“It’s surprising how much of memory is built
around things unnoticed at the time”

Barbara Kingsolver

How do you measure a clan’s merit?

This clan has not produced celebrities, politicians, international or local known figure, inventor, business tycoon, etc. As others are looking at these standards, I looked back where I belong and came from. I was amazed on what I discovered. I realized that my ancesty and clan are infamous. Yet very loving, gracious and are so rich in good qualities and memories. This for me is what makes it unique and worth remembering.

Let not our history be forgotten. Let me share some of our rich memories and culture.

God bless the Atendidos!

Lineage

I do not exactly know how we started so I asked Nanay Maring and some relatives whom I think will remember some of Atendido’s historical past.

*Excerpt from Francis comment/reply...

Quote:

"... I went to the deathmarch shrine in Tarlac called the Capas National Shrine around Camp O'Donnel. If you look at the names surrounding the obelisk, you will see a Lt. Atendido there. I'm not sure if he has the same lineage as ours but it might be worth investigating. It would certainly make us proud to have a hero recognized among the clan.

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*According to Nanay Maring and Kuya Raul, the Lt. Atendido mentioned may have been "Tata Uro" or Dr. Mauro Atendido (Doctor for the military then).

Tatang (Lauriano): Birth date - Nov. 18, 1898 / Died - still to confirm (died of old age with complication on his spinal column).

Ima (Herminia) : Birth date – June 5, 1902 / Died - May 27, 1985 (died of high blood pressure with mild diabetes)

As to my researched, Tatang was already a widower when he married Ima. Tatang was from from San Leonardo. Ima was from Bario San Nicolas, Gapan. Both of which were from Nueva Ecija, Philippines.

Ima has 2 sisters: Imang Damasa (Asa - died early of cancer) and Imang Naty (died of diabetes). They have sisterly like cousins: Imang Basilia (closest) and Nanang Amparo.

Ima and Tatang had settled on these places:

1.Castillano” (before World War II);

2. Bical-bical, Bario of Gen. Tiño, Nueva Ecija (Retreated there when World War II erupted);

3. San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija (after the war until the 1970s);

4. And finally at an Apartment at Daguma Street, Araneta, Quezon City (they both died on that place).

I still have to research the descendants of Imang Basilia and Nanang Amparo.

Imang Naty has an adopted daughter whom we occasionally met – Ate Edith. The last time I heard of her was that she lives with her husband and daughters somewhere in Caloocan City. The remains of Tatang and Ima, including Imang Naty, Aunty Besi and Aunty Cely were all buried in Loyola Memorial Garden in Marikina City.

One of our distant relative also mentioned that Atendido has a Spanish blood. I am still confirming if from a “Guardia Civil.”

Atendido’s kind of beauty

I was in Singapore last 2005 when I had a chance to talk to Ate Susan’s mother (before she died). I was surprised how she described Ima (our grand mother), as if it was just yesterday. She told me that Ima was known to be very beautiful on their younger days, and she was known on nearby provinces within Nueva Ecija for her being attractive and mestisa complexion. She even told me that the beauty of her daughters were just a reflection of Ima.

As mentioned by many, Auntie Tindeng was the most beautiful among the siblings. And up to this date, the grand children of Ima has traces of her beauty (but already mixed to blood line of their non-Atendido mother or father). Correct me if I am wrong, but I think Ate Mildred and Ate Beth are the most beautiful among the grand children then. "Any objection?" Of course each has their own beautiful traits and I am not that familiar with our other cousins. Especially those that grew in the US. Our male cousins are “mestizos” as well. But what matters the most is how we are known. Atendidos are better known as gracious and "mapagmahal sa magulang."

Tatang

I found out that it is not a coincidence that many among Atendido males are Engineers and creative. I once heard from a distant relative that Tatang (our grand father), was the most inventive, creative and resourceful person he had met. He was the original all around/multi-skilled person among us. Ingenuity, technical skills and arts are therefore in the blood of Atendidos.

Tatang was very caring both to his children and grand children. He was also a disciplinarian. But also seem to fear Ima. :-)

Among the sons and daughters, I think Tito Igy has obviously inherited some of known qualities of Tatang: loving, gracious giver of “aginaldos” during Christmas gathering, helping hand to needy siblings, provider during occasions and funeral, firm, ingenuity on technical matters, etc. He may not be the religious type but his compassion is always there. I know he have been misinterpreted at times due to this strong personality and harsh words. But it is not a secret how he cared so much for his parents and siblings. Tito Igy’s contribution to Atendido’s were immeasurable, even up to this day. Christmas will never be the same without Tito Igy’s initiative to gather us on his house every year. I think he has shown the most of the support for Tatang and Ima during their aging years. Tito Nemy was his partner, and their other siblings are all supportive as to whoever is in need. I still have lots of things to say but the space is limited.

Precious Moments

Tito Igy - Auntie Nitz wedding with Tatang and Ima and the sponsors

(contributed by Ingrid)

The good old days with Tatang, Ima and some of the grand children

(contributed by Rudy Jr.)

The happy days with some friends and relatives

(contributed by Rudy Jr.)

Auntie Tindeng with her child

Quote (from Ate Myla's message):

The picture with "Mom holding her child". That's actually our brother Glenn. See the prominent forehead? Very cute long hair. He was born natural, 9 lbs. Ouch!

