timjwilson Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Yesterday the poison alcohol claimed another victim; Mauricio, who many knew by 'duck' - 'el pato'. He cared for the LCS gardens for a number of years up until last year. Some of you may have turned compost with him. I did not know him well but what I did, revealed a gentle and happy soul. He loved to hike the mountains in search of herbs and roots [and occasional artifacts]. He is gone much too young and I will miss the friendship which was in the making. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Sad to hear this. I knew him well from my years in the library. A wonderful man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 He was also known in the 6th esquinas as Huicho(sell) He lived on Francisco Villa. and was helping many dogs...It is sad to hear how many people died and otehrs are in the hospital 2muy grae".. A woman made punch and one person died and another is in the hospital because of the bad alcohol as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 I am saddened to learn this - he was a gentle kind soul. I was always so happy to see him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Wish they would take this ban off alcohol , it is killing more people than it is saving lives 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombo Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Thanks for posting this sad news, Tim. I loved Mauricio, getting to know him over the four years I worked with him in the garden. He made working there a treat and an education in the uses of plants. We've lost a real fun-loving, people-loving, gentle, always helpful and enlightened soul. Descansa en paz, Mauricio, amigo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Mauricio was my sometime Gardner, another victim from the same party was Jose who was my painters partner. So sad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmelbaloney Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 I knew Pato for many years. He was so gentle and sweet. He always had a good sense of humour and a twinkle in his eyes. Rest in Peace dear sweet Pato. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timjwilson Posted May 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 57 minutes ago, carmelbaloney said: I knew Pato for many years. He was so gentle and sweet. He always had a good sense of humour and a twinkle in his eyes. Rest in Peace dear sweet Pato. Thanks for the great photo. Mauricio's nephew, [a close friend] and I are thinking of doing some sort of memorial plaque. We are looking over some photos. Is it okay to consider this one? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 People are buying this alcohol because they have always bought it not because of the ban but soething went wrong. My maid who grew up on Francisco Villa where EL Pato lived told me that a lot of alcohol is being sold and many use it for pain, they use it as a balm and not to drink but I guess something went wrong and the bad stuff was sold for drinking.. It is a real sad story... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moderator-2 Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 We got sidetracked here. Let's keep the focus on the well regarded gentleman who met an unfortunate end and use the alcohol poisonings thread to discuss that topic. Thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 I wish I had known Pato. Too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmelbaloney Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Hi Tim. You and Mauricio’s nephew are more than welcome to use my photo of him. It shows his twinkle in his eyes. Once again I am so so sorry for your loss. Ajijic has lost another beautiful soul. I sent you a pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis clark Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 So sad. RIP Pato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Everyday I walk to Ajijic from SAT and most days somewhere along the route I would see him. We would smile and say a few words. Always a kind look. I could tell when he was late and I would gesture get moving and we would both laugh. He knew everybody. Always seeing him talking to someone new. He was a people person. I first knew him at LCS. I was the cat wrangler and he would bury my cats that died. A tough job but he saved me many additional tears. Now my tears are for him. My walk into town won't be the same anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombo Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Donations to help Mauricio's family with expenses can be made at La Peña de Santos Rico gallery in Ajijic centro, Constitución 16. That's one block directly south of the plaza. Phone 376 766 0281. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 HAPPY to report (for those like me who don't use FB) that ALL of Mauricio's dogs are adopted or else in shelters. This was achieved by a caring of a group of foreigners who knew and loved him, and resolved that NONE of his animals would be put down. The cat is at a local vet office to be spayed and then her future to be determined also. Mods: This might be more appropriate in Furry Friends but int his case, hope you will agree is more likely to be viewed by more on this page. Gracias. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Thanx for the pet news, I was worried about them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevalerieleigh Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 So sorry to read this sad news, R.I.P. Mauricio. Thinking of his family during this difficult time. Val Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombo Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 On 5/14/2020 at 3:04 PM, timjwilson said: Thanks for the great photo. Mauricio's nephew, [a close friend] and I are thinking of doing some sort of memorial plaque. We are looking over some photos. Is it okay to consider this one? As you did, Tim, I also worked with Mauricio and always looked forward to seeing him at the garden, and after a while, all over town. Have you checked out Dionico Morales's facebook page or La Peña de Santos Rico's? There are some good pictures there of Mauricio, including in his role as a village shaman hosting events at the gallery on Constitución. I sent an email to Sandy B at LCS promoting the idea of a bench there, and/or plaque, tree planting, photo, etc. Another thought would be to commission Dionicio to make his friend's portrait to have hung at LCS. What do you think? Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 I would participate in a memorial he was an expert pruner for me, I am going to miss him and my Chicka and garden will too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timjwilson Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/23/2020 at 9:58 AM, tombo said: As you did, Tim, I also worked with Mauricio and always looked forward to seeing him at the garden, and after a while, all over town. Have you checked out Dionico Morales's facebook page or La Peña de Santos Rico's? There are some good pictures there of Mauricio, including in his role as a village shaman hosting events at the gallery on Constitución. I sent an email to Sandy B at LCS promoting the idea of a bench there, and/or plaque, tree planting, photo, etc. Another thought would be to commission Dionicio to make his friend's portrait to have hung at LCS. What do you think? Tom sent PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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