William “Allan” Tan

Allan was the first person greeting us on our first day visiting FECG 10 years ago. Since then, we prayed together regularly on Wed night prayer meetings. Allan was always kind and caring to us. He was such a prayer warrior and his dedication to serving the church, even when he's going thru treatments, touched us deeply. We will always remember his gentle smile and we look forward to seeing him again in our heavenly home!

It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of Allan, whom we knew and worked with in our many years as residents of Hollenbeck Palms.
A gentle sole, quiet but knowing and always ready to assist or help in matters concerning our activities and finances. One could always count on his advice. We will miss him greatly.

I have the great privilege and honor of having Kuey-Pe Allan and Kuey-Bu Carol as my godparents. Growing up, I would often hear Kuey-Pe and Kuey-Bu, as well as my parents, refer to each other as Pare/Mare. I never thought to really clarify until recently, and I like how Kuey-Pe Allan put it best - they call each other that because they are co-parents to me. To be a parent requires not just showing up for the big milestones, but to remain steadfast in support and encouragement, and I'm grateful to have their faithful love and prayers all these years.

As I read our past email/text exchanges, a couple things stand out: 1) he is always concise with his words, even using emojis to express his emotions (I think his top 3 seem to be 😊🙏🏼🤨, and I consider him an honorary Gen Z texter 😎), 2) he is VERY good at responding to all messages within a short time frame, and 3) any compliment is responded with giving glory to God. Though online, these interactions have demonstrated a small, yet very real glimpse into Kuey-Pe Allan's character, one of consistent intentionality, love for people, and a humility and grace that points to God.

Despite not being biologically related, I'm thankful for our shared interests in music/worship, talking with people, and last but not certainly least, fried foods! His faithful love for our church has been an inspiration, from witnessing his versatile commitment to serving behind the scenes to speaking testimonies of God's goodness. I remember his joy when he found out I'd be coming back to FECG to serve the youth.

Though I deeply miss him, the Lord highlighted this verse - Psalm 119:74 - "Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in Your word." We are a witness to Kuey-Pe Allan's life, abounding in countless different testimonies, yet consistent in only glorifying God. And for this we rejoice, for Kuey-Pe Allan continued to hope in God's word and remained true to his character, community, and Savior till the end of his race. I pray and hope that we will continue to carry his legacy in our own lives, and as he beautifully sung, TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

I was probably one of the only people in Uncle Allan’s life who had to physically look up to see him 😂 But I know that I’m just a speck amongst the multitude of people who look up to Uncle Allan as a spiritual mentor, brother, and friend.

While reflecting on my past interactions with Uncle Allan since I first began attending FECG as a 3-year-old, I searched hard to remember the flashiest memory I could find of him. Other than getting to witness his amazing voice on several occasions, I couldn’t find any. Rather, the only thing I could remember was his constant, faithful presence - Auntie Carol and him were already there in the Fellowship Hall for Agape Fellowship when I arrived and when I left, they were still cleaning up. I would always hear his voice flowing from my Mom’s computer every time she had a prayer meeting. And that’s when I realized that these “small” moments amounted to something far greater than I could ever imagine. It was obvious to me that Uncle Allan didn’t do anything to build up his own kingdom, but to glorify the Lord in everything. Rather than searching for praise or public recognition, he worked tirelessly behind the scenes. It was the deepest inspiration to see Uncle Allan serve so faithfully, both to the church and to close friends around him, despite his own personal struggles. He never failed to smile or make others laugh. In a situation where most people would find themselves complaining or straying from God, Uncle Allan remained ever so grounded in his faith. I’m sure that in his battle with cancer, he turned what the devil intended to be a faith hindrance into a powerful testament of the Lord’s ever-near, tangible presence. Uncle Allan, thank you for living out what it means to be someone who truly deserves to hear “Well done, good and faithful servant.” You will be missed and may your legacy carry forward in our hearts forever.

