Rigo the Shrimp Man
The question at the "Wall" for the last couple of weeks has been "Where is Rigo our Shrimp Man"?
1/13/2022
Report #2 Rigo has been released and is at home!
Rigo is alive and already mending. On the operation his leg was removed about 6" below his knee, thus making it easy to accommodate a suitable prosthesis, when healing will allow.
Your generosity allowed this miracle occur, and we along with Rigo’s family thank you.
Report#1 on Rigo Surgery 1/12/2022
Rigo was operated on this morning at 9:05, Wednesday the 12th. His leg was amputated just below the knee. This has been fast and furious as it was only (6) days ago that we started working to help him. His health was the major consideration, as his foot had turned black and his general well being was rapidly deteriorating. We got him into the Hospital on Monday where they could establish him and start with antibiotics. The surgeon was very straight forth that amputation would be necessary. This was most disturbing to Rigo and his family, as they had assumed that medicine could cure the problem. But this was not the case as the diabetic deterioration had progressed too far.
We were very lucky to have been at the right spot at the right time. WOW our immediate action has probably saved Rigo's life. What a thrill is has been to see the immediate reaction of you Owens in contributing to assist Rigo. We have committed approximately $3,000.00 to cover Hospital cost so far, and still have $2,000.00 in the bank to assist Rigo as he climbs the hill of health to normality.
This photo taken on December, 2015 with of Rigo (left) and Gilberto (right)
Our Shirnp Guys Rigo and Gilberto have daily been bringing us Shrinp for the last 30 years. His son has been there most days, when the tile is low enough to allow, and from him we learned of Rigo's serious health situation surrounding his absent. Most you you know that Gilberto passed away in May of 2020 with a heart attack and Rigo lost his wife to Covid, this last year. But Rigo has continued to to offer fresh shrimp on a daily basis to we visitors at the Inn.
Nothing taste better that the Shrimp that we enjoy from our "Shrimp Guys" while at The Inn!
Rigobeno Garcia Torres has diabetes an appears to be in a very serious position. He is in waiting for a hospital visitation within Mexico Social Hospital System, which is now scheduled for April/May. However with his diabetes situation has turned serious, his foot having turned black, This is an early indication of the beginning of the diabetic amputation process. The Mexican Social hospital scedule is predicated on Rico still be with us in three to four months.
Several of we Owners have discuss this and have scheduled a Doctor's appointment for Rico this coming Monday 1:00pm at the Clinica San Martine Hospital. We felt that getting Rico to a Private Hospital is the least we could to for our ole friend.
Recognizing that in all probability we will looking at the amputation process and expecting medical bills from the Private System likely exceeding $5,000.00.
If you might be inclined to financial support our "Shrimp Man Rigo" you may do so by mailing me your check or using PayPal and your credit card with the Donate Button.
Norman Ribble
PO Box 897
Elephant Butte, NM 87935
100% of the proceeds will go to Rigo's Hospital Bills
Thank You for your generosity
Norm
the ole webmaster
| Date | Donor | Location | Amount |
| 1/6/22 | Rich & Mary Williams | Winters, CA | 100.00 |
| 1/6/22 | Bonnie Baker | Des Moines, WA | 75.00 |
| 1/6/22 | Connie & Larry Catlett | Denton, TX | 100.00 |
| 1/6/22 | Jim & Debbie Grant | Edmonds, WA | 100.00 |
| 1/6/22 | Bill & Colleen Legdon | Edmonton, A | 85.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Renee & James Hall | St Louis | 100.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Jodie Valcasara | 100.00 | |
