In Memory Of
Sofronio Badion Agustin
1920
2015
Sofronio Badion Agustin
July 23, 1920 — August 17, 2015
SOFRONIO "YOYONG" AGUSTIN
1920 – 2015
Sofronio "Yoyong" Badion Agustin passed away August 17, 2015 at the age of 95.
He was born in the beautiful countryside of Burauen, Leyte, Philippines on July 23, 1920. He came to the United States in 1992 when he was granted citizenship in recognition of his military services to the United States during World War II. He resided in Massachusetts for 2 years and moved to Florida in 1994.
His parents, Francisco Agustin and Rufina Badion had their origins in the farming barrio of Pangdan, Burauen, Leyte. He was predeceased by his siblings Bernardo, Telesforo, Julian and Pedro Agustin and his only sister Maria Agustin Partulan.
He married Petra Salvatierra of Jaro, Leyte in a sort-of-whirlwind romance in 1940. He was widowed in 1990 when "Pet", his beloved wife, passed away. He never remarried since then.
Papa "Yoyong" is lovingly remembered by his sons and daughters and their families; Nito and Tiny; Elvie and Willie (Tan) ; Bimboy and Geline; and Leo and Myrna who are currently residing here in Florida; and Mela and Rowdie (Wilson) who live in Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia.
He is and will be fondly remembered by his 10 grandchildren: Derick, Nina, Willard, Wella, Rommel, Malen, Nicko, Angelo, Francis and Kent and 11 great grandchildren: Victoria, Gabriel, Lily Grace, Shanshan, Nash, Hansen, Jayve, Jerella, Chloe and Cloudstrife (some of whom are here in the US and others live in the Philippines).
"Yoyong" was a coporal in the United States Army and served during World War II in the Leyte area of operation.
Initially, a grade school teacher and he then became the principal of Burauen Elementary School. Everyday he goes to school and comes back home on his Monarch bicycle. He retired from public service in 1985.
He enjoyed the company of friends with rounds of "tuba" (a local red wine) and his favorite "sumsuman" (appetizer) – muropoto (peanuts). He loved music and loves to dance in a "bari-bari" (dance jam). Everywhere he went he would always wear his favorite Boston Red Sox cap that his grandson Derick gave him as a gift.
As a devout catholic, he served God and the Church as a lay minister, a member of Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus.
"In living your life you shared the greastest gift of love for Mama, your children and their families. Your legacy lives on. We'll cherish the good times we had together and we will keep you in our hearts forever. We all love you and we will miss you". – Nito
Viewing for Family and Friends :
Newcomer Funeral Home,
335 East State Road 434, Longwood, FL 32750
Friday, August 21, 2015 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.
Memorial Mass:
Nativity Catholic Church,
3255 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd,
Longwood, FL 32750
Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 12:00 PM.
To share your memories of Yoyong or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
1920 – 2015
Sofronio "Yoyong" Badion Agustin passed away August 17, 2015 at the age of 95.
He was born in the beautiful countryside of Burauen, Leyte, Philippines on July 23, 1920. He came to the United States in 1992 when he was granted citizenship in recognition of his military services to the United States during World War II. He resided in Massachusetts for 2 years and moved to Florida in 1994.
His parents, Francisco Agustin and Rufina Badion had their origins in the farming barrio of Pangdan, Burauen, Leyte. He was predeceased by his siblings Bernardo, Telesforo, Julian and Pedro Agustin and his only sister Maria Agustin Partulan.
He married Petra Salvatierra of Jaro, Leyte in a sort-of-whirlwind romance in 1940. He was widowed in 1990 when "Pet", his beloved wife, passed away. He never remarried since then.
Papa "Yoyong" is lovingly remembered by his sons and daughters and their families; Nito and Tiny; Elvie and Willie (Tan) ; Bimboy and Geline; and Leo and Myrna who are currently residing here in Florida; and Mela and Rowdie (Wilson) who live in Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia.
He is and will be fondly remembered by his 10 grandchildren: Derick, Nina, Willard, Wella, Rommel, Malen, Nicko, Angelo, Francis and Kent and 11 great grandchildren: Victoria, Gabriel, Lily Grace, Shanshan, Nash, Hansen, Jayve, Jerella, Chloe and Cloudstrife (some of whom are here in the US and others live in the Philippines).
"Yoyong" was a coporal in the United States Army and served during World War II in the Leyte area of operation.
Initially, a grade school teacher and he then became the principal of Burauen Elementary School. Everyday he goes to school and comes back home on his Monarch bicycle. He retired from public service in 1985.
He enjoyed the company of friends with rounds of "tuba" (a local red wine) and his favorite "sumsuman" (appetizer) – muropoto (peanuts). He loved music and loves to dance in a "bari-bari" (dance jam). Everywhere he went he would always wear his favorite Boston Red Sox cap that his grandson Derick gave him as a gift.
As a devout catholic, he served God and the Church as a lay minister, a member of Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus.
"In living your life you shared the greastest gift of love for Mama, your children and their families. Your legacy lives on. We'll cherish the good times we had together and we will keep you in our hearts forever. We all love you and we will miss you". – Nito
Viewing for Family and Friends :
Newcomer Funeral Home,
335 East State Road 434, Longwood, FL 32750
Friday, August 21, 2015 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.
Memorial Mass:
Nativity Catholic Church,
3255 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd,
Longwood, FL 32750
Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 12:00 PM.
To share your memories of Yoyong or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Sofronio Badion Agustin, please visit our flower store.
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Friday, August 21, 2015
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Saturday, August 22, 2015
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