
- Aaron "Yoyoy" Fernando, Jr.
- Isidro Fernando
- Manuel Eduardo Fernando
- Priscilla Chongco
- Oscar Fernando
- Isabelo Fernando
- Andy Fernando
- Toto Fernando
- Eugenio Salazar
- Esperanza Salazar
- Willie Chongco
- Toyang Chongco-Aquino
- Andy Fernando
- Nonong Fernando
DUQUE FAMILY
- Carmelita Duque-Galvez
- Ima Duque
- Ciriaco Duque
- Benny Duque
- Vennie Duque
- Cely Duque
- Diko Arsenio Duque
- Eddie Duque
DECEASED LOVED ONES of N. Corpuz Enterprises employees:
- Renz Marion Villasan
- Rogelio De Guzman
- Minette Fiesta
- Manuel Dumlao, Jr.
- Manuel Dumalo, Sr.
- Romualdo Martin
- Gregoria M. Tolentino
- Marilou & Mariano Tolentino
- Dominador Corpuz
- Johnny Corpuz
- Saturnino Corpuz
- Pastor Tagatac
- Sebastian Tagatac
- Pedro Adriano
FRIENDS
- Mrs. Nenette "Marie" L. Fernandez
- Robert O'Connor-Morando
- Reynaldo Yago
- Ana Liza Yago
- Renato "Rene" Valdez
- John Cloutman
- Jocelyn Del Rosario - de la Cruz
- Rodolfo Frez
- Lester Elido
- Serena Elize Cruz-Endaya
- Teofilo Mondala
- Gregoria Mayubay Tolentino
- Princesita Bisnar
- Amelia Cabal
- Estelita Caluya
- Evelyn Diocson
- Gimrib Marcelo
- Sylvia Miguel
- Sylvia Santos Pineda
- Sally Gatchalian
- Remedios Bernardino
- Juliet Te
- Jess Te
- Timoteo Alviz, Sr.
- Mercedes Alviz
- Emil Perez
- Eduardo Rodriguez
- Gina Lopez
- Sr. Lucy Agnes, SSpS
- Sr. Maria Rene, SSpS
- Evangeline Amodo
- Lydia Laran
- Feliza "Liling" Fernando
- Carmen Fernando
- Guia Valenciano
- Judy Francisco
- Chit Labio
- Mrs. Sevilla
- Pascasio Banaria
- Porfina Buted-Raval
- Florence Lagasca - Bonoan
- Kharen Senen
- Nonong Ablan
- Forgotten Souls
PRAYER REQUESTS FROM MRS. CRISELDA IBANEZ-CRUZ
Prayers for our dearly departed:
IBANEZ FAMILY
Cirilo
Consortia
Marcelino
Pining
Nilda Principe
Santiago
Maria
Virginia
Roger
Rodolfo
OBNAMIA FAMILY
Nestorio
Nestorio Jr.
Lola Caludia
Corazon
Diosa
Julieta
Pilo
Minda Espina
Felix
Rafael
Natalia
Loida
Roman
Maxima
Marvel
Julita
Daniel
Baby ni Daniel (if nanay remembers)
Florante
Armando
Henry
Milencio
Felicula
Milencio Jr.
Guillermo
KA Maxima
Illuminada & Carling
Didier Watine
Paul-Henry, Elizabeth and Mathilda
CRUZ FAMILY
Enrique, Jr
Zenaida
Joseph
Serena Elize
Enrique, Sr
Marcelina
Manuel
Rosario
Apong Ago
Apong Sianang
Apong Echo
Apong Tikang
Salvador
Natalia
Fernando
Nicolas
Bapang Berting
Nanang Rosie
Bapang Rey
Bapang Dominador
Bapang Miling
Nanang Bale|
Bapang Felix
Nanang Bebeng
Kuya Tony
Pilipinas
Veron
BREVA FAMILY
Francisco B. Breva
Julia A. Adoptante
Ricardo A. Breva
Rufina Arellano
Maria Arellano
Salvadora A. Tolentino
Maura A. adoptante
Maria Belen A. adoptante
Amparo A. consul
Celestina A. Aytona
Roberto A. Aytona
Edgardo A. Consul
Pedro Aytona
Rachelle Castillo
Julia Rose Didcott
Arcadio Cudiamat
Vicente Consul
Arsenio Castillo
Digna Gamez
Mamerto Gamez
Romeo Adoptante
Rogelio Adoptante
FRIENDS
Anna Liza
Reynaldo
Jose Benjamin
Regulo
Pazo
Anthony
John
Marcos at Adeling
Placido at Lourdes
Evelyn
Rodolfo
Jessy
Mar
Bernard
Dolores
Mercedes
Stella Marie
Froilan
Frayno
Martin
Chubby
Luis
Kuya Jun
Kuya Gill
Rene
Bebet
Chito
Rolly
Ross
Jan
John
Eve
Alejo
Teresita
Pito
Aurea De Vera
Mario
Alberto
Forgotten souls
