Efren L. Bantug, age 87 passed away peacefully at his home in Orlando Florida on March 27, 2023. Efren was born on May 21, 1935 in Manila, Philippines. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, tennis, karaoke, Chinese buffet and loves his Heineken.
Efren is preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo Bantug (dad) and Patrocinio Bantug (mom). Siblings Lorenzo Bantug Jr, Consolacion Areneta, Josefina Maligaya, Renato Bantug, Alfredo Bantug, Zenaida Hernandez.
Efren is survived by his loving wife Josefina Bantug. Children; Maryann Antonelli, Ronaldo Bantug (spouse Christina), Teresa Carberry (spouse George), Maria Kohler (spouse Mark). Grandchildren; George Carberry III, Gerilyn Smith, Joshua Kohler, Derek Kohler, Isabella Bantug, Preston Bantug. Great Grandchildren; Julian Smith and Cole Smith. Sister Teresita Samson (spouse Alfredo).