Dr. Ric Montelongo to run in the Chevron Houston Marathon

Dear Familia,

On January 17, 2010, I will run the Chevron Houston Marathon. I will be running in honor of my Dad, the late Thomas "Jimmy" Montelongo. My "Run for a Reason" charity for the race is CanCare of Houston.I have set a goal to raise $2,000.00 for CanCare of Houston and I now ask your help in raising the money for this worthy cause.I hope you will sponsor my efforts, so together, we can make a difference in fighting cancer and supporting families dealing with cancer. Please consider a donation of $35 or $70, $100 or more. Your donation is tax-deductible and will make a tremendous impact.Please visit the link below to donate to this cause. In the "Search for a Fundraiser" box on the right, type "Ricardo Montelongo"

:http://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/RunForAReason/index.cfm Every donation - large or small - brings me one step closer to reaching my goals.Of course, I didn't reach everyone, so feel free to pass this along to others I may have missed.Also, if you will be in the Houston area on January 17th or would like to see me run the race, Angie and I will be planning a gathering at a spot by the University of St. Thomas for family and friends to see the race and to cheer me on at that location (mile 8 or so). UST (where Angie works) is a great location to see the runners. Most importantly, this will be a nice place for family to remember my Dad in a FUN way. More details coming here and on my Facebook page. Let us know if you'll join us. Follow my marathon training at: http://montelongorunner.blogspot.com/

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Thanks and Gig 'Em!- Ricardo Montelongo (Dr. Ric)
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For the past eight years, I've been running in memory of my Dad, Thomas Montelongo, Sr. My Dad fought a courageous battle against stomach cancer, which took him in 2003. In honor of his fight and others ...
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Mount Calvary Cemetery Association plans benefit event

NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE

Thursday,

December 31st, 2009

8:00 pm - 12:00 pm

American Legion Hall - Somerville

Music provided by:

Sam Vasquez

$5.00 per person

Raffle tickets are also available for some great prizes.


You do not need to be present to win.



Raffle giveaways:

1. Barbeque Pit donated by Domingo Vasquez
2. Barbeque Pit donated by Domingo Vasquez
3. $50.00 gift card donated by Pete Orozco
4. $50.00 gift card donated by Frank and Marcelina Maldonado
5. Chimenea and 32 piece combo dish set donated by Mike and Clementine Orozco
6. $50.00 gift card donated by Ramon Vasquez

Toys 4 Kids Softball Tournament

Howdy Family,

The information is for a benefit softball tournament I am promoting in Bryan on December 5, 2009. It is a Toys for Kids tournament. The entry fee to play in the tournament is $ 75 + a $ 10 toy per player. All the toys collected will be donated to the B/CS Boys and Girls Club and Radio Mash. A portion of the entry fee will be donated to the B/CS Challenger Baseball Program.

If any of yu re interested in donating a toy(s), money or would like to play in the tournament, please let me know and I will give you more information. This is a low cost tournament and for a good cause. I tink it would be fun to organize one or two teams to play in the tournament. I will be offering a Men's bracket and Co-Ed bracket. Would anyone be interested in organizing a team?


Please contact Greg Sanchez for more info:
281/380-6677 or sanchez_greg@hotmail.com

May He Rest In Peace

Albert M. Garcia

Texas City - A resident of Texas City, Albert M. Garcia, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009. He ws born April 7, 1940 in Sugar Land, Texas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. , Thursday, November 12, at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with a Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m.

He is preceded in death by his father Trinidad Garcia, mother Juanita Garcia, brothers Raul Garcia and Edward Garcia, Sr.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 45 years, Angela (Orozco) Garcia; sisters: Angelita Steele, Victoria DeLaCruz, and Geraldine Garcia; brothers: Ricardo Garcia, Rodolfo Garcia, and George Garcia; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Mary Lou Capetillo and Gloria Serda; and brother-in-law Domingo Orozco.

Albert served four years active duty in the United States Marine Corp and was honorably discharged. Years later, he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve and retired as a Master Sergeant. He retired from Amoco Chemical where he was an operator and a lab technician.