Adim my cousin, today truly we celebrate your life. I remember the times Sundays spent at Ah-ma’s house with your relentless and contagious laughters, your humour that transcends that makes me grin years after. And how can I forget my last trip in LA when you took time off and spent it with me. I will never forget your kindness. You will terribly be missed. But in hindsight, I look forward seeing you in heaven my brother in Christ. Carol will be well looked after. Thank you Adim for the memories.

Much love,
Maan Tan

My dear brother William (Adim) . It's so difficult to lose someone like you whom myself and all family members love so deeply.

I try to keep our thoughts on the time we all shared together when we were toddlers into adulthood on F.M. Guerrero street, Manila.

Your goodness never changed. You were one with a heart so pure, so kind, polite, thoughtful, helpful, Patient to all us siblings, cousins, and friends as well.

When I left Manila , then you left too a year later.
Every single year, you would send me birthdays,Xmas/New Year,
CNY , and some traditional Chinese festive
Greetings for consecutive 39 years ! Those long or short chats always filled with sincere, caring words of encouragement..

I will cherish those memories and hold them dearly in my heart.

I thank you for your love and care to our family.

You will be loved and remembered forever..

Rest in Peace in God's loving embrace and
eternal kingdom.

Our dear cousin Allan has always been generous in spirit, and generous in action.

Our loss here is Heaven’s gain❣️
There are many things we will forever be grateful for to Allan & Carol. The way they were always there to help my elderly parents consistently over many years.

One particular help we will forever remember & be grateful for:

I left a message for Allan without details of why I was calling in 2021.
True to form, he & Carol called back right away & knew I was calling about my mom/Allan’s aunt.

Their candid reaction and unvarnished guidance helped my husband and me to take the right path in the care of our Mama. Now looking back, we are so grateful for that fateful call.

Because of that discussion, my 96 yr-old mom had a better life until her passing just weeks before her 99th birthday. Bill and I are forever thankful to them.


May Allan rest in forever peace. Bill & I love you & we will always keep you in our hearts & our prayers. 🙏🏼❤️💙

We met Allan when we joined First Evangelical Church Glendale, Agape Fellowship in 2010. My children were 9 and 7 at that time and attended the fellowship with us until their preteen years. They last saw him in November 2025, during Operation Christmas Child shoebox packing. Coming home from his memorial service last night, I mentioned to my son where we’ve been and he said, “I remember him, he always put the chairs and tables away after fellowship”.
Allan defines AGAPE! God fearing faithful servant, gave generously, loved unconditionally, served others selflessly, obedient and trustworthy. Always present and participated in all fellowship meetings until his last breath. He is missed and his legacy will live on in our hearts.

Allan, we will not forget his smile
His heartfelt and sympathy to everyone. He was not a simple co-worker in hollenbeck , he was a family member. He always were there to help us. He was amazing. We will never forget you Allan
John 5:28-29
Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment

Allan u were always gentle and kind to me GOD BLESS U u are missed:(

Dear Allan, I am so sad to hear of your passing. I am so thankful for the kindness you showed me during the time we worked together. I have many nice memories, of staff and residents, but your memory is one of the best. Thank you for that.
An angel touched you and now you sleep. May you rest in the arms of God.

My brother in Christ Allan has left this world to go Home. It's comforting to me to know that Allan is with our Lord Jesus!!! I worked with Allan for 18yrs in the accounting dept. He was a good man. He always made sure to leave me the Daily Bread on my desk. I will remember his cheerful greeting "hello", along with a cheerful smile. I'm happy that Allan found love & married his beautiful wife Carol, having 23 yrs together! Thank you Carol for your faithfulness to Allan, loving him to the very end. Cherish the memories to all his family & friends. Until we meet again in Heaven... Shalom Shalom

I met Allan at Hollenbeck, he was willing to help on whatever he can, He would always have a smile on his face no matter what, and would always say Hello. I will remember him as a caring person and of course that smile.

