In Memory of Ivette,

our beloved mother and mother-in-law.

Ivette was a beautiful woman, both on the outside and the inside.	Here with husband Osvaldo.

Ivette was born in Mejillones in northern Chile, but later moved to Santiago where she married Osvaldo Pizarro. She dedicated her life to her husband and their four children (from left to right) Diego, Gonzalo, Alonso and Alvaro.

Ivette loved people, and her home was always the gathering place for family and friends. Both Ivette and Osvaldo were one of 12 siblings, and their extended family really is extensive! Our albums are full of pictures of family gatherings. Here are just a few examples ........

Ivette and Osvaldo at their home on the Tarragona street, September 1987

A family gathering in September 1987 - from left to right: Ginnette, Soledad, Ivette, Nino, Elisa, Alonsito, and Diego.

Here is a more recent family gathering at our place on Republica Arabe de Egypto. From left to right: Alvaro, Soledad, Maite, Gonzalo, Alonsito, Cristobal, Ivette, Claudia, Gonzalito, Alonso and Valentina.

Alvaro, Ivette, Osvaldo and Claudia at Tarragona, 1986

Osvaldo with son Alonso and granddaughter Valentina.

Ivette and Osvaldo outside their home on Tarragona street.

Ivette buried her husband Osvaldo in 1991. She cared for him in their home until he passed away. Here she is at the funeral with Diego, Gonzalo, Alvaro, and Alonso.

Ivette would faithfully visit Osvaldo's grave, and we suspect that she was longing for the day when she could join him there.

Paulina, better known as Paupi, was her very first granddaughter.

Ivette is here holding one of her recently born grandchildren. We must admit we do not know which one. (Hint: please tell us if you know who this cute little baby is!!!)

Ivette is here together with daughter-in-law Soledad and little Maite in January of 1992.

Ivette with Alonsito.

Ivette with Cristobal and Alonsito.

Here are Diego, Alonsito, Daniela and Paupi.

Ivette surrounded by her son Diego and daughter-in-law Ginnette along with Diego Andres, Alonsito (in lap), Paupi and Daniela - September 1991.

Ivette with Cristobal in December of 1998.

Ivette visiting with children and grandchildren. From left to right: Constanza (Coti), Ginnette, Diego, Ivette, Maite, Alonsito, Soledad and Cristobal.

Here is her son Alsonso and wife Claudia. We could not find very current pictures of them and their children....

These are the grandchildren; Valentina and Gonzalito.

And the youngest of the grandchildren: Pablito.

The family gathers to celebrate Ivette's birthday - September 28, 2000. Front row (from left to right): Ivette, Coti, Maite and Cristobal. Back row: Raquel, Soledad, Gonzalo, Alonso, Diego and Alonsito.

Ivette with some of her grandchildren in 2000. From left to right: Gonzalito, Daniela, Paupi, Diego Andres, Alonsito, Ivette and Cristobal.

Ivette in Denver with Alvaro, Diego, and family friend Jorge - on Diego's birthday - September 11, 2001.

Ivette never wanted to learn to drive, but here she is pretending to be driving, with Paupi in the passenger seat.

Alvaro has many good memories of the trip they took together to Eurpoe. Here is a picture of Ivette in Paris at Place Vendome.

and this one does not need any explanations.

Ivette worked for many years in her brother Voltaire's company. Here is a picture of Ivette with some of her colleagues.

Ivette loved to visit the hot springs - usually with her sisters. Here she is at Termas de Soco, in September 1991.

Alvaro and Ivette at the hot springs in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Here Ivette is baptized by immersion. One of the many important events in her life that we missed because we live so far away,

The next two pictures are from the year we celebrated New Year (memory fails as to what year it was!) with Ivette. Alvaro and Ivette.

Ivette and Kristin outside the restaurant.

Here Ivette is sitting quietly in the sun reading ......

Ivette with Alvaro and Diego in Glenwood Canyon, Colorado.