Is with deep regret The Charles Darwin Foundation, its Board of Directors, Members of its General Assembly, staff members and volunteers send this note about the death of our friend and colleague, and ex Vice Director, Mr. Felipe Hernán Cruz Bedon which took place in Chile on the 9th of August 2018.
His brilliant contribution to the conservation of our World Heritage Site will always be remembered and honored in our hearts and minds.
Felipe was born in Floreana Island on April 22nd 1958, and was part of one of the first families of settlers from Ecuador who arrived to the archipelago, he leaves a big hole in the personal and professional space.
Felipe had a great passion for the islands, his knowledge, generosity and his motivation to share were unstoppable.
His legacy for the Galapagos society, local and international science and for his family, especially for his son Rashid Cruz is enormous.
Felipe was a very dedicated and passionate person, and will always be remembered and his memory honored in our hearts.
We express our deep sympathy to his family in these challenging moments.
Andres Cruz
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