Mike Gvara, "Island Dog"

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Mike Gvara, "Island Dog"

Island Icon Mike Gvara AKA "Island Dog" Passes Away

The San Pedro Sun has confirmed that long time island resident and artist Mike Gvara, fondly known as "Island Dog" was found deceased in his San Pedro home this evening.

According to friends, Mr. Gvara has been suffering from ill health and was last seen Saturday afternoon letting his dogs in. No foul play is suspected at this time.

For years The San Pedro Sun printed his amusing cartoons depicting the island life he had grown to love. He will be terribly missed and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.

Other articles about Island Dog can be read at:

https://ambergriscaye.com/sanpedrosun/old/07-344.html

https://ambergriscaye.com/sanpedrosun/old/06-163.html

https://ambergriscaye.com/sanpedrosun/old/99-444.html

22 Comments

Re: Mike Gvara passes away Marty #409833 06/14/11 08:47 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,748 SanPedro shuffles
shuffles	Mike always had a smile and upbeat attitude. I so enjoyed sitting around having a beer or a cup of coffee with him and listening to his stories. He will be missed greatly. RIP Change your Latitude

Re: Mike Gvara passes away Marty #409835 06/14/11 08:48 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 517 buena vista, sanpedro town natalie p
natalie p	Such sad news. RIP MIke and prayers for you and your family.

Re: Mike Gvara passes away Marty #409840 06/14/11 09:52 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 7,051 San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye... Amanda Syme
Amanda Syme	I am so sorry to hear this. Mike was always a laugh a minute - and what a wonderful artist. He will be missed. Rest in Peace Mike.

Re: Mike Gvara passes away Marty #409842 06/14/11 10:01 AM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,208 san pedro, Belize collyk
collyk	Very sad. A loss for the island. It won't feel the same without him. My condolences to those he left behind. www.conchcreative.com Belize Wedding Photography

Re: Mike Gvara passes away Marty #409843 06/14/11 10:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,677 Maple Grove, MN USA Bobber
Bobber	Our condolences also. Mike was somebody we always made it a point to seek out. He was entertaining to the max and a great icon indeed for those who would leave everything behind and move to the island. He will be missed. We have a number of his works in our home, and we will think of him everytime we look at them. Been there, done that, the washing machine ate the T-shirt

Re: Mike Gvara passes away Bobber #409871 06/14/11 05:26 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 92 San Pedro A Ana Lausen
Ana Lausen A	Mike will be missed, he is a great loss to this island. His funeral was held this afternoon. Ana Lausen Ambergris Vacation Rentals www.ambergrisvacationrentals.com

Re: Mike Gvara passes away Marty #409875 06/14/11 06:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 259 P PROBUS
PROBUS P	A really nice man and a very great loss.

Re: Mike Gvara passes away PROBUS #409876 06/14/11 07:34 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 10,850 Beautiful San Marcos, Texas E Ernie B
Ernie B E	I spent many an afternoon visiting with Mike, on the beach next to Ramon's, telling war stories and just swapping BS, I think I still have his original drawings for his published book of cartoons.

Re: Mike Gvara passes away Marty #409892 06/15/11 08:38 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,001 New Jersey/sanpedro captjeff
captjeff	One very nice down to earth guy ...A man of class I think he could have been the poster guy for the living the dream group .He loved the island .And one look at his face you new it.he lived life to the max. Rest in peace .. Living The Dream Every Day!