Los que faltaban

Foundation, Emblem and Colours

In 1960, a group of friends from Calatayud, most of them from the upper districts of the town (Consolación and Puerta de Soria), decided to establish a new crew to take part in the San Roque Festivities of Calatayud, joining those that already existed at the time: "Euqor", "Rouna", "La Unión", "Desbarajuste" and the now-defunct "Bilbilitana" Crew. The first committee meeting took place at the Frente de Juventudes bar, located in what is now Darío Pérez Square, and the first president was Jesús Beltrán, known as "Michigan".

Founding members in 1960

The crew's name came about entirely by chance. During one of the committee meetings, the president and several other committee members arrived late. As they appeared, someone who had been waiting exclaimed, "The ones who were missing!" (Los que faltaban). Everyone liked the phrase, and it became the crew's official name.

The emblem was also created during this period. It was circular in shape and featured a traditional baturro in the centre, with a rose at his feet and the crew's name around the outer border. During the first three years after its foundation, members wore an entirely white outfit with a red sash and neckerchief. In 1963, however, the now traditional green shirt was adopted, together with white trousers and a white neckerchief. Like all the San Roque crews, its parades with the charanga were led by a banner. The design depicted a fierce black bull, with its attributes prominently displayed, tossing a young reveller into the bullring sand. Although it has undergone minor changes over the years, the design has essentially remained the same to the present day.

As an interesting historical detail, the green shirt had originally identified the members of "Nogara" Crew until its disappearance in 1962, when it was adopted by "Los que faltaban". When "Nogara" Crew was re-established in 1987, it chose the white colour that the older crew had abandoned, adding two blue stripes to its shirt.

Members of "Los que faltaban" Crew parading down the Rúa during its early years.

It is worth noting that during these early years, all the members of "Los que faltaban", like those of the other San Roque crews in Calatayud, were men, although their partners regularly accompanied them. In 1967, the first female members officially joined the crew and composed a set of verses which, accompanied by music, became the crew's anthem. It is also noteworthy that the first women ever to serve as presidents of a San Roque crew were Sofía Sánchez of "Los que faltaban" and Ana Comín of "Solera".

Unfortunately, this first chapter in the history of "Los que faltaban" came to an end in 1969, when the crew was dissolved. During the following three San Roque festivals, most of its members joined other crews. Many of the green shirts of "Los que faltaban" were soaked in bleach until they turned red, which was then the colour of "La Juventud" Crew. In 1973, thanks largely to the efforts of José Jiménez, known as "El Niño", the crew was re-founded, with Jesús Navarro, nicknamed "El Jefe", becoming president. All of its original symbols were restored, except for the emblem, which retained the same imagery but adopted a triangular shape.

Our Premises

During the first years, the crew's premises were located on the ground floor of the house belonging to Juan José Navarro, the brother of the president.

After the crew was re-founded, its headquarters changed location several times over the years. At first, unused ground-floor premises and old barns were used, the first of which was located on what is now Zaragoza Avenue. These were followed by other locations, including San Antón Street, the present-day open space known as "La Pera", and beside the old slaughterhouse. At that time, when "Rouna" Crew was based in what is now Fernando el Católico Park, a metal cable stretched across the River Jalón served as a makeshift bridge to make it easier to move between the two crews.

During this period, countless hours had to be devoted to cleaning, preparing and decorating the premises. Members with the necessary trades—carpenters, electricians, plumbers, bricklayers and painters—volunteered their skills, receiving nothing in return except the beer or wine they drank while working. The materials needed for these tasks were also sourced by the crew members themselves, sometimes leading to amusing incidents, such as the night when a tractor was used to lift several young men in its front loader up to the Hermitage of San Roque. Among them was a visitor from Soria who suffered minor injuries after falling from the machine.

Committee members and volunteers in 1995, with the headquarters located in the former OJE premises.

The materials required to prepare the crew's premises—such as reed screens, tarpaulins, timber and similar items—were usually provided by the members themselves so as not to deplete the modest finances of "Los que faltaban". Sometimes discarded materials were reused, while on other occasions they came from the members' own properties.

