The house in Passi, circa early 2000s

In this black and white photo taken by Mark Avestruz, grandson of Lola Jeanette Palencia, Lolo and Lola's house looks run down and lonely. But the basic bones that framed many wonderful memories are still recognizable: the front entry way; the yard where Lolo used to sweep and where cousins played tag; the passage to the bakery and the apartment above where Tito Jomarie and family used to live; and many more.

The parked tricycle bears the name of the youngest first cousin (third generation)--as if to symbolize the end of an era. It's bittersweet.