This is a tribute to our Papa.
Dedicated to George Manuel
for his day of birth on
11 of March 2012.
Dedicated to George Manuel
for his day of birth on
11 of March 2012.
George ... Jorge ... Das was seven years old,
when Papa left us in 1954.
To Louie, Sergio and Roger
for our time with him.
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Dad's Early Life
Dad's Early Life
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Dad's Birth Certificate
In Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on the 5th of
March 1908 at 3 o'clock in the morning
Luis
Manuel Haro
was born to Luis L. Haro and Maria Villegas.
Note: Dad had always told us that he was
born on Leap Year, the 29th of February
1908. Not until I picked up his birth
certificate in Guadalajara did I know his
real date of birth. My thoughts:
I think he had heard stories that he was
expected to be born on the 29th and decided
that having a birthday every four years would
be fun so he could say he was younger.
Papa's parents ...
Note: Dad had always told us that he was
born on Leap Year, the 29th of February
1908. Not until I picked up his birth
certificate in Guadalajara did I know his
real date of birth. My thoughts:
I think he had heard stories that he was
expected to be born on the 29th and decided
that having a birthday every four years would
be fun so he could say he was younger.
Papa's parents ...
Maria y Luis
Their Wedding Day 6 of May 1907
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First Communion ... 1915
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El Cementerio Mesquitan
Note: Mama remembered Dad telling her
Dad met Mama, when she was working at
St. Joseph's Church
Un Vejo Amor
Piensa en Mi
Their Wedding Day 6 of May 1907
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Some photos and research from my trip in 2007
Calle Mezouitan 66
Papa was born here, per his
birth certificate. It is in the
neighborhood of Hidalgo, which
is now in an older section of
Guadalajara.
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Dad always had a sense of humor First Communion ... 1915
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El Cementerio Mesquitan
It is the oldest cementary in Guadalajara.
Dad's father and his grandfather, Donaciano
Haro are buried side-by-side. Dad's father
died 20 of November 1916 and his grand-
father died 20 of June 1921.
Dad's Father
Luis L. Haro
1885 ~ 1916
Note: Mama remembered Dad telling her
that the Haros came from the Valle de
Juchipila in the state of Zacatecas. The
Haros from there are light skinned with
blue or green eyes, like Dad's father,
our Abuelo. His middle initial L. could be
for Lucius, Sergio's middle name.
Haros from there are light skinned with
blue or green eyes, like Dad's father,
our Abuelo. His middle initial L. could be
for Lucius, Sergio's middle name.
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Dad was eight years old, when his father died
in 1916. Dad and his mother, Maria Villegas
de Haro went to live with her sister, Jesucita
Villegas de Arias. The Arias' family lived a
confortable lifestyle. Their children, Dad's
cousins, Grisiela, Agustin, Francisco (Paco),
Guillermo and Manuel pursued professions
in education, medicine, buisness and law. Dad
was sent to junior seminary, as was the custom
for one family member to enter a religious
order. I remember hearing that Dad wanted to
be a missionary and play the organ in Rome.
Misioneros del Espirito Santo
Para Jovenes
When I was in Tlaquepaque, I went into an
elegant shop with a beautiful courtyard and
found out that it use to be a junior seminary.
After some research, I found out this was the
junior seminary Papa had attended. It was the
only one during the 1920's.
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The Cristero Rebellion
After some research, I found out this was the
junior seminary Papa had attended. It was the
only one during the 1920's.
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The Cristero Rebellion
of 1926~1928
There were bitter conflicts against the Catholic
Church under the dictatorship of President
Calles. He wanted to eradicate the Catholic
Church and establish a national church. The
Mexican government closed down churches,
seminaries and convents. The rebellion started
on New Year's Day in 1927, when some
Catholics took arms for their religious liberty.
Many priests, some nuns and Catholic laymen
were murdered. It was during this time Dad
left Guadalajara for his safety.
A video on the Cristero Rebellion
Dad was nineteen years old, when he first
crossed the Nogales, Sonora border into
Calexico on October 12, 1927 with his
mother. His immigration document stated
that he was a barber and spoke English.
Per Dad's immigration paper, he returned
to Guadalajara four or five times from
1927 to 1933, while living in Calexico.
Woolworth's. Mama told me that Dad would
come in and flirt with her with his
"wonderful green eyes."
Lola Salomon
Dad's courting photo September 13, 1933
Their Wedding Day
12 of May 1934
... comming out of St. Joseph's Church with
Sam Navarro, Padrino and Eleanor Downey,
Madrina. In the background is Abuelo and
Abuela with her big smile that I remember.
