Jollygoodfellow Posted April 5, 2020 Posted April 5, 2020 I have a friend in Australia who is looking for information on his deceased Australian grandfather. He lived somewhere around Olongapo city and apparently died about 8 years ago. His name was Eric John Booker, his wife's name is Josie Booker or possibly something like Josefina Gayrama. The story is that the wife would never give much info on his death and then she stopped talking to the family so no one really knows what happened or where he is buried. Even though the wife wasn't talking she did manage after 8 years make contact asking for money when the lockdown kicked in. Probably no one here knows but any ideas of where to find out anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham59 Posted April 5, 2020 Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) The guy ( 'Mo') who runs this group of bars and hotels (Dryden Group) may be able to assist. He has been there (Subic area) many years. A real gentleman, involved with the local community, and knows a lot of the local expats. https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Hotel-Resort/Dryden-Group-250283102331341/ Edited April 5, 2020 by graham59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnMyWay Posted April 5, 2020 Posted April 5, 2020 40 minutes ago, Jollygoodfellow said: I have a friend in Australia who is looking for information on his deceased Australian grandfather. He lived somewhere around Olongapo city and apparently died about 8 years ago. His name was Eric John Booker, his wife's name is Josie Booker or possibly something like Josefina Gayrama. The story is that the wife would never give much info on his death and then she stopped talking to the family so no one really knows what happened or where he is buried. Even though the wife wasn't talking she did manage after 8 years make contact asking for money when the lockdown kicked in. Probably no one here knows but any ideas of where to find out anything? Sounds like a situation where a private investigator would be needed. Someone who knows how to get records, etc. Is there any other information about him? Retiree or? Where he lived in the area? On the base or in Olongapo? If he was a drinker a bit, and especially if he lived on the base, he may be known at Vasco's Pub. Brian Vasco, the owner, is Aussie and has lived here since the 70's or 80's. A lot of local Aussies and other expats gather at Vascos. The family could reach out to Brian via the Vasco's Pub Facebook page. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 If he was a veteran might try the RSL and also Hasher Club (for those unfamiliar with the term = hashers are an Aussie social group of hikers). There are local chapters in Cebu of both who might be able get you contacts in Olangapo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham59 Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Gator said: If he was a veteran might try the RSL and also Hasher Club (for those unfamiliar with the term = hashers are an Aussie social group of hikers). There are local chapters in Cebu of both who might be able get you contacts in Olangapo. Yep... 'Hash House Harriers'. International group started as far back as 1938. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusExpat Posted April 11, 2020 Posted April 11, 2020 On 4/5/2020 at 8:43 PM, graham59 said: The guy ( 'Mo') who runs this group of bars and hotels (Dryden Group) may be able to assist. He has been there (Subic area) many years. A real gentleman, involved with the local community, and knows a lot of the local expats. https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Hotel-Resort/Dryden-Group-250283102331341/ He goes by Mo on the other forum but his real name is Dave (everyone knows it so I'm not outing him) he'd be the best person to ask he really is a nice guy, helps out any foreigner who gets in trouble whether he knows them or not. Jolly - PM me if you need his number and I'll call one of his friends or there is a dryden group in Subic on Facebook but I don't use FB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted April 20, 2020 Author Posted April 20, 2020 On 4/5/2020 at 8:43 PM, graham59 said: The guy ( 'Mo') who runs this group of bars and hotels (Dryden Group) may be able to assist. He has been there (Subic area) many years. A real gentleman, involved with the local community, and knows a lot of the local expats. https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Hotel-Resort/Dryden-Group-250283102331341/ Thanks. Both FB suggestions in this topic have no message feature on their pages so no way to contact them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusExpat Posted April 20, 2020 Posted April 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Jollygoodfellow said: Thanks. Both FB suggestions in this topic have no message feature on their pages so no way to contact them. OK, sending PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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