Apolonia Banares, Poning or Ponyang to her close friends and relatives, passed away on January 11, 2003 at their residence in Greenfields Subdivision, Ligtong, Rosario, Cavite. She is survived by husband Joventino, children Rey, Elena, Narciso, Willie, Nerissa, Sonny and Nina. The Banares clan extends its heartfelt condolences to her bereaved family.