Dear Allan , you will be miss so much . You were always a gentleman . Kind and always helpful with me while I worked at Hollenbeck Palms. My deepest sympathy to all your family and wife .

Dear Allan,
Thank you for your years of service at Hollenbeck. You help so many of us in many ways. I will cherish all the memories along the years since I started working 2001. Always a smiling face, the ‘hellos’ no matter how many times we see ea other thru out the facility, the times you handed out our checks and yearly bonus, the members monthly birthday celebration with you singing to all. You will be truly missed! May god continue to bless your soul. 🙏🏼

Allan and I first came to know each other in the Philippines, where we were both members of a choral group called New Horizons. We practiced together weekly, and every Holy Week we would travel as a group for an entire week. During the Christmas season, we spent two weeks caroling every night—often getting home at 3:00 a.m. and waking up at 6:00 a.m. to prepare for work. Those were truly joyful and unforgettable times we shared.
Years later, our paths crossed again here in Los Angeles, where we attended the same church, FEC Glendale.
I began working at Hollenbeck in 1987, and Allan joined the organization in 1990. We worked in the same department until his retirement on April 1, 2026. Allan was my assistant—and an exceptional one. I had complete confidence that any task assigned to him would be done thoroughly and reliably. Whenever I went on vacation, I never worried, knowing Allan was there to ensure the accounting department continued to run smoothly. His presence felt like my right arm; without him, something essential is missing. I will miss him deeply.

Allan once took notice that I was using too many paper clips when submitting check requests, and he wasn’t shy about expressing his concern. From that point on, I made sure to buy my paper clips at the 99 Cents Store—out of respect for Allan.

Dear Allan, I often hear people say that angels have walked this earth. I have never seen one myself, but whenever I imagine what an angel might be like, you naturally come to mind. I have long admired your selflessness, your kindness toward everyone you encountered, your strong sense of fairness, and—most of all—your deep devotion to your faith. What I admired most was how you shared your beliefs so thoughtfully and sincerely, never with a sense of imposition, only with kindness.
I never told you this, but every time you dropped off a Daily Bread booklet, I would open it to a random page before starting my day. I would read one passage and reflect on it, hoping it would bring a positive impact to the day ahead.
Allan, you are now at rest from the tribulations of this earthly world. Perhaps in another, better life, our paths will cross again, and I will once more experience your kindness. You truly have a heart of gold, and I am forever grateful to have known you. I hope you receive all the happiness you so richly deserve in the life to come. In this life, I know I saw you at your happiest when you married. Thank you for allowing me to share in that joyful and meaningful moment.
Always in my heart.

I remember Allan once scolding me when I handed him some papers with a single yellow sticky note that had just one word written on it—“Allan.” He told me it was a waste of paper for only one word, and that lesson stayed with me. From then on, whenever I needed to write small notes, I made sure to use scratch paper instead of reaching for a sticky note. Even now, every time I open my drawer full of yellow sticky notes, I think of Allan.
I also remember asking Allan for a printer cartridge. He asked if he hadn’t just given me one a few months earlier. At the time, I didn’t usually pay attention to when I last received supplies, so I couldn’t be sure. When I opened the cartridge he gave me, I wrote the date—3/14/2015—on it. The next time I asked for a new cartridge on 10/31/2015, I made sure that date was clearly visible. He instilled in me the habit of being conscientious and mindful whenever I received supplies.
Every time I emailed Allan with a question, he would reply with a corny joke. No matter how busy he was, he always found time to get back to me. He taught me not to be wasteful, to be practical, and to be aware. I will miss him dearly.

For some eight years, he was my 叔叔. On my baptism day at the age of eight years old, he has become my Ninong Achiak.

From early on, we have observed our achiak to be the odd one among Papa's siblings. Gentle, diplomatic, a true people person who approaches everyone without discrimination.

