Farewell Mass for The Rev.Richard and Barbara Kunz

On Friday there was a joyous farewell Eucharist for Rich Kunz at the Instituto. Thomas was invited to join the worship leaders.

We all loved the music at the Despedida.

Thomas gave the blessing in English.

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Alex with the cross is a real leader among the students. You will recognize him in the dance rehearsal video.

The Procession begins.

This mural on the chapel wall was unveiled at the farewell eucharist (aka despidida). It was created by a graduate from El Hogar, to honor Rich for his years of service.

Dos Amigos

Rich says goodbye

Arturo and friends

children practicing their dance

A painting of the Farm School for Rich

Rich and Barbara receive a blessing

Teacher and students sing Adios to Rich

Dave reads with a boy

Bill finds the right page

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Jane helps a student

Aha! he's got it now!

Thomas loves the kids!

Liz shows him the place.

Brett and student concentrate

Jay has an advanced student

Rich receives El Hogar crest made by the students

Rich and Barbara receive T shirts of El Hogar 

Students made paintings to remember El Hogar

Small boy big Adios!