ni Lolet Abania | October 4, 2021
Pumanaw na si Leticia Lolita Olalia Hizon, ang founder ng Pampanga’s Best at imbentor ng original tocino (sweetened meat) noong 1960s.
Isang statement ang nai-post sa Facebook ng kanyang anak na si Jomar Hizon, kung saan pumanaw na si “Apung Lolet” noong Oktubre 2 sa edad na 84 dahil sa renal failure.
“As the founder of Pampanga’s Best, the inventor of the original Tocino, and as a philanthropist in her community, her contribution to the Philippine economy is immeasurable,” pahayag ng kanyang pamilya.
“Likewise, her influence on Filipino cuisine cannot be overstated,” dagdag pa nila.
Ayon sa pamilya, naulila ni Apung Lolet ang kanyang asawa, Angelo Hizon, ang kanilang 12 anak, 61 grandchildren, at 31 great grandchildren.
“Our loss is heaven’s gain. Although we will miss her terribly, her legacy lives on. Apung Lolet always said that the success of Pampanga’s Best has been because of Divine Providence,” sabi pa ng pamilya.
“We continue to trust in God’s sovereign plan, and express our utmost gratitude for lending us his amazing gift: Our Apung Lolet.”