The Very Reverend Eduardo P. Hontiveros | |
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Born | Eduardo Jose Pardo Hontiveros December 20, 1923 |
Died | January 15, 2008 | (aged 84)
Nationality | Filipino |
Parent(s) | Jose Hontiveros Vicenta Ruiz Pardo |
Relatives | Daisy Avellana (sister) Lamberto V. Avellana (brother-in-law) Nita Hontiveros-Lichauco (sister) Risa Hontiveros (niece) Pia Hontiveros (niece) Jose Mari Avellana (nephew) |
Musical career | |
Also known as | Father Honti |
Origin | Composer, Singer |
Genres | Worship, Inspirational, Classical |
Occupation(s) | priest musician |
Instrument(s) | Piano, accordion |
Years active | 1960–1972, 1986–1999 |
Labels | Jesuit Music Ministry (JMM) |
Rev Fr. Eduardo Jose Pardo Hontiveros, SJ PMM(Ph) (20 December 1923 – 15 January 2008), also known as "Fr. Honti", was a Filipino Jesuit composer and musician, best known as an innovative hymnwriter and the “Father of Philippine liturgical music".