With Gratitude to Our Fellow Aklanons and Kalibonhons In Loving Memory of Johnny Dayang

To our dear fellow Kalibonhons and Aklanons,

Our family extends our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming support, love, and prayers we received following the untimely and tragic passing of our beloved father, Johnny Dayang, who was assassinated in our home in Kalibo on April 29 while quietly preparing for a momentous occasion—his 90th birthday celebration, which was to be held at Marzon’s on June 24, the feast of St. John the Baptist, Kalibo’s patron saint.

Despite the heartbreaking loss, the warmth and solidarity shown by our community have uplifted us in ways words can hardly express.

Special Thanks to Those Who Paid Tribute:

• The Aklan Press Club, Inc., where Dad served as Chairman Emeritus, for the moving tribute to his lifelong dedication to journalism, truth, and justice.

• The Local Government of Kalibo, led by Mayor Juris Sucro, for the meaningful tribute held at the Municipal Office, where Dad once served as OIC Mayor.

• The Archbishop Gabriel M. Reyes Memorial Foundation, for your kind and heartfelt remembrance.

With Gratitude for Wreaths and Floral Tributes:

1. Congressman-elect Joeben Miraflores

2. Governor Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores

3. Kalibo Mayor Juris Sucro

4. Congressman Ted Haresco

5. Board Member-elect Jose Haresco

6. Senator Bong Revilla and family

7. Henann Group of Resort

8. Ro del Ramos and family

9. Aklan State University Banga Campus

10. Vice Governor Boy and Billie Quimpo

11. Kalibo Cable TV and Love Radio

12. Archbishop Gabriel M. Reyes Memorial Foundation

13. TFF Family

14. Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC)

15. Boracay Foundation Incorporated

16. De La Cruz Family & the Aklan Family

17. Aklan Police and Defence Press Corps

18. Local Government Unit of Kalibo

19. The family of the late Atty. Allen S. Quimpo

20. St. Peter Chapel Kalibo

21. Unigrow Philippines

22. Congressman-elect Jess Marquez

23. Mariano T. Nocom Jr.

Thank You for the Mass Cards:

On behalf of our family, we extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you who sent Mass cards and offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass—the highest form of prayer—for our beloved father. Your prayers, love, and thoughtfulness have brought comfort and strength to our grieving hearts.

We are especially grateful to:

Megs Lunn/ Aklan Press Club, Paul John D. Mirto and Technopoint & Printing Services, TFF Family, Nancy V. Cipriano Col. & Mrs. Harold Argamosa & family, Mariano T. Nocom Jr., KBP Aklan, Bartolome family, Elenor R. Isada & family, Salazar family, Vidal familyc Ermelo & Cortesa Macahilig, Unigrow Philippines, Alivio family Philippine Red Cross Aklan Chapter, Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Arguelles, Madeleine A. Regalado & children, Marie Lilith A. Gonzaga, Mr. & Mrs. Erven & Virgie Motus & family, Mr. & Mrs. Aris & Ethel Tirol.

To Fr. Justy Félix Moré, who rushed to Tumbokon Aklan Provincial Hospital to administer the last sacraments and also presided over Dad’s Requiem Mass—we are deeply grateful for your compassion and spiritual guidance as well as your fellow Kalibonhon priests who presided over prayers and masses for our father.

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40th Day Mass and Prayers

We invite family and friends to join us in remembering our father at the 40th day Mass and prayers:

June 7

Manila (venue details to follow)

Your continued prayers and remembrance of Johnny Dayang help carry us through this time of sorrow. Though his voice has fallen silent, his legacy as a journalist, public servant, and proud Kalibonhon will forever remain in our hearts and in the life of the community he served.

Damo gid nga salamat. Dios mabalos.

With love and gratitude,

The Dayang Family