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Mexican Tradition Sets Rocha-Ochoa WeddingAn old Mexican traditional wedding united Miss Mary Rocha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cresenclo Rocha, and Louis Ochoa, son of Mrs. Nellie Ochoa of Bridgeport, in marriage. The April 4, U a.m. ceremony was in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Kev. Raymond Kosmlcki attending at the double-ring ceremony before 280 guests.During the ceremony the couple was bound together by a yoke placed on their shoulders with the cross between them symbolizing the cross they bear. The yoke consisted of four rows of pearls Interspersed with crystal orchids. The cross was centered with a crystal orchid.Miss Tereslta Alvarez, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Alverez, carried a miniature treasure chest to the altar which held the ' coins representing the groom's earnings pledged to the bride. Her attire matched the bride’s attendants. White carnations composed her corsage.Gregg Ochoa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Magarito Ochoa of Bayard, was the rlnfbearer.Mrs. Helen Spencer, organist, accompanied Miss Mary Cabela as she sane Lord's Prayer”, *Ave Maria* and ‘Mother At Your Feet We're Kneeling.”Altar boys were Everett Mohatt and Bill Bonkiewicz.The chancel was enhanced with pedestal baskets holding arrangements of white snapdragons and blue carnations.The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a floor-length gown of Raymond organza and Chantilly lace. The high neckline began with “A” line styling featuring an attached cascade train of tiered lace. The Bishop sleeves extended to a wide cuff forming the traditional bridal points over her hands. Her silk Illusion veil was held in place with a cluster of lace rosettes matching the dress. She carried a colonial bouquet of Stephanotis Lilly of the Valley and white roses centered with a corsage of two white orchids.Miss Linda Ochoa of Bridgeport, sister of the groom, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Sam Aguiniga of Alliance; Miss Beatrice Rocha, sister of the bride; Miss Alicia Virginia Rocha, sister of the bride; Miss Ophelia Rosales, cousin of the bride of Odessa, Tex.; Mrs. Don Estrada of Scottsbluff, sister of the groom; Mrs. Doug Nielson of Harvard, sister of the groom; Mrs. Jo Camacha o! Bridgeport; Miss Victoria Perez, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Miss Connie Perez, Denver; Miss Jane Willis, Scottsbluff; Miss Cindy McLaughlin; Miss Helen Suarez, Hlff# Colo.; Mrs. Atilano Jara Jr., Ogallala; and Mrs. Phil Maplnez. Junior bridesmaids were the Misses Connie Ochoa, sister of the groom, and Martha Dominguez of Sidney.The maid of honor was attired in a long gown of nylon organza over blue taffeta featuring a round neckline forming a square In the back and tapered to a draping panel. The skimmer line skirt with the empire look was trimmed in dainty lace. White gloves accented the three-quarter length sleeves and accessories included matching hat and shoes.The othei attendants wore gowns syled like that of the maid of hooor in the tone of aqua, taffeta under white organza.Each carried a white mum with satin showers.Mike Trujillo of Northglenn, Colo, acted as best man and was assisted by groomsmen, Frank Padilla of Denver; Sam Auglnlga, Alliance; Steven Perez, Denver; Roger Trujillo, Denver; Don Estroda, Scottsbluff; Doug Nielson, Harvard; Joe Camacho, Bridgeport; Dave Ross, Hanover, 111.; Gilbert Flores; Ernest Nebarez; Joe Flores; John Padilla, Denver; Atilano Jara, Ogallala; and Phil Martinez.Seating the guests were Richard Rocha, brother of the bride and Joe Dominguez. For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Rocha chose an aqua blue 2 sheath accented with lace, a matching three-quarter length 2 coat and white accessories. A blue afternoon dress was worn by the bridegroom’s mother. Both wore corsages of white carnations.MR. AND MRS. LOUIS OCHOA (Photo Center)j.___,,______lt;*Centiflnc 'the' WeijJttont Attln- »W»tr P»trlek'« 'Kxrth'Cw*w^The bride, a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School, is employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Her husband is a graduate of Bridgeport High School and attended Nebraska Western Junior College in Scottsbluff.Mrs. Pauline Trujillo of Northglenn, Colo., Godmother of the bride was an honored guest.Out of town guests, other than those mentioned, were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alvarez of Mills, Wyo.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Trujillo, Yuma, Arlz.; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Gutierrez and daughter, Kansas City, Mo; Frank Martinez, Jerry Suarez of Pubelo, Colo.; Mrs. Mercedes Suarez and Ann Suare*, Qlff, Colo.; Mrs. Rudy Amo-dar and son, Garden Grove, Calif,; Pat and Tony Rosario, Peetz, Colo.; Mr, and Mrs. John Peres and Connie, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jlmenes and family, Mr, and Mrs. Leo Trujillo and family and Mrs* Pauline Trujillo and family, all of Denver; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Trujillo and family, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Rocha and family, and Jose Rocha of Tularosa, N.M.; Mrs. Manuel Torrez and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lucero the c#r#g»©y~a**i *f«^a^7Mr.*j«iyMrs. Steve Ochoa and family, all of Sterling; Jimivo, S*D.; Johnny Aguiniga of Alliance; Mr. and Ramon of Chicago, 111.; Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Ros-vas a six-tiered cake designed with blue roses and accented with other blue arrangements on the table. Mrs. Carl'Valle jo of Bayard cut and served the cake while Miss Bernice Trujillo of Denver presided at the punch bowl. Miss Kathy Kopecky registered the guests as Mrs. Jerry Whips and Mrs. Irene Whips of Grant accepted the gifts.Fred Mad all no of Mlnatare provided dinner music. Music for the dance held In the legion hall was provided by Louis Delgado and his band.For a traveling costume to Denver, the new Mrs. Ochoa chose a dress and coat ensemble of navy blue with a white carnationcorsage.The newlyweds will reside at 420 West A in North Platte where the groom is employed by Monroe Auto Equipment.ales and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. James Diaz and Mr. and Mrs. A. Jara of Ogallala; Mr. and Mrs. Salvador Diaz, Brule; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Whips and Dennlse, and Mr. and Mrs. Fletchell Whips of Grant; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sanchez, Big Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Lupe Delgado, Brighton, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ramirez, Lodgepole; Mrs. Betty Miller, Kimball; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lunkist, Key Stone, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ochoa, Mrs. Henry Gonzals and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vallejo, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fafolla, Mrs. Isidro Flores and Mrs. M. Ochoa, all of Bayard; Mrs. Nellie Ochoa, Mr. and Mrs. Musquiz and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lopez, Bridgeport; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Madalena and Mr. and Mrs. A. Garcia, Mlnatare; Mr. and Mrs. Sol WUlls Jr. and Mr, and Mrs. Joe Perez, Scottsbluff; and Julian Rosales and Sylvia Ophilia, Odessa, Tex,
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Sidney Telegraph
Sidney, Nebraska, US
Mon, Apr 13, 1970
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