Resourcefulness and ingenuity were equally important, to the extent that some local market gardeners occasionally found parts of their field shelters mysteriously missing. The relationship with the electricity supplier deserves special mention, since bureaucratic obstacles have never made matters easy for the crew, a situation that continues even today.

One of the most important features of any crew headquarters is the bar. In the early years, it consisted simply of wooden planks supported by bricks or fruit crates and, in the best cases, covered with reed screens that provided shade or a little protection from the rain. During the presidency of Juan Francisco Hermosilla, known as "Mochi", several members built a metal frame anchored to the ground and clad in galvanised steel sheets, greatly improving both the bar service and the working conditions of the volunteers behind it. Remarkably, this structure is still in use today.

As the crew continued to grow, larger premises became necessary and public spaces began to be used. The crew first occupied one of the entrances to the former bus station and later, during the presidency of José Remacha, known as "El Americano", moved into the former OJE headquarters, which the local authorities allowed them to use in exchange for a small gift. The crew remained there for another year before the committee decided to relinquish the premises so they could be used by another crew whose performances attracted larger crowds.

In 1988, during the presidency of Narciso Arévalo ("Nacho"), the crew moved to the open space beside the old slaughterhouse, now Gáldar Street. That year the fencing used to enclose the site was purchased for 850,000 pesetas, using money that had been saved because two previously booked musical groups had cancelled their performances. This fencing continued to be used whenever required until 2016, when legal changes meant that the crew headquarters had to remain open to the general public.

In 1992, a drinks distribution company lent the crew premises on Madre Puy Street.
Finally, in 1997, the committee reached an agreement with the Inter-Crew Federation and Calatayud Town Council to move to its current location on the open space beside Santa Ana School.

Crew photograph from the late 1990s, already established on the open space beside Santa Ana School.

Another distinctive feature of the "Los que faltaban" headquarters was the presence of a toilet inside the enclosure. For women this consisted of a squat toilet, while for men it was simply a length of guttering, both draining into a nearby inspection chamber, with a tap serving as a makeshift cistern. Although this may seem rather unhygienic by modern standards, at a time when portable toilets were unheard of during the festivities it represented a major improvement, especially for female members, who no longer had to search for secluded places.

Since 2014, the crew has held the traditional Ham Snack. This takes place a few days before the festivities begin, usually once the assembly and decoration of the headquarters have been completed, and consists of refreshments offered by the committee to those members who have helped prepare the venue. What began with food donated by local businesses has since become an established annual tradition.

Social Activity

Peñista del Año is an honorary distinction awarded each year since 1982 by the San Roque Inter-Crew Federation to individuals who have shown exceptional dedication and commitment to the San Roque Festivities. In 1985, during the presidency of Carlos Cabello, the distinction was awarded to Jesús Navarro, and six years later to Antonio García, known as "El Royo". In 1998 it was presented to Mariano Yagüe, who had served as president of the Inter-Crew Federation between 1986 and 1988, the period during which "Nogara" Crew was re-established and "Garnacha" Crew was founded. Since Juan José Navarro received the award in 2004, no member of "Los que faltaban" has worn the traditional multicoloured shirt of the Peñista del Año. During 2013 and 2014, Salvador Catalán combined the presidency of "Los que faltaban" with his role on the Inter-Crew Federation's management committee.

The participation of crew members in the traditional capea effigy competition organised by the Calatayud Inter-Crew Federation is also noteworthy. These creations are usually sculptures made from cardboard and cork, representing satirical caricatures of well-known figures from national and local public life. On the afternoon of 16 August they are displayed in the Margarita bullring, where they are left to face the young bulls released for the entertainment of crew members and the people of Calatayud.

Throughout the 1980s and the early 1990s, several groups of members produced these artistic figures with funding from the crew. If they won prizes in any of the competition categories, the prize money was returned to the crew's funds.

From its very beginnings, the ties between "Los que faltaban" Crew and the Brotherhood of San Roque have been particularly close. One clear example was the presidency of the Brotherhood held by Juan José Navarro between 2001 and 2003, when the highest proportion of Brotherhood members also belonged to "Los que faltaban". Later, between 2015 and 2019, the Brotherhood was again presided over by Paula Marín, who was likewise a member of the crew. Since the crew's re-founding in 1973, nine members of "Los que faltaban" have served as preboste, acting as custodians of the image of Saint Roch between one year's festivities and the next.

