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IRENE BUSTAMANTE

POSTSCRIPT FROM MIGUEL

Since arriving to Oregon in the early 50’s I have have had the pleasure of meeting 90% of all Ashertonians give or take a few.  There is no doubt that the Tejano blood is unique as all these families come from a state whose name is Tejas and the significance of the name is Friends.  Irene is an excellent example of this state which underwent many changes since the Treaty of Guadalupe in 1848.  “De tal palo tal estilla..(the apple doesn’t fall too far from its tree). She exudes her parent’s qualities and I am privileged to be in her circle of friends and family.  Mil gracias Irene!

My first interview as a historian was with Irene’s mom Doňa Amelia; what a treat that was!  You can also view part of the interview in the section “Bustamante Blended Family.”

 

 

VISIT THE GALLERIA OF MIGRANTS AS THEY ARRIVE AND WORK IN THE MARION COUNTY AREA AND PARTICULARLY ST. PAUL OREGON.
Thank you to the many families who have shared their photos and stories.  There are 50 more stories which will be added later.

***IN THE FUTURE  - A more in depth interview with Irene will appear in our website. 

 

As soon as we arrived to St. Paul dad would put us kids in school.  This was 1953, and Albert went to the St. Paul High School while Connie and I went to grade school.  My experiences as I remember were good.  My brother Henry would be one of the first students from Asherton to graduate from St. Paul High School in 1964.  Our parents valued education and we are lucky to have had their support during a time period when finishing high school was out of reach for most kids.


Thank you for your perseverance.  I know you and your family have a reserved place in heaven waiting for you.  Dios los bendiga! (God bless you). 

Irene Bustamante Johnson

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