Men in a bundle are unbreakable...however; they cry!
Women in a bundle are unbreakable...and they smile!
Be happy it's one way of being wise and dry...not being wet.
Pictures are being uploaded as they come in.....still waiting for the pictures of the Birthday Party for Grandpa
to be continued.
Everyone wishes you the blessing that today brings in trend with the warmest of all special wishes, more than you may indeed comprehend.
Thank You Connie for spearheading Grandpa's Birthday - it was a success because of you!
Beauty rest in the process....sleeping beauty, where pure sincerity forms within... I miss listening to your song, New Yorrrrk, New Yorrrrk!
The human heart is like a ship on a stormy sea driven about by winds blowing from all corners of the earth….in distortion, however; if a path is created from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing...can be achieve.
Birthday preparation is human relations of creation...
Drinking is the feature of a working minds then go crazy!.
The heart seldom feels what the mouth expresses...however; keep eating and the heart rebels.
Gathering is where you drink up without shyness and drinks get consumed at it’s own pace.
A gathering is a fountain of gladness making everything in its vicinity freshens into smiles because the concoction drinks is rather too strong a mix…what's that squirmy thing on it?
Topher that is not the wine that is use during “consecration” that is now real alcohol….that turns your vision “double”, you said in your Face book entry…that they drive crazy over there in Baguio!
That is actually a recycled "distilled water"????
Bella-Emerie I miss you!
The sanity and perfection of this smile is my human ideal…party in two minutes!
Light breaks where no sun shines; where no more tendency to consume the drinks in front of you and the “fire water” no longer running, they got pushed in with the tide…of having enough!
Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us and often times love can be swift…. but too often it is kind of hurt in the end, before the end.... we need to talk. (Uncle Basho Fat Sumo)
Secret of Grandpa's longevity is where a bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn, however; Grandpa knows best...for nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start on or before a birthday and make a new ending and start over again over and beyond your means.
Birthday Greetings 100 Years Old
 Happy 100th Birthday to you! Once again you showed us the epitome of celebrating the fullness of life and what gracefully aging is all about.Your birthday celebration is truly a special occasion, pouring out endless greetings and true wishes relayed from each and every one of us from our big family. We greet you and extends our love, prayers and wishing you the best ever “day”, a perfect most happy 100th birthday.
Everyone sends their heart warming birthday hugs and kisses to you because you are special and dear. May endless blessings fall upon you, each Day(s), Week(s), Month(s) long all and all the many Year(s) to come!!!!!!! May your special day be bright with cheer, joy and may your dearest wish come true to bring much happiness to you and may your joy becomes a net of love by which you can catch more returns of all these happy days to come.
As I participate within the family affairs, I have been impressed not by what divides us but all that unites us. We simply move on without loss of enthusiasm because no matter what…you have instilled the time to raise your children right and I am happy to be married to one of your daughters, in Connie; because I am also experiencing your limitless legacy. Connie and I wish you well.
I'd really like to be there to celebrate your birthday and Father's Day with you since; you've been there for me so many times my whole life through. Even miles keep us far apart what matters most is that we’re always close in thought and heart. I love you and you are always in my prayers.
Happy Birthday! "Tatay"...Grandpa Ciriaco…
Your Son-In-Law .......Basho Fat Sumo
It’s been 100 years that you have graced this earth with your presence. In that time you have created and contributed to so many beautiful faces, personalities, and loving families. All of us are a part of you and that is your legacy. All of our accomplishments, happy moments, and laughter have your mark. It’s truly amazing how God blessed us with you and Grandma to begin a legacy of such greatness.
This greatness is not of material works, but works of faith in God and love for family and friends. We promise to continue your legacy by teaching our children and by being an example ourselves of faith and love. We pray that God continues to grace us with your presence so that we may celebrate your legacy of 100 years. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Grandpa and thank you GOD for such a treasured person we are so proud to be decedents of.
Love
Bernard, Nani and Bella-Emerie.
 Even though your memory may be a bit hazy, the one thing I hope you always remember is that I love you. Because of the foundation of love you and Grandma Tita put into place, our family is a strong and solid unit. You have given me a wonderful mother, who blessed me with a caring brother and beautiful niece. You have also given me loving aunties and uncles, who have given you many smart and successful grandchildren!
Thank you grandpa for the love that ties us all together. I will be forever proud to be an ORANTE, and be assured the same love and strength that has been passed on from generation to generation, will only continue.
Happy Birthday and Happy Father's Day grandpa!
And even though Boo-Boo is no longer alive, I know he enjoyed every minute spent with you!
I love you,
Jennifer
Some people measure their worth by wealth, power, or position, but a great person measures their worth by the lives of whom they love that surround them. This to me is precisely what Grandpa Ciriaco Orante’s legacy is all about. Not only did Grandpa and Grandma Emerita look over their large family consisting of their eight children, but as an overseer, he is the foundation that our entire family has built upon.
