In Memory of Teresina Phillips
In Memory of Teresina Phillips
Teresina Phillips
Spouse: Harry Phillips
Children: Bethany, Toby, Donny, Emily
Birth Date: December 6, 1954
Blessing: 2,075 Blessed Couples
Ascension Date: February 11, 2021
In the early morning hours of February 11, 2021, Teresina Phillips peacefully passed after struggling for several months with pancreatic cancer. She was with her husband, sister, and mother.
Teresina was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1954. Her family moved a number of times while she was growing up and eventually settled in Northern Virginia. She studied Spanish in high school and college and met the Unification Church in 1974. She worked on MFT and for Original World Products and eventually became a bookkeeper for OWP in New York. This led to a career in bookkeeping and accounting. Over the years she would work as a bookkeeper for retail, publishing, and real estate companies at different times. She developed expertise in state sales taxes and working with state tax auditors.
She was matched with Harry Phillips in 1979 and they were Blessed in marriage in 1982 at Madison Square Garden with the 2075 couples. They eventually moved to Northern Virginia, where they raised their four children. Teresina was very active in the local church, especially with Sunday School. She not only taught but worked on developing Sunday School lessons. Parents of the children and the children themselves still remember her dedication and love in helping to educate and take care of many of the children in the Northern Virginia area. She was also active in local Girl Scout activities.
Some of her other interests included an appreciation of classic Hollywood films, word and number puzzles, crocheting, and researching family ancestry. Teresina and Harry enjoyed taking trips together to visit cultural and historic sites in various parts of the U.S.
She was constantly reading throughout her life and in recent years, her Kindle was always nearby, usually with a mystery novel open. Some of her favorite books and authors included Agatha Christie, Rex Stout, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter.
Teresina is lovingly remembered for her generosity of spirit, infinite patience, indomitable perseverance, and unconditional love.
She is survived by her husband, Harry, four children, Bethany (husband Abiel), Toby, Donny (wife Natascha), Emily (fiancé Myles), and one grandson, James, as well as her mother, Betty Ann, and two sisters, Lisa (husband Mark), and Karen (husband Chuck).
Seonghwa Information
Seonghwa Ceremony: Monday, February 15 at 11:00 AM (EST)
Location: Loudoun Funeral Chapel and Crematory b
Participation is by Zoom (click here to join).
In Memory of Ursula Gimay
In Memory of Ursula Gimay
Ursula Gimay
Spouse: Tatay Gustin
Children: Michael, Stephen, Neil, Mylen, and Dyna
Birth Date: October 21, 1940
Blessing: August 25, 1995
Ascension Date: February 8, 2021
Ursula Moneva Gimay, or better known by her nickname, Nanay Suling, was born in Cabatuan, Iloilo, the Philippines on October 21, 1940. She is the youngest among three children. Ursula’s mother, Rita was a devoted Christian and prayed constantly for her children, of which Ursula felt very blessed by.
After graduating high school, Nanay Suling went to Bacolod to work as a saleswoman. It was there she met the love of her life, her husband Tatay Gustin. Ursula and Agustin had 5 children—3 boys and 2 girls. A dedicated housewife, Nanay Suling is regarded by her children as a loving and devoted mother. She raised her children in an organized and disciplined manner, taught them to be God-loving persons, and prioritized their studies, ensuring they all had a proper education. Nanay Suling expressed pride in the people her children grew up to be.
On August 25, 1995, Ursula and Gustin rededicated their marriage through receiving the Marriage Blessing during the 360,000 Couples Blessing Ceremony.
As a devoted person of faith, Nanay Suling enjoyed reading the Bible, and praying for others, especially for departed loved ones. Nanay Suling was the one you called if you needed someone to lead your Novena prayer. She also enjoyed going on adventures by reading detective stories from the Nancy Drew collection or other fictional stories like the Harry Potter series. Nanay Suling believed that “health is wealth” and enjoyed preparing and eating healthy dishes like “tunuktok na langka” and “laswa”, together with her loved ones.