He was a graduate of Texas City High School and had received his Associate of Arts Degree from College of the Mainland. Albert was a member of St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal in Texas City where he resided most of his life. He was a member of Colonel H.B. Moore American Legion Post 89, where he served as Adjutant and First Vice-Commander; a member of the LULAC Council in Texas City, and a member of various other organizations.

Pallbearers will be Michael Capetillo, Domingo Orozco, Raymond Trevino, Paul Steele, Robert Vasquez, and Rudy Yanez. Honorary pallbearers are Felix Capetillo and Robert Serda, Sr.

Emken-Linton Funeral Home

Published November 11, 2009

Copyright 2009 The Galveston County Daily News

Hispanic Education Leadership Committee's Annual Scholarship Gala

Hello! Let me introduce myself, I am Paul Negrete, my parents are Joe and Carmen Orozco Negrete and my grandparents are the late George Orozco and Lucia Orozco from Somerville. This year I am chairing the Hispanic Education Leadership Committee's (HELC) Annual Scholarship Gala. The Gala is being held on October 2, 2009. The event raises money for scholarships to Houston Community College and scholarships are to assist Hispanics and other at-risk students. Tables are still available as well as individual tickets. Please take a few minutes to read the information below. For more information, I can be reached at (713)718-5712 or by email at paul.negrete@hccs.edu.

Your consideration for a donation is greatly appreciated.

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Orozco Reunion Photos

For More photos use the following link to Walgreen's photo albums. I've collected and combined several photos:

http://photo1.walgreens.com/share/p=572161250452445121/l=389580003/g=14964347/cobrandOid=1009/otsc-SYE/otsi+SALB

If you don't have a Walgreen's photo accout, you'll be able to register and view the photos.

Photos of 2009 Orozco Round Up Reunion

Daughters of Lorenzo and Janie Orozco display a quilt made by Lucia Orozco
Dr. Barrera and his son, display some science majic for the kids, it was enjoyed by all.

Children, with their curious minds, watching intently the science majic.

Orozco's

Mike and Clementine Orozco enjoying the music of Los Padrinos.

La Capilla de San Cristobal

This is la capilla de San Cristobal in San Cristobal, San Luis Potosi. In the old days the building was used to store grain a "granera." Orozco family members who live there and others from Cerritos, restored and cleaned the building and turned it into a chapel. Mass is celebrated about once a month. It is also used for quienceneras and weddings. The Feast of San Cristobal is celebrated in a big way. The next project planned is a gazebo and placita in front of the chapel. We hope to raise some funds at the reuion to assist with this. The road leading to San Cristobal has been greatly improved. It is still full of pot holes but is very passable due to the improvements made through the Orozcos in Cerritos. San Cristobal is about a forty five minute drive north of Cerritos due to the road condition. The people there have a system in place to buy their supplies. The arrangement is that whoever has plans to go into town takes orders and does the shopping.

Photos from Mexico

In the background are some of the ruins in San Cristobal. The area shown was for the hineteos/rodeos. That is one of the Orozco cousins in the photo.

Photos from Mexico

A Warm Texas Welcome !!!

Random Pictures of Past Reunions

Celebrating the mass
A fun game of sack races

Relatives having a grand time visiting in the cool air conditioning

One of the family altars

A family altar

5K FUN RUN & WALK

For more information and to register, please send name(s), 5K runner or walker, and category to:
Ric and Angie Montelongo at montelor@tamug.edu or call (281)218-6705.

We hope to see you there!

Softball Tournament added to Reunion Events

Natalia Orozco is coordinating a softball tournament for the July 4th Orozco Reunion. We are currently looking for teams.

Below is some general information:

• Teams are made up by family branch


• Up to two teams per branch


• Teams must have a minumum of 9 players


• Age minumum, 10 years old


• Games will be 9 innings or 45 minutes


• Single Elimination


• Bring your own equipment, beverages, uniforms if desired


• Tournament will begin at 9 am on Saturday, July 4th

For more information or to register your team, send your request to orozcoreunions@hotmail.com. Please include your name and phone number on the email and someone will reply either by email or a phone call.

