Saturnino was Rafael's granddad, he came to the US in the early 1900s and with his wife Carolina had 8 children; after a stint in Texas they moved to Southern California, Pasadena to be precise. When I met Saturnino he was full of life, robust, boisterous and very strong. Alongside Rafael's Mom, Isabel, they pretty much tore down and put up new walls in her house, new plumbing, and gods know what else. He drove a cute little truck well into his late 80's, alas as we all know, time moves on and takes no prisoners, Saturnino had his 100th birthday on February 14th and his family organized a huge party to celebrate the milestone it was a happy occasion tinged with a bit of melancholy. May 27th marked the last Earth day for Saturnino and the first day on his new journey; no doubt that he was met by his love Carolina.We're going to Los Angeles this Thursday to be with Rafael's Mom and give her support during this transitional period, we'll be back on Sunday.
And yes, he loved Bonanza!
PS: A supercentenarian is someone who has lived to the age of 110 or more, something only achieved by one in a thousand centenarians. *If I make it, I'd like a cape please.*
