Memories (from Cousins' Facebook)
Chris Junio
Saddened by the news of Uncle Cesar's passing.
I was 9 or 10 when I spent some time in Baguio City to give dad and mom a break after she had just given birth to Carlo. As many of you know I was somewhat emotional when I was young. I cried at the very thought of being away from my parents. It was during my stay in Baguio when I got the lesson from Uncle Cesar about being a Junio and being tough. I've always respected what he had to say (especially when there's $20.00 involved). I see him as the enforcer of the family, he was proud, never scared of what to say and always had an opinion about things. He told me once how proud he was of my driving skills but I am most fond of his approval of my last girlfriend, now wife, Cathie. All he said to me was "Oh Bong, I like your choice with this one."
We love you uncle. We hope to be as strong as you in spirit. May you live forever in our hearts and memories. God speed on your journey. Like · · Unfollow Post · September 18 at 7:31pm Seen by 33 Gina N Amber, Lea Junio, Norman Junio and 11 others like this. Audrey J. KinneySo beautiful cousin! September 18 at 7:39pm via mobile · Like · 2 Lea Juniothat's dad. very opinionated. i need to figure out what to say for his eulogy. HELP! September 18 at 9:22pm · Like · 3 Vanessa Galvan MejiaYes, Uncle was a proud man... proud of his family, Auntie Lita & his children , proud of his nephews & nieces with all the accomplishments and the professions per sued. He taught us to believe in our own potential & that each potential "mate" go through his stern interview (Q&A for any new person courting a cousin--at least here stateside). September 18 at 10:02pm · Like · 6 Vanessa Galvan MejiaLea -- before Facebook, your dad always gave us "status updates" of all of you/siblings, Barbiran cousins, and Uncle Jaime's boys. He was always sharing the latest news on who is working where/ doing what, who is traveling where, married to whom, and so forth. September 18 at 10:04pm · Like · 6 Vanessa Galvan MejiaLast note - He used to lecture me that 2 kids be our limit so we can afford to travel,etc..... that coming from a man with 7 kids :) September 18 at 10:07pm · Like · 6 Lea JunioI know how picky he was cuz. I hope my bachelor search wasn't the cause. Hard as this may be, I am comforted by the fact that he is at peace, in heaven with lolo fulgencio, lola anay, & his siblings that had gone before him... September 18 at 10:08pm · Like · 4 Lea JunioAccdg to Marie, mom has gone home to shower & change. Dad's in viewing now at a Memorial Chapel, So now that it's 1pm baguio time, word about his passing is already spreading & people will start showing up at the chapel continuosly 24 hours. I am packing warm comfortable clothes to be ready. September 18 at 10:12pm · Like · 3 Norman Juniothanks September 19 at 12:58am · Like Jane Barbiran-Oballesthat is very true Sue, Papa Cesar is very proud to each an everyone in the family....He will surely be missed. September 19 at 5:40am · Like · 1 Princess AmaniThanks everyome. Dad is at peace now. His last words to me yesterday was: i want a sudden death so that i can die peacefully. Then he asked me to write his obituary. I guess he can really feel it coming. September 19 at 5:48am via mobile · Like · 7 Clifford JunioAlthough uncle was very opinionated, and told you things that may have raised a brow or so, he was very proud of our family. He was proud of his kids, proud of what we've accomplished, and wanted to be everywhere all at once. I remember when we were at the Galvans' at a family party, and when he publicly tried to express his feelings about all of us he broke out in tears and never finished. Nonetheless, through the many conversations I had with him, if I could sum it all up it would be that although we have all made mistakes (including himself) he was proud of all of us. He taught us that it's worth working hard, and that each of us represent something greater than ourselves; and that family, no matter where you are in the world, should be close. While I have made thousands from uncle C ($5-$20 per session), what I learned from him was priceless. I will miss him greatly, for he has helped shape the people we are today. However, I am joyful for his new eternal life, for he was always in the care of our God. "I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born" (Isaiah 44:2). September 19 at 9:36am via mobile · Like · 9 Lea JunioThat's a beautiful tribute Cliff. Thank u so much! September 19 at 9:41am via mobile · Like · 2 Pen Ju-nioClifford Junio - Cliff, what is this "$5 - $20 per session?" Dad used to reward you or pay you guys for small favors? Winning in debates? Performing karaoke? :) September 19 at 10:12am · Edited · Like · 2 Clifford JunioWhen we were kids, when we would take a drive with him somewhere to accompany him he seemed to always give us money after. But he would often be talking about his view on politics, what this or that was, why we should become doctors or lawyers, etc. I am kidding about making thousands from him, but it seemed he would reward us often for just listening to him. Regardless what he spoke about, it was informative, or it gave perspective on life in general. He and my dad got me into classical music, but when uncle C would listen to classical his right hand would move