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Remembering Al Robles: A Memorial in Celebration of His Life and Journey (1930-2009)
May 12, 2009 
SAN FRANCISCO--(U.S. ASIAN WIRE)-- &storyAl Robles passed away on May 2, 2009 at the age of seventy-nine. He was born in San Francisco on February 16, 1930 to parents Remidio and Marquita (Escalderon) Robles. He is survived by his daughter Okashi Robles and siblings Virginia Yngojo, Shirley Scobie, Hansel Robles, Russell Robles, Ray Robles, Jimmy Robles, Anthony Robles, Drucilla Robles. In addition, Al is survived by many, many nieces and nephews. Please join a life celebration for Al Robles Manong, Poet, Musician, Activist, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend The Blessing, Ashes to Ashes Friday, May 15, 2pm - 4pm Neptune Society 1 Loraine Ct. San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 221-0794 (415) 771-0717 A Family and Community Potluck Celebration featuring Poetry Readings, Live Jazz, Musical Performances, Dance, Martial Arts Sunday, May 17, 12pm - 5pm SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 863-1414 People are welcome to bring a poem, sing a song, bring an instrument, share a dish, volunteer, speak a few words, or just listen and enjoy, just as Manong Al would have wanted. Volunteers are welcome to help organize, setup/clean up, donate food, perform or perhaps just give a kind word or thought. For those interested please contact: Kimberley Robles, Robles_Kim@hotmail.com Iraya Robles, Irayarobles@comcast.net Tony Robles, Tonyrobles1964@hotmail.com Asian American media, institutions, colleagues, family and friends nationwide remember and honor Al Robles: Manilatown Heritage Foundation http://alrobles.manilatown.org/page-1/ Asian American Journalists Association http://www.aaja.org/news/community/2009_05_03_01/ POOR Magazine http://www.poormagazine.org/index.cfm?L1=news&story=2041 Hyphen http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/rip-al-robles.html Emil Guillermo http://www.amok.com/?p=177 Filipina Veritas http://filipinaveritas.blogspot.com/2009/05/flowers-for-one-cool-cat-uncle-al.html Manzanar Committee http://blog.manzanarcommittee.org/2009/05/03/community-activist-poet-educator-al-robles-passes-on-may-2/ Philippine American Writers and Artists http://pawainc.blogspot.com/2009/05/al-robles-rip.html Maganda Magazine http://magandamagazine.wordpress.com/2009/05/07/rip-manong-al-robles/ Al Robles: The Carabao Trail (site maintained and updated by the Robles family) http://www.manongalrobles.org/ RaceWire http://www.racewire.org/archives/2009/05/manong_al_has_left_the_buildin.html J-Town Arts http://jtownarts.blogspot.com/2009/05/in-memory-of-al-robles.html FilAm Arts http://filamarts.wordpress.com/2009/05/06/rest-in-peace-community-activist-and-poet-al-robles/ Asian American Press http://www.aapress.com/aapress.com/National/Entries/2009/5/12_Al_Robles_-_noted_poet%2C_activist_dies.html Asian Connections http://www.asianconnections.com/a/?article_id=1468 AsianWeek http://asianweek.com/2009/05/13/remembering-al-robles-a-memorial-in-celebration-of-his-life-and-journey/ Photo caption: Al Robles, October 3, 2008. Manilatown Heritage Foundation Rooftop, San Francisco Photo Credit: U.S. Asian Wire Attention Newsrooms: Releases, logos and photos published through U.S. Asian Wire are intended for use by journalists in connection with their professional activities. Information may be used as the basis for copy to be broadcast or published.
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