Further examples of the crew's commitment to the Brotherhood of San Roque and to the city of Calatayud include funding and building half of the outdoor benches at the Hermitage of San Roque, where the traditional Mass is celebrated during the early hours of 16 August, as well as the participation of several members in conservation work carried out both at the Hermitage and on the Brotherhood's adjoining land.

On 7 December 1989, "Los que faltaban" became the first crew in Calatayud to achieve full legal status. It not only formalised its statutes as the Los Que Faltaban Cultural and Recreational Association, something that "Rouna" Crew had already accomplished, but also obtained its official Tax Identification Number. The association's first registered headquarters were located in the Siboney Bar, on the ground floor of the former Fonda El Comercio, both now disappeared from the historic Dato Street.

Following its legal registration as a cultural association, it became necessary to encourage members to participate in cultural activities. As a result, during the first half of the 1990s the crew organised three annual trips for its members: one to a seaside destination, another winter trip to Candanchú, and a third to Madrid.

Crew members during the first performance of the Pascual Marquina Musical Association.

For the same reason, and as a demonstration of the crew's commitment to the community of Calatayud, as well as a desire to distinguish itself from other crews that promoted football teams, "Los que faltaban" founded the Banda de los Ogros in 1990. This group became the seed from which the Pascual Marquina Musical Association would shortly afterwards emerge. The funds required to establish the band came directly from the crew's financial surplus, accumulated thanks to the sound management of its finances during the second half of the 1980s.

In addition to financial support, several members of "Los que faltaban" became personally involved in organising the new band. They secured assistance from Calatayud Town Council, which donated classroom furniture from temporary school buildings, from the Government of Aragón, which awarded grants, and from the music teacher Pilar Rubio. For several years the crew continued to finance the band through various fundraising initiatives, including the raffle organised by "Los que faltaban" in 1991. However, in 1994, during the presidency of José Antonio Joven, the financial burden of maintaining the band led to the formal separation of the two organisations.

Participation in the raffle organised by "Los que faltaban" to finance the music band.

Like the other San Roque crews, "Los que faltaban" has always sponsored a football team. Indeed, in 1961 it won the first Inter-Crew Football Tournament, a success it has repeated on numerous occasions, most recently in 2023. Following its transformation into a cultural association at the beginning of the 1990s, the crew, together with the other San Roque crews, also formed five-a-side and eleven-a-side football teams and took part in the tournaments organised by the Inter-Crew Federation, which regularly attracted large crowds of spectators.

During the final decade of the twentieth century, while José Ángel Forcén was president, "Los que faltaban" also signed an agreement with Calatayud Town Council to revive the historic tradition of the Maceros, Podón and Timbaleros, who had traditionally preceded the municipal corporation during official ceremonies, processions and civic events—a privilege granted to the city of Calatayud by the :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} in 1487. Under the agreement, the crew undertook the restoration of the costumes, instruments and other ceremonial items used by the procession, together with the commitment to participate in the city's principal official events. In return, the Town Council paid the crew 25,000 pesetas.

Members of the "Los que faltaban" football team in the early 1990s.

It was agreed internally that the football players would be responsible for taking part in the ceremonial procession. However, this initiative ultimately cost the crew more than the financial contribution received from the Town Council. Consequently, all the restored ceremonial equipment was returned to the municipality, and the cultural association "AJB" took over responsibility for preserving this tradition, which it continues to do today.

Members of the crew during the first appearances of the Maceros, Podón and Timbaleros.

As early as 1982, Jesús Verón, who would later become the Official Chronicler of Calatayud, described "Los que faltaban" in his book San Roque Bilbilitano as "an example in its relationship with the other crews". One clear demonstration of this has always been its close friendship with "Rouna" Crew. In the year when "Los que faltaban" was re-founded, "Rouna" provided a non-repayable loan of 25,000 pesetas together with various electrical equipment to help cover the costs of that first year.

However, in 1991 and 1992, before anyone knew that "Rouna" would shortly afterwards win the first prize in Spain's Christmas Lottery, it was "Los que faltaban" that provided financial assistance, also on a non-repayable basis. By 1993, "Rouna"'s fortunes had completely changed and the crew repaid the full amount that had previously been donated. That same year, "Rouna" also rented half of its former stage to "Los que faltaban" for the symbolic sum of one peseta per year. The structure remained in use until 2005.

