Sunday, March 29, 2009

Vicki Perez Participates in Relay for Life - Honoring Family Members

This year, hundreds of thousands of people will hear the words "You have cancer", and there's a good chance that some of them will be people we know and love. We have all been touched by cancer in some way ... and we all have the power to make a difference.
That's why I have chosen to fight back right here in my own community by participating in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I want to invite you to join me in the fight against cancer by making a donation in support of my efforts. Further down in this message is a link to my personal Relay For Life web page where you can make an online contribution. Every amount, no matter how small, makes a difference and provides hope. You can also sign up to join my team and learn more about Relay and how it's changing lives.
Relay For Life brings more than 3.5 million people from across the country together each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much. This fun-filled, overnight event empowers everyone to help fight cancer by raising money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving mission.
Thank you in advance for your support. Together, we will celebrate, remember, and fight back.



Mark Maldonado 10/07/67 - 7/14/97








PS!!! I am also selling strawberries...They are $13.00 per gallon. I will be selling them until March 31st and they will come in on April 6th. I hear they are super fresh and very delicious. They will come in just in time to make great Easter desserts!

I can be contacted at: vperez@spiritoftexasbank.com

Click here to view the team page for Spirit of TexasIf the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09PL?team_id=462185&pg=team&fr_id=17597&fl=en_US&s_tafId=290803

2009 Orozco Reunion Chairperson

Words from Lucinda Orozco Murphy:

I would like to introduce to you the person who will be chairing/facilitating the day for the Orozco Reunion Round-up with Jesse Alvarez. She is Minerva Garcia from Waukegan, Illinois. At the last reunion she volunteered to do this as her family has come to past reunions. A group of us in Texas have been working at making sure that everything is in place and are ready for the big day. Hope you enjoy reading about her.

"Hello, my name is Minerva Garcia and I was born in Mexico City, Mexico on July 9, 1976.
I am from the Gavino family branch. My parents are Silvia Galvan Orozco de Vilchiz and Edilberto Vilchiz. My grandmother – Herlinda Orozco de Galvan, daughter of Paula Rodriguez de Orozco and Alberto Orozco. Albert Orozco is the son of Cupertino Orozco and Juana Vega
Cupertino son of Gavino Orozco.

My husband's name is Joe Garcia and we have 3 children: Nicholas-13, Enrique(Ricky)-7, and Michael -5.

I have 5 siblings: Zoraida Botero, Mirtha Magee, Antioco Vilchiz, Silvia Rea and Edilberto Vilchiz Jr.

Our family has 2 pets: Victoria a bunny and Daisy a toy poodle they are my only daughters.
I enjoy having fun with my family and taking as many vacations as possible.
Currently, I am attending Robert Morris College in Illinois to get my bachelors in Computer Science.

I have worked for the Waukegan Public Schools for the past 6 years.

I would like to see as many family members attend this years' reunion and have as much fun as possible at the reunion."

I'll see you at the family reunion!

Minerva Garcia

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Los Padrinos to perform at 2009 Orozco Reunion


Get ready for some great music with the sounds of Los Padrinos! Dance from 6 pm - 10 pm

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The Mount Calvary Cemetery Dedication

Here are a few pictures from the Historical Marker Ceremony at Mt. Calvary Cemetery this past weekend. Be sure to turn up the volume on your computer to hear the accompanying music. Hope you enjoy!

Melissa Sanchez.

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