¿Crisis? ¡Ah, no!

This came from Carlos Roces about Fatima being put in one of the newpapers.

«¿Crisis? ¡Ah, no! Mientras unos hablan de crisis, pienso y actúo, no voy a llorar»
«Cuando trabajas para alguien tienes que cumplir unos objetivos, y yo prefiero marcármelos yo misma»





FÁTIMA ROCES MONTERO LORENA NOSTI Directora de «Solo Deporte» en LanzaroteEs lo que se dice una persona de ideas claras. Tenía un trabajo por obra en Asturias de aquello para lo que había estudiado, pero aspiraba a más. Hizo las maletas y se fue a Las Palmas, «a probar suerte». Una fortuita visita a una amiga en Lanzarote propició todo un torbellino de circunstancias que terminaron convirtiéndola en una empresaria de éxito en la isla. Fátima Roces Montero dirige «Solo Deporte», una publicación deportiva que sólo necesitó dos meses para ver la luz desde que se gestó en su cabeza la idea hasta que el primer número estaba en la calle.

The link to the PDF of the article can be found here:

http://www.solodeporte.org/MagPDF2/solodeporte26a.pdf

Rage!! by Alfredo Roces

Solidaridad Publishing cordially invited to a book launch of

Rage!!
Juan Luna/Antonio Luna/Trinidad Pardo de Tavera
by Alfredo Roces

Location:
Powerbooks Greenbelt 4, Level 2
Makati
October 30, 2008

Many family members have joined

It's been a busy week with the family tree. Many family members are joining and passing it on to others. People are updating their information and adding photos of events. It is a wonderful thing to see unfold.

If you're reading this and would like to join us, please send me an email. Let me know who your siblings, parents, and grandparents so that I can invite you to the correct space on the family tree.

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A special mail

Yesterday a special piece of mail arrived, a small tube from Hawaii was in our mailbox. I opened it and to my surprise it was from Herman Smith the husband of Janet Ortiz, sister of Nisena "Niseng" Ortiz, my grandmother.

He had been working on the Ortiz family tree for decades and he shared it with me.

I called him to thank him for the gift, and we chatted a bit, and I entered all his information into a seperate Geni tree which I set up for him. When the time is right, I'll merge the two trees.

Here is what is I entered for the Ortiz side of the family

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The Geni Tree is growing

Well, a number of people are signing up at Geni to at least help out with the simplest part of the family tree. Getting the names, birthdays, and parents attached to the correct spots on the tree is challenging. Getting people to help you AND provide you with a photo of themselves is incredible!

I'm excited about this because it's simple, easy, and I hope to see a good amount of portraits on the family tree in the up coming weeks.

Facebook has been a big help in leaping into this project.

Geni: The Roces Family Tree

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If you'd like to see the tree up close and filled in with names, please send me an email so I can invite you to the system. Please include your full name, your siblings and your parent names. This will help make sure that I send you the correct profile.

Joined Facebook

I've used facebook to find and locate many family members. It's now time to connect and contact many of them.

Please contact me if you are a Roces family member on Facebook.

Brian Roces Facebook Profile

My dearest Mamita - From Marl

This was asked to be read at the eulogy of Alicia Villa-Real Roces. It was sent to me by Marlene Sioson-Roces, the daughter of Raphael "Palito" Roces.

My dearest Mamita,

I made the call.

Here in California, I called the See's Candy Company and told them to brace themselves for the steep decline in sales.

All these years, it's been such an honor to send and hand deliver your favorite selection of nougats, caramels, mint patties, nuts and marzipans....All dark chocolate, no creams! I took pride in being the customer who snobbed and walked past their pre-made assorted one-pound boxes and lovingly selected each piece and had it wrapped with care. I always looked forward to my trip to the See's Candy store because it meant that I was going home to see you. I knew how much a one-pound box of chocolate made you happy, made you smile that smile I will never forget.

