Then & Now

By: Faye Mendiola

 

Mercy Matousek

THEN: Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1973 at the Philippine Women’s University, at the age of 23.

THEN: Married to Tom Matousek in1996. Reception at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. She was 44 years old.

NOW: Currently both Matousek husband and wife are enjoying retirement life Age: 72 years old

 

Maritess Verin-Wynkoop

THEN: An afternoon with son, Melvin, at the Manila Zoo in 1981. Maritess was a young mother at the age of 23.

THEN: Champion in the Professional- Amateur Latin Ballroom Competition, 2nd Philippine Dancesport Governor’s Cup Ballroom Competion at the Ninoy Aquino Memorial Arena November 28, 1998. She was 40 years old.

NOW: Newly-married Maritess and Craig Wynkoop, attending the FACC Philippine Independence Gala at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. Maritess was 47 years old.