Bo Mazzetti, chairman of Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, dies of cancer at 77

77-year-old chairman of Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians dies following cancer battle

Community leaders for the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians announced Friday the death of Bo Mazzetti, the 77-year-old chairman who stood at the helm of the Tribal Council for nearly two decades. Officials said Mazzetti, a Vietnam War veteran with a decades-long track record of advocating for California’s Native American population, will be remembered as a dedicated caretaker of the community on the reservation, as well as a generous neighbor to th…

Bo Mazzetti, chairman of Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, dies of cancer at 77

Bo Mazzetti. (Photo courtesy of San Diego County Sheriff’s Office) San Diego County leaders shared their condolences Friday on learning of the death of Chairman Bo Mazzetti of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians. Mazzetti, 77, died Thursday of cancer, and was “comforted by his family in his final moments,” Rincon officials said in a news release. Mazzetti, following his father’s example, was elected tribal chairman, a role he held for 16 years. H…

Bo Mazzetti, longtime Chairman of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, dies at 77

VALLEY CENTER, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Bo Mazzetti, the longtime Chairman of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, has died at the age of 77, the tribe announced Friday. A statement from the tribe said Mazzetti died after a "courageous battle with cancer," and that he was with his family in his final moments. "Mazzetti advocated the protection of tribal sovereignty. While prioritizing the needs of tribal members, Mazzetti championed the Rincon trib…

STARS air ambulance founder Greg Powell dies at 77

STARS air ambulance announced on Thursday night that its founder and former CEO, Greg Powell, died on Wednesday at Foothills Hospice.

STARS air ambulance founder Greg Powell dies at age 77

Dr. Greg Powell, an Albertan committed to saving others' lives and the founder of STARS air ambulance, died this week. He was 77.

Beyond Local: STARS founder and medical pioneer Dr. Greg Powell dies

The Foothills resident died on April 30 at Foothills Country Hospice with his wife and family at his side, STARS said in a statement.