I started this blog almost three years ago with no plan in mind but a desire to share the story of my family and their lives in Ávalos.
This past year I’ve seriously been thinking about creating a self-published book about the people who worked at the Ávalos smelter, lived in Ávalos, raised their families in Ávalos and created a memorable and wonderful life there. So many of you have families like mine, who lived there for generations. Ávalos was etched in the heart of my grandmother and remains so for my mother, my aunt and my cousins. I’ve heard from so many people who share the common experience that Ávalos was special and truly unforgettable.
My current thinking (and I am very much open to any suggestions you have), is to give a brief historical overview of Ávalos. The heart of the book would be the photos and memories of those who lived there. It would be published in Spanish and English.
My question to you, dear friends of Ávalos, would you like to participate and share your story? Please e-mail me or comment below.
My best to you all.
Liz Marquez
Hi Liz,
Great idea. I will contribute with eveything I can.
I have several ebooks on kindle. It’s quite easy to publish there.
You can check out mine at the kindle store, Amazon.com under Humberto Tito Gutierrez.
By the way, Cokie and Nina my sister are talking about a reunion in El Paso late summer. This would be a grand opportunity for you to collect memories, etc.
Even, Avalos then and now.
Please pass the word around.
Best regards,
Tito Gutierrez
Love the idea, don’t wait too long, as we are getting older every day
I will…very good idea
carolina gutierrez olivares
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Absolutely!!! I would love it!!!
BUENAS TARDES “LIZ”, MI NOMBRE ES LUIS GOMEZ GRANADOS, HOY TE ENVIE DOS FOTOGRAFIAS POR CORREO,ESPERO QUE LAS RECIBIERAS AHI TE INFORMO LOS NOMBRES, ES DE CUANDO ESTABAMOS NIÑOS, EN AVALOS CUADRA 15 # 24 ERA EN LA PURA ESQUINA FRENTE A LA ENTRADA DE LA PLANTA, YA EN ESTE MISMO BLOQUE EN LA PARTE DE “MY FAMILY” Y EN LA PARTE DE “ABOUT” ESCRIBI ALGUNOS DATOS ESPERO TE SIRVAN DE ALGO OK? ME DA MUCHO GUSTO Y FELICIDAD POR ESTA LABOR QUE ESTAS HACIENDO, DISCULPA QUE NO TE ESCRIBA EN INGES, ESPERO SEA DE TU AGRADO SALUDOS.
Liz: I would like to know more about you! You must be a writer or journalist? I have many memories of Avalos since childhood. My mother grew up in the community of ASARO Company of Monterrey and Chihuahua. She was born in 1900. Her mother married James W. Young and American Minining Engineer in 1904 0r 1903? During the early Mexican Revolution (1910)the people from the Smelter Companies (ASARO) in Monterey were brought to San Antonio, Tex. My mother was enrolled at Our Lady of the Lake here in San Antonio, TX. I have a certificate of her attendance. I am currently researching the location of their home here in San Antonio during that time.
After the revolution the employees returned to work at the Smelter companies in Mexico. James William Young later moved to the ASARO company located in AVALOS. I do not have the date yet but know it was earlier than 1930. He is listed in the census you have for 1930 residing at residence # 27.
I am familiar with most of the names and family members mentioned on the census of 1930. I would like to know if it is possible to obtain the names of the families living outside of the “colony ” during that time?
My mother shared many stories of her youth and young adulthood while growing up in AVALOS. My family (Daniel Catania and Conception (Young) Catania) were frequent visitors at the home of Emilio Navarro in Avalos.
I have pictures of Nena Navarro as a child with my grandfather.
Hopefully, I will meet you sometime soon and would like to attend the gathering in El Paso this summer. Sincerely, “Sister” Cathleen Catania