Chayo, mason and merchant in Los Mochis

Los Mochis, Sinaloa.- Despite having 72 years of life, Rosario Velázquez continues in the trade of mason and merchant in the tianguis that is installed every Saturday in the Tabachines 1 neighborhood, in the city of Los Mochis.He said he was originally from Guasave, Sinaloa; he has seen life and time pass, at this point in life he is practically alone, because three months ago his wife died; and their children, since they were married, lead their independent lives. Don Rosario said that he is grateful to God for the life he has given him, because he assures that at the time he enjoyed his family.” All my life I have worked, I did not have the opportunity to study. At home it was more important to bring money than to go to school,” he said. He also said that currently everything he does is for himself, that is, the money he earns and that comes to him through the pension of the federal government is a blessing, because with it is what he maintains. Don Chayo, as his friends and family know him, recognized that when he has a little money he goes to the city of Tijuana with one of his daughters and that, being there, he works as a bricklayer, because despite being with his daughter, he does not like to be given things.” I, even though I have where to go, I don’t like to be given things, I prefer to work and earn my money,” he said. Don Chayo said that he tries to be up to date with the payment of water and electricity bills, because he knows that if he is late, the debt will accumulate and he will no longer be able to pay, so he makes the effort not to accumulate debts. We recommend you read: “From here the tianguis I do not get much money. I do manage to earn a few pesos, but I go out more than anything to distract myself, so as not to be at home alone,” he said. Whale presence continues to attract visitors to Topolobampo, Ahome (2)

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