FACC obituary

Charlotte, North Carolina--The Filipino-American Community of the Carolinas Inc. (FACC) is condoling with the family of 52-year-old Jose Tolentino who died due to liver cancer last Nov. 18, at 7 am.

Funeral arrangements are still being finalized pending the arrival of Mr. Tolentino’s mother Dr. Josefina Tolentino, former superintendent of schools in Bataan. Jose Tolentino is survived by his wife Josie and son Jorland. 

Tolentino’s sister Jo Kojac is an active member of the Filipino-American community.  The Our Queen of Peace Rosary Group is conducting a novena everyday at 6 pm at 9007 Blue Shot, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273.

The FACC also condoles with the family of 86-year-old Homer de Leon who reportedly passed away due to complications from diabetes. De Leon is one of the FACC’s stalwarts that organized the Santacruzans, the Flores de Mayo and other cultural shows featured in the FACC Gala Night./Susan Palmes-Dennis