Karen Banares-Pimentel weds Beau

Karen Pimentel, daughter of Norma Banares and Ruben Pimentel was married to boyfriend Gil Consunji in simple yet elegant ceremonies at the Parkridge Estates Clubhouse on the morning of October 29 this year. The wedding was officiated by Pastor Paolo Punzalan of the Victory Church and were the bride and groom are members. Relatives and close friends of the bride and groom were present to witness the holy union. Reception was held afterwards at the second floor of the clubhouse were a sumptuous buffet awaited the guests amidst the beautiful music of the Serenata Strings group. The couple left the next day for their honeymoon in Bohol.

Meralco promotes energy conservation

Amidst calls for energy conservation, Meralco and Abenson have joined forces to promote the wise use and purchase of electric appliances. To guide consumers on electricity usage, Meralco has installed the Meralco Appliance Calculator or MAC at Abenson Stores in Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Sta. Lucia East Mall, Harrison Plaza and QUAD, Makati. The MAC is a computer-aided device that computes the consumption amount of common household appliances like television, air conditioner, computer, refrigerator, etc. This will help guide consumers on how to utilize their household appliances. Use of the MAC Info Kiosks is absolutely free of charge. Shown in photo is the recent unveiling of the MAC at Abenson Shangri-la Plaza Mall. The MAC may also be accessed through the Meralco website.The ceremony was headed by (from left) Ms. Ruth Banares-David (Meralco Sr. Asst. VP and Customer Service Office Head), Mr. Mike Lopez (Meralco Asst. Vice President and Marketing Head) and Mr. Winston Lim (Abenson Business Development Manager).

GAUDENCIA “GEM” BANARES DIES AT 86

ANTIPOLO, Rizal – Gaudencia Magtuba vda de Banares, wife of the late Fidel Banares Sr. passed away July 31, 2005 after being confined for an undisclosed number of days at the Capitol Medical Center in Quezon City after suffering a stroke. Her body was interred at the Funeraria Nacional along Araneta Avenue from July 31st to August 3. She was buried beside her husband Fidel, son Joel and grandson “Em-em” at their family lot in Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina on August 3 at 3:00 pm. A dinner was held in her honor after the burial at the Shangri-La Restaurant in West Avenue, QC. She is survived by her children Edgar, Grace, Gimmina, Myra, Fidel II, Arlene, Gil, Glenna and in-laws and grandchildren.

EMILY BANARES WEDS BENEDICT BASBAS

Emily Banares married sweetheart Benedict Basbas in solemn catholic rituals at the Santa Rosa De Lima Church in Bacacay, Albay on April 3 and attended by relatives from both the Banares and Basbas clans. A garden reception followed at the lawn of the Banares Compound in Padre Banez Street. A light program capped off by dancing followed thereafter.

ONESIMO BANARES DIES AT 75

Onesimo Banares passed away at 10:00 am of March 3, 2004 at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) after a long battle with lung cancer. His body was laid in state at the La Funeraria Paz along Araneta Avenue, Quezon City. His remains were cremated at 9:00 am of March 5, 2004. He is survived by his wife Editha Cacanindin, children Ruth David, Ruby Sales, Ruben, Rose, Rodel and grandchildren.

OSB undergoes Aspiration to drain lungs of water

Onesimo Banares will undergo aspiration to drain water from his lungs, according to close relatives. The aspiration will be done at the Meralco Headquarter's Cotton Hospital where his daughter Ruth is an executive.

Apolonia "Poning" Banares Dies

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.