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EnsenadaDr
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Mama Espinoza in El Rosario passed away at the age of 109
One of the Octogenarians living in Punta Banda shared the news on Facebook that Mama Espinoza of El Rosario passed away at 109. Though I didn't know
her I read many stories of her over the years. The person that shared this on Facebook called her "a beautiful intelligent lady". RIP Mama. You were
a legend to the Nomads of Baja that passed through your stagecoach stop.
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Udo
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That is a sad passing!
Great restaurant of hers.
Udo
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Whale-ista
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Last time I said hello she was looking well. What a long, interesting life she lived!
Not the end of an era- just a transition. Her legacy will live on thru the work of her family and friends at the restaurant and hotel, and the
relationships that extend very far from her small town.
DEP Seņora.
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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woody with a view
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DEP, we should all be so lucky!
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BornFisher
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Very sorry to hear this. Legend, pioneer, Baja`s matriarch!
RIP Mama
"When you catch a fish, you open the door of happiness."
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MMc
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I wish her family peace. She was a true pioneer we lost a legend.
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Meany
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Very sad. But she saw it all. She was one of a kind. The Queen of Baja.
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Bajahowodd
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Ana Grosso Pena. Obviously a wonderful life. Although she did have some rough patches along the way, as we all do.
Just waiting for David to comment. Not DK. Elinvestigator.
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chuckie
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I knew her for over 50 years....The stories she could tell! Go with God, Mama.....
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durrelllrobert
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Quote: Originally posted by EnsenadaDr  | | One of the Octogenarians living in Punta Banda shared the news on Facebook that Mama Espinoza of El Rosario passed away at 109. Though I didn't know
her I read many stories of her over the years. The person that shared this on Facebook called her "a beautiful intelligent lady". RIP Mama. You were
a legend to the Nomads of Baja that passed through your stagecoach stop. |
"One of the Octogenarians"?? Does Tillie know she's that old??
Bob Durrell
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desertcpl
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RIP
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BajaBlanca
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EnsenadaDr
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Ha Ha Bob, you know what happens in Punta Banda stays in Punta Banda especially privacy on Facebook!! | Quote: Originally posted by durrelllrobert | | Quote: Originally posted by EnsenadaDr | | One of the Octogenarians living in Punta Banda shared the news on Facebook that Mama Espinoza of El Rosario passed away at 109. Though I didn't know
her I read many stories of her over the years. The person that shared this on Facebook called her "a beautiful intelligent lady". RIP Mama. You were
a legend to the Nomads of Baja that passed through your stagecoach stop. |
"One of the Octogenarians"?? Does Tillie know she's that old?? |
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micah202
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....I'm interested to hear something from Elinvestigator. I learnt a lot from reading his stories of her,, both about Mama and Elin-
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grace59
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I just read this on Facebook. Baja lost an original. RIP, Mama!
Whenever I hear that rainy, chill wind blow. I think it may be time to head for Mexico. Tengo que obedecer mi corazon!
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liknbaja127
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What a great lady, I had a chance to meet her 2 years ago, was just there last weekend. they said she was good, sorry to hear this. RIP.
You will be missed.
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Tomas Tierra
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DEP Dona Anita
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Elona
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She had a very long and fulfilling life.
RIP Mama!
Saludos
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David K
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It was a thrill to meet her and hear her stories about the good people that used to come on the bad roads. That was in July 2009.
Her memory was so good, she probably would remember the first time my family drove by, in 1966!?
She wrote an autobiography many years ago. In it she provides the birth years of herself and her 9 brothers and sisters. She was the youngest. Records
were not formel in El Rosario until 1910, so most books give that as the birthyear for Anita (Mama).
DEP Anita/Mama
[Edited on 3-16-2016 by David K]
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chippy
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Hey DK do you have a link to her autobio ? What a fascinating woman.
Thanks
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