Remembering Ms. Ellena Castillo

 Last September 18 at 9pm, DLS-CSB SDEAS offered a Holy Mass for Ms. Ellena Castillo at the Chapel of the Resurrection, DLS-CSB, Taft Campus.

Ms. Ellena dedicated her entire life in the service for the Deaf.  She was the principal of the Bible Institute for the Deaf and one of the first Sign Language interpreters in the country. 

As one SDEAS community, we send our deepest condolences to her loved ones and continue to pray for her soul.

Raniel Delos Reyes (left) with Ms. Agnes Canayon interpreting and 

Ms. May Cabutihan on the lectern.

Mr. Leo Angelo Casabag and Emmanuel Jabrica

Fr. Paterno Lavasano, SSS

Michael Autencio interprets with Bea Francisco on the lectern. 

Fr. Paterno asks in his homily -- "How does it feel when you die?"

Deaf Benildeans attend the Holy Mass to pray for Ms. Ellena together.

A short video presentation is shown to highlight Ms. Castillo's life and advocacy.

She spent her life in the service for the Deaf community.

She was the beloved principal of the Bible Institute for the Deaf.

She the one of the first Sign Language interpreter 

for the Deaf and the Blind in the Philippines through this school.

She was featured in signing and singing and song of praise to God.

May the Lord welcome Ms. Ellena Castillo in His Kingdom together with the angels and saints.

Amen.