as if he were the conductor. This was while driving, while other drivers may have thought he was giving hand gestures. LOL. One time when I was observing his playing piano (and I could only wish I played like him), he looked at me, asked me to sit next to him while playing, and told me stories about how he was forced to play piano, but glad he did given what I was observing. Funny thing, he used to tell me that I was his favorite, but as we kids got older the secret came out: we were all his favorites, yet he made each of us feel special. With your dad, I always felt judged yet secretly appreciated. The older I get the more I realized our dads came from the same tree. September 19 at 10:39am via mobile · Like · 6 Pen Ju-nioNorman and Rayden (Norman's son) inherited Dad's musical talent albeit with playinhg guitar instead of piano. Yeah, I remember when I was a kid, Dad would love to wave his hand like he was conducting an orchestra. Thanks for the memories, cous. September 19 at 10:51am · Like · 3 Audrey J. KinneyI remember Papa C rewarded Kyle a $20 when he was 5 years old because he said the Hail Mary for his grandma Heling. He was so proud of him. September 19 at 10:53am via mobile · Like · 3 Marie Galvan RenellaYes, I agree in echoing the thoughtful descriptions of our uncle/papa Ce. He made all of us feel special letting us know we were his favorite niece,nephew or grandchild and was generous giving us money. One of my fondest childhood memory is when he took us cousins to the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion Music Center to watch an orchestra play classical music. The venue was grand and beautiful. Afterwards, he took us out to eat and roamed through Downtown LA's historical architectural sites. It was such a treat and I've always felt so grateful that he exposed us to the world of
music, art and history. September 19 at 2:13pm via mobile · Like · 4 Clifford JunioYes, that was my first pretzel and mustard experience, and it was all of us kids and him... Uh, how did we all fit in his car? Before seatbelt requirement? September 19 at 3:12pm via mobile · Like · 4 Chris JunioUhhh yeah, that was the Galvan's, Ochangco's and Junio's all in that small car. It showed how tight knit we were back then. September 19 at 9:38pm · Like · 5 Verne OchangcoOh yeah...Pretzels! September 19 at 9:53pm via mobile · Like · 2 Edward JunioI'm so proud he did come across to you exactly as he'd been preaching. That makes it very gratifying because we have always felt his sacrifices in bearing his burden to provide for his family with a lot of dignity and pride, albeit a tiny part, considering Ate Lita's part in rearing the most successful family in the clan led by Norman, Lea, Marie, Teng, Pen, Gina and Julius. We trust no one will feel robbed of his love just because it's his nature to treat everyone his favorite. We love our brother and may he rest in peace! September 20 at 7:14am via mobile · Like · 8 Socorro OchangcoHi Guys, I appreciate all the good memories inplanted in your mind about Papa Ce. For me, everytime I get lost in road direction I remember him.He says, "If you get lost, don't be sorry because it is educational". I know he is happy now celebrating a new life with Lolo Peciong, Lola Anay, Sisters Andrea, Gertrudes and Venus also our brother Fulgencio Junior. Brother Cear followed the footsteps of Lolo Peciong. Everytime he sees you what he does was preach..preach..preach. I love you bro. Eternal rest grant unto Cear O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. AMEN...... September 20 at 10:05am · Edited · Like · 7 Lea JunioLove u guys! Warms my heart & lifts my spirit reading these postings. ️ September 20 at 10:54am via mobile · Like · 2 Lea JunioIt's just what I needed right at this very moment. That & sleep! September 20 at 10:55am via mobile · Like · 2 Norman Junioyour tributes and testimonies make me shed a tear...i have something..i havnt been shocked to realize n sink in my mind .the very momment it popped on fb.. 1st thought i had was Dad was prepared and i knew he was safe and sound in Gods Plan..so i was calm... he talked about it lately throughout the years about when he dies..id tell him get up and do come down..he'd imply that he is blessed that he has" outlasted many others or at least im not in a wheel chair"...the best efforts he had was rain or shine on his Sundays best doing 2 masses church service as eucharistic minister ,,,even though most times hed wane n drop the Holy Host.ive reminded Him to lie low but Hed pursue..thank you all family September 20 at 11:39am · Unlike · 3 Norman JunioVanessa Galvan Mejia..@ Audrey J. Kinney.@ Jane Barbiran-Oballes..@ Clifford Junio;;;@ proudman of his family...brings new perspective to me,,i got irritated when he would "brag" about me or his children when introduced to some,,seems akward we thought but as most testimonies he had a unique way of expressing his fondness of la familia. September 20 at 11:47am · Like · 3 Norman Juniothanks for the new perspective on that matter...now its clear to me it was his way of building up self confidence and Legacy of Family...Im amazed with his memory hed non stop talk about how are we related to A and B and C September 20 at 11:49am · Unlike · 2 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/198433456839516/" rel="nofollow" target="_b