In September 2010, Nanay Suling came to America to live with her son, Neil, and daughter-in-law, Josephine, and her 5 grandchildren, where she resided until her passing. Nanay Suling is remembered by her grandkids as being humble and sweet. She was always worried about their well-being, and did not hold back on expressing words of love to them, and showing her great affection for them.
Ursula Moneva Gimay passed on February 8, 2021, at 4:41 PM due to Covid-19. She is survived by her five children, Michael, Stephen, Neil, Mylen, and Dyna, as well as, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Nanay Suling will be fondly remembered for her sweet nature and devotion as a loving mother and grandmother.
Viewing & Seonghwa Ceremony
Viewing and Seonghwa ceremonies for Mrs. Ursula Gimay will be held at the Allwood Funeral Home on Friday, February 12 from 6:00-8:30 PM
Viewing hours will be from 6:00-7:00 PM
Seonghwa Ceremony will be at 7:00-8:30 PM
All visitors are asked to wear a mask while in the building.
Dress Code:
Men: Suit with White Tie
Women: White/Beige Dress/Suit
Or Sunday Best
Allwood Funeral Home Address: 660 Allwood Road, Clifton, NJ
To Join the Chain Prayer
Please click here to access the chain prayer spreadsheet and enter your name into the time slot(s) that would like to offer prayer.
To Offer a Donation
If you would like to offer a donation to support the Gimay family you can write a check to Neil Gimay.
Flowers may be sent to the:
660 Allwood Road, Clifton, NJ
In Memory of Kensaku Takahashi
In Memory of Kensaku Takahashi
Kensaku Takahashi
Spouse: Yasuko Takahashi
Children: Chonja-Tadakimi, Shindo-Niina, Yoshiko-Hisatomi, Junko-Sunrey
Birth Date: October 13, 1948
Blessing: 74 Blessed Couples (February 21, 1977)
Ascension Date: January 24, 2021
Kensaku Takahashi was born on October 13, 1948 in Okayama prefecture Japan as the first son of Jitsuzou and Emiko Takahashi. He had four younger brothers and sisters. His father loved poetry by Kenji Miyazawa (Unbeaten by Rain-雨にも負けず）And took "Ken” from the poet's name in hopes that he would live that way of life.
His father owned a metal casting factory Takahashi Co. in the City of Kasaoka. People could see their big factory sign from the sea. His family had a very deep faith in God (Konkou- kyo 金光教) which is a very similar principle that God is a Parent. His love for religious thought, martial arts, and the ocean stemmed from an early age. He attended Konkou High school where he joined the Judo club and studied Konkou-kyo which he loved. While he was attending Kansai University in Osaka City, he met CARP Unification Church in Feb of 1967. He felt so deeply moved by the principle that he started his Mission immediately.
He was a strong man but had a tender, kind, serving heart with a sincere life of faith, serving and loving many people in his life. He loved True Parents and True children so deeply and he loved his family fully. He was not a man of many words, but you could truly feel his love through his actions and serving heart. His beautiful life will forever be cherished by his grandchildren and children. All four children were Blessed in marriage by True Parents. Chonja-Tadakimi, Shindo-Niina, Yoshiko-Hisatomi, Junko-Sunrey. Ten grandchildren: Aeka, Meika, Kenju, Kota, Lia, Kai, Sarah, Lucas, Megumi, and one on the way in May.
In February of 1973, he came to America as one of the 120 missionaries who True Parents called to come to America as part of the 2nd 36 members group. He started working under True Father's guidance directly and joined the International World Crusade as Father started giving speeches nationwide. He worked as a Security Guard at East Garden because of his martial arts background and spent 10 years dedicated to serve and protect the True Family. Throughout those years he had so many precious experiences. In 1977 February 21, he was Blessed as a 74 couple in New York to Yasuko Tobita and as he worked closely with the True Family, he started his own family. He always expressed how lucky he was to have Yasuko as his wife.
Kensaku gained the black belt at Oyama Karate and True Father appointed him with a mission of martial arts. He then set up the Agora House at Belvedere as the Martial Arts -Dojan to start his new mission.