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Tito Igy's whole family

From left: Mildred, Nandy, Ingrid, Auntie Nitz, Raymond, Richard, Tito Igy

Auntie Cely with relatives

From left: distant relative Auntie Soseng, Auntie Naty, Auntie Besi (Enta) and Auntie Cely

From left: Igrid, Mildred

The sisters. from top left: Auntie Cely, Auntie Tinding and Auntie Naty

From lower left: Auntie Besi, Nanay Maring

(contributed by Rudy Jr.)

Auntie Tindeng's Kids (then)

Auntie Besi's kids (then) with Auntie Cely and distant cousin

From left: Jun-jun, Mel, Tito Ed (above Mel), Auntie Tindeng, Arlene, Ellen May (already in Chicago), Bernard, Angel, Liza (I think she's in Saipan), Auntie Naty (in US) and Malou.

Nanay Maring and Tatay Greg

Auntie Besi and Tito Ed

Kuya Gil (this Photo was taken in Jeddah, but Kuya Gil with family is now in Singapore with Kuya Senen)

From Top left: Richard, Ingrid
From left: Francis, Melchor, Beth (in Canada), Liezl (in US), Red, Paul (in Japan with his wife)

*Excerpt from Liezl's comment/reply...

Quote:

...Grabe kadiri my pic w/ richard and ingrid...super baduy our hairsstyles that time pa. Dont you have any other pic to replace that? Sana you can get our baby pics from mom there in manila...

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**Ate Beth/Liezl, Auntie Aida told me that your old family photo collections were no longer available due to past floods.

Known qualities

Nanay Maring (Aunty Maring to my cousins) – she was described as the creative type, the "modista" among the sibling, acted as 2^nd mother to her siblings, Artist

Tito Igy – the Engineer and innovativator, the wealthiest yet generous, strong personality with soft heart (“iyakin”); firm when it comes to business, etc.

Tito Nemy – heartrob (pinaka gwapo daw ng pamilya), friendly, athletic, businessman, and now – a Pastor/man of God, etc.

Aunty Tindeng – crush ng bayan, prettiest then among her sisters, queen of Sta. Cruzan and Fiestas

Aunty Besi (deceased) - Kalog, loves to giggle, cooks with Aunty Cely, etc.

Aunty Cely (deceased) - Cook during occasions, took cared of her pamangkins and acted as their 2^nd mother, etc

Aunty Naty – Inteligent, scholar, quiet type yet pretty.

More Photo Exhibit

Maria (Maring) & Gregorio Salvatierra

Ignacio (Igy) and Anita (Nitz) Atendido

Nemesio (Nemy) and Zenaida (Aida) Atendido

Matilde (Tinding) and Rudolfo (Rod) Modina

Quote (from Ate Myla's message):

.... That's Dad getting Mom out of the car. According to Mom, that was after the wedding on their way to the reception.

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Vicenta (Besi) and Ed Bagay

Marcela (Cely) and Boy Gacusan

Natalia (Naty) - 4th from left

*we don't have any photo of Aunty Naty's except this and the other group photos at precious moments

Food favorites

-Ima's Pinatisan, minatamis na kundol, halaya ube and Labong pinaasiman ng santol, etc.
-Tatang's Calamay
-Nanay Maring's Estupado, Arroz Valenciana, etc.
-Aunty Nitz's Lasagña, etc.
-Aunty Aida's Christmas banana cake, etc.
-Aunty Cely's Palabok, Igado, etc.
-Others from Auntie Besi

Other clan's exotic dish are:
-Burong isda plus grilled/fried fish and boiled vegetables
-Adobong palakang bukid (rice field frog -"Tuyo" na sinigang sa bayabas

Dessert:

-Leche Plan and other deserts

** I still have to ask the specialty of Aunty Tindeng

Link: http://pinoyfoodfavorites.blogspot.com/

Health related

May be it is also important for us to be familiar with our clan's medical history.

- Diabetes (blood sugar problem) - large percentage.
- Hypertension - minimal
- Obesity - no comment :-)
- Baldness - if you have this problem, it seem did not come from Atendido's blood line :-)
- Infertility - no history in particular. But in the case of Auntie Cely and Imang Naty, diabetes caused complications.
- Pimples and Acne - Tito Igy and Nanay Maring has traces on their face. To Salvatierra's, nevermind. Next ...
- Skin Allergies (and alergic to shrimps and crabs) - Minimal
- Asthma - Tito Igy has, Kuya Ruben previously had, Lorenzo has. I still have to ask our other cousins
- Others (Please share what you know).

Please send me your family pictures in jpeg format (per family). It will be- uploaded to link blog as mentioned below.

Please click to link below for the recent various family pictures:

Link: http://pamilyaAtendido.blogspot.com/

Before I forget, adopted child is not new to Atendidos and Mendoza. Imang Naty has Edith, Aunty Cely has Michael, Tito Nemy has Sarah, and Tito Igy has Monique

*still more historical info and photos to be uploaded. I welcome photo contributions and comment or correction to the entire blog.

*Some cousins have alredy replied, contributed and promised to send pictures. Also thank you to Liezl for the corrections.