Aranzazu Shrine’s parish priest, the late Rev. Fr. Lawrence “Larry” Paz passed away on February 10, 2018. Fr. Larry died at the young age of 55, which has greatly shocked everyone especially the people of San Mateo, Rizal. Though he is in the arms of our Lord right now, Fr. Larry Paz will be greatly missed and remembered by everyone he came in contact with.
Here are some top posts on Instagram and Twitter that netizens will miss from Father Larry, taken from the hashtag #RememberingFrLarry.
His homily
“May tatlong puntos…”
This is how Fr. Larry starts his sermon. Will always remember your meaningful homilies, Padre. You’ve touched many people’s lives, ang daming nagmamahal sa’yo. #RememberingFrLarry pic.twitter.com/eYmChfcIsj
— Xela P. (@xelapumares) February 11, 2018
Regular Sunday mass-goers got used to Father Larry’s style of delivering the homily after reading the Gospel. People are always looking forward to the amusing and spontaneous way he delivers his sermons.
Yung deep prayer, eyes closed plus background music haaaaaays 😔#RememberingFrLarry
— aryang (@antonioarianne_) February 12, 2018
Funny is one word to put it, meaningful is another; there will never be a dull moment during his masses. It’s listening to the good news without getting bored.
Fr. Larry: taas kamay ng may asawa…. Na may kabet
Ikaw lang talaga Padre ang bukod tanging nagsasabe ng ganiyan 😭😭 #RememberingFrLarry @AranzazuShrine
— Faih (@hanliefaih) February 12, 2018
His genuine smile
Everyone in the parish knows that Fr. Larry is one ball of giant sunshine. Just take a look at these photos!
His closeness with parish workers
no more "viva la chiombon" everytime na makikita niya ang tarce#RememberingFrLarry
— hannah (@johannadelroma) February 11, 2018
The Media and Public Information Ministry (MPIM), Tarcisian Adorers, Ministry of Altar Severs (MOAS), and other ministries within Aranzazu Shrine know how well Father Larry works . Padre is a jolly clergyman who is very suggestive and proactive when it comes to ministry matters. To give an example, Arnel Yango, the current head of the media ministry, said during the necrological services:
“Father Larry is not just a talent; he is a production assistant, a creative director.”
The ever supportive @FrLarryPaz #RememberingFrLarry pic.twitter.com/w3G8t4uPKD
— Camzzz (@Camzzzilla) February 11, 2018
Father Larry’s sudden passing still leaves a hole in everyone’s hearts, but one thing is for sure — Father Lawrence “Larry” Paz will forever remain in our hearts and in our minds.
Kristine Tuting
Senior Writer, Website Team - Media Ministry
Kristine Tuting knows she has developed a love-hate relationship when it comes to writing. She obtained her bachelor's degree in BA Communication Arts at the University of Santo Tomas and her high school diploma at Nuestra Senora De Aranzazu Parochial School. When she's not working, Kristine treats the writing process as learning, especially when it comes to religious terminologies.
