Snowbirds Living in the Philippines : Celebration of Life(via photos): Macrine Nieva Jambalos Katague-Part 1

Monday, September 14, 2020

Celebration of Life(via photos): Macrine Nieva Jambalos Katague-Part 1

We are celebrating Macrine's life with photos from her early childhood up to August 10, 2020. This is a 4 part series with about 10 to 12 photos per episode. As they say, a picture is worth more than a thousand words. Here's Part 1(1938 to 1981). Posting these photos is part of my healing process.

Corregidor Island Tour, 1981

Macrine in Benguet, Mountain Province, Philippines, 1981

Macrine in front of Mount Mayon, Albay, 1981

Macrine enjoying Pagsanhan Falls, Laguna, 1981

Macrine with her nursing uniform and a coworker

Kona Village, Hawaiian Vacation, Hawaii,1979

Macrine's Nursing Graduation, Pinole, California, 1981

Citizenship Party, Modesto, California, 1972

Pandango Sa Ilaw-Dance of Lights, 1971

Other Social Activities, Modesto, California, 1972

Bridge Night- Sportmen of Stanislaus (SOS) County-1972

Macrine and Puchi ( her first cousin) Grand Terno Ball, SFO, 1974

Ditas Baptism with Ninang and Ninong, Gladstone, Missouri, 1965

Macrine and the 3 D's with Baby Sitter, Gladstone, Missouri, 1966

Hamilton Heights Swim and Country Club, Gladstone, Missouri, 1967

Trip to the Philippines, Manila Hotel Dining Room, 1970

Sister Guia -Admission to the Cenacle Sisters, Warrenville, Illinois, 1962

The Bernardo Jambalos,Jr Family, Boac. Marinduque, May 8, 1957

Our Wedding Entourage, Boac, Marinduque, Philippines, 1957

Macrine and her sister Guia, 1938

Meanwhile, enjoy these 2 pieces of music- favorites of Macrine

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Joys of Retirement

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