In 1982 Father asked Kensaku to join CARP and he started martial arts youth education under the guidance of Dr.Seuk. They opened the Martial Arts Club at Universities in California, Massachusetts, Texas, and NY as a way to spread the principle. In 1983 Dr.Seuk asked that the martial arts mission expand to the world. In total, Kensaku taught and educated youth in martial arts in 21 countries within 3 years. Asia: (Philippines, Thailand, etc) Europe: Germany, England, France, Norway, Russia.)South Seas Island. South America (Panama, Brazil, etc) Africa-Kenya. He touched the spirits of many young people with his caring and kind heart. He was devoted to expanding martial arts and the Principle.
After a 40-day Cheongpyeong workshop in 1996, he was assigned as a Japanese National Messiah to Turkmenistan. Under his title as a Master of martial arts, he was able to enter the country and spread the principle through Martial Arts and Blessing Ceremonies despite the challenges of working within a post-soviet, socialist country.
In 1999, Father called all Japanese National Messiahs to start the Leda project in Paraguay. After the Olimpo workshop with True Parents. He became part of the supporting team for the Leda project conducting activities outside. He was appointed as Ocean Church director in the U.S. and developed the Ocean Providence through the King Cup Tournament at the Hudson River. At the Hudson River, he always was at Father's side fishing as the boat captain.
After True Parents moved to Las Vegas, he was tasked with taking care of Father's boat in Lake Mead in Las Vegas. He served True Parents every day for 3 years as their boat captain till the last possible moment, until the afternoon of July 15, 2012 when he left for Korea. After entrusting the Ocean Church to new 2nd-gen leadership, he moved onto the Leda Project in Paraguay as his last mission.
Kensaku was battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years and was doing well with treatment for the past year. However, recently his condition changed and the time came for him to be called to Heaven. He ascended peacefully in his home in Tarrytown, NY on January 24, 2021 surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Seonghwa Information
The viewing will be held at Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The viewing will be open to the public and anyone may visit.
The Seonghwa Ceremony will be on Saturday, January 30, but is for invited guests only, as there is limited room at the funeral home.
The WonJeon Ceremony will be held at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery following the Seonghwa, and as this is outdoors, all are welcome to attend.
Please consider joining the prayer chain leading up to the Seonghwa.
Donations to help the memorial fund for Kensaku can be made at the GoFundMe link below. Donation by checks can be sent to Yasuko Takahashi, 69 High Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Memorial Fund for Kensaku at GoFundMe
We plan to broadcast the Seonghwa ceremony via Zoom at the following link:
Links to the Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home and Wonjeon site are below.
In Memory of Dr. Edwin Ang
Dr. Edwin Ang
Dr. Edwin Ang
Spouse: Marie Ang
Children: Joni, Dohi, and Jennifer
Birth Date: July 29, 1926
Blessing: 43 Blessed Couples
Ascension Date: January 21, 2021
On January 21, 2021 at 1:21 PM, Dr. Edwin Ang peacefully passed on due to Covid-19 and heart-related complications. His son and grandson were present with the rest of his family attending through video.
Dr. Edwin Ang was born in the small village of Bowerno, East Java, Indonesia on July 29, 1926 and was raised in the Confucian tradition. Being of Chinese ancestry, he was named Kian An Ang, which means “to establish peace after the flood” (which he felt was significant). Edwin firmly believed he was guided by God through every step of his life.
He graduated from St. Stephen’s College, a high school in Hong Kong in 1949, at which time he was baptized in the Anglican church. Following graduation, Edwin received an Associate degree in Accounting from the International Institute of Accountants. He received a full scholarship to attend the International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Economics in 1958.
Based on Edwin’s desire to help developing countries, he applied for a scholarship at several American universities and was accepted at the University of California, Berkeley where he earned his Ph.D. degree in Economics in 1972.
While a student at Berkeley, Edwin joined the Unification Church, then known as the Unified Family, in 1962 as one of the first 20 members in America. He was Blessed in 1969 in Washington, D.C. to Marie Leckrone as one of thirteen couples that are part of the 43 Couples Blessing. During his ten years in Berkeley as a pioneer church member and leader, Edwin saw the church center grow to about 70 members. He was known for sitting one-on-one with new members and holding long conversations while educating about the Divine Principle.
