NATIVIDAD BANARES VDA DE ORTIZ CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

L-R: Heidi ORtiz-Dizon, Belinda "Biliday" Banares, Editha Banares, Norma Pimentel, April Bermas and Marie.

Natividad Banares, widow of Mariano Ortiz celebrated her birthday at her residence in Project 4, Quezon City last December 25. Present to grace her birth anniversary were siblings Jessie and Norma and in-laws Ruben Pimentel, Editha Banares and other relatives. The party started around lunch and ended after dinner.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN WORLD, LUIS PIMENTEL

Luis Pimentel, firstborn son of Vincent Banares Pimentel and wife Candy, was christened in simple ceremonies in the town of Pangil in Laguna last December 18. Vicnent and Candy's friends and close relatives were present to witness the occassion. Among those present from Vincent's side were the proud grandparents from Antipolo, Ruben and Norma Pimentel, Vincent's sister Karen with husband Gil Consunji, aunts Edith and Deliah, cousins Rose and Rodel Banares and April Bermas. A reception followed at the Kainan sa Palaisdaan in Bay, Laguna.

LINDA M. BANARES, RUBEN PIMENTEL CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY IN COGEO

Linda Mallari Banares, wife of Jesus "Jessie" Banares, and Ruben Pimentel celebrated their birthdays on December 16 at the residence of Jessie and Linda in Cogeo, Antipolo City. Present to join the birthday celebrants were Linda and Jessie's children Ricky and Bobby with wife Aileen and their children Lyca, Bea and Carl. Also on hand were Edith Banares (widow of Onesimo Banares) and her children Rose and Rodel, Norma Pimentel (wife of Ruben Pimentel), April Bermas and Lani (niece of Linda). After dinner, Linda's daughters Lorna and Maricar called from Dubai to wish their mother a happy birthday.

JESELENE DELA CRUZ AND FAMILY ARRIVE IN MONTREAL

Jeselene Banares-Dela Cruz, husband Mark Dela Cruz and their 2 children arrived in Montreal after migrating to Canada. They left Manila on December 10. Jeselene and family are still adjusting but her sister Marites sent us pictures of Jeselene and family in Canada. The photos are available now at the Clan Gallery (link located at this blog site's sidebar marked "Banares Clan LINKS).

Alex and Lisa (Banares) Eusebio Anniversary

A simple gathering of close friends and family was held at the residence of Alex and Lisa Eusebio in Hiultown Subdivision, Antipolo on DEcember 10 for the couple's wedding anniversary and post-birthday celebration of their second son Ace Louie. Among those present were church mates and neighbors of Lisa and Alex, and some relatives including Ruben & Norma Pimentel and Editha vda de Banares.

Clan Caravan Planned for Cavite; Clanmates Enjoined to Participate

Plans are underway for a clan caravan which will deliver assistance to relatives in Cavite. The plan, dubbed as "Familia Caravan sa Cavite" will be a pre-Christmas drive for relatives in Cavite. No date as been set as of yet. Interested parties may get in touch with Rodel at (02) 589-41-95 for details.

CLAN CHRISTMAS PARTY TO PUSH THROUGH

The traditional clan Christmas Party will push through on December 25 at the residence of Natividad Banares vda. de Ortiz in Project 4, Quezon City. The traditional Christmas get-together coincides with Natividad's birthday which falls on Christmas Day. The venue was moved from Project 4 to Julie B. Ortiz-Chai's residence in Wac-Wac, San Juan a couple of years before the latter and her family migrated to the United States. Now, the traditional get-together will once again be held at the Ortiz's residence along P. Tuazon Ave., Project 4, Quezon City.

Banares-Sales children perform in Malacanang, The Podium

The two youngest children of Ruby Banares and Mario Sales, Gerone and Leonilla Editha, performed with the Bolipata group's Pundaquit Virtuosi last December 3 at the press room of the Malacanang Palace. They were accompanied by their mentor Coke Bolipata, renowned Filipino Violinist. Afterwards, their group performed at the Podium to the delight of the mall's patrons.