Doce Pares GM Dies

[Pat OMalley]

I have just received this e-mail from the Doce Pares HQ in Cebu.


We regret to inform you that GM Benjamin Culanag died Thursday , November 29. GM Ben, 82 years old, is one of the 8 Grandmasters of Doce Pares, is survived by his wife and 7 children.
Funeral will be on December 9, Sunday at 1:00PM.
Dionisio A Canete

Our thoughts are with his family.

Deepest symapthies

The O'Malley Family and Rapid Arnis International

[arnisador]

I'm sorry to hear of this.

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[Datu Tim Hartman]

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[Sabre]

This is a great loss to our large Doce Pares family. His knowledge and skill will be greatly missed.

My prayers are with his family.

[Sheldon Bedell]

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[kabaroan]

On behalf of the GM Ramiro Estalilla, Estalilla Kabaroan Eskrima, and Associate GM Ed Bansuelo, Warriors of Righteousness, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Doce Pares Family. GM Benjamin Culanag's family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

With deepest respect,

Anthony Manansala
Master Instructor
Estalilla Bansuelo Kabaroan Eskrima

[daryl510]

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[Brian R. VanCise]

My condolences to family and friends!

[Bobbe]

I am sorry to hear of this. My deepest condolences to the Culang family.

[bart]

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[Carol]

:bow: :bow:

[Fiddlesticks]

:bow:

[greg808]

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[SanMiguelEskrima,USA]

IN memory of GM Nong Benjamin "Ben" Culanag, I will miss you. He was one of my four instructors in GM Momoys San Miguel Eskrima for many years in Cebu. Daghang Salamat for your time and knowledge. Your legacy will be be kept alive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_5oW3CKgro

NMODE---DSG
Magtutudlo Ramon Rubia

[Willow GER]

My condolences to his family and friends.

[Master Vince]

On behalf of the Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima World federation, may I extend our condolances to GM Culanag's Family.