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Scribe's mom passes away

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August 1, 2010 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines -  Nenita Leyba, mother of The Philippine STAR sportswriter Olmin, passed away yesterday after a lingering illness. She was 63.

She was survived by husband Roding, children Olmin and Cha, brother Gener and sister-in-law Cynthia. The remains lie in state at the Leyba residence in Baclaran, Parañaque.

Interment will be announced later.

ANNOUNCED

AQUE

AWAY

BACLARAN

BROTHER

CHA

GENER

LEYBA

NENITA LEYBA

OLMIN

OLMIN AND CHA
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