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If you would like to add your memory of Roy, please email
the webmaster; photo attachments welcome.
Some memories of Roy sent in so far:
To
all of my friends at "The Ranch,"
I just heard about the passing of "Senor Divertido."
I am deeply saddened. I love the ranch. Mr. Roy and Ranger
were a big part of why I have. I also loved his writing
and all of the years I have been going to "the Ranch"
(I believe I started going in 1992) Roy was a huge part
of the experience. I am pretty sure that I read his scrapbook
/ story of his first trip down to the Ranch from San Diego
on every one of my numerous trips to "the Ranch."
His stories, humor, knowledge, congeniality, courtesy,
service, friendship, kidding, etc., etc. will live with
me as part of the many great times I have enjoyed with
you folks. When thinking about or traveling to "the
Ranch" Mr. Roy was always part of the thoughts of
the great memories I had or was soon to experience. He
was one of those at "the Ranch" that I think
of as distant friends. Please extend my heartfelt sympathies
to his family and many, many close amigos.
I have often envied Roy. He had the courage and spirit
of adventure to lead the type of life I have always wanted
to live, in a place I dream about. I know many of my friends
of the "Portz/Pepping group" that have traveled
with me on our many trips felt the same way about him.
I never heard anyone say anything but good things about
Mr. Roy. I think Mr. Roy's and my favorite singer/song
writer described him in a verse from one of his numbers
when he said "living his life like a song."
When I think about Mr. Roy I will always remember that
verse.
Although I am sad that he was called away from us, he
will be forever missed by many. I am glad that Mr. Roy
now lives in a place where I envision him looking out
over the Sea of Cortez, sitting in a Baja style rocking
chair, under a palapa roofed patio, with Mr. Ranger on
his shoulder, Jimmy Buffett playing in the background,
Pacifica in hand, telling stories and jokes of "who
caught what and who sat on their butt" to an array
of smiling friends. Living the great life as "Senor
Divertido." - "Go Everywhere - Do Everything."
May he rest in peace with his mile wide smile gracing
those he is with! As he did for us.
I look forward to returning to the "Ranch" this
coming fall and seeing my many "distant" friends.
Please give my best to them all, especially mi buen amigo
Lorenzo M. May good luck, good fortune and great fishing
be with you all.
Kind regards,
Mike Portz - Las Vegas, NV. |
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Hello
Rancho Leonero. My family and I were so upset to see that
Roy passed away earlier this month. He was kind of the
"Ambassador" of the Ranch. Upbeat, helpful and
a person we all looked forward to seeing during every
visit.
I wonder if there is a link where others who knew Roy
were sharing their memories? Can you share any other information
on his death...sudden?
Again, our hearts go out to you all at the Ranch.
The Needham Family |
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So
sorry to hear about Roy. Another Baja original gone, and
a whole world
passing away.
Very best regards to everyone at Leonero...
Gene Kira gene@mexfish.com
Mexico Fishing News & Western Outdoor News |
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am silent.
When
will his ashes be spread? Are you having a service of
any kind, perhaps a mapping trip in January?
I
just don't know what to say. I am Karen from Vancouver,
WA. We've been corresponding for awhile, have been trying
to meet.
Please
fill me in on the details if you may.
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My
heart is heavy and I'm thinking about you all a lot. I'll
be up next week.
Den |
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This
message is for John Ireland. Hi John, this is
Carole Livingston. We haven't spoken in years, its a
very sad time for many of us. I just spoke with Roy's
sister, Mary. I know she has many decisions to make
in the next few days and I understand you are flying
her to the ranch tomorrow.
I talked with Mary, and want this transition for her
and roy to be as painless as possible. Roy was my
dear friend.......im extremely distraught over his
death......but want to do my part to make things
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