Because I was baptized very late in my childhood, I remember being very happy to finally have godparents of my own because I will finally get extra presents. But as years pass, the gifts I would receive from my Ninong Achiak not only include material things. More importantly, I have come to truly appreciate him for his many good qualities. I am truly fortunate and honored to be his goddaughter and I am very proud to have someone like him I can call my role model.

His first gift to me was a stuffed toy which is battery-operated, called Giggle Bunny, which I still keep with me to this day. He also gifted me a toy "laptop" when I was in grade school and I enjoyed playing games on it. The turning point was during my third year in college when I was already exhausted from having to rise early in the morning to type my assignments on our family's computer. My brothers were always playing games and wouldn't let me do my homework and there were times when I would sneak in to type but they would suddenly seize control of the computer before I could save my work, so I had to retype everything in computer shops, all from memory. I had begged my parents countless times to give me even the cheapest laptop for school use but all my pleas fell on deaf ears. One time when my Ninong Achiak was in Manila and visited our home, he asked me what I wanted. I said to him without a second thought that I needed a laptop. I didn't think much of it because laptops then cost a lot and I did not want to get my hopes up. One day, he gave me a piece of paper and it turned out to be a receipt of a recently purchased laptop. Because our Achiak is fond of joking, I thought maybe he was pulling a prank on me. He said, keep the receipt for warranty and that the unit would be delivered soon. I was dumbfounded at this grand display of generosity because I never thought someone would hear me out and grant my wish.

That laptop would change my life for the better. It exposed me to all the wonderful stuff on the internet, most especially to Youtube videos of musicians I would discover, which would instill in me a deep thirst for knowledge and adventure. Ninong Achiak gave me the tool to create a better version of myself such that I was able to do all course papers and finish my thesis on time while being updated on global trends and news.

Ninong Achiak is the type of person who values spending time with family. In one of his visits, we had a family dinner in a karaoke restaurant and we did a duet of Amazing Grace. We both enjoyed the moment even though I could not carry a tune and he, was many know, is blessed with a beautiful singing voice.

For a few years, we would exchange emails and would update each other regularly. Whenever I share to him my adventures in other countries, he was always eager to know more and was always reminding me to keep safe. From our exchanges, he has demonstrated his graceful wit many times, as well as deep concern for the members of the family.

Because he is the closest relative we have in the US, he was also our source of updates especially whenever our 姑婆 would get sick and/or would be hospitalized. He always made sure that our family are updated with what is going on with our relatives abroad and likewise, would always show concern for everyone in PH and HK. When my sister was confined in the hospital, Ninong Achiak and Ninang Achim even went to visit her. Every time they come to Manila, they would always make sure to bring vitamins for everyone, and not once did they forget about mama's supplements. While other relatives would not care so much for the girls in the family, our achiak is very different and does not discriminate in his love for all family members.

When news of Ninong Achiak's illness reached us, we were sad and concerned especially there was only Ninang Achim who would take care of him in the US. Our last meeting was in 2024 when he stayed with us at home and my sister Ana and I cooked for him and Ninang Achim. We would have loved to cook more for him but who would have thought that it would be the last time we would see him in person. We are at least happy that he got to see a grandson Arthur. As his illness worsened, we could only pray for him from the other side of the globe.

Certainly, there are times when we question why such a very good person would be afflicted with a serious and painful illness. Ninong Achiak has instead shown us his steadfast faith and strength of conviction, weathering through the storms with a quiet strengh and with a smile on his face despite his pain and suffering. Today we celebrate his life, a well-lived meaningful life full of love for his family, friends, and community. We celebrate his legacy of kindness, graceful wit, unwavering conviction, undeniable presence even in the small moments that make life meaningful.

Ninong Achiak, we will miss you always. Thank you for being such an exemplary person and for being a light unto everyone you meet. Rest in peace in God's eternal and loving embrace.

Looking back to the 1980s, I remember accompanying a sister in Christ to a home in East LA to visit a young man and share the gospel. Days turned into months without reconnecting with him— until one Sunday, I was surprised to see him again at the First Evangelical Church of Glendale, and his name was Allan.

