UST Medical Alumni Association of Southern California

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25Sep2020 The USTMAASC Executive Council and members had a meeting with FMS Dean Lourdes Maglinao, MD. to discuss updates on the UST FMS Simulation Center. Back in 2018, the Dean met with the Association to discuss her vision of the state of the art facility. For its Silver Anniversary celebration, USTMAASC made the Simulation Center its banner campaign for its fundraising activity. More than 1 million pesos was donated. We are thrilled to hear that the blueprints of the different floors have been created and look forward to the construction of the Center. USTMAASC is proud to carry the torch to make this Thomasian legacy a reality. We stand alongside the Dean to continue to uplift UST FMS medical education to global standards.

USTMAASC members gathered to say farewell to Dr. Noli Zosa. The viewing was held at the Saddleback Chapel in Tustin. On Sept. 18, a mass was held at Christ Cathedral followed by the burial at the Cathedral Memorial Gardens. The reception was held at the Palea Hotel in Huntington Beach. Beautiful tributes were shared about Dr. Zosa's life and legacy by family members, colleagues and dear friends.

It was a pleasure to finally meet Dr. Narciso Azurin, a PSG brod, a very successful Family Medicine Specialist, President of Angeles IPA and former President of the UST Medical Alumni Foundation. Dr. Azurin together with Angeles IPA has always been a staunch supporter of USTMAASC. Most recently, they were one of the gold sponsors during USTMAASC’s Silver Anniversary celebration. Thank you so much for your support!

A special mass was celebrated in Manila today by former UST Medicine Regent, Fr. Jerry Manlangit and former UST Rector, Fr. Roland de la Rosa. The mass attendees included UST Medicine Dean, Dr. Odette Domingo Maglinao, past UST Medicine Dean, Dr. Rolando Lopez, past Presidents of the UST Medicine Alumni Assoc. of Southern California, USTMAASC alumni, past Presidents and current President of PMASC, UST Medicine alumni, family members and friends of the Zosa family. A heartfelt prayer and message was given by Dr. Zosa's wife, Nena Zosa. As Fr. de la Rosa shared, Dr. Zosa was a role model of a true Tomasino.

A Celebration of Life for Dr. Noli Zosa will be held immediately after the burial on Sept. 18. It will be held at Pasea Hotel 21080 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. RSVP is required no later than Sept. 8 Here is a beautiful tribute from Dr. Joe Evangelista: Dearest Nena,... Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories of Noli and the love of family and friends give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Nothing prepares you for saying good-bye to someone who’s always been such a big part of your life. But I hope it comforts you to know that Noli will always be remembered and loved for all the things that he has done for the community, for APPA, PMSSC, for his Alma Mater and for his family and friends. We all have memories of Noli that we will always carry with us, memories that we will always hold dear. He was remarkable in so many ways. He lived his life to the fullest and touched so many people during his time. He was a good, honest and humble man, a devoted husband and father, a caring physician, a great leader, and a loyal friend. We will never forget that in the history of APPA, the best and the most well-attended among all the APPA conventions was the one in Long Beach, California, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in July 1988. The success of that convention was attributed to none other than the dynamic duo, Dr. Noli Zosa, then Executive Director of APPA and Nena Zosa, program Chair. It was the most well attended convention, with overflow crowds at the functions, the best program and fabulous entertainment ever. We had the highest membership in the history of APPA and hence the most number of delegates represented, coming from the different parts of the United States. We also had the highest amount of money in the coffers of APPA. Joe Evangelista was the APPA President, and Celia Candari was APPA Auxiliary President; Lani Quevedo was the Overall Chair of the Convention as President of the PMSSC, and Fred Quevedo was elected President-Elect. God took Noli back in His loving arms for his much-needed rest and may he enjoy eternal peace in heaven! Sincerely, Joe Evangelista M.D., FACC Past president APPA

Viewing and Funeral Service for Dr. Noli Zosa VIEWING: September 17, 2020 (Thursday) 5:00 pm Viewing (50 guests at a time) 7:00 pm Rosary... 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Friends and Family are invited to share stories about Dr. Noli Zosa Saddleback Chapel 220 E. Main St. Tustin, California 92780 Tel. # 714 544 1450 FUNERAL September 18, 2020 (Friday) 10:00 am - Funeral Mass - Outdoor Christ Cathedral 11:00 am - Burial - Cathedral Memorial Gardens 13280 Chapman Ave. Garden Grove, California 92840 Tel. # 714 489 6102 In lieu of flowers, please consider a tax exempt donation to Noli's favorite charity, the Monastery of the Angels. Please make check payable to Monastery of the Angels and mail to: Nena Zosa 12444 E. Washington Blvd. Whittier, California 90602 With gratitude, from Nena Zosa

It is heartbreaking for us to share the sad news that Dr. Noli Zosa passed away last night. Dr. Zosa was a pillar in the UST Medical Alumni Foundation, USTMAASC and PMASC. He led some of the most successful fundraisers in California which enabled the establishment of the Rizal museum inside the UST medical building as well as renovations in the Clinical Division. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the Zosa family. Funeral services will be announced later on. We bid you a sad farewell. Thank you Dr. Zosa for all that you have done.

Celebrating March birthday celebrants - Drs. Tony Romero, Elmo Orlino and Shirley Salvatierra during USTMAASC’s board meeting at Dr. Sammy and Leaena Reyes residence.

The 2020-2021 Officers of USTMAASC were sworn in by Founding President Dr. Pantaleon de Jesus yesterday. The leadership torch has now been passed on. Congratulations to the new Board members!

The first board meeting of the 2020-2021 Executive Council was held today, led by the new President, Dr. Sal Abiera. Everyone is looking forward to its Inaugural Ball on May 16. Save the date!

During the Meet and Greet Luncheon between Dean Maglinao and the USTMAASC Executive Council, the Dean had mentioned a proposal to build a Simulation and Research Center. This project became the banner for the Fundraising Campaign in correlation with USTMAASC's Silver Anniversary Celebration. 1 Million Pesos was donated by the Association for this impressive project. Fast forward, we are so delighted to hear that this Center is on its way to becoming a reality!

Save the Date - The UST Medical Alumni Association of Southern CA will be holding its 14th Biennial Induction and Inaugural Ball on May 16, 2020. RSVP to the new USTMAASC President, Dr. Salvador Abiera at (626) 536-0126