In 1972, True Father appointed Edwin to be Regional Commander of New England, and then State Commander of Massachusetts in 1973. After much growth and activity in Boston, True Father reassigned him as Regional Director of the Mid-western States, where he worked for a brief time in Colorado, Oklahoma, and pioneered in Houston, Texas. He was assigned to Chicago, Illinois in 1975 where he led witnessing and fundraising as the center director.
In January 1977, Edwin was appointed to the newly formed Unification Theological Seminary (UTS) to assist as Dean of Students, eventually serving as Executive Vice President under President David S.C. Kim. During that time, he was instrumental in securing the provisional and absolute charters for the seminary.
Over the years, he served on the UTS Board of Trustees, the HSA-UWC Board of Directors, and the Korean Cultural and Freedom Foundation (KCFF) Board of Directors. He proudly served as President of the International Chinese Association from 1984-1997, where he cultivated the Chinese member fellowship and community in America. In 1996, Edwin received the mission of the Abel National Messiah to Egypt.
During the last 17 years, he was an active member of the Clifton Family Church community, helping and praying for Blessed families and members that came to his attention. Edwin spent much of his time researching the relationship between science and the Divine Principle. In 2020, Edwin and his wife Marie were inducted as a Cheon Bo couple. He also enjoyed living with his son’s family in New Jersey and spending time with his other children and grandchildren.
Edwin joins his son David on the spirit side of life, and is survived by his wife Marie, and children Joni (Blessed to Jin Man Choi), Dohi (Blessed to Jin Hee Kang), Jennifer (Blessed to Namhi Hwang), and his nine grandchildren, Chan Woo, Yejin, Yesun, Lia, Eric, Eva, Taewon, Taesung, and Taehoon. Edwin is also survived by three of his nine siblings: Kian Hoo, Ertha, and Jeanne.
Seonghwa Information
Viewing
In-person Viewing hours will be held at the Clifton Family Church on Sunday, January 24 from 5:00-9:00 PM (EST). A brief Viewing ceremony will be held from 5:00-6:00 PM, with the opportunity for a limited number of short testimonies and memories to be shared for those who are inspired to. From 6:00-9:00 PM visitors may come and go freely to pay their respects and offer prayers.
Due to the limitation of time and space, all those wishing to share a memory, reflection, or testimony about Dr. Ang are encouraged to do so by video message or typed document. Messages can be sent by email to Dohi Ang at: dohi03@yahoo.com.
Safety
Due to concerns surrounding Covid-19, a maximum number of 70 people can be in the chapel at any given time, as social distancing is being strictly enforced. Seating will be every other pew, with parties seated 6 feet apart. As such, we ask all those wishing to pay their respects to be flexible and come prepared to wait in the Fellowship Hall or Lobby if necessary before proceeding to the Chapel if the maximum occupancy of the Chapel is reached.
All visitors must wear a mask while in the building and kindly follow the directions of the ushers.
Seonghwa and Wonjeon
Dr. Ang’s National Seonghwa and Wonjeon Ceremonies will be held on Monday, January 25 at 9:00 AM (EST).
Although the Ang family wishes that all those wishing to come in person to the ceremonies could do so, for the sake of everyone’s safety the Seonghwa and Wonjeon services will be held virtually for all those wishing to participate, as well as, for a limited number of in-person participants by invitation only at the Clifton Family Church. Visitors are required to adhere to the safety measures listed above.
To participate in the ceremony by Zoom: Please click this link on the day and time of the ceremony.
Please note that all participants will be muted, but able to make comments in the chat.
Attire: In-person or Virtual participants are asked to wear the following attire: white dress/suit for ladies, dark suit, white shirt, and white tie for men.
Chain-Prayer
To take part in a Chain-Prayer for Dr. Ang, please click here, and enter your name in the desired time slot. For any questions, please contact Mrs. Louise Honey at: louisehoney2@gmail.com.