Since 1991, this close relationship has been celebrated on the second evening of the San Roque Festivities, when the charangas of both crews join together to perform for the enjoyment of members of both organisations and anyone else who wishes to join the celebration.

"Los que faltaban" also enjoys particularly strong ties with other crews of the same name in Teruel, Soria, Zaragoza and Huesca, all of which take part in festivals recognised as being of Regional or National Tourist Interest. During the presidency of Jesús Rubio ("Ciborro"), two fraternity gatherings of the various "Los que faltaban" crews were organised, one in Calatayud and another in Soria. In addition, members of the crew regularly attend the festivities held in these cities, especially the Vaquilla del Ángel celebrations in Teruel.

Members of "Los que faltaban" Crew during the festivities in Teruel.

Members of "Los que faltaban" Crew at the gathering of crews of the same name in Soria.

It is also worth remembering that in 1991 and 1992, "Los que faltaban", together with "Nogara" Crew, organised the first coach trips from Calatayud to the festivities in Teruel. In later years the Inter-Crew Federation took over the organisation of these journeys, a tradition that continues to this day.

Number of Members

The number of members has fluctuated throughout the crew's almost sixty-year history, generally reflecting the prevailing economic situation. Following its re-founding in 1973, the crew had a total of 67 members: 65 men and 2 women. Membership fees were 500 pesetas for men and 300 for women, although this difference was soon abolished and both paid the same subscription.

Membership has grown steadily over the years. By the mid-1980s, "Los que faltaban" had become one of the largest crews in Calatayud. However, both at the beginning of the 1990s and again during the middle of the first decade of the twenty-first century, the association's difficult financial circumstances led to a significant decline in membership, forcing a considerable reduction in the range of activities offered.

Today, under the presidency of Pedro Anquela, the crew is enjoying its highest-ever membership, reaching 1,039 members during the 2023 San Roque Festivities, representing almost 20% of all crew members in Calatayud. Despite this remarkable growth, the crew has successfully retained its close-knit family atmosphere.

Charangas

Traditionally, one of the crew's greatest attractions has been its charanga, especially the procession down the Rúa immediately after the official opening of the festivities. The first band to accompany "Los que faltaban" in 1960 was the bugle section of the former Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 73 of the Spanish Army. Around the same time, the charanga from the Navarrese town of Ablitas also performed for the crew, staying at the now-vanished Casa Sixto Guesthouse.

Following the crew's re-founding in 1973, the first charanga to perform was "Los Siete Magníficos" from the neighbouring village of Aniñón. Although they had very few musicians, they were more than capable of matching much larger bands. However, the exceptionally high standards expected by the crew members meant that the musicians declined to return, even turning down a blank cheque. This gives a clear indication of just how important the charanga is to "Los que faltaban".

Pifola Charanga.

Tarazona Charanga and part of the committee.

Without doubt, two charangas hold a special place in the hearts of the crew's members. One is the Tarazona Charanga, which first performed for "Los que faltaban" in 1989 and, for the following twenty-one years, never missed its annual appointment from 13 to 16 August. The bonds of friendship forged between the musicians and the various committees remain strong to this day. The other is "Pifola", which first performed in 2010 and is made up entirely of members of "Los que faltaban", many of whom received their musical training in the Pascual Marquina Musical Association.

One of the oldest and most cherished traditions of the San Roque Festivities is the descent of the Rúa. This is a parade involving all the crews, each preceded by its banner and accompanied by its own charanga and drummers. It is a joyful procession in which the excitement of the opening moments of the festivities is combined with dancing, reunions and the festive spirit encouraged by a few drinks. The parade begins in Market Square, where the ceremonial rocket officially opens the festivities, continues along Rúa de Dato Street and finishes in Fuerte Square, from where each crew heads towards its own headquarters.

Descent of the Rúa in the early 1990s.

