Dinna Santiago: Happy Heavenly Birthday! 🌹

J.F.R. Perseveranda 7/07/2025 08:17:00 AM

Remembering Our Beautiful Friend — Dinna Santiago (July 6, 1967 – February 26, 2013) 🌹

Hello Hogan Spartans Class of 1985,

As we look forward to our milestone 40th Class Reunion, let’s take a moment to honor and remember one of our most vibrant and beloved classmates — Dinna Santiago, whose bright smile and kind heart touched so many of us.

Dinna was born on July 6, 1967, and she brought joy and light to every space she entered. Many of us remember her laughter on the school bus, her warm personality in the halls of Hogan High, and her unforgettable presence at our senior events — like the Senior Snow Trip, captured in the photo below from our senior yearbook.

I think we took two buses to our senior snow trip. Maybe 5 AM in front of Hogan at 850 Rosewood Ave, Vallejo, CA 94591, USA.

In the photo: Dinna Santiago, Rudy Jandoc, Brad Sousa, Sheila Tabilon, Rochelle Santiago, & J.F. Perseveranda,

Sadly, Dinna passed away on February 26, 2013, but her memory continues to live on in the stories we share, the photos we treasure, and the friendships we continue to honor.

As we gather this year to celebrate 40 years since our graduation, let’s remember Dinna and all of our classmates who are no longer with us.

👉 If you know of any other Hogan '85 classmates who have passed away, please let us know.
We would love to include them in our memorial tribute. You’re also welcome to share photos, memories, or stories — whether sweet, silly, or sentimental — to help keep their spirits alive in our reunion.

This reunion isn’t just about reconnecting — it’s also about remembering.

Be safe. Be well.

💙 Spartans Forever 🤍
—J.F. Perseverfanda, Hogan High Class of 1985
https://hogan1985.blogspot.com

Go Hogan High School Class of 1985

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Posted by: J.F.R. Perseveranda

Founder, Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Pinoybuilt.com. Photographer at JFPerseveranda.com. Former IT Product Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric. I'm a 1.5 generation immigrant—Filipino-born, U.S.-raised—sharing stories that bridge cultures. Share yours at PINOYBUILT.com. I’m still learning about our roots, and I invite you to learn with me. I was born in Makati City and raised in Marikina, known for world-class shoes and strong community ties. I went to Marist School; my sister went to St. Scholastica’s. We spent weekends in Malate—those memories of old Manila still shape who I am. At 9, we moved to Chicago, where I saw snow for the first time. At 12, we relocated to Vallejo, CA. Since then, I’ve lived in Davis,Glendale (SoCal), back to Chicago in my 20s, San Francisco & Fremont. I visit SoCal often for family. Chicago will always be special—but go Golden State Warriors! At UC Davis, I was a member of Mga Kapatid, where I had the chance to participate in Pilipino Culture Night and perform traditional dances like Bangko. Now, as a father of three, I’m doing my best to pass on our Filipino heritage. Let’s build something Filipino together. Mabuhay. Salamat.