Tag: obituary

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) pays tribute to Víctor Moller Schiavetti, the president and founder of Hortifrut S.A., who passed away on October 19 at the age of 79.

Don Victor will be fondly remembered for his leadership, concern for people, decision-making and strategic vision.

“Monty touched and influenced many different people and we will miss him in many ways,” Dayka & Hackett CEO Tim Dayka said. “He was a dear friend with one of the kindest souls I have had the privilege to know.”

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Sam Maggio of La Jolla, California, on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 89 years old.

The Western Growers Family of Companies is mourning the passing of Hank Giclas.

It is with great sorrow that Pandol Bros., Inc. announces the passing of Winifred Mary Pandol (nee Zaninovich), who died on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Bakersfield, California.

The produce industry is saddened by the loss of longtime friend and colleague, Dene Iliff, who passed on Tuesday March 1, 2022.

Capespan North America marks with sadness the passing of its founder, Art Fisher, at the age of 93.

Organics Unlimited, San Diego-based grower and distributor of organic tropical fruit, sadly announces the passing of organic banana pioneer Carlos Cortes, Sr., the farmer who commercially introduced organic bananas to the United States in 1974.

Larry Lee, who worked in the produce industry for more than 50 years, passed away at the age of 69.