Texas Coffee People

   On February 15, Carlos, the manager of Finca Vista Hermosa, and his son Edwin, were on their way back up to the Finca with supplies and money for payroll. On the way up the mountain, some bandits not from the area took their money and their lives as well. This was shock not only to the FVH Family, but also to the local community.

Carlos 1960 - 2008. Husband and father of 12 kids.

Edwin 1991 - 2008. While not the oldest he was the first in his family to go to high school. Ever since he could kick a ball he fearlessly played with people twice his age and is a legendary goalie.

This year Carlos would have been 47 and Edwin 17.

Edwin has set up a PayPal memorial fund on his blog, or which you can link to directly below:

I would encourage you to consider making a donation to help Carlos’ wife, Juana, carry on the business of raising their remaining non-adult children.  They had 12 children and of the 11 still alive, I believe nine are still minors…several of them barely able to toddle yet.

Yes, Carlos (and his son, “little” Edwin) were both very generous and kind and gentle.  I remarked to Edwin Martinez the other day that as I was looking at his (Edwin’s) pics of Carlos and the farm recently and came across Carlos and his son’s pics I thought to myself, “I can’t wait to get down there again and see those two.”

Now…no more.  Sad times.  Of course, nothing can replace a good farm manager.  But more importantly, nothing can replace a friend, father, husband (or in little Edwin’s case, a son or brother).

Anyway, please, please consider donating.  While Edwin says the farm is still in good shape and all, after this harvest season they will obviously have some serious decisions to make.

sources: http://espressotrainer.com/Forum/index.php?topic=149.0 ; http://fincavistahermosa.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/carlos-garcia-martin-and-edwin-garcia-martin/