Over 50 green bones were found in the cremated remains of Angel Locsin’s father, Angel Colmenares, who passed away on March 5, 2025, at 98 years old.
During the cremation process, more than 50 “green bones” were found in his remains, a rare phenomenon believed to indicate a kind-hearted soul.
The actress’ sister, Ella Colmenares, shared a heartfelt message in a now-deleted Facebook post posted on March 11, 2025, detailing moments from the final viewing of their father.
The post also included a poster of the MMFF-winning film Green Bones, which was inspired by the belief.
Ella narrated how Angel stayed by their father’s side throughout his illness and final days, showing deep pain and grief.
“Angel stood by Dad’s side, her hand resting gently on the edge of the coffin, as if by holding on, she could somehow keep him with us a little longer. She had been there for him long before he got sick — and until his last days in that cold, unfamiliar hospital room.
“I watched her as she stood there, and my heart broke even more. I could see her pain — a pain so deep, so raw, like a wound torn open that would never heal. No words could ever ease that kind of grief,” shared Ella.
At the cremation, the family was overcome with emotions as they bid their final goodbyes.
“When it was almost time to close the coffin and take Dad away for cremation, the sadness felt like it was swallowing us whole.
“The tears wouldn’t stop coming. Every step we took toward the cremation area felt heavier than the last, as though with each step we were moving further away from him,” Ella continued.
“Angel, drained from weeks of holding on, finally fell asleep on the couch in the family room, her face pale from too much crying.”
When the cremation was done, the funeral staff discovered unusual green fragments in the remains, which they called “green bones.”
“Then, the staff from Heritage Chapel arrived with Dad’s urn — and something else. A transparent ziplock bag, filled with strange green fragments.
“‘Ma’am, Sir,’ one of them said gently, with a voice that almost sounded like awe, ‘we’ve seen many cremations… but your father had so many green bones. It’s very rare. We almost never see this in others,” Ella quoted the staff as saying.
“Our eyes widened in surprise as we peered into the bag. There were so many — maybe fifty or more! Our relatives gathered around, murmuring to each other. ‘It’s a good sign,’ one said, nodding. ‘Only good souls leave green bones. It means he was a good person, and now, he’s at peace.'”
“‘Another added, ‘Some say it brings luck and protection to the family. In some cultures, families even share the green fragments to keep the good fortune close.'”
Even though Ella looked into the science behind the green bones, she decided to focus on its other significance.
“Science had an answer, as it always does. It was a chemical reaction — caused by metallic compounds or by antibiotic residues.
“Yet, even knowing the science, I always believed that our Dad was a good person…All the pain, all the battles he fought that we never fully knew. Maybe the green bones were also a testament to his strength — to a life lived with discipline, love, and sacrifice,” stated Ella.
Ella shared that the discovery somehow brought comfort to the family, particularly Angel, who found a rare moment of peace and joy in the midst of their grief.
“Just then, Angel stirred awake, her eyes puffy from crying. Someone told her about Dad’s green bones. Her face lit up, like the sun breaking through a storm.
“‘Really? Dad left us green bones?’ she whispered, her voice fragile but filled with wonder. Our brother smiled and nodded, ‘Yes. So many.’ She was suddenly so happy and proud.”
Ella said it was the first time she had seen Angel smile since their father’s passing. She also reflected on the lasting love, strength, and lessons their father had left behind.
“For the first time since Dad left us, I saw Angel smile — a small, gentle smile, but real. Like for that moment, her heart found a little piece of peace.
“As they carefully placed the green fragments back into the urn, I realized that whether it was science or a miracle, what truly mattered was what Dad had left behind in our hearts — lessons of hard work, quiet strength, and love that stayed with us. And for that, we were lucky.”
