Bernardo Aquende
February 18, 1922 - August 26, 2019
Bernardo Aquende, 97, passed away Monday, August 26 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Libertyville, IL. He was born February 18, 1922 in the Philippines and came to live in the United States in 1984. He was a former journalist for the Manila Times for many years, was also the governor's personal press release officer and began his own monthly newspaper called the Bicol Chronicle in the Philippines. Bernardo will be remembered as a laid back person that cared for his family, he enjoyed sketching people's profiles, wood carving and loved to sing. He will be deeply missed by his loving family. Surviving is his wife of 69 years, Rosamaria Aquende; 7 children, Jack (Zoraida) Aquende, Albina (the late Cesar) Ordonez, Maritessa (the late Florencio) Asejo, Ann (the late Charlie) Hemady, Frieda (Patrick) Cooney, Alessandro (Valentina) Aquende, and Raquel Aquende; 21 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Joseph Church, 121 E. Maple Ave. in Libertyville. For info: 847-362-3009 or share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.
Bernardo Aquende, 97, passed away Monday, August 26 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Libertyville, IL. He was born February 18, 1922 in the Philippines and came to live in the United States in 1984. He was a former journalist for... View Obituary & Service Information