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Engineer Serafin Frondoza: Leaving a legacy of love and service

By Cyrus A. Natividad

Engr. Serafin ‘Apin’ Serra Frondoza was a loving husband, a good father and a Centralian who pursued God in all his endeavors.

On August 5, 2018, Engr. Serafin “Apin” Serra Frondoza passed away at the age of 76. Engr. Frondoza who was fondly called “Apin” by friends, died of complications. He is survived by sons Oliver Angelo, Seraphim Chrisus and Cheruim Chrisus, and daughters Paulyn Pearls and Serysolle Mae.

A necrological service was held in honor of Engr. Frondoza on August 8, 9:00 AM, at the Abecia Chapel of the Hills in Balabago, Jaro. His cremation followed at 11:00 AM.  The last moments in his wake were attended by his next of kin and other relatives, his fellow members of the Central Philippine University Corporation, CPU alumni, and friends. His town mates from Agsanayan, Buenavista, Guimaras also paid their last respects to the well-remembered founder and owner of the Spring of Joy, a resort that caters to spiritual retreats and Christian fellowships.

Engr. Serafin Serra Frondoza, Jr. was born on December 7, 1942 in San Fernando, Buenavista, Guimaras to Serafin L. Frondoza Sr. and and Mrs. Angela L. Serra-Frondoza. He was married to the former Associate Dean of the CPU College of Medicine, Dr. Alma Millamena Alpas-Frondoza.

He graduated from Central Philippine University in 1967 with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. While studying in CPU, he was a work student (1963-1965).

He worked in different technical and management positions as General Manager, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Services Manager, and Quality Control and Technical Services Consultant in different companies from 1983 to 1993 in Malaysia, Indonesia and Mindanao.

Engr. Serafin Frondoza was a member of the CPU Corporation from 2002 to 2007 and a member of different CPU committees from 2004 to 2006, He was a recipient of the University Service Award, Pre-Centennial Celebrations of CPU on October 1, 2005.

As a Centralian, Engr. Frondoza loved CPU very much. It was rare not to see Mr. Frondoza in the campus, visiting friends, meeting committee members, having a cup of coffee at the Alumni Affairs Office.

The Frondozas are a close-knit family that have influenced even folks in Brgy. Agsanayan, Buenavista, where their residence and resort is located. He had formed relationships—whether they be with members of the provincial and municipal governments in Guimaras, barangay officials or with ordinary folks. Manong Apin also established a church at the Spring of Joy where many have been blessed.

“He was a very loving dad. He had this rule that he should call up his children, one by one, or we should call him up, every day.” Four of his children reside with their families in Manila and only the eldest, Oliver, lived with Engr. Frondoza in Iloilo City.

We shall miss Manong Apin, but his legacy of love and service lives on.

Bridging the World through Link

Some Weekly Centralian Link issues.

The Weekly Centralian Link, the official weekly publication of Central Philippine University Office of Communications is described as “a window to the world,” “everyone’s source of information from the campus,” “what every Centralian should read,” and the like. A lot of ideas, passion, hard work, and commitment go into publishing one Centralian Link issue every week.

With the support of the university President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, the Office of Communications raised the mast to sail on a unified writing endeavor. The decision to push one publication per week was inspired by EXCEL (Exemplary Christian Education for Life)—to produce an excellent quality newsletter, to be supported and cherished by the university faculty and staff, CPU alumni, and friends. The struggle to sustain and maintain a timely newsletter was likewise driven by the Central Spirit. Its aim is to provide Centralians a new look at the news and information “from the campus to the world!”

On its second year (and after 50 issues), The Weekly Centralian Link promises to bring out the best of campus news, events, and features. The publication also showcases the developments of the University and other future projects with other institutions and linkages. Apart from the printed edition for distribution in the campus, the publication is also sent to individual subscribers via email, social media, and can be accessed through the official CPU website, www.cpu.edu.ph.

We encourage you to send your stories to us so that it will be a source of inspiration to everyone. We also ask for your help in finding stories and events that feature our alumni or alumni chapters.

We owe the success of The Weekly Centralian Link to the enthusiasm of the CPU stakeholders. We are also grateful to all our readers and supporters. It is our promise to send you The Weekly Centralian Link every Friday.