Joni: My name is Mike Savala and I am Ramon's oldest son. Your father is my grandfather from his first wife Delores Perez. I reside in suburban St Louis, and as a child I remember my father bringing me across the river to see Nina's parrot. I remember meeting you, Bonnie, Carman and a number of other relatives though it has been 35+ years. Obviously my father did not have much of a relationship with his (your) father, but I am still in contact with my grandmother Delores. She may be able to help us with our family's background as she has shared many stories over the years. Her parents, like Joe's are from Mexico and somehow made it to the St. Louis area. It had to be in the late 1930's, as my father was born in St. Louis in 1939. Feel free to contact me at
msavala@charter.net.