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Sad day in Mulege - RIP

willyAirstream - 11-10-2012 at 05:27 PM

Bart, owner and operator of Barts Jungle was killed today in a car accident. Details are not known, except he was with a friend who suffered sever injuries, but is expected to pull thru. Bart was pulling on to the highway when a bus struck his vehicle.

Bart was a Mulege Icon who gave many a helping hand. He will be missed by all.

RIP brother.



[Edited on 11-11-2012 by willyAirstream]

PlanB - 11-10-2012 at 05:30 PM

Indeed a sad day. Will miss Bart and wish the family strength. Condolences.

Mulegena - 11-10-2012 at 06:03 PM

The community is stunned, saddened with the loss of a friend, a friend to everyone.

Life is fleeting, like a cloud.
Live it well, dear friends.
Live well.

With great affection and respect, Mulegena

woody with a view - 11-10-2012 at 06:23 PM

When a friend of a Nomad is pushed into the afterlife before his/her time it sucks!!!

Neptune rest his soul.....

very sad

mulege marv - 11-10-2012 at 06:26 PM

a very sad day indeed for everyone who knew him

[Edited on 11-11-2012 by mulege marv]

willyAirstream - 11-10-2012 at 07:48 PM

The wake is tonight at 8 30 at the jungle

a very sad day in mulege

mulegemichael - 11-10-2012 at 07:50 PM

oh boy...how does one express a loss like this...i really don't think there is a way to truly verbalize how a person or persons feels..''

today in mulege we lost one of our icons...really...he was...our dear friend, bartolo, the giant of a personality that was the face of jungle jims, junglas, the jungle, and "the jim" , was killed today in a horrific accident just south of town....we are all in shock...i think the entire community still can't understand why this had to happen....it did.......bart was a very, very special individual...we all have our stories of bart and in time they will all come out as we can share them without the tears...we loved you, bartolo, we did.

acadist - 11-10-2012 at 07:55 PM

RIP

BajaBlanca - 11-10-2012 at 08:02 PM

R.I.P.

shari - 11-10-2012 at 08:42 PM

I feel for you all there who have lost an amigo...what a tragedy. Our condolences to his family and friends. DEP sir.

BornFisher - 11-10-2012 at 08:59 PM

Damn...... so sorry. Prayers and condolences to family and friends.

wandamott - 11-10-2012 at 09:18 PM

A sad, sad day for us all. Bart was like family to us. Our thoughts go out to Lupe and family.

Paula - 11-10-2012 at 09:48 PM

This is so sad. I hope the people on the bus are OK.

Paulina - 11-11-2012 at 12:17 AM

My condolences to all who knew and loved him.

P>*)))>{

Bob H - 11-11-2012 at 10:42 AM

Shocking news... RIP Bart! He always treated us like he knew us all of his life.

David K - 11-11-2012 at 10:45 AM

Some things in this world are just plain wrong... and when one is taken from us before his or her time, it just stinks! Vaya Con Dios... we never met, but I can tell from your posts, he was a good one!

capt. mike - 11-11-2012 at 11:01 AM

i go the word yesterday from Marv and Cathy.
so sad - i hadn't been there since 2010 but he was always a smiling guy - even after so many times he had to rebuild after all those floods.
i pray for Lupe and his sons. RIP, Bart!

Sweetwater - 11-11-2012 at 02:54 PM

Condolences to Family and Friends.......

Lindalou - 11-11-2012 at 05:26 PM

Bart served my husband and I many a drink when we lived there. My heart is with Lupe and family. Wish I could be there tonight.....Linda

Mulegena - 11-11-2012 at 05:36 PM

All so shockingly fast, everyone is unnerved.

A large, very sedate group all day today in the Jungle with a full Mass at 3 pm, also in the Jungle.

A slow procession into town with a touchingly simple and quiet burial in the panteon in the late afternoon.

It is a loving family and loving family of friends, this little town.
I'm hopeful with time, healing will settle in.

Family Guy - 11-11-2012 at 05:59 PM

Terrible loss. RIP.

bacquito - 11-11-2012 at 10:33 PM

R.I.P

pappy - 11-12-2012 at 11:45 AM

may he rest in peace ...

shari - 11-12-2012 at 01:26 PM

I just read in the paper that the accident was the bus driver's fault and that he fled the scene and the police are looking for him.

Bart, may your soul fly with the pelicans.

EngineerMike - 11-12-2012 at 06:10 PM

The bus driver fleeing aspect may be untrue rumor per local sources.

I left Mulege for Sacramento early 10Nov or would have still been in town. Might still be there recovering from the wake.
Miss you Bartolo! Hugs & best of luck Lupe!!

shari - 11-12-2012 at 07:02 PM

it may be a rumour but it is very common for a driver to flee in a serious accident.

Beachgirl - 11-13-2012 at 07:54 AM

Results are the same. Somehow blaming the bus driver could mean we have someone's ass to kick for this terrible loss, but a loss it remains. A few times during a lifetime one comes across someone extraordinary, bigger than life. Good-bye dear Bart. I doubt any of us whose lives you touched will ever forget you, dear friend.

willyAirstream - 11-14-2012 at 02:21 PM

There will be a benefit / fund raiser on Friday at 2pm. Taco dinner for 100 pesos. The jungle has been closed and the bills keep coming. If you would like to help out, see John Denning or u2u me.
Lupi is hoping the have the Jungle open this coming monday.

Mulegena - 11-14-2012 at 05:38 PM

Thanks for doing this. Great idea!
Not able to help out with serving, but I'll stop by.
Put me down for three dinners, please.
With all respect to the circumstances, can I get 'em to go?

mulegemichael - 11-14-2012 at 06:17 PM

richard; we have cash coming to pam gates manana..chat with her.

willyAirstream - 11-14-2012 at 07:04 PM

Mulegena, I'm only the messenger. The family is putting on the benefit, doing the cooking, serving etc. I'm sure '3 to go " can be done.

Mike, several people are collecting, I'll forward the info to who needs it.. [ I'm not collecting funds]

mulegejim - 11-15-2012 at 12:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by willyAirstream
There will be a benefit / fund raiser on Friday at 2pm. Taco dinner for 100 pesos. The jungle has been closed and the bills keep coming. If you would like to help out, see John Denning or u2u me.
Lupi is hoping the have the Jungle open this coming monday.


The Friday benefit/fundraiser has been moved to Monday at the family's request. The bar will open at 2:00 PM and there will be a taco dinner. Jim

reneske - 11-15-2012 at 11:35 PM

Nels and I send our sincere sympathy to Lupe and Bart's Kids. We are still in shock over such a loss for Mulege. It has been a sad year for our community.