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Jack Vooys Posted by Katie Hunter on May 2, 2023, 4:43 am It is with great sadness to announce Jack Vooys passed away yesterday at the age of 89. Jack has been a resident of La Manzanilla for the last 17 years or so. Jack was the unofficial welcoming committee to La Manz. At 10am everyday you would find him and Fido, holding court in Cafè del Mar, meeting old and new friends. Jack will be greatly missed by all.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by davidstrand on May 2, 2023, 5:05 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Oh… my Dear Friend Jack… RIP Dear Jack…

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Norma on May 2, 2023, 5:07 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Jack enjoyed life and loved the people of La Manzanilla! Thank you Jack for your insight on living a contented life! A very nice man!

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by billb on May 2, 2023, 5:32 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Wow. Jack and I had hot chocolate and chatted Sunday night. All was right with the world. What a way to go, almost 90 and Dutch to the core. RIP Jack.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by patrizio on May 2, 2023, 6:03 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest Big Jack

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by davidstrand on May 2, 2023, 6:42 am, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" “David… Don’t say ‘Hi Jack’ to me in an airport…” This is one of Jack’s jokes😊

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Joanne on May 2, 2023, 7:10 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Beloved ambassador of La Manzanilla. Always smiling, always welcoming. You will be missed, dear friend. Rest easy in the arms of the angels.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by John Henry browne on May 2, 2023, 7:12 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Jack will be greatly missed. He was the leader of the old geezers morning coffee. I can’t really imagine LaManz without him. Every day a gift. He had a good long life. Thanks to Eddie(LaLo) for taking such good care of him.🙏

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Howie and Jenny on May 2, 2023, 7:47 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" We will miss seeing Jack and his smiling face as he cruised around La Manzanilla. Such a sweet and kind man. We should all endeavor to be more like Jack; the world would be a much better place. QEPD Jack

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by LisaFern on May 2, 2023, 8:20 am, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" Jack knew how to enjoy life to the fullest. Rest in peace old gentleman.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by LisaFern on May 2, 2023, 8:22 am, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" Was trying to post a video for Jack. Not exactly sure how.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Mary Shanti on May 2, 2023, 8:37 am, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" RIP Jack ... you will be missed and so glad you had Lalo with you to hold and love you as you passed. My heart aches with the loss and our little village will always remember you, your smile and your generous ways... RIP my friend as the Angels now hold you in their arms

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Ricardo Guzmán on May 4, 2023, 7:26 am, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" You will be missed. Rest In Peace amigo

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Mark S. on May 2, 2023, 10:19 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Our pueblo is diminished by Jack's passing. He was such a positive presence in the community.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Richard and Carolyn on May 2, 2023, 10:36 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Jack was a positive happy soul and we will miss his friendship and smiles.RIP dear Jack

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Lew L on May 2, 2023, 10:56 am, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" Fair well Jack. You lived a great life. For 18 years we’ve enjoyed each other’s company. On Friday, when we talked, you were so proud of your good health and approaching 90th birthday. You will be deeply missed.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Jock Noyes on May 2, 2023, 10:58 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Rented from Jack for two years when I move here five years ago, A wonderful friend. I will miss Sunday brunch's with him. What a loss.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Jeanne C on May 2, 2023, 11:14 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Jack was such an integral part of La Manzanilla life. I'll miss his kind smile and wave as we pass each other on the street.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Carol morningstar on May 2, 2023, 11:27 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" May a fair wind and a following sea guide your way home. You will be here in spirit at coffee my dear friend. No

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Carol morningstar on May 2, 2023, 11:30 am, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" No amount of time will replace your smile

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Martha Meredith on May 2, 2023, 1:09 pm, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" I have been lucky to know Jack as a friend and neighbor 15 years. He was an exceptional neighbor, always generous with a tool, good advice and encouragement. He loved it here so much. I feel very honored to have known him, and i will miss his cheeriness and good hearted ness, and his greetings to me from his porch almost every day.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Jo Anna H on May 2, 2023, 1:21 pm, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" Another sadness ... another loss to La Manzanilla ... another smile that we'll not see again.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Mary Jo and Tom on May 3, 2023, 8:39 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Didn't get to post yesterday morning. That was the way with Jack. Always waving off an apology that I gave him about being late for coffee. He was an inspiration to us all! Jack, thank you for being you. RIP.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by david dagoli on May 3, 2023, 9:13 am, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" We will miss his smiling presence at breakfast in the Cafe del Mar. A very sweet man, may he rest in peace

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Graham Smith on May 3, 2023, 9:20 am, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" The tributes to Jack are many and wonderful,epitomising the way in which his presence had such a positive effect on us all. Thank you Jack,you certainly taught me a thing or two !! No doubt you will do likewise in your new resting place.✌️❤️

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Teresa p on May 3, 2023, 10:49 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Austin and I met Jack many years ago We never saw him without his smile Always trying to convince us to move there permanently I thought that he would live forever Thank you Lalo for the kindness you shared with Jack

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by David Olive on May 3, 2023, 1:40 pm, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Consuelo and I were so sorry to hear about Jack. Jack and I are only a few months apart in age and every time we met on the street, we congratulated each other that we were still vertical and still walking. His passing will be a loss to the community.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Frec on May 3, 2023, 3:55 pm, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Miss you Jack

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Vicki & Robin on May 4, 2023, 4:00 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" We add our names to the folks saddened by Jack’s passing. One of my favourite things to look forward to when we return each year is seeing Jack’s welcoming face. We were all blessed to know you, Jack.

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Devalinda on May 4, 2023, 7:37 am, in reply to "Jack Vooys" Sad to hear my long time friend and neighbor will not be chatting with me from his quad any more. He was always so happy and loved his little doggie and his life here. He was so proud of his good health and loved La Manzanilla and all its beautiful people. I'm glad he passed quickly on to another adventure. Que viaje muy bien dear Jack

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Shary on May 5, 2023, 7:28 am, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" 🎶People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ( Jack had many) He's a warm hearted person who'll love you 'til the end. 🎶 Jack was a very endearing man with a smile on his face and sparkle in his eyes, who welcomed everyone to his table… his coffee table at Cafe Del Mar every morning at 10 am. That’s where Sue Parry introduce us and we were instant buddies. I don’t even drink coffee but I just enjoyed being with him and listening to his stories about his life. He loved to visit with his old friends and meet new friends everyday but Sunday. He would introduce people and solve all the worlds problems in his 1 hour time frame to drink his coffee before he would climb onto his yellow chariot (quad), and head home to do his chores. You could find him back at CDM for Hot chocolate or Bahia Azul for a beer at 7 pm. At 8 pm he would head home to spoil his beloved Fido with ice cream and whipped cream on top. He was one of the Happiest humans I have ever met. Once when he gave Jeff and I a tour of his home. I said “Wow Jack your bedroom is painted bright blue Wow” Jack said” Blue is the happy color, every morning when I open my eyes I’m happy to be alive. I loved his attitude He and I had dinner on the 21st the night before I came home. I’m so thankful for our time in La Manzanilla together . His parting words “ I love you sweetie, I’ll be waiting for you” in his sweet dutch accent & a kiss on the cheek. He was so blessed to have Lalo & Selena his mexican family that took such wonderful care of him. I will miss him dearly. 🌺

Re: Jack Vooys Posted by Charley & Bonnie on May 5, 2023, 8:39 am, in reply to "Re: Jack Vooys" Jack, the friendly smile, the dog, the quad.. always time to chat... Shared many pozoles with him. R.I.P Jack

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