Sparkling at 76!
Lolita Casio at 76.
A year after her diamond natal day, grand dame LOLITA BITO-ON VDA. DE CASIO still sparkles at 76! "Inday Lolit" (as her family and acquaintances fondly call her) recently celebrated her 76th birthday at her residence in Tacas, Pontevedra, Capiz. A birthday luncheon cum family gathering, she was joined by her children and their families, close relatives and friends.
A retired school teacher, Inday Lolit was married to the late Major Benigno Dela Fuente Casio, a military officer, and they were blest with six children namely: Araceli Nanette married to Briddo Dorado (with children: Kenny, Kareen, Kevin); Marivic married to Eli Bulaqueña (daughter: Marivic Jan); Luisa married to Wayne Leimbach (daughter: Kathrine Eloisa); Col. Virgilio Casio married to this writer (with son Antoine Virgil); Edward; and Ceasar married to Maida Matillano (daughter Paige).
Blowing the birthday candle with her
great grandchildren..
The late Major Casio also has three older sons --- Col. Benigno Casio, Jr. married to Dr. Asuncion Casio of Iloilo City; Arthur Casio married to Baby Bactong; Philip Casio (deceased) married to Emma Bactong of Zamboanga del Norte.
At her age, Inday Lolit is actively serving her parish church and she headed the civic organization, Ladies of Charity, for some time in her parochial town. She is still an active member but she turned over the baton to other matrons so they can also lead the organization.
With a bubbly and happy disposition, Inday Lolit sparkles in her own right but her real diamonds are her children who she painstakingly and single-handedly saw through college when she was widowed. Her children are all settled now and their children and grandchildren give Inday Lolit so much joy.
A toast to the grand lady!!! May you have more birthdays and blessings to come!