I started to think about what Grandpa would have experienced over his lifetime of 100 years marked today, June 15, 2010. Of course he would be the one to tell you about his life stories and experiences, but just imagine that Grandpa got to experience the before and after of inventions, such as the “simple” cell phone and then the computer. Now, these days, almost every person has their own cell phone. Grandpa also got to experience the progression of the horse to the “jeepney” automobile. He was able to witness the evolution of only speaking to your family in person, then being able to go and visit them in the nearest town, and ultimately being able to fly anywhere in the world and then to go beyond that, to learn that man itself is capable of walking on the moon. Grandpa lived through World War I and World War II and also got to witness women receiving the equaling to men. Through it all Grandpa remained to be the same loving, kind, and patient man that he still is to this very day.
Unfortunately, I am not able to be around Grandpa every day, nor have I been lucky enough to have the memories my older cousins’ hold in having Grandpa to grow up with physically, but the most striking impression I have of my Grandpa came from the very lives of his own children and his grandchildren, as well as Grandpa’s great-grandchildren. Their integrity, generosity, and successes are all a reflection of their foundation, their teacher, their mentor… our Grandpa.
Family has great meaning to me, obviously for Grandpa, and I hope to all of you. I am not sure who taught Grandpa the importance of family but both Grandpa and Grandma have installed amazing family values into their children, who then continue on the legacy of the importance of family to their children, the generation that I am in. He did what needed to be done-- he took care of business for himself and his family. As a person, you’re supposed to work hard, provide for your family and love them unconditionally, but his unshakeable commitment to those values is what makes him such an inspiration to me and to many others as well.
I’d like to think that Grandpa is happy and healthy in the Philippines. On his birthday, today, and always, remember him for the good times and the bad. It’s OK to remember the arguments or the criticisms as well. It was probably in those moments where Grandpa’s love showed the most and has probably taught us how to be strong-willed, which I personally see in each and every one of us.
The best way to honor Grandpa’s remarkable 100 years of life and his great influence on all of us is to live like he showed us how to live. Our lives are Grandpa’s rewards, and those didn’t stop with his lessons he has taught us, and it will never cease because Grandpa Ciriaco Orante’s legacy will always continue on through all of us… his FAMILY. We can’t literally “measure someone’s worth,” but let’s show Grandpa that he is worth a lot to us by surrounding him with our “physical” love by his 100th birthday on June 15, 2010.
Happy 100th Birthday Grandpa! We love you!
Malanie Grace - daughter of Carmelita
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA! I think we got it backwards... you're really 001... not 100! keep up another year and we'll be celebrating your 001 year birthday side by side dancing to another Diana Ross song/skit (with jennifer, debra jo and I wearing our polyester brown blouses and bell bottom jeans) !!!!" Love you! Stephanie
Happy 100th birthday Tatay. I am very proud to have a handsome, smart, and understanding father and I thank you and Nanay for being there for me always, and that goes with all your children. We love you very much and wishing and hoping that you continue to be healthy so we can celebrate your 100th birthday.
Being the youngest amongst my brothers and sisters, that tells you a lot that you, Tatay and Nanay did a very good job raising us all to be professionals and successful in life.
We love you very much and we all hope and pray that you will live a long life so you can continue to share to your “apos” all the great things we learned from you, staying together and loving together as a family. We will continue to keep the “ORANTE CLAN” intact.
Tatay, your legacy will always be cherished and admired. You are the greatest!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.
Donald & Carol
 It has been a while since last seeing or talking to you and I miss you a lot! I'm sorry that I have not been able to visit, but I think of you every day. As I sit here and reflect, one word that I can think of to describe you is strength. I remember how strong you were physically and mentally. You always wanted to go out for your walks, read the newspaper, type some stuff up on your "brother" typewriter... and eat bananas with your meals :) I see this strength carried on throughout our family... we have stayed strong to get past the hard times but have also used this strength to put ourselves in better positions. And with you now being 100, I hope and pray that your strength will continue.
I am proud to be part of the Orante family, and I am proud to have you as my grandfather.
Some time has past sine I last saw you (Philippines 2002)... I have finished college & got married this past March. WE hope to be seeing you again next year for your 100th birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
Love, Debra Jo & Mervin Silvestre
I haven’t spoken to you since 2002. There’s so much I need to tell you. First of all, I and my sister miss you so much. She’s married now. Mrs. Debra Silvestre...I’m still not used to the name. We both really want to visit you. We'll for sure be there for your big 100th. I remember you telling me two things repetitively... FIRST, you always told me to lose weight. I think I did. SECOND, I "focused on my studies" and finally finished like you always wanted me to do. I’m sure you’re proud Grandpa. Not because I graduated or lost weight, but because you raised a strong family. You have always been a strong root to the Orante family and we will continue to evolve. Stay strong and smiling Grandpa. Happy birthday, Happy Fathers Day, and please get well soon. I'll see you next year.
