And Heaven Gains Another Beautiful Boholana Angel

November opened in a somber mood for Your Roving Eye’s family. On All Souls Day, at three o’clock pm, Ate Marcel Gatal- Diego, the eldest child in our family lost in her three- year battle with breast cancer that was complicated by lung cancer.

Marcel, a top radio newscaster and FM DJ of KISS 102.3 FM and DYRD 1161 AM during her college days is survived by husband Tony Diego, children Kenneth & Katrina, Mama Fely, brothers, sisters and relatives. She was 53 years old.

A certified beauty, she was Hiyas ng Silangan- Bohol 1982. She represented the province in the 1982 Hiyas ng Silangan- Philippines national finals where she was named Miss Talent and made it as a Top Ten Finalist. 

 L-R: Hareth Inting Sepe , Belen Karaan Domingo, Erma Laga , Ate Marcel Gatal Diego,

Bohol First Lady & Balilihan Mayor Pureza Veloso Chatto & Sisinia Patalinghug Andersson

During a DWCT HS Batch 1979 Gathering

The following year, she represented Tagbilaran City in the Kabataang Barangay- organized Miss Young Bohol 1983 Pageant which she won also.

 At the summer of her life

In a text message sent to the family, Gov. Edgar Chatto who was KB Bohol Federated Chair when Miss Young Bohol 1983 was staged said 

” Marcel was a standout beautiful teenager representing Tagbilaran City KB Federation when she was crowned Ms Young Bohol 1983.

She inspired the Boholano youth then with her wit, beauty & grace. We extend our condolences & prayers to the bereaved family of Marcel as she begins her peaceful journey back to our Lord's Kingdom-

Edgar, Pureza, Trisha & the Bohol KB Family”

The family grieves for our loss but is comforted by the thought that Ate Marcel Gatal Diego is in a better place where there is no pain, where the sun shines gloriously everyday and where she is finally in peace.

Here are the important dates: Nov 9 & 10 – Funeraria Gomez Vigil, November 11- Necrological Mass & Interment. Final details to be updated soon