BORN

1954

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2018

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Phyllis Monteclaro Obituary

Monteclaro, Phyllis Carol Pagsuberon Lovingly known as "Fifi," was born December 9, 1954 in Manila, Philippines and went to be in the presence of her Lord on March 13, 2018 in Skokie, Illinois. Youngest daughter of the late Eddie B. Monteclaro (Philippine journalist, Editor of Philippine Times in Chicago and copy editor of Chicago Sun-Times) and the late Rudi Pagsuberon Monteclaro; sister of Melanie, Byrnise (Manette) and the late Eddie, Jr. (Loida); aunt to Jonathan (Lalaine), Lloyd, Byrnise Mark (Michelle), David, Sahrie (Tristan) Wenceslao, and AnneMarie (Brandon) VanBeek; grandaunt to Tristan Luke, Leia, Jacen, Lilian, Cody and Miadora. Graduate of the elementary and high school divisions of Philippine Christian University, and alumna of North Park University in Chicago, retiree of School District 65 in Evanston, IL, worked at WMBI Moody Radio, Coordinator of the Children's Ministry and Filipino Fellowship of the North Shore Baptist Church and served in the Missions Committee at Rogers Park Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. Visitation is at 3:00 p.m., followed by the service at 4:00 p.m. at the Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Info 773-736-3833 or visit www.smithcorcoran.com



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 16, 2018.
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It is with deep sorrow of knowing a deer freind of mine had passed and joined our Creator. I will always remember our joys and laughter during our school years together to which at this time will be impossible to share with you. Rest in peasce my dear friend and hope to meet with you in another life...God Bless you and keep you forever and ever. love Abramito "Abe" Torres

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OFFERING MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS,MAY THE GOD OF HOPE FILLS YOU WITH PEACE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME(REV, 15;13)

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