Pumanaw na ang creative director at artist na si CJ de Silva-Ong nitong Martes ng umaga, June 18, 2024.
Siya ay 36 years old.
Uanng nakilala si CJ bilang “Gifted Child” sa ‘90s commercial ng Promil, kilalang formula milk brand.
“She fought to the very end,” pagkumpirma ng kanyang asawang musician at writer na si Wincy Ong sa pamamagitan ng Facebook post nitong Miyerkules, June 19.
Bahagi ng post ni Wincy, published as is, “[W]hile in the ICU, our beloved Cj suffered two strokes, and finally became one with the Universe.
“She was a loving wife to me, a loving cat-mom to our cats Andres and Max, and a loving daughter to her parents and uncle.”
Nagsilbing executive creative director sa advertising industry si CJ.
“She used her talents in illustration and painting in championing causes close to heart.”
CJ DE SILVA, PROMIL KID
Hindi rin nakalimutang banggitin ni Wincy na alalahanin ang panahon nang maging prominente ang kanyang misis dahil sa Promil commercial nito.
Sabi ni Wincy, published as is, “Most of you would remember her as a Promil Gifted Child in those commercials in the Nineties, but from the many people who visited the hospital or sent in a message or two, I learned that Cj was a gift herself to the people who came to know her.”
Inilarawan din niya ang pagkatao ng kanyang kabiyak.
“Behind that tough and take-charge person you may know is such a sweet, caring girl. I will always remember her for the kindness she brought to people,” pagpapatuloy ni Wincy.
“She always told me she'd wanted a funeral that was fun and not so serious. Let's celebrate her 36 amazing years here on this planet by filling it with things that made her happy--music, conversations, coffee, and good food.”
Sa The Heritage Park, Taguig, ang burol ng mga labi ni CJ mula June 20 hanggang June 22.
Ike-cremate ang kanyang mga labi sa June 23, 2024, Linggo.