Conrado Escano Belen

Born on September 2, 1935, Conrado (Rading to his family and friends) passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024 in the comfort of his home. He is survived by daughters Donnabela and Adoloisa, granddaughter Belen, and son-in-law Mohammed, preceded in death by his wife Corazon and son-in-law Curtis.

Second to the youngest of twelve, he is preceded in death by his parents Jovino and Francisca, and all his siblings, sisters Trinidad Andal, Remedios Cabrera, Julia Belen, and brothers Mamerto, Roberto, Mariano, Leonardo, Alejandro, Antonio, Jose and Edilberto. He is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives and friends.

Born in Rosario, Batangas, Philippines, Rading came with his family to the United States in 1975 and settled in Chicago. He graduated from the Lyceum University of the Philippines with a degree in Finance. He worked exclusively in banking, starting in security while attending school and rising to executive management before he left for the states where he worked in banking till he retired. He was self-taught and played piano and guitar by ear. He could play any song once he heard it. He was a gifted singer with a beautiful voice and also had a wonderful sense of humor . He was also a devout Catholic. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to lmsdr.org for Leiomyosarcoma research. Private service at Sunset View Cemetery and Mortuary.

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