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Subject: Obituary..Goodbye Old Friend

Author: Steve B

Date: 16:47:45 07/30/05

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It is with deep regret that i learn of the untimely  passing of my dear friend
and coordinator Fernando Villegas..
he insisted on bidding in these silly Ebay auctions even though i myself and his
family Doctor strongly advised against it many times

The Family has asked me to write a few words about his life to the members of
the CCC whom he loved so well

Fernando was a man of great contradictions


A  famous and very rich man but perhaps one of the cheapest men to ever walk the
face of god's good earth

ugly as sin and yet his photos appeared on web sites for fine Chilean wine


an outstanding chess player he could lose like a small child to a weak chess
computer within 14 moves(more normal was 8 moves)

through his political savvy he could settle disputes between waring parties and
yet he himself could instigate great debates for spite

yes the man was an enigma wrapped in a paradox

i have contacted the family and bought all of the items they rushed to sell

I felt it my responsibility to pay an extremely high price for everything and so
when i sent the 20 dollar bill i did not ask for change

Rest In Peace Our Friend..
SBO



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