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The Shrine of St. Christopher

The story of the Orozco family begins in San Cristobal, state of San Luis Potosì, Mexico. In July of 2004, a group of third generation descendents from Somerville, Houston and Bryan, traveled to Cerritos, Guadalcazar and San Cristobal to visit and search for information. Linda Reyes (Hernandez) is shown standing at the shrine to St. Christopher which marks the entrance to the hacienda de San Cristobal. This photo is in memory of Linda who searched and found information.

A Mexican Rural School

This photo shows the five room rural school which has an enrollment of about twenty children. Adjacent to it is the open air theater where children perform and is used for the community. The mountain s in the background surround San Cristobal and is a great backdrop for the hacienda. People live in a wide area and make a living tending to their crops grown on milpas ( farmland). Crops grown are namely corn and vegetables which are then sold at the mercado. Some cattle are raised.

Los Orozco's de Mexico

We still have relatives living in both Cerritos and San Cristobal, the Orozco cradle. Shown in this photo are Consuelo and Ladislado Orozco with their father (center) Ricardo Orozco. Notice the fence and the light post. Ricardo’s wife has since died. Don Ricardo is from the Tirso branch. His father is Andres Orozco y Lazara Saucedo. Andres is son of Lucas Orozco and Petra Vega.

In Remembrance

Lorenzo Orozco Sr.
August 10, 1923 – May 17, 2009 Lorenzo Orozco, Sr., 85, of Austin, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2009. A Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. A funeral Mass is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Somerville. A graveside service will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Somerville. Lorenzo was born on August 10, 1923, in Washington County, Texas. After serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II, he returned home to Washington County where he met his wife-to-be, Juanita Perez Orozco. During their marriage of almost 58 years, they raised six children together. After moving to Austin with his young family in 1965, he worked for more than 23 years for Centex Plating. In his retirement, he loved to garden, watch Astros baseball, and most of all, spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a man of deep faith and a long-time parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church in Austin. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Abraham Orozco, of Bryan and George Orozco, of Somerville; and by his sister, Atanasia Orozco, of Bryan. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Orozco, of Austin; children, Mary Irene Negrete and husband, Refugio J.A., of Austin, Rose Linda Ochoa and husband, John Jr., of Houston, Theresa Guerrant and husband, William B. III, of Austin, Daniel Orozco, of Austin, Martha Orozco and Rebecca Robertson, of Houston, Lorenzo Orozco Jr. and wife Ann, of Austin; grandchildren, Jennifer Nicole Negrete and Kristofor D. Fry, of Austin, George Louis Negrete, of Austin, John Z. Ochoa III, of Houston, David Orozco Ochoa, of Lawrence, Kan., Stephanie Michelle Guerrant, Lauren Marie Guerrant and Emma Mizoue Orozco, all of Austin; great-grandchildren, Julia Megan Cerda, Jaye Isabella Cerda and Adriana Michelle Negrete, all of Austin. Pallbearers will be Paul Vega, Pete Orozco, Chris Arredondo, Joseph Orozco, Robert Orozco, Daniel Portales Jr., John A. Orozco, Frank Maldonado Jr., Robert Robledo and David Garcia, Jr.

28th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio

John Murphy warms up for the Reunion Conjunto Baile at the 28th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, performing with fellow members of the Conjunto Heritage Taller (Workshop).

John is married to Lucinda Orozco Murphy. They have two sons, Camillo and Andres Murphy.

Orozco's from the Family of Gonzalo and Josefa celebrate Easter

Joseph and Joanne Orozco

Elidioro Dominguez and wife Linda cheering him to the finish line

The Easter Egg Hunt

Children searching for eggs

Looking for Easter goodies!!

Dancing with La Familia - Easter 2009

Cousins - Vicki Perez and Kyle Maldonado

Judges: Sandy Maldonado, David Garcia and James Orozco

Frank and Marcelina Maldonado

Mike and Clementine Orozco

Dancing with La Familia - Easter 2009

Frank and Cindy Maldonado show their moves.

Dancing with La Familia - Easter 2009

Brother and sister, Chris Arredondo and Vicky Arredondo Donohoe

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