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“We were so sorry to hear about your lost and praying for you all and Dr. Punla. I pray that you find comfort in his everlasting life. Take care of...Read More »
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1 of 11 | Posted by: Valerie Smith Carstens - Dallas, TX
“Dear Carmen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Dr. Punla's recent passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless.
Carlos,...Read More »
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2 of 11 | Posted by: Carlos and Michelle Domingo
“Mrs. Punla & family
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
May Dr. Punla rest in peace
Rey and...Read More »
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3 of 11 | Posted by: Maria & Raymond Segura - Stockton, CA
“Dear Carmen
Our thoughs and prayers are with you and the family during this time of sorrow. The God of love and peace...be with you.
With...Read More »
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4 of 11 | Posted by: Victoria Sahadevan - Beckley, WV
“R.I.P. Grandpa...I'm glad I was able to spend a litlle time with u when we were in Germany..u will be missed...
Don and family
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5 of 11 | Posted by: Don Punla - Colorado Springs, CO
“Sorry for your loss!!!he may rest in peace...
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6 of 11 | Posted by: grace waye - 1084 Howard st.S.F., CA
“Auntie Carmen and Family,
We were very sad to hear of Uncle Al's passing. May God wrap his arms around you at this time and give you some peace and...Read More »
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7 of 11 | Posted by: Rico and Margaret Santos - VA
“Tatang Arong was a very remarkable man. Intelligent and diligent work were his own legendary qualities.Our deepest thoughts and prayers to Indang...Read More »
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8 of 11 | Posted by: Lloyd,Nelsie & family - CA
“Carmen, Oscar, Marivi, Ronie, Joey and families,
Having known Al on some brief occasions, I am sure he has gone to reap his reward in the divine...Read More »
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9 of 11 | Posted by: Cora Callanta - edgewater, NJ
“We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope and pray that the memories of time and love shared may...Read More »
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10 of 11 | Posted by: Marie Chabot - CA
“Tatang Arong was a very USEFUL person. He did not waste a moment of his life. He even tended to his backyard farm after a busy day at the clinic. ...Read More »
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11 of 11 | Posted by: Winston Punla - MESA, AZ - Nephew
Dr. Punla passed away in the grace of the Lord, surrounded by family, on January 4, 2012 at the age of 86. A native of Masantol, Pampanga (PHL) he was the valedictorian of his class at Pampanga High School. He then enrolled at the University of the Philippines, College of Medicine. As a 1954 graduate of the University of the Philippines, Dr. Punla completed his internship at St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady, NY, and his residency in general surgery at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. – where he served as the chief resident. He returned to the Philippines to practice medicine and surgery, and later immigrated to the United States with his family to continue his practice. In 1971 he established his clinic in Stockton, CA and served as a part-time physician at the Agricultural Workers' Health Centers. He retired from his private practice in 1994. Dr. Punla was an enthusiastic gardener who spent countless hours tending his gardens both in Stockton, CA and Princeville, Kauai (HI). He enjoyed working on his garden projects, domestic and foreign travel and frequent visits with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carmen Punla; children, Victoria Mah (David) of Virginia, Oscar R. Punla, M.D., Maria Veronica Smith, D.D.S. (David) of Wisconsin, Joseph Punla; and grandchildren Ryan and Anthony Mah, and Samuel, Benjamin, Nicholas and Daniel Smith.
Visitation at the DeYoung Memorial Chapel between 1 – 4 P.M. Saturday, January 7, 2012. Friends and family are invited to a rosary at 4 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, 5882 Ashley Lane, Stockton, CA. 95212 at 1 P.M. Monday, January 9, 2012
Interment will follow at the San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, spiritual offerings or donations to charity will be appreciated.
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