The procession is led by the Brotherhood of San Roque accompanying the image of the saint, followed by "Desbarajuste", the Children's Crew, and then the remaining crews, whose positions rotate each year—all except "Los que faltaban". In 1987, several crews complained about the extremely slow pace at which "the Greens" traditionally made their way down the Rúa, causing significant delays to the programmes of the crews following behind. As a result, it was agreed that from that year onwards "Los que faltaban" would always parade last, allowing the other crews to continue without delay while enabling "Los que faltaban" to celebrate the beginning of the festivities in their own distinctive style, except in those years when the rotation placed them first. Today they still parade in the final position every year.

Members of "Los que faltaban" during the descent of the Rúa in the early 1980s.

The result is that covering the mere 600 metres separating Market Square from the crew headquarters can take "Los que faltaban" well over two hours. On one memorable occasion, even the van belonging to the owner of the crew's bar, which had been bringing refreshments, became absorbed into the parade and eventually reached the headquarters in such a battered condition that it was fit only for the scrapyard.

One of the ambitions of the young people who, at the end of the 1950s, shaped the San Roque Festivities into the celebration we know today was to share their joy with all the people of Calatayud. "Los que faltaban" embraced the same spirit and, perhaps because most of its first members came from the upper districts of the town, the crew and its charanga have always made a point of visiting every neighbourhood, particularly Consolación and Puerta de Soria despite their distance from the town centre. Every year the crew also visits care homes and the facilities of the former psychiatric hospital, bringing the festive atmosphere to those unable to enjoy the celebrations in the streets.

With this same philosophy in mind, when the Calatayud Inter-Crew Federation proposed in 2018 that several musical groups should perform in the distant fairground during the afternoon, "Los que faltaban" opposed the idea and instead organised an alternative programme in which its charanga paraded through the city's central streets. Although the Federation's committee initially threatened disciplinary action against any crews refusing to participate, the overwhelming support expressed by 98% of the members of "Los que faltaban" through a questionnaire, together with the backing of "Rouna" Crew and the people of Calatayud in general, ensured that no sanctions were ultimately imposed on either crew.

"Los que faltaban" Crew on the afternoon of 15 August 2018, when an alternative event was organised to preserve the traditional spirit of the San Roque Festivities.

On the weekend before the festivities begin, a dinner is held in honour of the Peñista del Año. After the meal, which takes place at the headquarters of the award recipient's crew, a dance is also organised. However, in 1991, after the traditional dinner and before the dance, several members of "Los que faltaban" secretly hired a charanga to perform in honour of the newly appointed Peñista del Año, Antonio García. This unexpected event, of which the local authorities had not been informed, almost resulted in an incident with the local police, although fortunately the situation was resolved without any serious consequences.

Performances

During the early years of "Los que faltaban", the performances organised by the crew were fairly modest, since most of the budget was devoted to hiring the charanga. In fact, in the year the crew was re-founded there were no live performances at all in the headquarters, only a battery-powered record player provided by the president to play music. The following year, however, the other crews insisted that if members of "Los que faltaban" wished to enjoy free entry to their headquarters, the crew would also have to offer live entertainment. Consequently, a small musical group was hired to perform on the three festival nights for the considerable sum of 25,000 pesetas.

As the years passed and membership continued to grow, the crew was able to book increasingly prestigious acts to enliven the evenings. Thus, in 1987 the orchestra Montes Blancos performed for the crew, receiving a fee of 175,000 pesetas, considerably lower than the amount paid by Calatayud Town Council only a few weeks later for the same orchestra to perform during the Virgen de la Peña festivities.

Between 1991 and 1994, thanks to the fact that "Los que faltaban", "Euqor" and "Rouna" all worked with the same entertainment agency, several evening performances rotated between the three crews on different nights. This arrangement enabled members to enjoy a wider variety of acts at a much more competitive cost.

During this period, and in previous years, the posters advertising the musical performances were put up by members of the committee, assisted by a number of loyal volunteers. Hanging and distributing the posters marked the countdown to the eagerly awaited San Roque Festivities and became a joyful ritual in itself. Posters appeared in the most unexpected places, including bus shelters, businesses owned by crew members, and numerous bars, such as on the ceiling of the former "Geneve" pub and on the walls of "La Bacaña".

