Adios Gene "Cri-Cri" Lysaker

I was just informed that our dear friend Gene Lysaker passed away last week. Here is a link to his obituary:

http://www.grandrapidsmn.com/obituaries/article_8ba9418a-9acc-11e1-b45c-0019bb2963f4.html

Lupita and I loved Gene dearly. He entrusted us with his treasure of Zihuatanejo images, which Lupita has taken excellent care of and has offered for several public showings with many more to come.

Several months ago I received my last communication from him when he informed me that it would probably be the last time I heard from his since he was losing the ability to communicate.

Cri-Cri will always remain in our hearts in a big way. His love for Zihuatanejo shows in his work and his photos and continues to inspire others to seek and to cherish the beauty he saw in the local people and their culture as well as the local environment. Without ever really meaning to he made big a difference in Zihuatanejo.

¡Adios, querido amigo! Que en paz descanses.