I would say, dont give up, the relieved niece toldThe Mercury News.
However, his biological family back home never forgot him.
Roger remained resolute in his story of his brother being taken away by a woman wearing a bandana.
Sadly, the mystery of Luis disappearance remained unsolved for years, and the case went cold.
His mother, Antonia Albino, never lost hope that her son was alive.
She initially visited the police person bureau every day for updates on her sons whereabouts.
She took that with her to her grave.
All this time the family kept thinking of him, the niece continued.
I always knew I had an uncle.
We spoke of him a lot.
My grandmother carried the original article in her wallet, and she always talked about him.
A picture of him was always hung at the family home.
We didnt start crying until after the investigators left, she added.
I grabbed my moms hands and said, We found him.
They grabbed each other and had a really tight, long hug.
They sat down and just talked, Alida said.
I think he died happily.
He was at peace with himself, knowing that his brother was found, she said.
I was just so happy I was able to do this for him and bring him closure and peace.
Alida was also sure that Luis deceased grandmother would have been very happy that her lost son was found.
She never forgot him, the niece told the outlet.
She always said he was still alive.
She had hope she would see him.
She never gave up that hope.
It was a very happy ending.
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