Allan Laya
| Allan Carsocia Laya Sr. | |
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| Birth name | Allan Carcosia Laya Sr. |
| Born | August 24, 1973 Alabel, Sarangani, Philippines |
| Died | March 11, 2017 (aged 43) Alabel, Sarangani, Philippines |
| Resting place | Alabel Public Cemetery Sarangani |
| Years active | 1998–2017 |
| Spouse | Rosalina Navarro Sope |
| Parent(s) | Gregorio Laya and Rosario Carcosia |
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Allan Carcosia Laya Sr. (August 24, 1973 – March 11, 2017) is a Filipino guitarist and laborer. He was born in the town of Alabel, Sarangani Province, Philippines. His remains were buried in Alabel Public Cemetery.[1]
Biography
Allan was born in Alabel, the capital town of Sarangani, a southernmost province of the Republic of the Philippines, on August 24, 1973. His parents were Gregorio Piodos Laya Sr. and Rosario Indino Carcosia. His father, Gregorio, was a farmer in Alabel.[2] Allan never finished an education, but he worked hard to learn by observation. He became his father’s assistant in their farm.
When he turned 19, he worked at a banana plantation in Alabel economic center in Bgy. Maribulan as an injector and chemical mixer. His monthly salary helped his parents with their needs. But after 15 years of serving the plantation, they were expelled without valid reason. They fought the case, but justice was not prevailed.[3]
Allan Laya is married to Rosalina Sope on March 15, 1997, and they have three children: Christian Jay, Lyka Jane, and Allan Jr.
Allan also worked at BMEG[4] as a pillet mixer in Polomolok. He went to Banga and worked in another banana plantation there, but after 3 years, the company underwent bankruptcy. Allan continued to farm in order to support his family’s needs. Together with his wife, Emily, they planted corn and other vegetables in a far-flung farm in Bgy. Bagacay in Alabel. Poverty never stopped his dream of providing a comfortable life for his family. Allan suffered from a pulmonary disease and underwent six months of medication.
In 2013, Allan engaged in driving a tricycle. This brought great changes to Allan’s family.
Allan became a well-known guitarist in their town. Aside from church services, Allan also played guitar at birthdays, marriage ceremonies, baptism rites, funeral rites, and special evangelical gatherings such as PREX and recollection.
Family
- Rosalina Sope Laya (spouse)
- Christian Jay Sope Laya (eldest son)
- Lyka Jane Laya (only daughter)
- Allan Sope Laya Jr. (youngest son and transitory family name bearer)
- Gregorio Piodos Laya Sr. (father)
- Rosario Indino Carcosia (mother)
Allan Laya – the gifted musician
Allan learned to play guitar when he was still young. He was so compassionate to learn how to play guitar by the help of his father, who also played guitar.
He started to engage playing guitar at the church when he became involved in the Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM)[5], where he became president. Allan played guitar in San Isidro Labrador Parish in Alabel for several times. In 2016, he was the guitarist during the town’s patronal fiesta.
He was a guitarist of Gagmayng Kristohanong Katilingban (GKK)[6] of Sto. Niño, Barangay Poblacion, Alabel, Sarangani Province. Allan was also a visiting guitarist of GKK Sta.Cruz and other GKKs of Alabel. He met Jun Lumakad and they became a tandem in various church services.
Allan became a member of one of the choirs in our church where he befriended with Mr. Eddie Entelizo and Mr. Bert Delvo.
The Tricycle Buddy
Allan learned to drive a tricycle by the help of his friend Jonathan Gulilao. In 2013, he drove a tricycle.[7]
He became a member of the DOH Mini Tricycle Association. The waiting area of their association was located in front of Alabel Municipal Health Center. He joined the Association’s Christmas Party last December of the 2016.[8]
Death
It was Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 7:45 in the evening, Allan was inside the chapel to play for a bible service, himself requested. The service was almost ended when Allan felt different and sleepy. He was attacked by high blood pressure (HBP)[9] and caused him to collapse. The people inside the chapel were shocked and turned to panic. They called an ambulance, and it delivered Allan to the hospital. Allan was in a comatose state. He needed to undergo an operation, but his family decided not to. He was sent to the Intensive Care Unit to secure his health. His tricycle was put to lease, and a lot was sold just to submit him to ICU.
March 10, the family signed a waiver to withdraw Allan’s stay in ICU. He was transferred to a private room. He was in a severe state. A priest came to anoint him with sacred oil. He died after 3 hours.
Allan died on March 11, 2017, at exactly 10:30 in the evening because of hypertension and other complications at Socsargen County Hospital , General Santos City, Philippines.[10]
Resting Place
He was buried in Alabel Public Cemetery, Bgy. Spring, Alabel, Province of Sarangani on March 19, 2017. Many people went to his funeral and gave their deepest sympathy to Allan’s family.[11] His tomb was coated with white.
References
- ↑ "Alabel, Sarangani&date=10 September 2017". Retrieved 10 September 2017 – via Wikipedia.
- ↑ http://www.sarangani.gov.ph/index.php/sarangani-profile/sarangani-history
- ↑ https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=46239347
- ↑ http://www.b-meg.com.ph/
- ↑ http://lifeteen.com/cym/
- ↑ http://marbeldiocese.freeservers.com/
- ↑ "Archived Copy". Archived from the original on 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2017-09-16.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ↑ http://www.lawphil.net/administ/doh/doh.html
- ↑ http://www.bloodpressureuk.org/BloodPressureandyou/Thebasics/Whatishigh
- ↑ Philippines, Private Hospitals Association of the. "Members". www.phap-ph.org. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ↑ Corp., ABS-CBN. "Strangely Beautiful La Filipina Cemetery: Where the Dead are Arranged Alphabetically – Choose Philippines. Find. Discover. Share". www.choosephilippines.com. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
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