Keiko, Aya, Alejandro, May and Nadia My ultimate concern was that I could not reach our another best and oldest friend Alejandro. Then last Wednesday I was able to speak with him, finally. He is in Mexicali doing business with his partner. It was the day before Good Friday in Mexico, he was done his work around 8pm. He found my email when he checked his personal email when … [Read more...] about Nadia My Friend (7) Alejandro
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Nadia My Friend (6) The Last Mass and Nadia’s Home
Tijuana's San Miguel Church After the early dinner with Luis, we headed to the San Miguel Church by his car. As far as I know, Nadia's family was not religious, but Luis told me that Nadia's mom is visiting the church for the last couple of years for her concerns. This is the church where Nadia's last funeral was taken place. Now there was no coffin, Nadia became ashes and is resting in peace … [Read more...] about Nadia My Friend (6) The Last Mass and Nadia’s Home
Nadia My Friend (5) To The Last Mass, with Luis
Dec 2005 Nadia, me and Luis Mon 3/30/2015 According to Luis, Nadia was cremated. I thought in Cathoric world burial is more common, but Sylvia told me in Mexico it is half-half. I vaguely remember that Nadia preferred cremation over burial. She might have thought she would want her ash in the ocean, but I do not know. My bad memory. But I kind of remember about cremation and she was treated … [Read more...] about Nadia My Friend (5) To The Last Mass, with Luis
Nadia My Friend (4) Nadia’s Friend Sylvia
With Sylvia. After lunch in Little Italy Sun 3/29/2015 Sunday afternoon. Sylvia drove down from LA. We met up at a restaurant in Little Italy. The restaurant was my favorite and I took Nadia once, and she loved their pesto gnocci. Originally Luis was supposed to join us for the gathering, but unfortunately he got stuck around the border due to Semana Santa (Holy Week). We two … [Read more...] about Nadia My Friend (4) Nadia’s Friend Sylvia
Nadia My Friend (3) Nadia’s Friend Barbara
This is following Nadia My Friend (2). I am writing this for my memoir. Nadia's soft spot was sweets Fri 3/27/2015 As Nadia's passing was recognized as a reality in my mind, I started to have the desire to gather all the pieces of small memories of her, confirm each of them and organize them. I am writing this to make sure I have all the puzzle pieces with me. The following day … [Read more...] about Nadia My Friend (3) Nadia’s Friend Barbara
Nadia My Friend (2) The Last Glance
Nadia holding a four-leaf clover This is following Nadia My Friend (1). I am writing this for my memoir. Wed 3/25/2015 It was the morning of Wednesday March 25th when I learned the tragic news. By the evening of the same day, I was informed that the funeral will be held on the following day. Later I learned that it is general that funerals are done promptly in Mexico. Because my physical and … [Read more...] about Nadia My Friend (2) The Last Glance
Nadia My Friend (1) Our Memories
My best and oldest friend Nadia, holding a four-leaf clover in her hand On Tuesday March 24th 2015, my best friend Nadia passed away. She was 35 years old as her birthday was in January. I was on Facebook on Wednesday morning. There I found some of her friends were posting on her page some messages in Spanish, but I could read that those are like RIP, or I will always remember … [Read more...] about Nadia My Friend (1) Our Memories