A Tribute to Genaro Ruiz

It is with great sadness that HECHO bids farewell to one of our longtime friends and supporters.  On Wednesday, March 30, Genaro Ruiz passed away in Phoenix, AZ.  Over the last year, we have had the extreme pleasure of getting to know Genaro as not just a supporter but as a man that was passionate about his family and his work at the Rio Salado Audubon Center. 

Before his passing, Genaro was gracious enough to accompany members of HECHO’s staff and board to the Arizona State Capitol for the reading of a proclamation acknowledging the role that Hispanic/Latino leaders play in the state’s public land and water conservation efforts.  His genuine enthusiasm for HECHO’s work and his support in our ongoing role in uplifting Hispanic voices will be dearly missed and forever remembered.   To read more about Genaro and his life, please see his tribute by the Audubon Society.

Hispanic leaders like Genaro are why HECHO has and will continue to be successful in our mission to empower Hispanic’s in conservation leadership roles nationwide.  As we look to the future, it will be with Genaro’s contributions in mind.  Gracias por todo Genaro, y vaya con Dios.