Queen
Karinna
Evelina's message
 It is with great honor and pride that I represent
Queen Saint Isabel of Portugal in the 2010 U.P.S.E.S.
Centennial Festa. I am honored to represent such a
saint, who lived her life serving others who are less
fortunate. I can only hope in my reign as Queen that
I am as selfless and loving as Queen Saint Isabel.
I take pride in participating in this 100 year tradition.
I have been involved in the U.P.S.E.S. Festa every
year since the age of 2, when I served as Festa Princess
in 1995. I have also served as Duchess in 2003 and
Small Queen in 2005. I could only dream of some day
being big Queen. I want to thank my Mother Evelyn Feliciano
for making that dream come true.
Over the years, my family has instilled in me pride
and appreciation of my heritage, my culture, and my
ancestry. I plan to someday do the same with my children
so that the Portuguese Community of San Diego and this
valued tradition of honoring the Holy Spirit may continue.
I want to recognize everyone who organizes and helps
this Festa carry forward. Without them, the Festa would
not go on.
The 2010 Festa is being done in memory of my Father,
Michael Feliciano, who passed away in 2003 of brain
cancer. I know although he cannot physically be here,
he is spiritually by my family’s side. I thank
the Holy Spirit for giving us the time we had with
my Father, and for healing my Mother of her breast
cancer in 2007. Without the Holy Spirit, I could not
have gotten through those portions of my life.
To the past 99 Queens, I am honored to stand by your
side as the 100th Queen and can only hope to serve
as well as you have.
Sincerely,
Karinna Evelina Feliciano
2010 Centennial U.P.S.E.S. Festa Queen
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