Allan began joining the Agape fellowship, and as we spent more time together, our friendship grew stronger. He had a deep passion for music , and we often went to watch musical shows together. He was gifted with a beautiful singing voice and had a witty sense of humor that brought joy to everyone around him.

Every Wednesday night, Allan faithfully attended prayer meetings, and afterward we would enjoy late dinners together in Chinatown. His faith in God grew immensely. Together, we also formed a basketball ministry at church. Every Thursday night, before the games began, we shared devotions and prayers with friends and newcomers.

One evening, before our basketball devotion, Allan came to me filled with excitement. He shared that he had met a wonderful young lady whom he deeply cared for and believed to be the love of his life. He kept me updated as their relationship blossomed. Eventually, he introduced her to me and my wife, Annabelle, when they kindly picked us up from the airport. Her name is Carol, and she is truly a lovely and gracious woman.

After several months, Allan joyfully announced that he and Carol decided to get married. I had the honor of serving as their best man. We helped prepare the wedding invitations, carefully placing each card into envelopes— Allan was meticulous, wanting every detail to be perfect for such a special occasion.

Allan was a very special friend to me— kind, loyal, selfless, humble, someone you could always depend on, rain or shine. Above all, his love for Christ was evident in his actions. Every Christmas, he would invite the Agape group to sing carols to the residents in Hollenbeck Palms, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Afterward, he would graciously treat everyone to ice cream.

Thank you, my dear beloved Allan, for your true Christ-like friendship and all the precious memories you have given us. Annabelle and I feel so blessed and grateful that we were able to spend a three-day getaway with you and Carol in Palm Springs this past February, despite your health condition.

God destined our friendship from the very first day we met in East LA. You will be greatly missed, but the countless memories we shared will live in my heart forever. Rest assure my dear friend, Carol will always have our support. I know you are in a better place, in the presence of our Almighty God, whole again.

Thank you for everything. We love you.

Sincerely,
Your brother-in-Christ
Wing Chin

Allan… an outstanding employee; associate; friend, and a model to which I would very much like to associate with. A person who would put aside his own interest just to attend to the needs of others, always with a smile. His devotion to all his undertakings were truly unmatched.
Allan, the memories of your smiles/laughter, jokes, songs and companionships will forever be etched in the hearts and minds of many. And if I could only take in and apply a fraction of your personality traits, it would truly be priceless, but there could only be ONE William “Allan” Tan and you will truly be missed.
Thank you, Allan.

Matthew 25:23. “Well done, good and faithful servant. “

This is the very verse that always comes to my mind when I hear people speak about Allan. He is always ready to help. His kindness has led many, including my son in law, to change his view towards our Christian faith.
Now go reap your rewards in heaven my brother. You have indeed dotted your i and crossed your t in this world. You will be missed.

Allan worked at Hollenbeck Palms for a long time. So, for me he has been here all along since I first arrived. He did his job well and helped me understand the official operations of my employment. But he did so much more than that. On a few occasions he personally contacted me about various forms that needed to be filled out in order to receive an employee benefit that I may have overlooked.

However, Allan was much more than a helpful co-worker. He was also a good friend and Christian brother who made me feel welcomed and at home. In my work as chaplain, he was a great encouragement by generously providing devotional booklets to hand out to our members and staff. In addition, he occasionally brought a group from his church to sing Christmas carols for our Sunday chapel service. For me, Allan Tan represents some of the very best of Hollenbeck Palms. He was a trusted, friendly, and caring man who expressed his godly character and faith in Christ through his diligent work, his quiet words, and his joyful smile. He will certainly be missed.

I will always remember you as a good man, a loving husband, a man of faith, and someone who made our gatherings feel complete. Thank you for the quiet ways you showed love, for your warmth, and for the memories you left behind.

May God welcome you with open arms and grant you peace. You will be missed, and you will be remembered.

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.