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Rumor Has It....
by Michael Duenas Cruz
(aka Mike, Miguet; Familian Ada', Beyung, Pa'lao, Encho Aniguak, Kiyu)
Posted: 1/10/2021

Oral history is so important in the Chamorro culture. Sometimes, younger generations only have oral histories to remain connected to their heritage.

In my family, it was always rumored that my mother's father, Juan Santos Duenas, was born out of wedlock -- his mother was Antonia Santos Duenas and his father.... Well, the rumor is that his father was of Spanish blood who Antonia met while attending a "pageant" in Spain.

My grandfather Tun Juan died before I was born and his personal story was never truly revealed. And as with so many families, pieces of the truth start to be discovered years later.

Please read more of my family story.

Si Yu'os Ma'åse - Si Miguet