To Offer a Donation
If you would like to offer a donation to support the Ang family in covering the costs for the burial services, please click on this GoFundMe page. An option to donate by Venmo is also available. Checks can be made payable to the Ang Family and sent to the address below.
Flowers may be sent to:
Clifton Family Church
c/o Mrs. Eriko Endo
Condolences may be sent to:
The Ang Family
In Memory of Jim Avey
In Memory of Jim Avey
Jim Avey
Spouse: Donna Avey
Children: Jaedon, Jaena
Birth Date: August 9, 1946
Blessing: July 1, 1982
Ascension Date: January 6, 2021
James "Jim" David Avey Jr., 74, died from vascular dementia and complications of stroke on Jan. 6, 2021, at home in Anchorage, Alaska, surrounded by family. Jim was born on Aug. 9, 1946, in Berkeley, Calif. His family drove to Anchorage in 1951, settling in Bootlegger's Cove.
Jim graduated from West High in '64, trade school as a carpet layer, and drafted into the Army in '68. Once discharged, he wandered the world. He lived on a houseboat in Amsterdam, in a cave in the Canary Islands, and in a treehouse at Taylor Camp on Kauai. He eventually came home to Alaska, where he built a cabin in Hope.
In 1976, he joined the Unification Church and met his beloved wife, Donna, in 1979. Through church mission work Jim supported the Joshua House Children's Centre, an orphanage in Guyana. He continued to work as a carpet layer until developing kidney failure. In between dialysis treatments he delivered for Hummel's Flowers. After receiving a transplant, he spent time with his grandkids, served free coffee outside his downtown home, and traveled with Donna.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna; son, Jaedon Avey (Adrian); daughter, Jaena Tranberg (David Kojin), all of Anchorage; daughter, Ursula Rotche of Costa Rica; grandchildren, Michael, Martha, Kona, Sarah, Jeffery, Aaron, David, and Steven; great-grandson, Kai; sister, Andrea McGovern of Hawaii; nephews, Joshua, Christopher, and Nathan; stepdaughter, Heather Lewis (John) of Texas; grandsons, David, Hilton and Lyle; and cousin, Kay (Mike) of Kansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, James David Sr. and Bettye Lou Avey (nee Wentworth).
Seonghwa Information
Seonghwa Ceremony: Sunday, January 10, 2021
In Memory of Tsukasa & Claudette Kambara
In Memory of Tsukasa & Claudette Kambara
Tsukasa & Claudette Kambara
Birth Date: November 22, 1954 (Tsukasa) and April 14, 1955 (Claudette)
Blessing: January 12, 1989
Ascension Date: December 31, 2020
Our beloved brother and sister, CheonBo couple Tsukasa and Claudette Kambara, ascended to the Spirit World on December 31, 2020 at their home in Charleston, West Virginia.
Claudette grew up in Danville, Canada. She was well-known and beloved in the Charleston community as the local ‘Flower Lady,’ a business which she and Tsukasa created. Most of all, Claudette was known for her great dedication and love for God. She offered faithful service as the city leader of Charleston and State Pastor of West Virginia for many years and was a key member of FFWPU, ACLC, and UPF. Claudette was known for her warm, friendly smile, and had a loving heart for everyone she met.
Tsukasa, born in Miyazaki, Japan, had a passion and love for art. He was skilled in woodcarving and especially loved creating abstract paintings, many of which were featured in local galleries and magazines as well as internationally in Tokyo.
Tsukasa and Claudette were Blessed in marriage in 1989 among 1,275 Couples and were registered in the CheongBo Won on October 10, 2020. They are survived by their four daughters, Choon Sung, Sarah, Rebekah, and Jessica.
As CheonBo couples, Tsukasa and Claudette Kambara received beautiful calligraphy from True Parents:
"This plaque is therefore awarded to this couple as an inducted CheonBo Blessed Couple that has fulfilled the mission of citizens of Cheon Il Guk."
Seonghwa Information
Seonghwa Ceremony: Friday, January 8, 2021