Grandma Mary's House : One Last Look

I prepared this montage as a tribute to my Grandma Mary's house, which was built in the 1930's and will be taken apart over the next few weeks due to age and flood damage.
I offer this as a tribute to this remarkable woman, and to the Salao-Santos family as well, with whom I share so many precious memories in this house.
Music credits:
Somewhere in Time / Performed by Emile Pandolfi
The Way We Were / Performed by Ben Kim
My Heart Will Go On / Performed by Pianomusings
Sana Maulit Muli / Performed by John Florencio

[@Apulia2001]

Found this long 7 years after your posted. Just goes to show the memory has lived on.

[@ONCP]

Thank you for, documenting your Lola Mary's house. I perfectly remember the house. I grew up in Malabon and I know your Tita Chona and Dandy. Nelson, your uncle, or your father? is a good friend and textmate. Yes, it is sad to see the house go. But as you said the memories will always be there. Yes it is sad to see the house go. But as you said the memories will always be there. Your Lola Mary was a beautiful and gracious lady who loved to dance.

[@anitasnider8494]

This was the most touching Memorial I have ever seen..it paints a picture of how good and loving your Grandmother Mary was, you could tell that she was a religious person and that it was important to her that others noticed that..her home was very Beautiful!!! And I so appreciate you sharing your memories with us..that made it even more special. Thank you again for the journey of your Grandmother Marys home...God Bless you.

[@patriciayatsyla4494]

What a beautiful memory. She must have been a special lady.

[@robertmunar1458]

so sad for what happen in this house with great architecture and fabulous stuff. its only shown how grand and glorious the past was. i salute your ancestors for building this magnificent house. its all amazing indeed.

[@tumbleweed3129]

It's really hearth breaking to see this house turn into dust.

[@godschildyes]

cried watching this! So precious and yet so sad. I hope you kept some of the things from your Grandma Mary's home! So beautiful!

[@caroljcarp]

I did, too!

[@debbiegoolsbyjackson95]

I cried, too

[@fatfrogfarm]

What a unique and beautiful home. SO sad to think it will be gone. Lovely video tribute to a lovely lady!

[@ServandoWatercolor]

Kind of too late for me to comment. I just came across this video by accident. Never been so moved. I can relate to what you said. Definitely politics, economics and time will bring down a house. This house would have been perfect at the Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan (pre-WWII homes). My family's old homes suffered the same fate especially when Pinatubo erupted and we now only have pictures and memories of the past. No matter what kind of home, it's the family spirit that's never torn.

[@policarpodumaguing7560]

love this old house, they should have sold it to Sulyap Gallery Cafe for restoration. they din't make this kind of architicture design no more

[@julietafernandez5728]

I am so saddened and teary eyed I'm so depressed of the seen thinking that this house cost million and a very beautiful details I really wish your family will restore this ancestral

[@williamroden8495]

From the look of the things inside this beautiful home, your grandma was the type that liked what she liked, and could care less about having everything pulled together as by a interior designer. I am very much like that myself. She had a lot of eclectic pieces that were simply beautiful. I hope the family managed to get all of these items out of the home before having to leave it completely.You have put together one of the most beautiful dedication memorial videos I have ever seen. Your love comes through the screen to affect every viewer. You are a very caring and special person. Thank you for sharing this beauty and your own with us.

[@elderlypoodle9181]

William Roden Yes agreed !!! I've been a Floral Designer for 30 years. Nothing today has that feeling. I've always felt we need to do what we feel. It always comes out amazing. Not about money.

[@mariehigdonsoles957]

That is a pretty home

[@cathybenson5119]

It was a beautiful home. I also hope that the furniture etc. was removed n maybe restored.

[@margaretdevries8090]

Sorry it all looks awful, lie to going to fall down, what a renga rojec

[@ladylibertywdc8324]

FYI: A few interior designers (myself included) collect beautiful, interesting things & hve studio space at home- eschewing the "cookie cutter" sensibility of an ideal looking home.

[@enolabrown3525]

I HOPE that 7 years ago you salvaged all that beautiful art work and didnt let it go to trash

[@debbiestillings4936]

Enola Brown And pieces and parts of the house..doors, frames, stair railings, etc...

[@chelinfusco6403]

I sure hope so. There were some museum quality items there.

[@jimgreen5995]

What a wonder LADY I imagine your Grandma Mary to have been. I know you will cherish your memories and share them with your children.

[@irisrises8496]

This brought tears to my eyes, beautiful tribute

[@sheilashine3636]

What a fantastic tribute to your Grandma Mary. Thank you for taking us into her home and sharing a peek into the life of a beautiful person. May your wonderful memories last forever!

