news-information-blog

October 16, 2010 Family Reunion

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:02:48 +0100

Hello La Familia!

I wanted to say that I really enjoyed our special day together and I hope you did too.
A special thanks to the reunion committee members! What a wonderfully organized event---I am proud of the result!

A heartfelt thanks to Tony Ortega and Skip Solis for getting up so early to ensure we had our space.

Another huge thank you to Stephanie, Angie, Yvette & Rubin Hernandez for the last minute food prep, transportation and the awesome games! What a blast! I can't wait to see the pictures!

Thank you Lala, Gloria, Chris & Tony for the pinata fun, cake service, and the music!

A special thanks to Lisa-Lisa; oh, gurl...nuttin' wooda happened witout u! Salina, thank you for keeping us on track!

Thank you Javi Babes & Martha for making the sacrifices to be involved and staying connected! Congratulations! Looks like there is a wedding in your future!

Thank you to Lora and Jo-Jo: Having a photographer at the event was an awesome idea. I can't wait to see the pictures! Joe, what a wonderful prayer---the day was truly blessed.

I am positive I am missing someone in the thank you line up---THANK YOU!

With Family Love,
Rachel

Service Requests/Providers

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:32:44 +0100

Posted by: Victoria O
"....I would like to post an ad for a tutor within the family...Annessa needs assistance in math and maybe 2x a week for 2hrs, prices negotiable. Also any postings of sports/music/martial arts would be great. please let me know.

Bakery
Lynnette Duncan, owner of CupCakery in Thousand Oaks, Ca, offers a wide array of speciality cupcakes. Please visit http://cupcakeryonline.com/home/, or stop in! Either way, please show your support by ordering for your next event!

Birthdays

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:47:14 +0100

Name                                        Date
Dominic Solis                            May 1
Raymond Solis Jr.                     June 3
Javiar "Frank" Solis                    June 3
Jasmine Adibi                           June 16
Vanessa Escalante                   March 18
Evan Max                                 Nov. 12
Veronica & Annessa                 Oct. 11

Photo Exchange

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:19:59 +0100

Ortega Tribe - Back in the Day!

Community & Events

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:24:47 +0100

Victoria Ortega will be holding a yardsale at her Arleta home on April 17th & 18th.
Miranda Valencia will be performing in a drill team event. Details to follow.
James Ortega and Lynnette Duncan are engaged and plan to marry this July!

Please show your support.

Special Recognition & Achievements

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:59:26 +0100

Get Well

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:06:53 +0100

Please continue to keep Lora A. Diaz in prayer as she moves through her chemo ---and toward her healing!

Away From Home...

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:32:51 +0100

I'm Jazzmin and I will be traveling through India for the next 5 weeks with an organization called the Tibetan Women's Organization (TWA). I want everyone who's anyone to take part in my travels and live vicariously through me for a summer, so feel free to comment on any of my posts or forward this link to your friends, family, or loved ones...things that are posted on the internet are meant to be public :)
Please check in on Jazzmin's progress at: http://jazzminadibi.blogspot.com/
Elvia Rose is one of Anna Maria's twins and lives in Jacksonville, FL. She has two wonderful children; the charming Michael Richard (11/04/04) and new gorgous baby girl Isabella Victoria (08/18/09). She is currently enlisted in the United Stated Navy as a Petty Officer Second Class, and has been proudly serving for the past 7 years. In her spare time she takes college courses in persuit of a nursing degree. Soon they will be moving to Virginia where Elvia will be stationed and continue her work as a Sonar Technician. We are very proud of her and her accomplishments.
Vanessa Escalante is Victoria's daughter and resides in Woodbridge, VA. Vanessa is a proud new mother to son Evan Max (b. 11/12/08) AND works as a dental assistant/office manager. We love you Vanessa and give Max our collective love!
Jasmine "Jazzy" Adibi is attending UC Berkley and majoring in International Development. Let us continue to not only pray for her well-being, but also encourage her educational journey as she completes her 3rd year. Hang in there Jasmine! You are in the home stretch now!

Graduates

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:19:36 +0100

Name                            School/Institution                            Graduation Year/Date
Alexandria Valencia        Granada Hills Charter High                  2009/2010
Daniel Valencia              Nobel Middle School                           2009/2010
Miranda Valencia            Callahan Elementry                            2009/2010
Andrew Flanagan            Kennedy High Magnet/Varsity             June 18, 2010
Zechariah Flanagan        Kennedy High/ROTC                           Class of 2012
Kristi Ortega                  Moorpark College/Criminal Justice
Veronica Ortega            Nobel Middle School                            2009/2010
Daniel Valencia              Nobel Middle School                           2009/2010
Annessa Ortega            Nobel Middle School                            2009/2010
Daniel Valencia              Nobel Middle School                           2009/2010


Rachel E. Diaz               UOP, Phoenix, AZ - BSBM                 Graduated-05/09/10
Kelli Ortega                    Med School/Internship at Holy Cross   Graduated

Anniversaries

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:12:51 +0100

Margie & Rudy Ortega will celebrate their 50th Anniversary on April 4th.
Do not forget to send a huge "Congratulations!" their way.