Owen's Burial at Sea

On what would have been Owen's 79th birthday his ashes were gently cast upon the ocean, to sink quietly to their final resting place. Twelve friends and relatives were there to comprehend the complexities of life and death and celebrating that Owen would have loved this method of final release back to nature. As flowers were thrown, the boat circled the descending ashes, the sea calmed and we were all awed by the peace.

We started the ceremony by singing Happy Birthday....we just know Owen heard. God holds in His hands one of the finest of men, Owen Hesse Richelieu.

Thanks to Suzanne Savory and her boat Gaspra and Mike and Judy for the touching ceremony. We were also impressed by the dolphins, whales, sea lions, and pelicans....who accompanied our boat and provided exclamations of delight.

Owen's ashes merging with the sea.

Tossing flowers

Catherine and Jacqueline

Owen's delightful sister Ann