por Marvin Ramírez
Fallece Edmundo Alizaga
The world boxing champion Mike Galo could not speak. His words got stuck in his throat as he tried to address his family and friends at the Valencia Mortuary who came to say the last good-bye to his brother Edmundo Alizaga. Mr. Alizaga died of old age on Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Methodist Hospital in Elk Grove, California. He was 85.
The Driscoll’s Valencia St. Serra Mortuary was full to capacity with many friends and family. A blessing mass by a priest from Mission Dolores Basilica and a spiritual solidarity speech by Rev. Thomas Hernández, filled the heart of those in attendance on Sunday, January 8.
Mr. Alizaga, who was born in March 6, 1926, came from Nicaragua to San Francisco after the Nicaragua Revolution in 1982. Mr. Alizaga was a business-owner in Nicaragua for 30 years and was a popular figure among the Nicaraguan community in Northern California. He was known as a friendly person who enjoyed dancing and boxing. He also enjoyed being well dressed. “My brother was everything to me, he guided me, he taught me how to dance…,” Galo said as he wept when the concrete plates were being placed on the ground at the Holy Cross Cemetery.
He is survived by five daughters: Nubia King, Daisy Alizaga, Grace Alizaga, Estrella Alizaga, Hazel Alizaga and three sons: Roger Alizaga, Douglas Alizaga, Lucas Baca; one sister: Esperanza Cruz and three brothers: Julio Alizaga, Mike Galo Alizaga, William Galo Alizaga. 26 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren also survive Mr. Alizaga.
The staff of El Reportero send their sincere condolences to Mike and the rest of the family.
