Sheila Perez-Roxas 50th Birthday Celebration
(By: DinggolAranetaDivinagracia - March 4, 2019)
From as far as Canada up north, down to south of the border near Mexico way; from New York, the Big Apple City that never sleep and Michigan of the Great Lakes and other States in the East Coast; to the West Coast of the northern and southern area California to the City of Angels, they all came. The same destination, San Diego. The same purpose, to attend and participate in the 50th year “Golden” birth anniversary of Sheila Perez-Roxas that was celebrated at the Presidio Room of the plush Handlery Hotel in San Diego, California last February 9, 2019. ~~~
The affair started at exactly 6pm with the registration of all in-coming guests and the seating arrangement. This was ably handled by young Usherettes; Audrey D. Baldonado and Nomi S. Ruiz.
Men in Black awaiting their turn to register: Patrick Contreras Erpe, Rey Lopez Jereza, Dinggol Araneta Divinagracia, Totong Vistavilla and Eric Tumbokon Ruiz.
The program proper began when the Master of Ceremonies (MC) Leonor Delarmente Baldonado announced the entry of Sheila, the Golden Girl Celebrant escorted by her Consort and former boy friend Nonong is his name.
The smiling Love-Team walked majestically down the aisle like the beauty and the best, to the thundering applause by all the audience, that filled the air inside the spacious room.
The romantic slow-dance then followed with Anthony Rivera as background singing "The way you look tonight" with his bedroom voice.
Dancing with gusto! as the music turned hot and wild.
Thereafter, when the prayer before meal led by MC Leonor D. Baldonado is done, dinner time began and everybody partook the special menu served by the hotel.
Meantime, a pictorial video montage was played, and was followed by the audio-video of tributes and messages from around the globe by family and friends of the Celebrant. It was facilitated by Sheila's KAISER co-worker Seth Samson,“Gratis et Amore”. Thank you!
Dinner Time
Sheila P. Roxas seated with her four sisters in profession: Melourd Estante, Jean Layson-Sales, Joanne Perucho Joyce Rugas-Padrones & daughter Pia Roxas.
The Kaiser Group with (l-r): Marife, Suzanne, Luke, Lee with Sharyn and Joy.
Eva Geasin-Erpe and only son Jay-R Erpe; Nazario ”Tata” and Lora Badiola-Biliran; with Ban Vhan and Wella Perez-Alcazar.
Seated: Ms. Christia Hinlo - Galilea, with Neil and Christine Young-Alfonso, and Dinggol. Hans Galilea went to get some beer. Yep! ~~~
(L-R): Leonor and Tuping Baldonado, Nomi Ruiz, Edsel and Marichu Ruiz, Rance and Eric T. Ruiz.
(L-R): Adele D.Rivera, Joanne Landar, Juliet Amancio -Henninger, Rose Amancio-Dico & Chris Dico, Bob Tran & Marjorie Villareal-Tran.
Among the best of her friends from L.A area (Back): Bobadz, Eva, Bong, Dennis, Haile & Bubbles and Rene.(up front)Anthony, Sheila, Lynnette, Mimi and Winnie.
Pair by pair na! mag couples pa! (L to R): Winnie & Bong; Mimi & Dennis; Bubbles & Haile and Lynnette & Rene.
Among her sisters in profession (Up front): Joanne, Sheila, Adele. (at back): Joyce, Jean, Melourd, Christia, Jo.
Among her closest Kaiser Family(Front): Verna, Sheila and Suzanne. (middle): Jeff, Lee, Marife, and Hershey(at the back): Shawn, Seth & Mike.
The couple Sheila and her PMA’yer hubby Anthony Evangelista, Rey, Biema Benedicto Jarantilla, and USN Commander Eric with wife Rance Lao-Ruiz.
Sheila the Golden Girl between two lovers; Ruel Bunag and Hector Laxa who both love to sing.
Among former Kaiser Hospital friends and fellow Nurses (L-R): Lhen, Neriza, Sheila, Leilani and Elsa.
Among her fellow San Diegan ladies (Front): CoraJoy, Aida, Sheila, Rance, Marichu, and Thelma Lopez-Jereza. (Back): Cypress and Leonor D. Baldonado.
Among the Boys of San Diego: Rey and Boboy Jereza; Eric and Edsel Ruiz, Sheila with Anthony Rivera, & Tuping Baldonado.
Los Hombre Buenos! (Front line): Anthony Rivera, Nonong Roxas, Edsel Ruiz and Nick “Bobadz” Bobadilla. (At back): Neil Alfonso, Dinggol Divinagracia, Hans Galilea, Richard Buenaflor, Tuping Baldonado and Rey Jereza. Tagaaaay!!!!
After dinnertime, family members and close friends of the Golden Girl delivered brief speeches and tributes that were either sentimental, humorous and inspiring to the delight of the listeners. The speakers: Nonong, Ethan and Pia Roxas; Wella Mae Perez - Alcazar; Mimi Bayoneta-Talisay; Jean Layson-Sales; Joanne Perucho; Joyce Rugas-Padrones; Juliet Amancio-Henninger; Franz Lopez Jereza; Sheila’s KAISER family; Leonor Delarmente-Baldonado and Dinggol Araneta Divinagracia.
