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Since the establishment of the mission in 2004, he has dedicated the past 20 years of his life to its cause. Originally from Lake Worth, Florida, Albert has resided in Okeechobee, Florida for the past few years. Throughout the year, he travels to and from Costa Rica to lead mission trips and retreats. While he is back home in Florida he continues to work for the mission full time. In his spare time, Albert loves to surf, fish, hunt, play MTG and Heroclix, and throw frisbees with his dogs Osa and Bear. Above all, he cherishes moments spent with his wife, children, and grandson.
From Albert: “I have been married to my amazing, beautiful wife, Cristina, for 35 years. She is my best friend. I have 2 amazing children. I have a son, Albert, who is 25 and married to his lovely wife, Abigail. I have a daughter, Alexis, who is 22. She is married to her hard-working husband Ryan. Alexis and Ryan have a son named Colt (my grandson) and a baby girl on the way.”
“I love Pura Vida Missions because it is truly genuine and sincere in a world filled with charlatan pastors and megalopolis churches that are mile wide and an inch deep. Pura Vida Missions is the real deal, and it is changing lives for Jesus Christ. It is a light in a dark world and frankly the best ministry that I have ever been a part of in my 34 years of full-time ministry. I love Pura Vida Missions because God lead me and my 3 good friends to start this ministry by faith. I am grateful for Tim, Dan and Tony. I love Pura Vida Missions because it is a legacy to my best friend Tim, who passed away in 2021. I’m proud of what we have been able to accomplish for the Kingdom of God on a shoestring budget relying on His provision for all things.”
She is a native of Costa Rica and is employed on a full-time basis at the mission in San Ramon. Marjorie joined the mission in 2010 as an interpreter and transitioned to a full-time administrative role in 2013. Over the years, she has committed 14 years of service to Pura Vida Missions.
Marjorie has been married to Carlos Varela since 2016. They share a passion for serving together at their church and enjoy exploring new destinations through travel. In her spare time, Marjorie often hums along to her favorite songs, enjoys solving puzzles, and loves to watch TV shows.
From Marjorie: “I love Pura Vida Missions because I’ve seen through all these years the great impact that we are doing not only in the students’ lives, but also in their families. I love how the sponsorship program is helping them to improve their future and their future generations too.”
He was born and raised in Costa Rica and works full time at the mission in San Ramon. With a full-time commitment of 9 years at the mission, along with an additional 5 years as a translator, Ronald has dedicated a total of 14 years to Pura Vida Missions.
Ronald has been married to his wife Fernanda since 2017. They have a 4-year-old named Andrew and a baby girl on the way named Abigail who is due to arrive in January of 2025. In his spare time, he loves to sing at church, play his guitar, and go to the gym every day.
From Ronald: “When I was 17 years old, I enjoyed serving God in different ministries as an interpreter. I felt God was calling me to serve him full time with the talent he had given me. For the Glory of God, I found out about Pura Vida Missions and my calling was fulfilled in this ministry. I love doing ministry with Pura Vida Missions and I am blessed to do it all year long.”
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