the essential traps to supporters
of this work.
Renowned for her extensive
retail experience, Sue single-
handedly set up and managed the
Cruz Azul ‘Donation Centre’ in San
Javier. The Cruz Azul Centre has
become popular and has gained a
reputation for quality items and
prices. It’s the main fundraiser
for the charity. Sue gathered a
network of volunteers to support
her and, though not unexpected,
they are devastated at the loss
of their team manager and dear
friend. They are determined to
continue the work Sue started.
“Sue taught us well and left us
in a good position to carry on her
dream” said one volunteer.
Apart from the day to day
management of the Cruz Azul
Centre and her work for the ‘trap,
neuter, return’ program, Sue
was well known in the animal
rescue arena as being caring and
supportive of both people and
animals. She was often the one
getting up every three hours to
hand-rear abandoned pups and
kittens at her house until they were
found new homes.
She also welcomed dogs to her
home to test their cat friendliness
before being adopted. Sue went
above and beyond.
“Though we knew it was coming,
we are totally devastated now Sue
has finally left us,” said Cruz Azul
president, Lyn Baines.
“We will ensure Cruz Azul goes
from strength to strength because
that’s exactly what Sue wanted.
We intend to pursue her dream.”
Sue wasn’t one for fuss and
she didn’t want a funeral service.
She wanted peace for herself and
peaceful lives for the animals she
cared about so much.
Sue had expected a long future
working with Cruz Azul. She
requested that instead of attending