From the mid-2000s onwards, particularly during the presidency of Carlos Navarro ("Chichetas hijo"), considerable efforts were made to bring well-known artists and bands to the crew. As a result, both members and the people of Calatayud have been able to enjoy performances by groups and artists such as Celtas Cortos, Barón Rojo, Extremoduro, Los Mojinos Escozíos, Los Chichos and Leticia Sabater. The arrival of the new century also saw the gradual introduction of increasingly popular DJs and themed parties such as "Macumba".

It is worth mentioning that during 1975 and 1976 the dance held on the night of 15–16 August took place in a field close to the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Peña. From there, in the early hours of Saint Roch's Day, the crew members began the traditional pilgrimage to the Hermitage of San Roque. Despite the committee's efforts to encourage participation, including serving late-night refreshments, attendance remained disappointingly low and the initiative was eventually abandoned.

Dinners and Afternoon Snacks

In 1982, when the crew headquarters were located beside the old slaughterhouse, the first dinners for members were introduced, making "Los que faltaban" the pioneer among all the San Roque crews. The menus usually consisted of hearty bean or chickpea stews prepared by Dionisio Islas, known as "El Gorras". A few years later, breakfasts were also introduced, something that had not previously been customary.

With the arrival of the new century, the committee decided to add another activity already offered by several other crews by organising a lunch on the first day of the festivities. This meal was usually prepared by Antonio Marín ("El Puchero"), who had been the second president after the crew's re-founding. In 2001, during the presidency of Luis Lázaro, the growing membership and new health regulations made it necessary to hire a catering company to provide the dinners, at a cost of around one million pesetas.

While Salvador Catalán was president, the crew acquired tables and chairs, allowing members to dine together inside the headquarters. Although this may appear a minor change, it represented a significant improvement. Until then, groups of friends had eaten scattered throughout the surrounding streets. Dining together strengthened the bonds between members of "Los que faltaban" while also helping to keep the neighbouring streets cleaner.

If there was one meal that truly characterised "Los que faltaban", however, it was the afternoon snacks served in the Margarita bullring during the bullfighting events. These usually consisted of salted sardines, roasted potatoes or very ripe tomatoes, all of which were thrown up from the lower part of the arena so that crew members could catch them in mid-air.

The crew also devised an ingenious system made up of narrow rubber tubes with multiple branches. These pipes ran from 25-litre containers of beer positioned at the highest point of the bullring, allowing drinks to be distributed simultaneously to many crew members.

Over the years this tradition has gradually disappeared in favour of more practical refreshments such as cured sausage sandwiches, ice creams and small beer containers, which are easier to distribute and, above all, easier to enjoy during the hot August afternoons.

At the Margarita Bullring

Like all the San Roque crews, "Los que faltaban" has its own designated area inside the bullring. Its section lies between stands 1 and 2 and includes a flat terrace above the bull pens. When the different areas of the arena were originally allocated to the crews, bullfighting events began much earlier than they do today—at around 3:00 pm—and the first stand remained in full sun throughout the afternoon. For this reason, none of the crews wanted that location and it was accepted by "Los que faltaban". As the years passed, however, the start of the bullfighting programme became progressively later, meaning that shade eventually reached the area halfway through the afternoon. The location then became highly desirable, but by that stage it had become inseparably associated with "Los que faltaban", who proudly continue to occupy it today.

It is worth noting that in years when the combined membership of the eight crews assigned to the sunny stands exceeded the number of available seats, one crew was selected by lottery to move to the shaded section. "Los que faltaban", however, always declined to take part in the draw, preferring to remain faithful to their traditional place.

The area occupied by "Los que faltaban" Crew, showing the terrace above the bull pens, the charanga and the crew members.

As already mentioned, the area reserved for "Los que faltaban" in the Margarita bullring includes a small terrace. This flat platform, known as the Meseta de Toriles ("Bull Pens Terrace"), has become one of the focal points of the San Roque afternoons. Many unforgettable moments have taken place there, such as the annual performance by Jesús Rubio, who inflated a condom balanced on his head while the rest of the crew cheered him on. Equally memorable were the playful exchanges of drinks between those gathered on the terrace as a symbol of friendship among crew members and visitors from other crews, as well as the seemingly endless musical contests that followed each bullfighting event, with the charanga of "Los que faltaban" good-naturedly competing against those of the other crews until eventually one of them left the bullring.

