Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Alice Ariosa, 79

Alice Largo Ariosa wife of the late Governor “Mano” Javier Ariosa, died of colon cancer last week, she is 79 years old.

According to Vice Governor Roseller “Roy” Ariosa his mother complained of severe pain in her stomach last July and was brought to the Mercy Hospital in Iligan City.

Doctors who diagnosed the former educator found Alice’s colon cancer in its late stage. She was later transferred to Borbon General Hospital here, where she finally succumbed to death last Thursday January 14, few days shy of her 80th birthday.

Active in various civic and religious activities in Pagadian City Manang Alice retired in 1992 as Math and Science Division Supervisor.

Friends who know Manang Alice would open described her as mild-mannered, silent type and helpful person.

Her body now lies in estate at her residence in San Francisco District.

She will be interred on Saturday January 23 along side her husband at the Ariosa memorial estate, Pielago Morial Garden.

Governor Mano and Manang Alice have six children.

REPORT BY JONG CADION