ADA M. ISASI-DIAZ

Sometime in the mid to late 90s, Ada-Maria came to visit my home and studio after becoming aware of my artistic interpretations of our beloved Virgen de Guadalupe as a living mujer Mexicana en todas las etapas de su vida. At the time of her visit, our nieces Xitlaly and Xochitl were visiting my wife Mimi and me, from their home in la Sierra Tarahumara de Chihuahua; and Ada-Maria correctly sized them up as mujeristas, powerful and talented, and capable of anything. She spoke encouragingly to...

A great influence in my understanding of the true value of the lives of women struggling in the midst of poverty, loneliness, devalued human beings. And the call of Christ to share and help lift them in their daily sufferings. Wonderful writer, inspiring Ursuline to the core and Mariciana!

I first heard Ada preach at Marjorie Tuite memorial service and her passion and boldness was astounding! I knew I wanted to know her. Never would I guess that later I would work with her in Church Women United. We did training workshops for women all over the country . She was incredibly able to communicate with middle class white women in a powerful way about her love for poor Hispanic women. I will always consider it such an honor that she preached at my ordination in the Presbyterian...

Hermana, que dicha haber podido colaborar contigo. Siempre recuerdo tu dicho "la lucha es la vida." Tu lucha fue ejemplar. Un abrazo de pesame a tu familia.

I am sorry to hear of Ada Maria's death, and extend my sympathies to her family especially Lourdes and Evilio and children. I met Ada when she lived in Rochester and have followed her via her writing. Thank God for her gifts and her presence, both of which we will contiunue to know.

I am so very sorry to learn of Ada's death. I was in Cuba when she died with a group of women from the League of Women Voters. I loved Ada's energy wit and wisdom. She was a mujerista de veras!! Ann Kendrick SND de N Apopka Florida

Mi querida Ada:
Cuanto te vamos a extranar tus companeras del 60! Desde tus travesuras
de nina hasta tu profundidad, sabiduria y dedicacion de grande, siempre sobresaliste con una fuerza y luz especial. Dejas un gran vacio en nuestro grupo y en todas las vidas que tocaste en tu camino!
Hubiera querido estar con la familia Isasi Diaz estos dos dias en Miami pero no me fue posible aunque mis pensamientos no han dejado de estar con Ada, su mama y hermanos. Que Dios los bendiga y...

Acabo de regresar de haber asistido a la misa por Adita, y aunque dada mis limitaciones, me fue dificil asistir, estoy satisfecha de haberlo hecho y ver a toda la familia Isasi. No olvido de nina que era en el auto de Lourdes que ibamos al colegio juntas. Adita ha dejado recuerdos inolvidables. Fue un ser ejemplar y siempre vivira en mi corazon. Le envio a todos mi carino, especialmente a Nena, quien me dio la alegria de reconocerme.
!Que descanse en paz Adita!
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