Angeles Ipiña
My Visit to Angeles’ Room
by Candy Priano
I never had the privilege of knowing Angeles Ipiña.
Through her mother and sister, Maria and Diana Ipiña, I have come to know so much about Angeles.
Her death—immeasurable for the Ipiña family—is also incalculable for the citizens of Dallas. Angeles Ipiña, 16, already a hospital volunteer, had planned to become a doctor. She had set her sights on Baylor University.
Above all, Angeles loved her family. I walked around her bedroom, still the way she left it. I saw pictures of Angeles with her father and mother, with her brother, with her sister, and with her friends.
A Family Snapshot
First, there’s Angeles with Coco, Her family from left, brother Martin, Angeles, her dad Martin Sr., mother Maria and sister Diana. The cutest picture of the three of them, Angeles, Martin and Diana.
Mother and Daughter
One of many hugs.
The Living Room
Angeles, Mom, and Diana snuggle on the couch while Martin finishes a school assignment.
Sisters
The bottom photo shows Diana kissing her newborn baby sister.
Angeles' Memorial Tree
Diana takes a picture of her sister's' Memorial Tree planted on the grounds of Mercy Street.