VIA Times – August 2015 Issue Vital News, Vibrant Views for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest
L-R: Blowing of candles by Edith Ardiente on her 70th birthday celebration; The Ardiente-Mijares family on one of their many travels. Nestor and Edith have visited 94 countries, well on their way to their goal of 100 countries. (Left to Right) Crispin Cruz, Kathy, Nara, Edith, Nestor and Danny Ardiente.
Edith’s dear friend Gerrie Teddy who flew in from Houston to surprise Edith on her birthday! “Precious”, Edith says!
Edith with her sister, Cecil Mijares and her two nieces Mimi Mijares Yap (left) and Marilou Mijares (right).
Edith & Nara with Cora Benares Abraham, Edith’s first roommate in the U.S and one of her bridesmaids.
Edith with her sister-in-law, Shirley Mijares, her grandniece Alex Hass (left) and her daughter, Kathy Ardiente-Cruz (right).
L-R: Recording artist Edith Castro & daughter Kayla Castro; Dr. Marcelo Trabado; Alyssa Solomon; Family friend Vangie Smith conducting the Trivia about the life and times of Edith. 
