Alberto Dolino Jones was blessed with an abundance of leadership qualities. It would be accurate to say that this man was an outstanding luminary and that his natural abilities served him well. He knew with certainty how he wanted to set priorities in all aspects of his life. He struck those who knew him as the kind of person who awoke in the morning with a clear sense of exactly what he expected from his day and how to set about accomplishing those goals. Alberto was a man who definitely liked order and was most comfortable with an organized and structured lifestyle. When this climate was absent, Alberto would set about immediately to create it.
Alberto was born on February 4, 1947 in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental to Carlos and Estelita Jones. Alberto was raised in Negros, Philippines with four siblings. He had two sisters, Marilyn and Kathryn, and two brothers, George and Gaspar. Alberto was brought up to be reasonable in his actions and was taught to use his intellect wisely. He was an honest and straightforward child, traits that reinforced his self-confidence. Even at a young age, Alberto was credited with having a positive influence on those around him.
Alberto's enthusiasm for learning and the personal energy that enthusiasm generated led to his exhibiting leadership qualities early on in his childhood. He liked to see things executed properly and showed a skill for taking control of situations that were drifting out of control. At the same time, he was willing to experiment with different approaches as he worked a plan towards a solution. As a young boy, he took part in basketball and volleyball and was a Boy Scout. In his spare time he liked playing Ping-Pong and singing. Alberto's memorable achievements included being the top of his class and being awarded First Honor.
When it came to academics and school, Alberto had a strong ability to analyze his schoolwork and assignments, he could apply a practical, common sense approach completing his studies. He showed a natural curiosity in the manner in which he tackled new types of problems and would regularly challenge his own reasoning ability in finding solutions. He graduated from Santa Rita Catholic School in the 1950's and his favorite class in high school was mathematics. He will be remembered for his academic excellence.
The work habits and approaches to studying that Alberto utilized in high school also served him well in college. Alberto always seemed on a quest for knowledge. He was able to generalize, summarize and compile information for his classes, employing a matter-of-fact approach. Alberto was intuitive and mentally alert, seemed to crave the challenge of solving complex problems. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Medicine and later earned his Doctorate in Medicine. His favorite courses were chemistry and science.
In a group of friends and acquaintances, Alberto was typically the first person to take the initiative to go up and greet someone new. That quality made him very approachable by others throughout his life. This same quality brought Alberto the reward of many friends. Maintaining loyalty to those friends was a trait that came naturally to Alberto. He believed that he should treat others in a fair manner, in the same way he wanted to be treated. Alberto also showed a great deal of appreciation for the accomplishments of his friends. While growing up, some of his best friends were Boning, Titit, and Fernando. Later in life, he became friends with Madrazo.
As Alberto knew in other aspects of his life, he had a clear vision of what he sought in a relationship and worked hard to achieve it. On June 21, 1969 Alberto exchanged wedding vows with Milagros Alagon at St. Joseph Cathedral of Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. Milagros was a significant part of his life, and it wasn’t necessary for Alberto to be overly sentimental or expressive about it for others to be aware of their mutual devotion. Alberto's secret to success was that he always kept the lines of communication open in the marriage and applied the important skill of being a good listener.
Family and children were important to Alberto, even if he didn’t always show it. Alberto was blessed with five children, Anthony, Margaret, Alain, Alastair, and Adlai. They were also blessed with eleven grandchildren, Cody, Andre, Ashton, AC, Jayden, Kyle, AJ, Byron, Milbert, Rose, and Lily. Alberto was able to keep order in the family by using the same efficient and straightforward methods with the family as he did at work. Alberto rarely made a scene when it came to discipline. Instead, he was subtle and patient in his dealings when teaching the children right from wrong.
At work Alberto was viewed as a natural leader. He was able to establish and meet objectives and schedules through long range planning and was always able to keep the big picture clearly in sight. Although Alberto might have been described by some as an overachiever, he was without question a dedicated and diligent doctor. He was previously employed as a registered nurse before becoming a doctor of internal medicine, and he worked for Chief of Hospital, the City Health Office, and as a visiting nurse.
Not only did Alberto find pleasure in pursuing his various hobbies, he also enjoyed the discovery and research involved in learning about them. His skill at problem solving had a positive influence on these activities as well. His favorite pursuits were listening to music and dancing. He was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. He loved to both play and watch tennis and basketball.
Alberto's ability to motivate, direct and organize others made him a valuable asset to the organizations to which he contributed during his lifetime. Alberto was one who could be counted on to work hard to implement goals and required little to begin work on a specific task. Once a project was begun, Alberto had a definite methodology for seeing it through to completion. In high school, Alberto was a member of the ROTC. In college, Alberto joined a fraternity. Throughout his later years, Alberto was an active member of the Kiwanis International Organization.
Alberto was a man who took pride in upholding his beliefs. When he became active in community affairs, he did so in the same determined and forthright manner that he applied to other aspects of his life, serving on committees for Kiwanis International, outreach community health programs, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Politically, Alberto was a supporter of the Republican Party.
There were occasions in Alberto's life where he would find himself involved in a cause or leading an organization and event where his drive to complete the project or meet the established goal was more important than his concern for the philosophy behind it. It was this kind of commitment and drive that earned him praise and honors throughout his life. Some of his most prestigious awards included being named Outstanding Community Outreach Director/Physician.
Traveling, especially vacations, was another way for Alberto to apply his exceptional leadership and organizational skills. He liked exploring different places but also enjoyed designing and scheduling the trips in advance. He had real talent for developing the perfect itineraries. Favorite vacations included going home to the Philippines and Niagara Falls in Canada.
Alberto was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Alberto's favorites was Marmalade, a Japanese poodle. They were best friends for 10 years. His family was rounded out by his cats.
When Alberto's retirement finally came in 2008, he was well prepared. He had worked out all of the details well in advance and knew exactly what he was going to do. His new life involved relocating to Philippines. In retirement, he found new pleasure in playing tennis and becoming a volunteer physician for community services. Always a well-informed person, Alberto enjoyed adding to his wealth of knowledge. Retirement afforded him the time to enjoy that experience and provided one more opportunity to look ahead at what life might offer him.
Alberto passed away on February 10, 2019 at San Martin Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is survived by his wife, Milagros; children, Margaret, Anthony, Alain, Alastair, and Adlai; brothers, George and Gaspar; sister, Kathryn; and his eleven grandchildren. Services were held at Palm Southwest Mortuary. Alberto was laid to rest in the Philippines.
Alberto Dolino Jones knew what he wanted from life and never hesitated in going after it. He could be characterized as a driven individual, someone who understood the importance of achievement. Alberto was decisive and outspoken at times but was also positive and upbeat about most things. He was a leader, both intentionally and sometimes by default. If he saw that something needed to be done, he was always ready to step up and actualize, organize and implement a plan.
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