Request for prayers for Oscar Llorente Evangelista

Prayers are requested for the eternal repose of

† Oscar Llorente Evangelista

(June 23, 1935–August 20, 2023).

Oscar is the husband of Dr. Susan P. Evangelista, professor and former chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. 

He was a revered historian whose scholarly contributions left an indelible mark on the academic world. He was the author of  Building the National Community: Problems and Prospects and Other Historical Essays (2002) and the editor of Icons and Institutions: Essays on the History of the University of the Philippines, 1952–2000 (2008) and Palawan and Its Global Connections, with James F. Eder (2014).

A retired history professor and former Dean of Students at the University of the Philippines, Diliman, he dedicated his life to the pursuit of historical knowledge. His significant roles as Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs and consultant at Palawan State University showcased his commitment to education beyond the classroom. As President of the Philippine Historical Association in 1986, 1987, 1996, and 1997, he tirelessly championed the preservation of the nation's heritage. 

Oscar Llorente Evangelista's legacy of wisdom and devotion will be fondly remembered by his wife Susan and their children Sara, Alex, and Ami.

"Eternal rest grant unto Oscar, oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen."