In the half century I've shared with Alberta that was certainly true. When
Leo first introduced her to me we were both in college and became instant friends. We would sit up all
night talking until the sun came up. Then we'd hurry to bed before my mother
woke to scold us.
I've gathered a few photos here to remember her life, and some of the times we've shared.
Leo and Alberta on their wedding day, August 16, 1952
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Alberta's first year sixth grade class
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Decorating the car for Fran's wedding, 1954
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Showing their newly purchased property, 1956
That's Fran holding Judy, Alberta, and Leo is holding Lars
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1958 - Alberta tries to organize the cousins for a photo
Left to right: Alberta, Judy Gouveia, David, Carol and Bobby Fahringer,
Lars Rooney, and baby Frank Gouveia in front
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Godparents for our first baby, Tom, June, 1962
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Laura's first communion
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With Grandma Rooney and the Christmas bread, 1976
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Thanksgiving, 1977
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Alberta and Leo, 1978
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Thanksgiving, 1999 in Scottsdale. Alberta and the boys on our after
dinner walk.
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She finished knitting this sweater for Kate while the boys watched TV,
November, 1999
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This is our Thanksgiving weekend, 1999 and our first view of Sedona, Az
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In October, 2000 Alberta (second from left) joined me and my hiking buddies in
Utah
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