THE Amavir Residence in Erro witnessed this week a very special birthday. One of its residents, Juanita Elizondo, blew out, neither more nor less than 102 candles. The woman celebrated her special birthday this Friday with a party during which there was no shortage of cakes and balloons.
Surrounded by friends and relatives, Juanita Elizondo celebrated this very endearing birthday. To the tune of the popular ‘Happy birthday’ and “Las mañanitas”, the veteran blew out the candles with suppressed emotion, which she would later give free rein to.
Inside birthday Margari Pedroarena, Camino Arcelus, Luis Alberto Landa, Begoña Elizondo, Marcelina Landa “Txeli, Carlos Carballo, Orreaga Goñi, Paquita Torrea, Isabel, Barberena, Juana Mari Urbelz, Mª José Eusa, Maisol Elizagaray were present.
The birthday girl is very integrated within the Amavir de Erro residence. There, she shares a table in the dining room with Basilisa Oyarzun, from Ultzama, and Juanita Goñi, from Valcarlos. Her roommate is Maite Esnoz.
Elizondo is the oldest resident of this residence in Navarre. He is followed, at 98, by Ambrosio Iriarte, from Abaurrea.
Some time ago, the honored He had to choose: either be cared for at home by a family member 24 hours a day, or enter a retirement home. He chose the second option, but made it clear that he preferred the first.
Despite his longevity, he displays a very focused face. He walks with the help of a crutch but longs for his own house in Orbarawhich makes him shed a few tears when he receives a visit from Garralda and Orbaiceta.
Waiting receive love from the whole Erro Valley At a music festival, he and his companions enjoyed a delicious cake, delivered by Ana Zalba, director of the Residence.
During the celebration, the admired centenarian recounted her experiences. So, those who attend this centenary anniversary They were able to learn that he loves Lodosa piquillo peppers to death.
Elizondo devoted himself body and soul to his family throughout his life. feel devotion to Basque songs of Letxundi and, to the surprise of many, wields cell phone with the skill of a teenager.
This Thursday, his loved ones, home workers and his colleagues wished him good health so that they could meet again next year and blow out the candles again. Let’s celebrate the 103rd anniversary.
