In Memory of Heidi L. Fritz

Heidi L. Fritz was enterred in the Chicxulub cemetery, Chicxulub, Yucatan on the 4th of April, 2022. She was born in Bolivia and lived in Progreso, Yucatan for almost 30 years. She wanted to be buried according to local tradition and so will remain enterred for three years after which her bones will be distributed to her family. This video chronicles the decoration of her tomb on November 22, 2022 using colored glass that Heidi had secured from a recycling center. Gabriela Fritz-Watson and Adrian SabPas crushed the glass and mixed it with resin to adhere to the surface of the tomb according to an outline they both designed. Together with Chris Watson, Ann Fritz and Gary N. Fritz, they decorated the tomb on a warm, breezy Yucateco day. The audio used in this video was one of Heidi's favorite songs from one of her favorite groups, "Vuelvo Para Vivir" by Illapu.

[@Ramonsito1]

I met Heidi when she was a teenager in Carlinville, Illinois. Her dad was a professor of education when I studied at Blackburn College. The Fritz family all visited Emmanuel Presbyterian Church one summer Sunday, when I was a member of that church - and where I spent my formative years. That church was a bilingual congregation (English and Spanish), so Dr. Fritz was thrilled to be invited and we had a great visit. Heidi y su familia me impresiono mucho.

[@100gnfritz]

Thanks for your thoughts

[@jamespace7280]

Lovely! Refreshing. I had no idea about Heidi and her liberal attitudes. Thank-you for proposing this testimony intended for the goodness and refreshment of my thoughts. Heidi, I wish I would have paid her more attention to you while you were here.

[@scottbarboza1834]

We wish you and your family peace and comfort.

[@danielrobison8551]

I only saw Heidi a few times through many years, but each time her face seemed so familiar to me!

[@gazoontight]

Sympathy.