The atmosphere created by "Los que faltaban" in the bullring has often been enlivened by original initiatives and good humour. On one occasion, several members built a large catapult capable of launching beer cans from the terrace into the arena, although the experiment was soon abandoned for obvious safety reasons. Other memorable moments include the traditional water fights with neighbouring crews, the improvised musical performances that lasted well beyond the end of the bullfighting events, and the endless stream of jokes and playful banter that have always characterised the crew.

Among the best-remembered traditions was the annual arrival of the charanga at the bullring. As soon as the musicians entered, the atmosphere changed completely and the terrace became the centre of attention. Songs, dances and friendly exchanges with the neighbouring crews continued throughout the afternoon, making this one of the most eagerly awaited moments of the San Roque Festivities for generations of crew members.

During the years when beer was distributed through the network of rubber tubes installed around the stands, it was not uncommon for newcomers to be left wondering where the drinks actually came from. The ingenious system became something of a legend and was copied, with varying degrees of success, by other crews in later years.

Another of the traditions associated with the bullring involved welcoming members of other crews who visited the terrace of "Los que faltaban". Hospitality has always been regarded as one of the defining characteristics of the crew, and visitors were invariably offered food, drink and a warm reception, regardless of which crew they belonged to.

Over time, changing safety regulations and new organisational requirements have inevitably altered some of these customs. Nevertheless, the terrace above the bull pens remains one of the most emblematic places of the San Roque Festivities and continues to be a meeting point for generations of crew members who gather there each August to keep alive the traditions inherited from those who came before them.

Banners

The banner is one of the principal symbols identifying each San Roque crew. Since its foundation, "Los que faltaban" has carried different banners reflecting the evolution of the association throughout its history.

The earliest banners were handmade by members of the crew using fabrics in the traditional green and white colours. As the years passed, they were replaced by more elaborate embroidered designs, incorporating the crew's emblem and decorative details that enhanced their appearance during the official parades.

The banner is carried at the head of the crew during the descent of the Rúa and in all official events organised by the Brotherhood of San Roque and the Inter-Crew Federation. Carrying it is regarded as an honour, entrusted to members who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the crew and its traditions.

Historic banner of "Los que faltaban" Crew.

Like many other symbols of the crew, the banners have been carefully preserved by successive committees. Today they form part of the historical heritage of "Los que faltaban" and are displayed on special occasions as a reminder of the generations of members who have contributed to the crew's history.

Identity

Three words define the attitude that the members of "Los que faltaban" have maintained towards the San Roque Festivities throughout their history: Tradition, Passion and Family.

Three members of "Los que faltaban" Crew.

The close relationship with the Brotherhood of San Roque, devotion to the saint, collaboration with the people of Calatayud, and the determination to preserve the defining traditions of both the crew and the San Roque Festivities exactly as they were conceived by a group of enthusiastic young people during the 1960s are clear examples of this constant commitment to tradition.

Brutes, wild, drunk, inhuman, unvaccinated... these are just some of the affectionate nicknames that members of other crews have used to describe the members of "Los que faltaban" as part of the friendly rivalry that has always existed between the different crews. These labels are accepted without the slightest concern because they perfectly reflect the way "Los que faltaban" experiences the four days of the festivities: uninhibited, cheerful and entirely devoted to enjoying themselves, always with respect for everyone around them. In short, with genuine passion.

And, of course, everyone is welcome to become part of the great family that is "Los que faltaban"—even animals. Every year, from 13 to 16 August, groups of friends and families, people from Calatayud, returning locals and visitors all come together to celebrate the San Roque Festivities side by side.

