Winter in Avalos

Do you have memories of wintertime in Avalos? Below you’ll find some Christmas photos shared by the Wildman Family, who lived in Avalos from 1946-1954 while their father, Horatio Wildman, Sr. was Superintendent of the Mill. During that time the Wildman’s lived in Casa #32. Included below are photos of my mom, Flossy Wilson, [...]

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Colony Photos from the Gutierrez Family

My thanks to Tito Gutierrez for sharing the photos below. If you happen to recognize any of the unknown people in the photos, please drop me a line and let me know who they are! Thank you!

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My Family…the Morris and Wilson Sides

This video shot around 1941 by my grandparents, Renie and Catherine Wilson, shows children at play during a birthday party (including my mom Flossy Wilson and my aunt Catina Wilson) and a few members of the Morris and Wilson sides of my family.

Fred Wilhelmi, first cousin to my mother Flossy and my aunt Catina Wilson, [...]

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Kids in the Colony – A Different View

A slightly different shot of kids in the colony which I originally posted on April 30, 2009. With the help of Coky Zangwill Bohanon, from left to right on the top row: Catina Wilson, Lilia Perez, Unknown, Charlie Alvarado, Andy Bradford. Bottom row, from left to right: Coky Zangwill, Flossy Wilson, Tiquis Avila, Unknown, Chayo [...]

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Kids in the Colony

Here’s another photo of kids in the colony but I’ll need a little help identifying everyone. From left to right: Patsy Roche, Mary Lou Roche, Catina Wilson, ? , ?, Coky Zangwill held by Catherine Roche.

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Kids in the Colony – Avalos, Chihuahua

With the help of Coky Zangwill Bohanon, from left to right on the top row: Catina Wilson, Lilia Perez, Unknown, Charlie Alvarado, Andy Bradford. Bottom row, from left to right: Coky Zangwill, Flossy Wilson, Tiquis Avila, Unknown, Chayo Avila and Lolita Bradford.

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