Monday, May 1, 2006

Salvador Ateca

Hi, My dads father name was Don Salvador Ateca. Ateca was married to someone from Spain, but met my grandmother when we was in Mexico. Ateca had a sister named Anita, I remember going to her home in California. Ateca owned gambling casinos in Mexico, my dad was born in El Paso and was raised in those casinos. I am not sure if its thes same Ateca or not...

Posted by: Willie Byrd
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7 comments:

Isi said...

Hello my grandfather was Salvador Ateca and I think is the same as I had an aunt name Anita and he owns one casino in Mexico City and other in Cuernavaca. He was married with my grandmother Bernarda and had 6 children. 5 girls and 1 boy. He died 15 years ago in El Paso Tx and my aunts and my mom live in Mexico City. Please keep in contact as I love to know about family. Thanks

Chole said...

I came upon this site while conducting a search for Salvador Ateca. My father had the pleasure of working with Mr. Ateca for a number of years and is filled with stories of their shared interest and their arguments (which always ended in a laugh). After Mr. Ateca's death, my dad kept in close contact with his widow, Bernarda. She helped see him through an almost terminal illness as she said her husband had asked that she look after him as if he were their son. I'd love to know if there's any published information on his life. I know it would make my dad extremely happy if you have any idea where we can obtain a picture. My dad inhereted some of Mr. Ateca's books as well as some other personal items. However, due to an emergency in which he had to leave the country, he was unable to keep the items with him and they were gone upon his return to Mexico. I know being able to read about him or having a picture of someone he so loved and respected would be a true treasure for him. Any leads/information is greatly appreciated.

Willie said...

Isabela,
I know about one son that Ateca had who lived in Texas, who I believe was my fathers half brother. My father was born in El Paso in 1923, died 1984. I know of at least one picture in my family that shows Ateca at Memorial Park in El Paso. He would visit my father often when we lived there. I remember the name Bernarda, but unfortuntley I lost my mother two years ago. She would of been able to confirm is wife's name. I plan on asking my brother and siter, if this was the wife's name.

Isi said...

Willie,
I think that my uncle Salvador Ateca Jr. who died 15 years ago in El Paso, Tx knew your dad. I believed they met sadly a little before your dad died.
So Willie we are family, I live in San Diego with my mom who is the sister of Salvador.
We used to go every summer to El Paso.
Willie so please keep in contact.

Willie said...

kIsabela,
My brother lives in Temecula, California. I also have a sister that lives in downtown San Diego. How can we contact you. I live in Missouri, now but I would love to learn about my family as well. How can we contact one another.

Huffer said...

I am Salvador Ateca III, and Salvador Ateca was my grandfather. I was 6 yrs old when Salvador died in 1961. I attended his funeral with my father, Salvador Ateca Jr. My father died in 1995, and I was at his side when he passed. Anita was the sister of Salvador; she passed away in 1986 in El Paso TX, and I was at her side when she passed. Salvador, Salvador Jr., and Anita are buried in the same cemetery in El Paso TX. I know where all three graves are located. Isabela, the poster in this blog, is my cousin; she is the daughter of Yolanda, who was the next to youngest of Salvador's daughters. Salvador's other daughters are Isabela (in her 90's and still alive), Katy (deceased), Gloria (still alive, living in Mexico City), Blanca (still alive, living in Mexico City), and Yolanda, who lives in San Diego, CA with my cousin Isabela. If anybody wants more information concerning Salvador Ateca and his family, please feel free to contact me at sateca@msn.com.

Unknown said...

Well Looking for a Salvador Ateca as well. My husband Salvador Ateca Jr in Chicago son of Salvador Ateca Sr 1937 born in Mexico City. His Grandmother Josefina Alatori Ateca divorced and came to the USA with her 6yr old son. That's all the info he has on his family. His grandmother's family is mostly in Guadalajara. Any info would be appreciated.