Former Shop 67 Leadingman 1 [Foreman 1], Josefino "Ping" Dumlao Barrera passed away this morning [18 July] at 6:00 AM in San Diego, California.
Viewing and other funeral arrangments are not yet known at this time. Tentative dates are this weekend, 25-26 July; according to Ms Lou Atienza.
According to the same email forwarded to us from Ms Atienza:
"Papa [Dave's dad, Mr Salvador Dumlao] got out of the hospital July 17 and was able to visit uncle Peping last night through Alma. I cried for Papa that his daily fishing buddy, carpool, and lunch buddy has gone ahead of him."
The late Mr Ping Barrera's youngest daughter, Joy Barrera-Gacad is a 1977-81 apprentice graduate of Shop 67/61.
According to one former workmate, Mr Mario P Baylon Sr:
"Really very sad news! Mr Josefino "Ping" D. Barrera was a very best friend of long standing!
The "D" is for Dumlao, pamangkin siya ni Mr Salvador Dumlao, dad of Dave Dumlao.
When I first came in to Shop 67 in 1954, he was Leadingman I (Foreman I) and Salvador Dumlao was Quarterman (Foreman II) with Mr. Cipriano Manansala. Chief Quarterman was Mr. Fred White, a Visayan-American.
Ping was a very likeable guy, personally and as a supervisor! One time, my landlady suddenly closed shop and I have no place to go. Pinatuloy niya ako sa bahay niya sa 47-14th Street, East Tapinac; kasama ng kanyang family! That's how nakilala ko sina Edith and Mrs. Barrera. Si Joy kakilala ko ng matagal na sa shop.
Noong nag immigrate siya sa US I lost touch with him. But I consider him one of my best friends -- GOOD BYE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU, MY FRIEND!"
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Former Shop 67 and 61 employees offer their sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Mr Josefino "Ping" Dumlao Barrera. May he rest in peace!
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Special thanks to Dave Dumlao for letting us know of this very sad news.
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May Mr. Josefino Ping Barrera Rest In Peace.
Regards,
Ka Rey Victoria
Thank you for your sympathy and support. I didn't have a chance to open my e-mail until now. My dad passed away 7/18/09 - 5 yrs and 2 days after my mom. At least, they're together now - no more suffering and pain for them. Again, our sincere thanks to all.
Joy
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