John Burgess Guptill "Juanito" passed away from a tragic death on Sunday evening.

In recent years John had visited the Cuya Cocha Community in the Amazon of Ecuador. This is a tribal community of 50 individual who live off the grid, honoring their native traditions and customs. John had traveled to Ecuador twice and had plans to return in the coming year.

John was passionate about supporting the people of this community, especially ensuring the school had all they needed. In memory of John, please make a donation and his family will ensure funds get to the Cuya Cocha Community for supplies they need.