I love and miss you." -Don don V.
 
As one of the grandchildren who had the privilege to grow up with Grandma Tita and Grandpa Akong in Baguio, I am grateful for all the values I learned from them. Grandma taught me to be kind and caring, Grandpa taught me to be strong and disciplined. Education was always a big priority. I loved hanging out at Baguio Educational Center, especially in June with the excitement and frenzy of a new school year. Busy as everyone were (all worked hard), there was always that feeling of satisfaction when the gates closed and we got ready for bed.
I remember Grandpa typing away articles and his stories...on the old manual typewriters, then progressing to electric typewriters then on to a word processor (I'm not sure if he ever used a computer). From him, I also learned the importance of continued learning and keeping the mind active regardless of age. I believe that is how Grandpa got to celebrating his 99th. Thank you for teaching me this lesson, Grandpa!
We love you!!
 Birthday greetings!!! Grandpa, I want you to know that my life will not be the same if not for you. I am enjoying raising my kids, Emma and Lory and spending time with my husband, Orly, whom you introduced to me. I still remember our talks where you were adamant that I should find a "good fellow". Since I wasn't looking, you did your search for me...for this, I am thankful. I also really enjoyed our long talks and drives and I hope to be able to do that with you again soon. Your words of wisdom you always mentioned, "it's not how much you make, it's how much you save". I always thought it related to finances but unwittngly, it also relates to life's moments; we may not be making much memories together lately, but I have saved a lot to know I have a wise and great man for my Grandfather. Stay strong and take care of yourself. We love you and pray for you always.
 Cecilia and I wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, 100 years old. We are very proud and happy for you Itay. May God continue to bless you, keep you and bestow upon you more birthdays to come. Enjoy your special day with family members and loved ones.
We are not judging Itay and we are expressing our opinions about Itay. When Itay was with us, we talked about love, family, values of life, children, properties, education and faith in God. We listened to soft music, mostly piano. We learned so much from him.
Cecilia and I believed that the legacy of Itay is his love for his family, children and “apos.” He proved his legacy by working in the Philippines and overseas to educate his children and became professionals. I learned from him that he is not in a position to give “something” to his children for they are professionals, married and well “established” in the United States.
As far as his life, we think Itay decided to make his own choices. Taking care of himself is good but outlived his productive years. Now, Itay is living in his twilight years and soon will fade away; there is an appointed time for everything. Despite of his conditions, he serves as an inspiration to his children and “apos” because of his love, kindness and compassion to them.
Itay, our humble thank you for the love, support, sacrifices and understanding you have given to your children and grandchildren. We will never forget you. Your children and “apos” love you very much! We will continue to pray for your good health so you will reach the age of 100 years old and you can participate in our grand re-union in 2010.
Again, HAPPY 99TH BITRHDAY ITAY! We wish you the best of everything. Take care and be joyful.
We love you!!! Marcel and Cecilia
Cynthia and I would like to wish you a HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY!!! You are an Inspiration to all of us. We all wish for a long and healthy Life like you are living today. You have to reveal your “Secret’s” on how to live till your 100 years old. We miss you Grandpa and we hope to see you soon. Happy Birthday once again.
Love,
Jun and Cynthia
Happy 100th Birthday grandpa. Our Lord has blessed you with great love and passion from all your loving children and grandchildren. He has blessed you with the loving families you have given Him and grandma. Thank you so very much for all your love you have given us to share for each other. May the many blessings that you have contributed to us and our families will never be forgotten but relieved with love and compassion through out our lives. May the Lord bless you and keep you longer for all the rest of your further days. We love your Grandpa!
Forever loving you!
Mark and Evelyn
Happy 100th Birthday. Thank you for being there for us when you were here with us during our short time together when you were here in San Diego. We love you so very much, and we hope that you get well. We want you to be a 100 years old. So please God let our Grandpa be a 100 years old. Please watch over him so that we can be with him next year. Be strong Grandpa We love you very very much. MY Dad and Mom will continue to pray for you and for our family. Take Care Greatgrandpa we love you so much.
Your Great-granddaughters,
Makaelyn and Marichelle
Have you known it beforehand that you will reach this stage in your life, you would have put more effort caring for yourself but instead you first put forth more care to your family. You traveled distant far, to look for a living so as to be able to care for your family. You grabbed every opportunity you had to share your precious time for your family as well as your extended family. We are very fortunate to be a part of your legacy and we extend a prayer for you always towards the fullness of life, in peace and goodwill, Happy Birthday to you "Tatay"
 Dear Great Grandpa Ciriaco,
It’s me, your great granddaughter Malaya! I hope you still remember me. My daddy is Newin and my grandpa is Ding. I came to visit you in December 2007 and I gave you a big hug. Mommy and daddy told me that you are not feeling good. I am writing you this letter to let you know that I am thinking about you and I hope that you will get better so we can come and celebrate your 100th birthday next year. I just want to let you know that you need to eat your food so that you can be stronger again. I keep telling my daddy that you are the “king” because you are great grandpa, the highest leader of the Orante family. I love you great grandpa and I hope you get well soon.
