A Cuban grandmother is reaching out for help to find the man who was her boyfriend in her youth and whom she considers the love of her life. Sara Rodríguez, a resident of Miami, is the granddaughter of the elderly woman and has turned to social media to locate the gentleman.
"This man was my grandmother's youthful love. He should be around 86 years old now, and she hasn't heard from him in over 65 years. We would like to at least find some of his relatives to know what became of his life," said Sara on her Facebook page.
The man's name is Humberto Cowley and he is originally from Guanabacoa, Havana. Sara shared a photo of him with her grandmother, where both appear to be under 20 years old.
"P.S. We promise that if he's married, no divorce will happen...," she jokingly added.
Social media has helped many people reconnect with long-lost family members. In March, a Cuban father residing in Miami requested assistance to find his two daughters, whom he has not seen since 1980.
The elderly man's name is Miguel Ramos, and his daughters are Laura Ramos Ibarra, born in 1974, and Eva María Ramos Ibarra, born a year later, who lived at Calle 106 No 5702 between 57 and 59, Marianao, Havana.
A happy ending came for a woman from the Czech Republic who managed to locate her Cuban father, apparently residing in Holguín province, with whom she had no contact for three decades. The request, published in the Facebook group “Holguín & más,” caught the attention of several people who helped connect father and daughter.
Another case involves a Cuban woman searching for her mother, who gave her up for adoption at seven months old before leaving the island during the Mariel exodus in 1980. The family is tracking down Lidia María Chirino Hernández, originally from Villa Clara and residing in Matanzas before departing the country. Her daughter, Leticia Chirino Hernández, was seven months old at the time.
In August of last year, Cuban-American Ana Hernández sought help to find her father in Cuba, of whom she only knew his name - Armando Ruiz Regueira - as her mother, Caridad Aguiar Renovales, emigrated to the United States in 1966 while pregnant with her.
Locating Lost Loved Ones Through Social Media
In this article, we explore the power of social media in reuniting family members who have been separated for decades. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers regarding this topic.
How effective is social media in finding lost family members?
Social media has proven to be highly effective in reuniting long-lost family members. Platforms like Facebook allow people to share information widely, often catching the attention of someone who can help.
What steps can I take to find a lost loved one on social media?
Start by posting detailed information and photos on your social media account and ask friends and family to share. Join relevant groups and pages that focus on reconnecting people. Persistence and wide sharing can increase your chances of success.
Can social media help find relatives who are in different countries?
Yes, social media can bridge international gaps. Many people have successfully located relatives in different countries through globally accessible platforms, making distance less of a barrier.