We announce that Florencio Magallanes Araneta died on Oct. 3, 2022 here at Tagbilaran City at the age of 70 years old.

His remains lie in state at Funeraria Gomez along CPG Ave. starting today, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.

He will be laid to his final rest at the Dampas Catholic Cemetery, Tagbilaran City, after a requiem mass on Oct. 6, 2022 at the Sta. Cruz Parish.

He is the son of the late Tito Araneta and Salud Magallanes-Araneta.

He is survived by his brother, Architect Eufracio “Boy” Araneta and sister-in-law, Minda Araneta.

We request the pious listeners to say some prayers for his eternal repose.