Years	Presidents	Headquarters	Preboste	Members
1960	Jesús Beltran “Michigan”
1961	José Jiménez “el Niño”
1962	José Jiménez “el Niño”
1963	José Jiménez “el Niño”
1964	José Jiménez “el Niño”
1965	José Jiménez “el Niño”
1966	José Jiménez “el Niño”
1967	José Jiménez “el Niño”
1968	Angel Asensio
1969	Jesús López
1973	Jesus Navarro “el Jefe”	Av/ Zaragoza- Collado
1974	Jesus Navarro “el Jefe”	C/ San Antón
1975	Jesus Navarro “el Jefe”	C/ Correa- Escribano
1976	Jesus Navarro “el Jefe”	C/ Made Puy- Bianco
1977	Jesus Navarro “el Jefe”	C/ Madre Puy- Pap. Berdejo
1978	Jesus Navarro “el Jefe”	C/ Glen Ellyn- Centro médico
1979	Antonio Marín “Puchero”	Exp. Pera
1980	Juan Jose Navarro “Chichetas”	Av/ Zaragoza
1981	Juan Jose Navarro “Chichetas”	Antigua estación autobuses
1982	Juan Jose Navarro “Chichetas”	C/ Galdar- Antig. matadero	Carlos Cabello
1983	José Remacha “el Americano”	OJE
1984	José Remacha “el Americano”	OJE		631
1985**	Carlos Cabello	C/ Galdar- Antig. matadero		737
1986	Narciso Arévalo “Nacho”	OJE		820
1987	Narciso Arévalo “Nacho”	C/ Galdar- Antig. matadero		801
1988	Narciso Arévalo “Nacho”	C/ Galdar- Antig. matadero		911
1989	Mariano Yagüe	C/ Galdar- Antig. matadero		918
1990	Mariano Yagüe	OJE		736
1991**	Jose Ángel Forcén	Pza Fuerte		727
1992	Jose Ángel Forcén	C/ Madre Puy- San Miguel		712
1993	Jose Antonio Joven	Paseo nuevo- Aljaima		693
1994	Jose Antonio Joven	Paseo nuevo- Aljaima
1995	Juan Francisco Hermosilla	OJE
1996	Juan Francisco Hermosilla	OJE
1997	Sofía Sánchez	Santa Ana
1998**	Sofía Sánchez	Santa Ana	Cristina Navarro
1999	Sofía Sánchez	Santa Ana	Juan Francisco Hermosilla
2000	Sofía Sánchez	Santa Ana	Juan Tarifa
2001	Luis Lázaro	Santa Ana	Maria José Rubio
2002	Luis Lázaro	Santa Ana
2003	Carlos Navarro “Chichetas hijo”	Santa Ana
2004**	Carlos Navarro “Chichetas hijo”	Santa Ana		813
2005	Carlos Navarro “Chichetas hijo”	Santa Ana		770
2006	Carlos Navarro “Chichetas hijo”	Santa Ana		790
2007	Carlos Navarro “Chichetas hijo”	Santa Ana		820
2008	Carlos Navarro “Chichetas hijo”	Santa Ana	Paula Marín	815
2009	Jesús Rubio “Ciborro”	Santa Ana		870
2010	Jesús Rubio “Ciborro”	Santa Ana		868
2011	Jesús Rubio “Ciborro”	Santa Ana		947
2012	Jesús Rubio “Ciborro”	Santa Ana		809
2013	Salvador Catalán	Santa Ana	Nacho Arévalo	808
2014	Salvador Catalán	Santa Ana		834
2015	Salvador Catalán	Santa Ana		773
2016	Salvador Catalán	Santa Ana		857
2017	Mariano Yagüe	Santa Ana	Juan José Navarro	778
2018	Pedro Anquela	Santa Ana		751
2019	Pedro Anquela	Santa Ana		845
2020	Pedro Anquela
2021	Pedro Anquela
2022	Pedro Anquela	Santa Ana		1018
2023	Pedro Anquela	Santa Ana	Martín Peña	1039
2024	Pedro Anquela	Santa Ana

Summary table. The years marked with an asterisk indicate those in which a member of "Los que faltaban" was named Peñista del Año.

Bibliography

This brief compilation has been made possible thanks to the collaboration of:

• Sofía Sánchez
• Antonio García
• Juan José Navarro
• Gloria Ibáñez
• José Ángel Forcén
• Mariano Yagüe
• Narciso Arévalo
• Mariano Marquina
• José Antonio Joven
• Carlos Navarro
• Miguel Ángel Marín
• Ana Gracia
• Jesús Navarro

Reviewed by Carlos Lozano and Marta Gotor, and compiled and written by Pedro Lozano.

Peñistas del Año

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Carlos Navarro

More information

• Los que faltaban website