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Showing Original Post only (View all)DUer pinto has died. [View all]
Last edited Sun Aug 16, 2015, 02:44 PM - Edit history (3)
I don't have any details. His twin sister posted on Facebook this morning that there will be a celebration of his life on Sunday, August 23.
pinto was a staple in the Cooking & Baking and Religion groups. He had served as a long-term moderator on DU2, and on MIRT and as a main forums host on DU3.
His last post was a week ago today in C&B.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1157&pid=54374
Star Member pinto (106,886 posts)
4. Not a clue. LOL, my sister stood me up for a lunch date today, so I'm winging it.
She just lost track of time or forgot. Retired after 30+ years of living by an appointment book (hairdresser) so I can't blame her.
I'll post details when I have them.
From pinto's dearest friend, worldfamouslois:
worldfamouslois (2 posts)
97. DUer pinto has died
Hi everyone-I just finally figured out how to do this-I am a long time friend of his and his family.-If you want to contact me please feel free- I'm am new to this site, not sure how to navigate so I get your messages. Not to mention my grief is over whelming right now and life is a huge fog.
One thing I would like to have passed along is that if any one wants to honor his memory he would love it if you made a donation to SLO Bangers Syringe Exchange-He was instrumental in helping us stay funded to stay open from day one as our grant writer. He made sure we could provide access to free syringes,free HIV/HEPC testing and to provide naloxone to save lives. If you so feel inclined to do so you can contact me and I will give you info on how to do so.
thank you all !
97. DUer pinto has died
Hi everyone-I just finally figured out how to do this-I am a long time friend of his and his family.-If you want to contact me please feel free- I'm am new to this site, not sure how to navigate so I get your messages. Not to mention my grief is over whelming right now and life is a huge fog.
One thing I would like to have passed along is that if any one wants to honor his memory he would love it if you made a donation to SLO Bangers Syringe Exchange-He was instrumental in helping us stay funded to stay open from day one as our grant writer. He made sure we could provide access to free syringes,free HIV/HEPC testing and to provide naloxone to save lives. If you so feel inclined to do so you can contact me and I will give you info on how to do so.
thank you all !
And the donation link, thanks to MADem. Please specify that the donation is for the needle exchange. It meant a lot to pinto.
http://www.slosep.net/About_Us.html
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That is so sad to hear. I loved his posts. We've lost a number of wonderful DU'ers.
RKP5637
Aug 2015
#10
Oh, that's sad. I never knew him personally but he did live in the same area I did.
Cleita
Aug 2015
#47
Safe journey to your next adventure, Pinto. Love and Light to his bereaved.
KittyWampus
Aug 2015
#132
Very sad to learn of this. It seems like there has been quite change of guard here at DU.
marble falls
Aug 2015
#157
Very sad news, wishing his family strenght in the coming months ahead. n/t
slipslidingaway
Aug 2015
#187
RIP Pinto. This is terrible. Everytime a DUer passes its like I lost a family member
stevenleser
Aug 2015
#218
Rest in power, pinto. My heart has been aching ever since I've heard of your passing.
JackBeck
Aug 2015
#254