RICARDO MESTRES

My daughter was a recipient of the O'Donnell Scholarship at Exeter in 2004. I'm an immigrant and this was a big deal in our family because she was the first to attend college. Thank you Sir from the bottom of my heart. My condolences to your family and may all the angels in heaven watch over you. Gaby Diehl

I remember Ricardo & Ann fondly as friends of my parents, Sally & Art Lane, in Bay Head. Ricardo was a lovely, kind man with an easy smile, and I join them in the sadness over his passing. Mary Lane

In the words of the ancient prayer, may the Source of Peace send peace to all who mourn and comfort to all who are bereaved.

Dear Ricardo, Leo with a beloved Pisces, Virginia and I were in your image, she the Leo and I the Pisces. We loved it and loved you and Ann. With fondest regards for Patricia, RIP dear son of PEA. Ed

As a fellow trustee of Phillips Exeter Academy, Ricardo was the best partner imaginable during a period of many significant decisions which helped to secure the future health of the school. He was insightful and a wonderful board leader during our thoughtful deliberations and always managed to forge a concensus after often spurted debate. I am privileged to have worked with him during those ten years and to have counted him as a continuing friend who shared my love for the school.