Hugs and Kisses,
Malaya
Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren in Disneyland
Happy Birthday from - San Juan Capistrano Mission Church
Happy Birthday from DisneyWorld - Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren in Disneyland
Happy Birthday - Family Camping at Yosimite
Happy Birthday from your children - Ding, Chit, Celia, Cris, Cesar, Connie, Carmelita and Carol ....the last wedding you attended for the family in the States.
in Memory of a great Grandpa ...
This is my tribute to you honoring you as the patriarch of the family clan. My personal thanks to family members who shared and have sent their warmest thoughts, and sincere prayers for you on your passing. You are the family's wisdom and knowledge and joy and the patriarch of our clan. Your stepping accomplishments delights us in every way, throughout your life in fragile and graceful stage, you were firm and bound forward to your goal, a miracle worthy of praise, and an epitome in new depths of purpose and meaning of life's living. You continue to grace us with your legacy, the dynamics of your family has your mark, with 8 children, 23 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, soon to be sixteen, your legacy intact, a treasure to have, and you are a Father, a Grandfather and a Great-grandfather, all in one.
My husband thank you for sharing your thoughts and the wisdom that he have gained from your conversation(s) about eleven years ago. Today, his recollection from your numerous conversation during your stay with us, now; he would like to share it with our big family, remembering what you told him that, “there is no shame in helping a family member” and that “we learned from experiences in the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances. Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood".
As my husband participates within the family affairs, he has been impressed not by what divides us but all that unites us. We simply move on without loss of enthusiasm because no matter what…you have instilled the time raising us your children right and he is happy to be married to one of your daughters, in me; because he is also experiencing your limitless legacy.
You certainly have done your due for it’s been more than 100 years that you have graced this earth with your presence. In that time you have created and contributed to so many beautiful faces, personalities, and loving families. All of us are a part of you and that is your legacy. All of our accomplishments, happy moments, and laughter have your mark. It’s truly amazing how God blessed us with you and Grandma to begin a legacy of such greatness.
This greatness is not of material works, but works of faith in God and love for family and friends. We continue your legacy by teaching our children and by being an example ourselves of faith and love praying that God continues to grace us with your legacy of more than 100 years. You are a treasured person we are so proud to be descendants of.
Accepting your passing away is one of the most difficult things we have gone through. As we stand before you today, we realize how fortunate we were to have you as our father. There are no words to express your influence in our lives. It is through your examples that we learned to be parents that we are today.
You were a hardworking, strong, loving, and gentle father. You loved us; your family and you were deeply devoted to our well being. You went to work overseas providing us quality living and we remember asking each other siblings, “Why does father have to work so much”? We didn’t realize it then, but that was one of the biggest lessons we all learned from you - the value of hard work. You truly believed that if you worked hard, treated people right, and with a little luck from God, you could have a good Life. You would teased me in front of my other sisters that I was your “favorite” daughter, we believed that it just so happen that when it came my time was then the comfortable progressive period of the family. This was your way of sending out positive thoughts in activating the family around you drawing back to yourself positive results and collective honor.
Although you may never have said it out loud I know that you were truly proud of us and the way we all have grown up. Somehow we can’t believe that there are any heights that can not be scaled by you who know the secrets of making dreams come true. You possessed this special talent with curiosity, confidence, courage and the greatest of all, constancy that is why you named me “Consuelo” implicitly, it might appear trivial but in reality it was enthusiasm and I thank you for that because today, I am the family’s living Angel and the catalyst, a sign of your collective honor. In most significant reality you instilled the time to raise us right and now we are experiencing your limitless legacy.
You have lived more than five scores, a span of a century, you are free now and you are following God’s laid out path. Saying “goodbye” to you is too final but rather I say, have a safe trip. I hope you can find consolation in human affirmation that going and leaving us, is not the end but a period that ends the great sentence of life and a comma that punctuates it to more lofty significance to an open door that leads to eternal life.
You left us the true legacy of discovering ourselves, the bond that links our true family yearning our daring faith, invincible surmise as our sustaining power in this parting times. You will always be forever in my heart, I love you.
Until then......Connie & Basho Fat Sumo
Dedicated to a wonderful man...for he does not ask what the world needs, but simply ask what makes him alive and doing it. Simply because what the world needs is like him who have come alive...physically, mentally and spiritually...then to eternally in perpetual passion.
By: Basho Fat Sumo (son-in-law)
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