Boxes of chocolate seem like nothing compared to what you've given me all these years. Our special Mother-Daughter relationship started when I was 1. When I lived in Oroquieta with you, I became your "bunso" and Lolo would make me pasyal in Central Market. I was too young to remember, but I cherish the stories of me announcing "No eat! No eat!" Well..., times have certainly changed in that department!

After returning to the States, I came back to permanently live with you and Lolo in Magallanes at age 5. After school, it was so nice to come home to you and Lolo. Many an afternoon the three of us just kept each other company in your room. When we weren't chatting or having Spanish lessons, Lolo read his Newsweek or played solitaire, and I always wondered why you were forever making the menu for the week at your desk.

Not long afterward, Daphne joined our little barkada. And we went everywhere together...grocery, movie, bowling at Club Filipino, buying fruit in the market, fun road trips to Baguio and La Union. We tagged along so much, your bowling-mates literally watched us grow up. When my mom and her dad were abroad, you were always there for us...even doctor's appointments and school functions. You filled that void of missing one parent and you proudly introduced us as "mi nietas". It made us feel like a million bucks. All these years you never lost that magic of making Susie, Daphne and I feel special like that. Being a "rosebud" was truly a privilege.

Today we are responsible, family-loving, God-fearing adults thanks to you and Lolo. You will be proud to know that though we still eat canned corned beef, you've expanded our palate to appreciate Paella and Bacalao.

And by the way, I forgive you.

I forgive you for hiding the boxes of See's chocolates and not sharing. For trying to confuse us by strategically placing a full box among empty ones. Even though I knew which box held the treasured candy, I was quietly amused. It was so naughty... so charming... so Mamita. You so deserved to enjoy them one by one, savoring them in peace and quiet. One could only wish to live a life eating yummy See's and so loved by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren...so much so that they had "sip-sip contests".

It will be difficult going by a See's Candy store from now on. Knowing that no matter how much chocolate I buy, I will never see your face light up again. Not even a 5-pound box will bring you back. But See's candy will forever remind me of my
sweet Mamita.

I love you,
Marl

Alicia Villa-Real Roces

Alicia Villa-Real Roces
June 6, 1918 - July 14, 2008

I will post any news about services as I receive it.

Es momento de rezar

An email was sent to me by Carlos Roces.

Es momento de rezar, dando gracias a Dios por su ejemplo y por su vida, sembrando Paz y Amor, donde era necesario. Porque, en este mundo, son muchos los que alteran la Paz y matan el Amor.

Carlos Roces, Pintor De Gijón

Carlos Roces sends out links to his work from time to time. This is a video from 1996.

Mayeni Peak Interview Clips

This was played at Mayeni's memorial.



If you watch the full interview, which is about 45 minutes, you can follow along with the 50 Questions that I asked her.

Full Interview

If anyone would like a copy of the interview on DVD, please contact me to arrange it.

A memorial for Mayeni Peak in Manila

Someone was kind enough to give me news about a memorial service for Mayeni. Another will be held on Friday May 23 at 12PM.

A memorial service for our dear Mayeni was arranged by Tito Peping Roces at Mt. Carmel Church in Broadway, Q.C.at 6.00 PM. yesterday, May 20. Present were Jose M. Roces and daughters Malen and Peewee, Malen's daughter, Kitten, Tito Marquitos, Tita Marieta with daugther, Cecille, Sylvia Roces, Ninit Paterno, Chit Roces with Vergel.

Another Mass is scheduled for friday for those who reside in the South at San Antonio Parish, Forbes Park on Friday, May 23 12 P.M., also arranged by Tito Peping.

Mayeni, our thoughts and prayers are with you always!

Maria Elena Concepcion "Mayeni" Roces

December 3, 1947 - May 17, 2008

The daughter of Francisco "Pipo" Roces and Nisena Roces passed away on 5/17/08.

She will have a memorial on 5/18/08 in Van Nuys, CA

Julie Roces and her fans

Julie Roces is a mother of two and lives in the Philippines. I'm not familiar with her connection to the rest of the Roces families, but I did come across her site this afternoon.

It's a nice site showcasing her fans and book Abanico.