Outstanding Residents Of Hagonoy Raymunda Medina Bernardo 1914-1995 Pantaleon Farlan Legaspi 1908- 1988 Jose Agustin Salazar 1905-1983 Emilio Guevarra Perez 1916- 1968 Outstanding Teachers VICENTE D. SANTOS Born in San Miguel,Hagonoy,Bulacan on Jan 22,1922, married to Rosario Bautista, a proud father of 4 and grandfather of 7.Graduated elementary at Hagonoy Elementary School,High School at Bulacan High, ETC at Phil. Normal School and BSE at MLQU. 1945-1959 Classroom/Demonstration Teacher 1959-1964 Principal of San Miguel Elementary 1965-1966 Principal of Sto. Rosario Elementary 1967-1968 Principal of Hagonoy Elementary 1969-1972 District Supervisor of Plaridel 1973-1974 District Supervisor of Hagonoy East Currently resides in Ontario, California with daughter Merla Santos-Dizon GLORIA "LURING" MENDOZA Born September 12,1922 to proud parents,Victor Gutierrez, known as the first mechanical engineer of Hagonoy,and Encarnacion Dionisio Gutierrez. Married to Jacinto Mendoza and is blessed with 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A school teacher graduate from St Anne's College, she taught 3rd grade for 3 years,2nd grade for 2 years and 1st grade for 22 years in San Agustin Elementary School. Presently enjoying her retirement years in Anaheim, California. OFELIA TOMACRUZ CARLOS Born on August 24,1927 to Rafael Tomacruz, ex-mayor of Hagonoy, and Pavia Castro Tomacruz of Sto. Nino,Hagonoy,Bulacan. ETC graduate of St Anne's College.Started her teaching career in 1949 at Hagonoy Central School,taught in different school districts in Manila and retired in 1975. Blessed with 13 children and currently resides in San Francisco. LEONOR "ONOR" FRANCISCO (deceased) Nana Onor or Mrs. Francisco as most relatives, friends and former students call her, was born on April 4,1913 in Quibadia,Obando, Bulacan.She graduated from Elementary at Obando, High School at Bulacan High and BSED at National University. She was married to Alejandro Francisco (deceased) from Hagonoy. They settled in Hagonoy where Nana Onor taught 15 years in Hangga and 15 years in San Agustin. After her retirement, she lived with her daughter Malou, son in-law Tanny and their children in Riverside and Corona,California. She passed away at the age of 92. ELENITA MIRANDA-MENDOZA The eldest among the 7 children of Felipe and Amparo Miranda. Born on Oct.22,1933 in Calamba,Laguna. Married to Sergio Mendoza, Jr. of Hagonoy, Bulacan and is blessed with 8 children and 17 grandchildren. Graduated Elementary at P. Burgos Elem. Sch., High School at Jose Abad Santos and BSE,ETC and HE at Arellano University and MA at Baliwag Colleges. She has 36 years experience as classroom teacher & Master Teacher ll. Currently resides in San Dimas,CA SUSANA CRUZ RASCO The fourth among the 7 children of Conrado and Cecilia Cruz. Born on May 24,1932 in San Juan, Hagonoy,Bulacan. Married to Eng'r.Bernie Rasco (deceased) and is blessed with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Graduated at Hagonoy Elementary School, Hagonoy Institute and BSHE at Centro Escolar University. 30 years classroom and HE teacher. She started her teaching career at Iba Elementary School in 1964 thru 1969.She taught in different school districts in Bulacan until her retirement in 1982.She now resides in Tujunga,CA. FELICIDAD PINEDA-PABLO (deceased) May 7,1910- July 16, 2003 of Hagonoy, Bulacan. Born to Francisco and Ma.Cleofas Pablo.Educational Achievement: ETC,BSE and MA. Started as young teacher at Iba Elementary School. Was active member of various church and charitable organizations. After she retired in 1974 as an Assistant Principal at Bagong Diwa Elementary School in Manila, she joined her niece, Nancy Torres and family in the United States. LETICIA RAMIREZ-MENDOZA |