[@picketfence2028]

What a beautiful house. I started crying at the shrouded Virgin Mother, and the statue of Jesus. She must have been an amazing woman. I only pray my four grandchildren remember me with such fondness. God bless Grandma Mary.

[@cathy14cs]

Beautiful house, lovely music and lovely memories. Thankyou for sharing.

[@lorascelsi8102]

Grandma Mary house should be a museum. Gorgeous.

[@robinbradley2229]

I just came across this video. What a beautiful house and family. So sad the home could not be saved. God bless you and thank you so much for sharing this tribute to your family and their beautiful home.

[@justseekingtruth3998]

I too hope you were able to salvage so much from that incredible home.what a beautiful video, made me cry with all the love you put into it. What a lucky family to,have had generations live in that home and have those precious and warm memories. You are blessed. Thank you for this bittersweet video, tears from me but lovely memories for you . You did a fantastic job with this, and your grandma Lola Mary would be proud!

[@1998sunday]

It is very sad how beautiful old and vintage homes and their interior get torn down down to build new. Nothing is like the original. Thank you for sharing a beautiful part of your happy childhood.

[@teenie4242]

Thank you for sharing this very touching video. I was deeply moved by your tribute to this amazing home and you loving memories made there.

[@dalleeongcay7325]

Life was ao simple back then. Your lola was a nice woman. Just by looking at her house. & by he way you ralk about her. ❤️

[@cLEEb47]

Beautiful! It must have been very sad to see it go.

[@natashasemrau3670]

Such gorgeous furniture in the house, paintings, and religious statues. I wish beautiful homes like this never had to be torn down. Grandma Mary was a very special person and she has a loving family. I hope everyone took pieces to remember Grandma by. It gives me comfort to hold things that my passed on relatives have left me. Love survives death. Thanks for sharing such a lovely home. 🌼🍀💮🌹

[@dwyllis1]

Very poignant ..... thank you for sharing your memories of this wonderful house & home ..... it is easy to feel the love, care & sharing that went on in this home. So sad that it was taken down, but those memories will always be in your heart. Your grandmother was a beautiful lady.

[@combatgirl38]

This entire house and its contents are a dream come true. I wish people had the capacity to preserve it so that future generations could enjoy it. I'm so sorry for its loss.

[@dei0769]

A grand house indeed! I wonder why the National Historical Commission could not help to restore ancestral houses like this...it's a big waste for this grand house to be torn down. Even the muebles are truly amazing...thanks for sharing.

[@wyvrennemacdaniels6813]

Dei Garcia more than likely the couple of inches of water were a recurring problem and damaged the base structure.

[@alphaone101]

What a magnificent, cheery and welcoming home. It's a terrible shame for it to have been destroyed. The design and craftsmanship is incredible. I'm sure there were plenty of warm and happy memories made there! Ms. Lola Mary was a very beautiful lady.

[@Bmichele0247]

This was a GORGEOUS home. So much detail not just in the house but the furnishings as well. Rest well Grandma Mary ❤ Thank you for sharing.

[@jeaniecoudriet6201]

It's going to be taken down? Oh this is just to grand of a home! Such a beautiful video and memories u have! My grandma's house was no where near the lovely, but the love and good times we had ,I understand how you feel! Your grandma sounded like a wonderful lady! So sorry for the house, it's still stunning!

[@bchannel8847]

Teary eyed at the end part of this video .....

[@dianelafreniere1362]

Beautiful video.....beautiful music.....beautiful tribute!!

[@bobbiedawson5523]

What a wonderful tribute to your grandma. Her home was so beautiful and the furnishings are priceless. I hope you were able to retrieve some items. I could go on and on. The statues, the furniture, all the hand painted trimmings and your memories. Thank you!

[@ambotlang4127]

i love old houses and especially the beautiful music..

[@gullwingstorm857]

What a fabulous house. Even more fabulous is that over 70,000 people have now seen your grandma's house, thanks to you. Bravo!

[@suzanneribas2796]

You are a wonderful grandson. Some grandchildren don't care about what an old lady might have left behind but you do honor to the life she lived. I hope you got to keep something to remember her by.

[@ladylibertywdc8324]

This house is amazing - the architectural & decorative elements are unique. Such a shame it will be lost- but not in your memories. Lola Mary was no doubt a wonderful grandmother- a matriarch. Thank you for sharing.

[@yececejas1128]

BEAUTIFUL...!!!!!

