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Life Sketch
by Naomi R. Arit
It was on October 29, 1930, when Araceli Alonzo was born in Real, Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. Her mother was Alejandra Atigui Alcala and her father was Mamerto Alonzo.
On May 19, 1952, she was united in marriage to Nestor Reynoso Arit. The wedding was held at the Philippine Union College Jackson-Sevrens Chapel in Baesa, Caloocan, Rizal. It was officiated by Pastor R. H. Wentland.
Soon then after, they were appointed to connect and work in the Seventh-day Adventist denominational institutions and organizations--in Mindanao, in the Visayas, and in Luzon. During the thirty-five years of her husband's active service, Araceli was always with him, giving him her support and companionship.
She became a widow when her husband, who was then president of the North Philippine Union Mission of SDA, was killed in a tragic, vehicular accident in 1987, in Santiago, Isabela.
Their marriage was blessed with four children, namely: Annabelle A. Arit, Nestor A. Arit, Jr., Nely Joy Arit-Aba, Norizcel Arit-Regoso, and four grandchildren, namely: Jasmine O. Arit, Michael Arit Aba, David Arit Regoso, and Nathan Arit Regoso.
Araceli's maternal siblings are/were, namely: Oscar Alcala Baricanosa, Merle Alcala Baricanosa-Platel, Gil Alcala Baricanosa (deceased), and Dean Alcala Barianosa (deceased). Araceli's paternal half siblings are/were, namely: Carol Alonzo (deceased), Gil Alonzo, Rumer Alonzo (deceased), Arman Alonzo, and Gerry Alonzo.
Araceli's educational background: --
Elementary: - Calamba Elementary School and Manila Central Church SDA
School (she graduated as a valedictorian)
High School: - Philippine Union College, Baesa. Caloocan, Rizal
College: - Philippine Union College, Baesa, Caloocan,Rizal
BS - Education-Pilipino, 1970
MA - Education, 1981
Service Record: - PUC Secondary Level, Baesa Campus
PUC Secondary Level, Silang Campus
After the demise of her husband, she retired from active service after having worked for 18 years in the SDA institution. She then spent some of her time helping and supporting her children and grandchildren until she could no longer travel abroad.
So then, the Lord, in His mercy and love, allowed Araceli Alonzo Arit to rest temporarily on January 18, 2017, while at the Adventist Medical Center, Manila.
Now, she is sleeping peacefully, awaiting that glorious day of Jesus' soon return, when she will join together with the saints of all ages, in that glad resurrection morning. It was her ardent hope that all her many loved ones, and all her brothers and sisters in the faith, will meet her before the throne of God in heaven, and live together forever in the earth made-new. May that blessed day come soon.
Life Sketch of Nestor Reynoso ARIT -- July 2, 1922 - April 9, 1987
http://docs.adventistarchives.org/docs/FEDO/FEDO19580401-V44-04__B.pdf#view=fit
Place of Birth: Guinayangan, Quezon
Father: Severino Rada Arit and Mother: Emiliana Alvarez Reynoso
Siblings: Bayani R Arit,Sr., Carmelita Arit-Correces, Minerva Arit-Penaranda, Naomi R Arit
Date of Marriage to Araceli Alcala Alonzo: May 19, 1952
Children: Annabelle A Arit, Nestor Arit, Jr., Nely Joy Arit-Aba, Norizcel Arit-Regoso
Grandchildren: Jasmine O Arit, Michael Arit Aba, David Arit Regoso, Nathan Arit Regoso.
Elementary Education: Guinayangan Elementary School
High School: Gumaca High School and Philippine Union College
College: Philippine Union College -- Bachelor of Science in Education
Teacher and Dean of Men at Mindanao Mission Academy (SPUM)
Teacher-Principal at West Visayan Academy (CPUM)
Education, Youth-Temperance Director - Central Luzon Mission (NPUM)
Education, Youth-Temperance Director - Negros Mission (CPUM)
Youth Director - North Philippine Union Mission (NPUM)
Executive Secretary - North Philippine Union Mission (NPUM)
President - North Philippine Union Mission (NPUM)
Earned Eagle Scout Rank, the highest achievement in Boy Scouting
A Wood Badge holder in the Boy Scouts of America
Delegate to several World Youth Congresses, Camps, Seminars &* World Boy Scouts Jamboree in Europe and in the USA
Delegate to the 1985 GC Session
Ordained to the Gospel Ministry in the SDA organization
Total Years of Service in the SDA organization: 35 years
FAR EASTERN DIVISION OUTLOOK, VOLUME FORTY-FOUR APRIL, 1958 NUMBER FOUR
"MY HOME IS
THERE"
Where loving hearts shall never ache,
Where
tender ties shall never break,
Where toilsome burdens none shall bear,
My home
is there, my home is there.
[Our home is there, Up there waiting for us!]
Refrain:
Beyond my tears, beyond my
fears,
Beyond the night, beyond my sight;
Beyond earth's gloom, Beyond the tomb,
My home is there, my home is there.
Beyond the night, beyond my sight;
Beyond earth's gloom, Beyond the tomb,
My home is there, my home is there.
Where cherished hopes shall be fulfilled,
Where all the noise of strife is stilled,
Where banished is all anxious care,
My home is there, my home is there.
Where love shall sing its sweetest song,
Where
peace shall dwell thro' ages long;
Where roses bloom in gardens fair,
My home is
there, my home is there.
Where those I'ved loved and lost awhile
Shall
greet me with a happy smile;
Where saints their spotless robes shall wear,
My
home is there, My home is there.
- Words and music by Harold Lillenas
(Sacred Trios for Women, compiled and arranged by Harold Lillenas)
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| Nely Joy Arit Aba |
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| Pastor Solomon Tolentino |
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| Eufe M. Tantia |
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| "There's a land that is fairer than day... " |
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| "Some Golden Daybreak Jesus Will Come!"
FAR EASTERN
DIVISION OUTLOOK August, 1973
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