It was your birthday yesterday. We could have done what was customary for you during your birthday. I had for dinner your favorite lengua at Dalcielo , together with Marissa and strolled around as you always requested. Missing you big time !!. Happy heavenly birthday !!

The news of Dr. Florendo Quebral's passing brought sadness to me and my college friends in Plant Pathology. He was one of the professors in my department at the University of the Philippines in Los Baños. He took genuine interest in his students. And I was one of the fortunate ones who got good and highly encouraging advice from him. I vividly remember when he casually asked me what I planned on doing after I graduated. Honestly, I wasn't sure. He encouraged me to go to graduate school as soon as I could. He was the first to talk to me about grad school. And that stuck.

After I finished my Masters degree, I recall giving a talk about my research during my visit at UPLB. Out of the blue he showed up, and at the end of my presentation gave me a wink of approval. I was elated because I knew he was genuinely happy for me - one of the department's students. And of course, he teased me about the slight change in my accent.

I don't know whether I ever thanked him. I hope he knows that he made a difference to me. He was very supportive and encouraging. And as my college friends and I recently reminisced, albeit virtually, about Dr. Quebral and our time at UPLB, we realized how fortunate we were to have known him.

His passing signified to me the passing of a generation that exemplified professionalism, upliftment, and support of younger professionals.

Thank you, Dr. Florendo Quebral!

May eternal light shine upon your soul and may you rest in peace.

Sharing Marco's tribute to Lolo during the Cosmopolitan Church Memorial for Dad:

Good morning. My name is Marco and I am apo number 1 of Flor Quebral, first son of Mark and Mayan.

I will remember Lolo bringing us to memorable adventures. Going up the mountain to check out the cell sites, bringing us to Pagsanjan to ride the rapids and visiting Lolo’s azola farm where Rally fell.  He also brought us fishing.

I will also remember Lolo waking me up at 5 in the morning with his “yahoo, yahoo” which means set up the computer so I can check out my yahoo account.

Visiting Los Baños, Lolo’s idea of junk food means bananas! So when Mojo found chocolates, he thought he hit the jackpot. Only to find that the chocolate called “time out” had literally timed out - meaning expired na!

I know Lolo was worried that I was taking too long to get married and that Selle would leave me. Lolo, no need to worry - Selle is with me today!

So, goodbye Lolo! I’m sure you can find someone in heaven who will set up your yahoo, yahoo! And I am sure Dad will take your place in bringing apos to their own adventures.

Tribute to Dr. Florendo C. Quebral

We feel both sadness and joy as Flor passed on to the great beyond, to eternal home.

Flor was a trustworthy colleague and friend in the UPLB College of Agriculture especially when we were associates in administration of the College for more than ten years. He was our action man in agricultural extension in joint efforts with the Department of Agriculture National Food and Agriculture Council promoting agricultural and rural development in the countryside for the benefit of small farmers.

Possessed of a singular singing voice, Flor was very popular in our College ceremonies and socials enlivening the gatherings.
During the annual Loyalty Days, he was our coordinator and link to the alumni.

Flor was a good neighbor in our Dairyville Residence Community, an active member in his prime. 
We shall treasure memory of Flor. 
Our deepest condolences to his family.

Cled Perez

Lolo Idol I will miss you kasi you always visit our office lalo na if you want to drink coffee and read newspaper na from cover to cover talaga. Yung smile mo talaga ang nakakamiss and pag Valentines Day, you always ask me to xerox greetings and distribute sa aming lahat. Lagi ka pa nahingi ng snacks lalo na yng salty caramel popcorn kaya natuto ako kumain nun. You even celebrate birthdays with us. Naging friends tayo noong naging part ka ng Committee ng Alumni for Loyalty Day. You are so active at pinagsisigawan mo pa ang tawag mo sa akin ay IDOL din. We used to call each other as IDOL. Pati mga tao sa admin nakigaya na ng tawag sa iyo na yung si Idol ko daw dumating na. You will always be my friend and my lolo. Kilala mo na din nang matagal ang mother ko (Aling Maring). Thank you Idol for sharing your happiness with us. I will try to upload photos with you...mga happy moments...

Uncle Flor was the youngest brother of my mom. She was his high school English teacher at then Union High School. He would oftentimes come over for lunch at home, since the school was less than a mile away, so I saw him often enough when I was a young girl growing up. I remember he had a beautiful high school sweetheart who was an American Caucasian lady studying at the same high school. I can’t remember now whether she was a daughter of a missionary. He attracted a lot of pretty ladies, being a handsome and talented young man. He had a good baritone singing voice. Although he was more reserved and not prone to entertain you with stories or crack jokes the way Uncle Junior did, he was warm and very generous. This trait really endeared him to all his nephews and nieces. I remember the many Christmas gatherings of the Quebral clan when he & his family would come down from Los Baños to Manila to join us and his gift was a crisp brand new 20 pesos for each one who was present at the party. Of course at that time, 20 pesos went a long way and one could buy a lot of things with it. For all the younger nephews and nieces, it was like a gift of gold!
When I left for the States, I did not get to see him as often. But when the computer age dawned upon all of us, I was surprised to learned that he had an email address! Not many “older” people would venture into learning new tech stuff. I had created a Quebral Clan yahoogroup email listserve and he would often communicate that way. Then he even created a Facebook account and would often post pictures and updates about himself and the family. He had a Bible verse a day or a hymn a day. He would always exhort us to trust in God and give Him the glory! I am sure that God was pleased with this faithful servant of His and has welcomed him into His Kingdom!
"Precious in the sight of The Lord is the death of His faithful servants" Psalm 116:15.

Tito Flor was a constant when I was growing up. I will treasure all the memories shared as neighbors and family friends, through the years. It was a joy to see him and Angie a couple years ago in Pennsylvania. ‘Sad to know that it was the last time ... will miss him for sure! Rest In Peace, Tito!