[@kathyjohnstone3953]

I cried. This touched my soul. You will see her again. She is waiting for you all

[@dusterdude238]

Thank you for that beautiful tour of you Grandma's Home. it sounds like many happy hours were spent there. I hope that she can take all her beautiful things with her, and find another home to Adorn with them, and may she have many more years of love and happiness.

[@Carterhill4]

What a lovely and heartfelt tribute to your grandmother. I am happy that you have these memories and the best of all, the impact she had on your life. I feel sure that she helped shape you into the man you are today. When and if you have children make sure that they have as wonderful a childhood as you did.

[@annmarielucas9682]

What a beautiful house this house should have been preserved

[@kiamichiozarks7056]

I can envision this home when it was NEW in the 1930's. They must have been very blessed to own this fine house.

[@AcornHillHomestead]

The house seems to cry out for everyone to come back and live within her again. What beautiful memories you must have of your Grandmother. Thank you for sharing. 💕

[@bisdakdiay]

You can see the many different era in this house as it braves through the years of existence. It held so much memories for you and like man, it goes to dust and leaves nothing but special fond memories that will be forever alive in your heart.

[@cynthiawinstead3334]

What a beautiful home. Grandma must have been a character. A good one. God bless you.

[@Page1958]

And here in 2018 someone else sees your memories. Beautiful. I hope her items were kept in the family. Irreplaceable. ... Breathtaking ..

[@meleepinata]

I work in the architectural salvage business. This stuff is amazing, and if none of it was saved it's a crime against art and history. This is just exquisite.

[@kathys9999]

Oh what a grand house it was in its time!

[@glendapeterson1180]

So beautiful. I'm glad you made these final images; someday your grandchildren will see them and know their family history.

[@paula3280]

How sad, so many memories! The house still looks amazing I can only imagine back then when everything was new. Love the music and if I were you try and save everything that you can so you can remember years from now. The pictures and the artwork tell a story please don't leave any of them. Best to your family & thank you for sharing.

[@catherineanned44]

I would’ve loved your grandmother, Mary. She was eclectic and loved life. I saw it in every frame of your tribute. Thank you for sharing this. I’m so moved that I found this. Simply beautiful.

[@Gypsygirl-dr3fs]

I loved this tribute! What a wonderful lady your grandmother was. She will always remain alive, with you in your heart. I can tell she was a very special lady and very lucky to have you as her grandchild. I’m sure she’s as proud of you, as you are of her. God bless you and Lola Mary.♥️

[@thetalshihar]

Beautiful memories kept immortal through your videos. Sad that the home could not saved . thanks for sharing. Regards.

[@staceyezell9685]

No one ever really dies ...Your grandma lola Mary will always live on inside ur heart

[@aprilperacchi9895]

What a wonderful home. I'll bet it was awesome in it's prime. You're a sweet heart, one can tell you loved Lola Mary dearly. How fortunate she was.

[@Krazede]

Beautiful and beautifully done. Even 8 yrs later I find this so very moving.

[@aldervanotterloothey-them3607]

This was so touching.

[@Volaris27]

I saw both videos over a year ago and had to come back today to watch them yet again. I felt sadness through this but I admire so much the filming of this wonderful treasure-filled house. Im so sorry that this place had to be destroyed. So many wonderful memories for you. Your grandparents live on in your heart. You captured my heart with this. Im sure I will return yet again to watch it a third time, I hope its still here when I do. Thank you

[@melisalopez2811]

This video is beautiful, all of your beautiful memories made me cry :(

[@caroljcarp]

One of my favorite videos on all of You Tube! Seeing the water toward the end made me really sad. You are so blessed to have had her in your life and to have these beautiful memories to treasure for always. Like some of the other commenters, I, too, hope you were able to save some mementos of this house and this remarkable woman. So sorry for what the area has had to go through. Once a place has mold like that, though, there's nothing to do but dismantle it. I love your grandma's taste! So eclectic yet followed a theme - which, I assume, was just her preference in things. God bless you and your memories of her!

[@mitosbellasoria8717]

This is sad that you have to demolish a beautiful house. Gone are your childhood memories and a piece of history to us. Thank you for sharing.

[@ARCHIEANGELinOH]

Thank You so much for sharing this personal tribute. Everything was exquisite and I am sure your memories are too.

[@bronzerat012]

I loved your video and tribute to your grandmother. With the words you wrote, you can feel the love and laughter that must have once echoed throughout this home. So many lovely things still remain in the house which I hope you salvage before it is pulled down. Is your grandmother still alive?

