REST IN PEACE BROTHER!


REV. FR. CHRISTOPHER "TOPI" LAO EXALA, O.CARM.
February 27, 1967 - June 6, 2010

Fr. Topi died last June 6 due to fatal accident (road mishap) happened on his way to Sto. Tomas (Tibal-og), Davao del Norte for an early morning Corpus Christi mass in the parish. He is 43 years old. He was my first formator in the college formation and he was the one who responded to my 3 application letters i sent to the Carmelites. He played a big role in my vocation story.

You will always be remembered.

Condolence to the Carmelites Family

Brother, May You Rest In Peace


-melskiens-

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