| 1/8/22 | Elias & Patty Lizarraga | Mazatlan, Sin, MX | 25.00 |
| 1/8/22 | John Hales | Boonville, CA | 50.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Graig & Sharon Mervine | Holly Lake Ranch, TX | 200.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Gary Pessimer | Lakewood, WA | 50.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Raymond Gunning | Spokane, WA | 100.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Elizabeth Warfield | Tucson, AZ | 50.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Gary & Christine Lewis | Cameron Pk, CA | 50.00 |
| 1/8/22 | John & Linda Honer | Montgomery, TX | 50.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Terry & Sue Damro | Citrus Heights CA | 500.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Charlie and Judy Morgan | Poulsbo, WA | 100.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Pete & Marlene Asbaugh | Casper, WY | 100.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Barry & Ali Sparrow | Edmonton, AB | 200.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Deborah Lantz | Hearldsburh, CA | 200.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Jack & Karla Stanford | Omaha, NE | 100.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Brian & Kathleen Kimmell | Hopewell, Il | 50.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Willard & Kathleen Kowalczuk | Harmony PA | 250.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Howard & Charles Mitchell | Palm Desert, CA | 100.00 |
| 1/8/22 | Linda Smith | Renton, WA | 200.00 |
| 1/9/22 | Andrea Morse | Minneapolis, MN | 300.00 |
| 1/9/22 | Kathryn Moore | 100.00 | |
| 1/9/22 | Bart & Carol Withers | Portland, OR | 100.00 |
| 1/10/22 | Ted & Nancy Berndt | Reno, NV | 100.00 |
| 1/10/22 | Cliff & Sharon Anderberg | Kamloops BC | 100.00 |
| 1/10/22 | Charles & JoAnne Ownes | Houston, TX | 50.00 |
| 1/10/22 | Kyle & Robin Harder | Albuquerque, NM | 100.00 |
| 1/11/22 | Kim & Judy Rodgers | Abbotsford, B.C | 100.00 |
| 1/11/22 | Greg Thornton | Salt Lake City, UT | 100.00 |
| 1/11/22 | David & Joann Maraden | Erie, PA | 100.00 |
| 1/11/22 | Barbara Winter & Milo Dullum | Maple Valley WA | 100.00 |
| 1/11/22 | Bryan, Tara, Maddy & Torri Muzyka | Battleford, SK | 60.00 |
| 1/11/11 | Bruce & Debora Stanley | Arlington, WA | 100.00 |
| 1/11/22 | Ken & Lorrie Peterson | Prineville OR | 50.00 |
| 1/11/22 | Bryan & Donna Murphy | Kamloops, BC | 75.00 |
| 1/11/22 | Sherri Hoffman | Phoenix, AZ | 50.00 |
| 1/12/22 | Jeff & Julie Fish | Minneapolis, MN | 500.00 |
| 1/12/22 | Kristy Hales | 100.00 | |
| 1/12/22 | Calleen Gaeir | San Diego, CA | 100.00 |
| 1/12/22 | Jackie White | 50.00 | |
| 1/12/22 | Maureen Byrne | Ladysmith, BC | 50.00 |
| 1/12/22 | Vicki Clark | Corona del Mar, CA | 300.00 |
| 1/12/22 | Gary & Carol Malek | Deerwood, MN | 100.00 |
| 1/13/22 | Patti Fredricks, Monica and Derrick | Livermore, CA | 200.00 |
| 1/13/22 | JoAnn Bukovich, Audra & Sterling Henderson | Juneau, AK | 50.00 |
| 1/14/22 | Bruce Porad & June Crawford | Gig Harbor, WA | 100.00 |
| 1/14/22 | Olivia & Eeve Legdon | Edmonton, AB | 20.00 |
| 1/15/22 | Maureen Kalesnik n Chris Cowlbeck | Ardmore, OK | 200.00 |
| 1/27/2-22 | Deb Donnley & Kevin Fisher | Walnut Creek, CA | 500.00 |
| Larry & Michelle Zimmer | Muskego, WI | 50.00 | |
| 2.011/2022 | Elaine Hoffman | Whitner, CA | 100.00 |
| $7,040.00 | |||
| Hospital and Doctor Expenses | |||
| First Hospital | 1,000 | ||
| Surgical Hospital Deposit | 10,200 | ||
| Hospital Surgical Expenses | 22,625 | ||
| Surgeon | 25,000 | ||
| Hospital Room | 8,000 | ||
| Cremation (disposal the leg) | 6,000 | ||
| 72,895 | 3,650.00 | ||
| Short term reserve held in Mazatlan | 350.00 | ||
| 4,000.00 | |||
| Medical Reserve | $3,040.00 |