After an intercontinental move and a 20-year career in the housekeeping industry, a Kelowna woman91裸聊视频檚 retirement also saw the realization of her dream.
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After growing up in a family with 12 siblings in Honduras, Matute moved to Kelowna in 1999 with her then-husband, a Kelowna resident, who she had met while he was on vacation in her native country.
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The move came after the couple were married in Honduras once they were together for four years.
Upon her arrival in Kelowna, she found a job working in housekeeping at the Delta Grand Hotel, which she kept right up until her retirement just one month ago.
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Matute packs the small Rutland storefront with only items she deems usable and esteems herself on selling the highest quality clothing that she can.
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While some are off spending their retirement resting and relaxing, you can drop by for a visit with Florencia while she works full time at Florencia91裸聊视频檚 Consignment between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, or between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
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michael.rodriguez@kelownacapnews.com
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