Their reception was at 7 in the evening at
423 E. 16th Street.
(Their formal marriage announcement stated they
were to be married 7 of April, but Dad's mother died
and they postponed it to May 12, 1934).
12th and Los Angeles St.
It was a landmark for 82 years before
it burnt down. The new church bears
little resemblence.
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Dad started out as an elevator attended
with Alfonso and Sam.
(I remember this lobby)
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2868 West 8th Street
Per my birth certificate, this is where
I was born. Dad and Mom had been
living here since 1936.
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Bullocks Wilshire
Steeped in the glamour of the rich and
famous, the Bullocks Wilshire building is
a stunning, masterly crafted Art Deco
treasure that occupies a special place in
Los Angeles history. It regularly drew the
Hollywood elite, such as, John Wayne, Greta
Garbo, Alfred Hitchcock, Marlene Dietrick,
famous, the Bullocks Wilshire building is
a stunning, masterly crafted Art Deco
treasure that occupies a special place in
Los Angeles history. It regularly drew the
Hollywood elite, such as, John Wayne, Greta
Garbo, Alfred Hitchcock, Marlene Dietrick,
Clark Gable, Dolores Del Rio and Shirley
Temple. Sergio remembers seeing Shirley
in the toy department, which was next
to Dad's shop.
Temple. Sergio remembers seeing Shirley
in the toy department, which was next
to Dad's shop.
Shirley Temple's red tricycle
(It was given to Dad and stayed in our family for years)
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Dad's Professional Life
Luis the Children's Barber
The Young Barber
When Dad first started cutting hair at
Bullocks Wilshire, he looked like an artist
with his smock and bow ... he was one!
According to Dad, his smock frighten his
small clients, so he wore tailor-made suits.
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A Renaissance Man
Dad specialized in children's first hair
cuts and his clientele came from the
Hollywood film and television industry.
Dad's professional photo collection came
from parents, who took their children's
first hair cut.
Dad had toys for the children, so they
would feel at ease ... a fun distraction.
would feel at ease ... a fun distraction.
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A classy man ...
(photo taken at the Los Angeles Harbor)
Mexico City
Chapultepec Castle ... 1940
His ring was a treasured reminder
of his Guadalajara ... his 'Tierra.' It
depicted the Mexican Flag
He was buried with it.
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His hands were his tools ...
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March 1944
Helping Patty Ann
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May 1944
Their 10th Anniversary
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He was intense like a bull fighter!
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Steve gets a haircut!
He used his hands like an artist creating
portraits ...
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March 26, 1944
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"This is Rickey and his barber
at Bullocks Wilshire."
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Announcement for
Luis' Children's Barber Shop
April 15, 1947
405 North Bedford Drive,
Beverly Hills
Featuring the famous children's
hair dressing "Lu Haro"
formerly El Hairo ... Dad's
sense of humor.
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"David Gregory having his first
haircut at eight and half months."
Dad would do house calls to clients
living in Beverly Hills and Brentwood.
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Dad cut hair around the wiggly
children ... he was young at
heart.
Dad would give his little customers
a graham cracker after their
haircut ...
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This is how I'll always remember
our Papa ...
A classy man ...
(photo taken at the Los Angeles Harbor)
Mexico City
Chapultepec Castle ... 1940
His ring was a treasured reminder
of his Guadalajara ... his 'Tierra.' It
depicted the Mexican Flag
He was buried with it.
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His hands were his tools ...
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March 1944
Helping Patty Ann
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May 1944
Their 10th Anniversary
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He was intense like a bull fighter!
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Steve gets a haircut!
He used his hands like an artist creating
portraits ...
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March 26, 1944
"This is Rickey and his barber
at Bullocks Wilshire."
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Announcement for
Luis' Children's Barber Shop
April 15, 1947
405 North Bedford Drive,
Beverly Hills
Featuring the famous children's
hair dressing "Lu Haro"
formerly El Hairo ... Dad's
sense of humor.
#
"David Gregory having his first
haircut at eight and half months."
Dad would do house calls to clients
living in Beverly Hills and Brentwood.
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Dad cut hair around the wiggly
children ... he was young at
heart.
Dad would give his little customers
a graham cracker after their
haircut ...
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This is how I'll always remember
our Papa ...
He was a gentle soul, not perfect, but
warm, gracious and a diplomat. He
immersed himself into his profession.
It was not what he had planned, but he
gave passion to it.
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There are moments in life when
you miss someone, so much that
you just want to pick them from
your dreams and hug them for
real ...
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Dad play me a piece ...
La Ultima Noche
Pedro Vagas
Pedro Vagas
Agustine Lara
Mexican Waltz
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