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Note of Thanksgiving

My grandfather Felipe N. Brambila made the following entry to his notes. I can not dismiss the blessings bestowed upon me for having my three siblings live a long life. On this date (September 1, 1925) my sister Juliana is sixty-nine years old, Epifanio is sixty-seven years old, and Josefa is sixty-five years old. As for myself, I thank the almighty for reaching seventy-one years of age. We four are the children of my father's first marriage. i.e., Luis Brambila and my mother Maria Feliciana Fregoso.

It has been brought to my attention recently, that Epifanio died seven years later. Details are provided below.


Pictured above is a young Josefa at age 12. The picture was taken in Guadalajara, Mexico in the year 1872. What a pretty gal. The pictures' dedication notes she is the last child born of Luis and Maria Feliciana.

My great grandfather's name was Luis Brambila and his wife was Maria Fregoso. My great-great grandfather was Casildo Brambila (Spaniard) and his wife was Rita Paz. Luis Brambila had a sister named Rafaela Brambila de la Paz. As a side note, am I named after my great grandfather's sister?

Maria Juliana's christening occurred on June 21, 1856. Josefa (whose real name was Maria Epifania Brambila) was born April 8, 1858. 

Epifanio (uncle pifas) and Josefa, along with their families, lived in the small town of Tenamaxtlan, Mexico all their lives.

My cousin Jerry Gonzalez sent me this picture on April 10, 2018. The picture includes Epifanio Brambila, noted above, along with his family. From left to right: Standing: Salvador, Antonio, Jesus, Casildo (presumably named after my great grandfather). Sitting: Norberta Gomez (wife) Josefina, Epifanio (senior) and Francisca. This picture belongs to a Erik Brambila, a descendent of Josefina.
Erik lives in Sacramento, CA.

According to Erik's records, my grandfather's brother was born approximately in 1857 and died of intestinal fever on May 10, 1932 in Tenamaxtlan, Jalisco, Mexico.

My parents noted on several occasions that tio Pifas, as he was warmly remembered by, had a great sense of humor. He was remember for his constant use of colloquial Spanish (raunchy sayings).




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