Nonong seriously expressed from the bottom of his heart kuno! --his true feelings in a tribute to the love of his life.
Ethan acknowledged all the things his Mom (& Dad) has done for him. He is grateful for their love and devotion, their encouragement and guidance.
Pia was already delivering her message to Mom Sheila but was overwhelmed by the event and shed tears of joy.
Wella Perez-Alcazar, the favorite niece, almost turned emotional but was able to control her feelings to praise her role model aunt.
BFF Mimi Bayoneta-Talisay reminiscing the good old days of an era gone by, their adventures and their misadventures during their younger days.
Jean Layson-Sales, a barkada since way back when. During their student days, and even as Ballerinas while learning to do the “tip-toe” and dance the classical ballet.
Joanne Perucho recalling the nostalgic memories of the yesteryear. Grateful for being part of the “Cotillon de Honor” during her friend’s debut years ago.
Joyce Rugas-Padrones working together with Sheila at RN-ICU in Cardinal Santos Medical Center recalls their activities in Manila. What happened in Manila, stays in Manila.
Lynnette Ortiz-Alcebar proposing a toast with a glass of champagne or was it margarita? for the continued success of her BFF, the Celebrant. Three (3) cheers! Padayon! ~~~
Aunt Juliet Amancio-Henninger proudly expressed appreciation of her niece successful family life and gave Sheila her blessing.
Franz “Boboy” Jereza gratefully acknowledged to Sheila --for her all out support during the time when he needed it most.
Sheila’s Kaiser Family each expressing their personal appreciation working together with the Celebrant.
Leonor Delarmente-Baldonado is proud of her former student at St. Paul’s College and imploring Sheila to stay young looking, and remain beautiful and sweet forevermore.
Dinggol Araneta Divinagracia, si Akoh ah! --Welcome Sheila to the Golden age! and reminding her to join AARP and about her senior citizen’s discount. Harakhak!!!~~
Inspired by the handsome guy standing behind her, Sheila the Golden Girl finally delivered her heartfelt speech after the group singing dedicated to her "Happy Birthday" and the cutting of the golden cake with fifty(50)lighted candles she blew away! The first of the "40 Roses" dance was offered by her son Ethan, followed by male guests and ended with the last 10 Roses offered by the love of her life Nonong.
The Birthday Celebrant awaits the gentlemen, to offer her a Red Rose so they could dance with her.
In line awaiting their turn to offer red roses and dance with the Birthday Celebrant: (L-R): Hector, Ruel, Boboy. Dinggol and Edsel.
A special song "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" dedicated to Sheila was rendered by Hector Laxa the new singing sensation in sunny SanDie Californy.
The next number of the program was a special dance by four Registered Nurses.
The Dancing Nurses (L-R): Joyce Rugas-Padrones, Sheila Perez-Roxas, Jean Layson-Sales & Adele Divinagracia-Rivera.
Lastly, Sheila Roxas the celebrant of the day; the golden girl of the year; and the star of the show, surprised many guests with the solo performance of her gracious dancing style.
End of the Program Proper and dancing begins! Dance! Dance! Dance! till about midnight with superb singing by Ms. Jeane Moss and the musical performance of HOT SPOT BAND.
A memorable February affair to remember, indeed! Let’s celebrate again in the next 50 years! Cheers!!! Padayon! Harakhak!!! ~~~
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More photos for posterity:
With the global traveling couple from Las Vegas, Nevada Hans and Christia Hinlo-Galilea.
With her wedding “Hijada” Marjorie Villareal-Tran and kins from Capiz, the Seafood Capital of the Philippines; Jo Amancio-Henninger & Rose Amancio-Dico.
Dinggol with the good guys of Alta Tierra in Jaro, Iloilo City “Tata” Biliran and Ban Vhan Alcazar.
A Physician-Surgeon from Sugarlandia Dr. Dennis Talisay and R.N. Mimi Bayoneta- Talisay a former Muse of the Iloilo Doctor’s College of Nursing (IDC ) in Iloilo City.
With Joanne, Adele, Jo, Boboy & Anthony.
With the newly wed Bob and Marjorie Villareal-Tran.
The Marathon Runners (l-r): Sharyn, Rose, Joy and Adele.
The “Trio Los Guapos” Male Nurses; Neil Alfonso of Mira Mesa, Hans Galilea of Las Vegas and Richard Buenaflor of New York.
With the good-nature couple Edsel and Marichu Sulangob- Ruiz of Escondido City, CA.
Dinggol with Jean Layson-Sales, (R.N) daughter of amigo Lando and Chit Layson of Fundidor, Molo in Iloilo City.
With Iloilo Doctor’s College (IDC) former Classmates(l-r): Mimi, Lynnette and Richard.
With veteran pedal pusher Haile and Bubbles Hautea of Rancho Cocamunga.
A sports enthusiast Rene and Lynnette Ortiz-Alcebar from Pomona, California.
The day after:
Early breakfast at the wee hours in the morning. Ayos!
Madjong first before parting ways with one player reserved. Pong! Todas! Charity! Double Pay! Ti man! Harakhak!!! ~~~
Nota Bene: With apologies to those not mentioned due to lack of material information. Salamuch! --Tito dinggol~~~
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