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Mother of Joey de Leon passes away at 93
Paulea Benoza
Published Feb 12, 2019 07:36 PM PHT

Seasoned comedian Joey de Leon on Sunday confirmed the death of his mother, Emma Manahan Ramos, at age 93.
Seasoned comedian Joey de Leon on Sunday confirmed the death of his mother, Emma Manahan Ramos, at age 93.
Sharing a photo of what appears to be her mahjong set, Joey said that his mother is “together again” with his late father, Jose “Pepe” Seoane de Leon, in heaven.
Sharing a photo of what appears to be her mahjong set, Joey said that his mother is “together again” with his late father, Jose “Pepe” Seoane de Leon, in heaven.
“Wala nang maka-quorum sa mahjong ang ermats ko kaya nag-last jai-alai na kagabi! Love you, Ma! Together again sila ni Papa Pepe! Play, este, pray for us!,” he said.
“Wala nang maka-quorum sa mahjong ang ermats ko kaya nag-last jai-alai na kagabi! Love you, Ma! Together again sila ni Papa Pepe! Play, este, pray for us!,” he said.
On Monday, the 72-year-old star remembered his ‘mama’ by way of sharing a black-and-white photo of them from his childhood.
On Monday, the 72-year-old star remembered his ‘mama’ by way of sharing a black-and-white photo of them from his childhood.
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“Thank you Mama for my first home... your WOMBDOMINIUM! I LOVE YOU!,” he said.
“Thank you Mama for my first home... your WOMBDOMINIUM! I LOVE YOU!,” he said.
But it wasn’t only Joey who has been mourning his mother’s death in the family. His children Keempee, Jako and Jio, all took to social media to honor the life of their grandma as well.
But it wasn’t only Joey who has been mourning his mother’s death in the family. His children Keempee, Jako and Jio, all took to social media to honor the life of their grandma as well.
“Lord, please Bless and Welcome [sic] Mama Emma in your Holy Kingdom,” Keempee, for one, wrote. “Sleep now mama. You’re in a better place now. You’re with our Creator be at peace. Mamimiss kita sobra Mama. Thank you sa lahat lahat sobra! I LOVE YOU! [sic]”
“Lord, please Bless and Welcome [sic] Mama Emma in your Holy Kingdom,” Keempee, for one, wrote. “Sleep now mama. You’re in a better place now. You’re with our Creator be at peace. Mamimiss kita sobra Mama. Thank you sa lahat lahat sobra! I LOVE YOU! [sic]”
Entertainment website Pep.ph reported that Emma’s wake is currently being held at the Faith Chapel of Arlington Memorial Chapels in Quezon City.
Entertainment website Pep.ph reported that Emma’s wake is currently being held at the Faith Chapel of Arlington Memorial Chapels in Quezon City.
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