Licuala Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 I am sorry to report that a long time palm society member, Matt Encinosa, passed away yesterday. He lived in Jacksonville and was a member of the First Coast Palm Society where he was instrumental in experimenting with various palm species growing there. In so doing, he found a number that did quite well in that cooler climate and helped expand the palette of species usable there. Matt was a commercial artist and some may have a copy of the panting he did of Pseudophoenix ekmanii he did a number of years ago. A celebration of his life will be heard September 1st at the Mandarin United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. Time will be announced soon. Matt will be missed! Paul Craft Loxahatchee, FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licuala Posted August 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 The celebration service for Matt will be held on September 1 at 1:00pm at Mandarin United Methodist Church, 11270 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. 32223. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted to support Dad and Mom's ministry for Samaritan's Purse - Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry. Paul Craft Loxahatchee, FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edbrown_III Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Everybody that knew him will miss him dearly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the palmreader Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 RIP Matt, you will be missed. Palms not just a tree also a state of mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax) Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 I was so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. We have a very nice Phoenix palm that makes me think of him every time I see it. He was a true palm pioneer. Land O Lakes FL, a suburb on the North Side of Tampa, FL Summers are great, 90f/32c in the day & 70f/21c at night with plentiful rain & sun Winters are subtropical with occasional frosts and freezes. Tropical cyclones happen. We have a few Royal palms in the warm microclimates but Coconuts freeze. I am a Kayaker, Hiker, Bicyclist, and amateur Photographer that loves the outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfkingfish Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 I remember meeting him at Palmfest back in 2007. That was a great time, he was a very nice guy. So sorry to hear. Christian Faulkner Venice, Florida - South Sarasota County. www.faulknerspalms.com Μολὼν λάβε Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted January 20, 2022 Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 Palmfest 2007, those were the good old days for plant lovers 2 Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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