Alberto and Zulema

This is in response to the request made some time ago by one of our dear members of the family, Jack

Lorenz, who mentioned the possibility of all of us writing in 500 to 1000 words a brief summary of our lives.

Here you have ours with all our LOVE hoping that when we see each other soon, in July, we will know more from each other than we know now...which is very little. So let's remember that the more we give the more we receive. ======================

Both Zulema and I were born in Mexico City. She graduated from Pan American High School and then on to Bilingual Commercial Courses. I went to Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad CA where I learned my English to the point that I forgot Spanish. Then to Loyola University in LA for three years of Pre Med. and then to Business because the University of Mexico City would not revalidate my studies in the US unless I spent two more years. Returned to Tijuana, started my own business in a family owned Bowling Alley, had several business in the Sporting Goods field, and then after 35 years of marriage, my parents divorced, so I moved to Mexico City where I joined Warner Lambert International, Adams Brands, then to Avon where my life changed after meeting the most precious person in the world Zulema. She was in the Production Dept. and I was in Sales. After that, and while her father Hector was still alive we were all able to enjoy him very much, and also learn how much he loved his deceased wife Zulema. She was only 46 when she left them. Hector, was like a father to me and the girls like my sisters. He also passed away being very young, 54. That brought me closer to them, because we all felt their departure had been too soon and we had so much to learn from them.

We married in 1970, had our first son Alberto in '71, then Zulema in '74. We are a very happy family. I moved from Avon to Tupperware and became President for the Company.

We traveled all over the world and then later we moved out of Mexico City to live in Tijuana where my three brothers and my mother lived. My father passed away at age 62 in Mexico City. My mother at age 70 in Tijuana. That is why we treasure life so much because our family is small, but full of life. We lived in Coronado, CA for a few years and also had our house here in Tijuana, Mexico. We had a nice small '43 Ocean Alexander Motor Yacht and kept it for four years when we decided to come and develop our property here. We have ocean front property and plan to develop a small American home community shortly. Our kids Alberto and Zulema went to School in the US and Mexico and are both bilingual 100%. Zulema graduated as a Graphic Designer and Alberto is an Air Conditioning Technician. Both married, Alberto lives in the US, Zulema three blocks from us, with Daniela our first grand who will be three years old in March. Last month as some of you already know, we were blessed with the news that Alejandro and Zulema Jr. 24 are cooking a new baby, but also Alberto 27 and Laura are in for their first bambino. Both due within a few days from each other in late September.

I presently own part of an Industrial, Commercial and Residential Park where large Companies like Hyundai, and Samsung have invested heavily. I just turned 56, Zulema 50. I have and breed German Shepherds, they can run to their heart's content, and one cat who is like a family member, named Mini.

I am one of the fortunate ones that have an open mind with hardly any hair up there, weigh 240 lbs.... and 6'5" tall.

Very enthusiastic, dynamic, cannot stay put, love the outdoors, read, write, train my dogs, a lot of patience, and many natural faults that we try to polish as we try to live this only opportunity called LIFE.

Zulema, who is slim like her mother, is the most dedicated, patient, most wonderful wife, mother, friend, housewife, lover, sister, assistant, consultant, Professional Translator, loves crafts, you name it... she is.

We open our hearts to all of you, and as you have heard the old saying many times..

..." Mi casa es tu casa "......well let it be, and feel that all of you are always welcome to come and visit any time you feel like it. After all we are a family...and soon a very large and beautiful family.

We look forward to seeing you very soon, and hoping that this little short story encourages you to do the same. After all it only takes a little time and dedication to do. So ask yourselves......

If I have a positive attitude that not too many people have, can I dedicate a little time to my lost family and try to reunite? Please answer yes and find that little time. We will all appreciate it and treasure it.