Tag: obituary

Yvonne Morales of Little Bear Produce passed away on June 20, at McAllen Medical Center after a brief illness.

It is with great sadness that the family of Matt Steve Pandol, Jr. announces his unexpected passing at his home in Delano, CA on April 21, 2023. Matt was only 60 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our dear friends and founders, Farrell Cole "Dutch" Gay at the age of 89. Before retiring in 1997, Dutch served as President and Chairman of the Tom Lange Family of Companies and was instrumental in building the company into what it is today.

The North American Blueberry Council (NABC) and U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) mourn the sudden passing of our friend and industry leader Bernadine Strik, Ph.D.  

Dave Whitmore launched his career in the company as a sales representative and rose through the ranks to become Vice President Sales and, most recently, Vice President Product & Business Development.

The International Fresh Produce Association mourns the recent passing of Peter Goulet, a past Chair of the Produce Marketing Association (an IFPA legacy organization) and long-time member and contributor to the fresh produce community.

It is with great sadness and regret, that we announce the passing of our colleague and friend, Dan Branson, who suddenly passed away on Saturday, March 11.

Craig Fox, Executive Vice President at Fox Packaging, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Longtime produce industry great, Ron Carkoski, passed away at the age of 69 surrounded by his family on January 5, 2023.

Joe (Giuseppe) Marchini, who founded J. Marchini Farms, a California based company specializing in radicchio and Italian specialties, passed away at the age of 84 surrounded by family on December 28, 2022.