[@luvdylanstar]

Lovely....so sad, yet soo beautiful. ♡

[@triciamacdonald9397]

I know this video was done a number of years ago but I just wanted to comment since it was such a beautiful tribute to your Grandma. She sounded like an incredible women.

[@moviemakerwannabe]

What a lovely grand home! Your video made me feel like I could feel what your Grandma was like too. So much character is captured in the art and style of the house.

[@lorascelsi8102]

Beautiful. There is always hope to renovate if you find the right people. History matters.

[@patgreeness6083]

Your tribute to your Grandma touched my heart. I hope my grandchildren remember me with such love and gratitude. The music is beautiful. You are a special young man.

[@KNGEveryday]

What a beautiful home and memories!

[@cagedbutterfly74]

So beautiful. Made Me cry. Thanks For Sharing this!

[@nancykemler5028]

Stunning. She lives everywhere in everything.

[@Judy122550]

so beautiful she must have been a wonderful grandmother . You are so blessed to have had her I am sad for you that the home you so loved visiting your grandmother will be no more. However your memories shall always be tucked away in your heart to pull out & remember the by gone days that shall never be taken from you !!

[@Daystar311]

What a beautiful home it must have been in its early days! Your grandmother is quite a beauty, as well. Thank you for sharing her story and your memories with us! Very sweet.

[@babylove7139]

Lola Mary was a very beautiful woman if that was her picture at the end such a sweet dedication to your grandmother God bless

[@williamperrymelevo2778]

That is by far one of the most remarkable tribute i have watched. Seeing that house, its history and value, will always remain there. Your lola must be happy and crying while watching this video featuring her house.

[@sassycat1360]

This was amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@debbiestillings4936]

What a shame it couldn't be restored and kept in your family. So beautiful! I bet it was still worth a fortune to salvage companies.

[@puppymamalisa]

The house is magnificent, but I have to say, your Grandmother's extreme beauty out-shines it 100 times! God bless, and thanks for sharing.

[@tamarawalker8973]

What a beautiful home. Must have been amazing growing up & playing there. Great tribute to Grandma.

[@rwatts2155]

What a lovely tribute to your grandparents and to your ancestral home! Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Such a BEAUTIFUL tribute. I'm in tears. You loved her very much. Thank you for this heartfelt video ♥️

[@beccaandmoonpie9043]

So sweet of you to record your memories and share them with all of us. Please tell me that these beautiful treasures were saved and shared throughout you family.

[@garygansbrubaker]

I am so sorry for your losses, and it is a shame that this lovely home has to go, but you have made something very special for your grandmother, your family and you. I am deeply moved by your kindred spirit and love for a wonderful grandmother. Thank you for sharing this personal moment!

[@brendendale2616]

What a beautiful memorial; clearly so many happy memories. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@theresawilson2647]

What a beautiful memory. Thanks.

[@grannygoose1860]

Once more I have been drawn back to share you're love and memories of your grandma Mary. Beautiful home and memories. Thank you for sharing.💝💝💝

[@pennytindall8368]

What a beautiful place... The wood work.. At work.. Everything about it is beautiful.. Thanks for sharing...I am sorry you have to say goodbye to such a gorgeous and rememberable place

[@veronicalake5593]

What an elegant home and lady they both must have been! Happy memories for you!!

[@rinaatienza6904]

Thanks for sharing...I was kinda teary-eyed...as if I was the one walking (as you held on the video)...even though I was just a passerby on your youtube, you captured my attention when you showed the whole house,brought back memories of our ancestral home (I heard it became a storage for a mango distributor...kinda sad) loved the little kiddie dresser inside your Grandma's Mary's room...as I got older, I become more nostalgic whenever I see heritage homes..beautiful home!!

[@AuntieNay]

A very touching tribute from a loving grandson. You did well...very well in showing your respect, love and admiration for her. She must have been a wonderful lady.

[@kellyakley2591]

What a shame that this beautiful home had to be destroyed! Such beautiful architecture inside and the view from the tower was spectacular! What a wonderful place this must have been to spend time in!

[@samuraiwarrior369]

Beautiful memoir...thanks for sharing

[@johnh2198]

"Some Where In Time" perfect music . Beautiful home

[@dianafrancis7569]

I just came upon your honor to your grandma's house. So beautiful, truly touched my heart. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@barbzingz]

This made me cry. So sorry for your loss.

[@unicorns283]

Very much filled with soul

[@ISSAY68]

got so teary eyed....

[@jmeyer3rn]

Haunting. This way of life can never be restored. Thank you for sharing even after all these years.

[@cookskiemonster4121]

Found this video after ten years. Beautiful house and the memories