William “Allan” Tan

My memory with Allan goes back to 1992 when i first met him here in HP, and i used to go to his office to ask for information or any advice regarding work, Allan was ALWAYS very helpful, polite and kind, he was very humble and ALWAYS will give us the best advice and guidance, he was very kind and one of the most loyal dedicated people to work here in Hollenbeck.
He will be missed.

I've got to meet Allan (Adim, as we usually call him) when his elder brother, Ah-Sing (my husband) brought me to see his store branch in A. Bonifacio St, QC. He was then helping out in the business and acted as the store manager, supervising in their billiards and pingpong table shop.

Years passed and we learnt that Adim got approved of a 10 year US visa, so the family persuaded him to try his luck abroad. Luckily indeed, he not only landed a job but also met his wife Carol there.

Knowing Adim, I came to think that he was exactly opposite of Ah-Sing. He was soft-spoken, industrious and no vices whatsoever. He also had a nice baritone voice too, that's why he got join in an evangelist community, and together with Carol they were actively been a Christian loving couple.

Adim and Carol were perfect example of Christian couple as they were generous, thoughtful and loving. Always giving their boundless care towards their families. Their visits in the Philippines would always mean supplies of vitamin supplements for eyes, joints, body and wellness. They would also make sure to give us a call come special holidays like New Year, Christmas and birthdays.

Adim was really fortunate and blessed to have Carol as his wife. He was well taken care until his day of passing.

The Big C is an unpredictable disease, anytime it will cut short one's life, but Adim, being a devout Christian had accepted this and surrendered his life in God's will.

Adim, thank you for all your love to us.

Rest in peace.
安息吧！

"Brother William, I know your heart is happy because you know where you are now—resting in the presence of the Lord Jesus. Thank you, because your life was a testimony of God’s goodness to you and of His provisions throughout your journey.

Death is only a transition, a path we will all eventually take. For now, farewell… and thank you for all the bonding moments and the memories we shared.

As the Scripture says in Romans 14:8, 'If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.'"

They say people who speak less, their jokes land with greater precision and surprise. This is exactly who achiak Adim was to me. He maybe a man of few words, but he never failed to throw some humor during conversation between families.

A person who is always smiling and happy by nature. I was amazed that even though achiak carried his battle with cancer, he still managed to give that joyful and optimistic look to every one around him.

Achiak was also very thoughtful that I recall him making calls to our parents during special occasions like Christmas and New Year. This consistent, small gestures made us feel loved and remembered.

Our time with achiak maybe short, but our memories with him will always be in our hearts. His passing may have left us sad, but we take comfort in knowing that he is now in a better place.

You will be truly missed, achiak. Rest easy and enjoy paradise with our Lord!!🤍🙏

To my brother William Allan Tan, It may be time to say goodbye. Thank you for the loved you had show to us. Thank you for the vitamins and supplement every time you visit her in the Philippines. We're deeply loved and missed you.
Your memory bring us both tears and gratitude.
Thank you Carol for take good care of my brother Allan, me and all of my siblings really appreciate.
Allan your always remembered, rest in peace in the hands of our Lord.

Achiak William/ Allan or Adim as what the family fondly calls him lived well through his chinese name "阿忍”, which means to endure, to be patient. He was a kind hearted-soul with few words but with such a deep-loving personality. He was always the quiet-loving Uncle in our family.


Achiak lived more than half of his life in US, so my memories of him were very limited. But everytime he and Achim Carol would visit the Philippines, they would always make sure to meet the whole family and give everyone vitamins and supplements that could last for months or years. He was so gentle, so thoughtful and loving that I couldn't even remember him shouting or getting angry--just the smiling, understanding Uncle.


My most vivid memory of Achiak and Achim was sometime in 2011, the time when they visited me on the hospital and prayed over me because I was diagnosed with Dengue. I was extremely touched by their gesture of kindness and empathy.


When we heard of his illness sometime 2022, the family got devastated, but were somehow consoled that Achim was very hand-on with his medication and hospitalization, it also helped that she was a nurse by profession. As we all know, cancer treatment was never an easy thing to do, there were many tests and trials to be made based on the patient's health profile. Nevertheless, Achiak endured and patiently accepted his fate. He battled cancer for almost four years. Those years may seem futile to some, but we thank the Lord for those extended years of him to be with us. We were even grateful that Achim had both sides of the family be reunited in Achiak's birthday celebration in Manila last November 2024. It was a joyuos moment for all of us!

Our last video call with the family was last April 4, and honestly in that moment, I somehow knew that Achiak would leave us soon because he was already in his weakest state. Then on April 8, we got the sad news from Achim that Achiak peacefully joined our Creator. We were dumbfounded but somehow relieved that Achiak can now be at peace and be free from all pain and sufferings.


To Achim, our relatives, church community, colleagues and dear friends of Achiak in US, thank you to each and everyone of you for standing beside Achiak til his last breath.


Achiak, thank you for all your love and memories, you will be cherished and missed by our whole family. May you rest in heavenly peace. We all love you!🙏🕊️


忍一時風平浪靜、退一步海闊天空
“A moment of patience brings calm, a step back opens up a vast horizon”- chinese proverb


Sharing this chinese proverb for everyone to reflect as this I think best represents the life motto of Achiak William, him being so patient with everyone, avoiding all conflicts so as to have a harmonious relationship and environment.

Sending prayers. You have my heartfelt sympathy. Allan was an amazing & kind person. I will miss him dearly at the office. God's blessings be upon you!

We lost a few good men recently. Allan is kind-hearted, funny, and simply a wonderful person. Been with him not only during happy & celebratory times like in fellowship mtgs, holiday events, summer activities, but also in lots of long, solitary, and tiring events like the annual church clean-ups, kitchen clean-ups, harvest preps, & many others. These were the late 80s, the 90s, & early 2000s. Manny & I were always delighted to see him around. He remained cool, positive, and never complained. Unfortunately, did not spend much time with him during my years in Manila and after having to work on Sundays upon my return. Will have fond memories of him going forward. I am truly blessed to have known him.