In November of 2024, Board Member Luis Rodriguez, along with his dog Luna, were killed in a car accident. His wife Nancy, also in the vehicle struck by the suspected DUI driver, sustained major non-life-threatening injuries. The tragedy was senseless and has left us bereft.
Luis came to know Ivey Ranch through volunteering on site with several Rotary at Work projects. He then came forward with his support of the organization, the horses, and the programs, and submitted his application for the Board of Directors in February of 2023. During his tenure he made significant contributions — helping with the north barn drainage project, sponsoring and contributing to the 2023 and 2024 Western Hoedown, and assisting with the current Hay Barn and Care Center expansions.
His most enjoyable contribution — for him and the horses — was the weekly carrot delivery he made every Wednesday to his sponsored horse, Ardmore, and Ardmore’s 28 friends.
Luis was a man of action and his absence will sadly ripple through many of our projects and fundraisers. More than that, our friend and Ivey Ranch champion has been tragically taken.