Ed was born to Jesus and Adelaida Nera on March 31st, 1951 in Davao City, Philippines. Throughout his early life, his family moved throughout Manila and Quezon City.
Ed met his wife Loreta, while both attending University of the East. He graduated with honors with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with a major in Accounting. Ed was a Lieutenant at the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) and was also a member of the honors fraternity, Pi Rho Upsilon. He later received his MBA at Ateneo de Manila and Portland State University.
After graduation, Ed became a CPA and got a job as an auditor for Atlantic Golf & Pacific Company of the Philippines (AG&P). Shortly, thereafter, he accepted an offer to become an Internal Audit Manager for General Motors Overseas Corporation (GM). This job required him to attend many conferences around the world. He traveled around the Philippines, Brazil, Australia and in the United States of America, specifically in Detroit, Michigan's Renaissance Center where General Motors is headquartered. Throughout his career at GM, he was promoted to Dealer's Service Development Manager nationwide and eventually District Manager. Due to his expansive, high-level knowledge, he was employed by the Oregon Department of Revenue, where he retired as a Senior Corporate Auditor. He wanted to share his knowledge of business, so he pursued a job as an adjunct instructor for Pioneer Pacific College. As a lecturer, he would always encourage his students to work hard, pursue their studies, and to always plan ahead. His dedication, passion and expert skill overall prompted many different companies to hire Ed to give talks at motivational speaking engagements known to effectively inspire personal growth as well as professional development in the employees, greatly motivating them to optimize potential and success.
Ed was the owner and operator of a 28 unit jeepney public transportation called Cleng Cleng Express. He was a member of the Alabang Jeepney Operator Association and was also a member of the Citizen Traffic Action, a public service to the Metro Manila Community. He was also a member of JAYCEE, a national and international civic community, business organization and a brother of the Freemasons, Saigon Lodge 188 in Manila, Philippines.
Ed takes pride in cars. He often calls them his "toys". As a matter of fact, while he was still in the Philippines, he participated in the car racing and rally racing team. His wife still has all the newspaper clippings of his car racing days.
Ed and Loreta together raised five children. They instilled the value of a good education in their children's upbringing, always teaching them that education is the way to succeed. This guidance paved the way for their children to become successful professionals. Two of his now grown children are Registered Nurses, another is a Physician, another became a Pharmacy Technician and one other became a Human Resource Manager.
Ed never forgot the Lord. He always prayed in the morning and in the evening. He even prayed every time he got behind the wheels and drove somewhere. He was a God-fearing man and deeply loved the Lord.
Ed was a good husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a good man, who always put God first and family.
Ed is survived by his wife of 46 years, 5 adult children, 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and 2 dogs.
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