Luis Villalobos is dead
Luis Villalobos has died suddenly after a brief illness.
Often credited as the founder of the Los Angeles-based Tech Coast Angels, Luis Villalobos was presented with the prestigious Hans Severiens Award at the Angel Capital Association's Annual Summit in Chicago in 2007.
Yesterday word spread that he "has been undergoing treatment for a yet to be determined lung infection. He has been in ICU at St. Josephs in Orange since this past weekend." Tonight at 9pm incoming TCA Chairman Richard Sudek made the announcement that "he contracted an infection in his lungs and went very quickly". Luis was 72.
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So so sad. I have just heard from Richard and you that Luis has passed away. It is all so sudden and shocking and sad; jarring to have to use the past tense.
Luis was my friend and persistently engaging in everything he engaged. I liked him and always enjoyed his company. Professionally, he is irreplaceable and a huge contributor to angels and entrepreneurs alike. He and Hans Severiens were kinsmen in caring seriously about the avocation of their later lives. But that seems small now to say compared to the size of sadness around losing the man in full, his much broader personality and activities. My sympathy to Ora, and his other family, and to all his friends in LA and around the country and world.
Posted by: ian sobieski | October 1, 2009 08:42 PM
Sad news indeed. I have heard today from Frank of Luis' passing.
Luis shared with me, an angel investor from the far side of the planet, a friendly welcome and considered wisdom that I have come to know were characteristic of his good nature and generous heart. I am enriched for having known him. My sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.
Posted by: Jordan Green | October 1, 2009 11:02 PM
Frank - thanks for sharing. How unbelievably sad.
Posted by: Dan Rosen | October 1, 2009 11:09 PM