It is with great sadness that we inform you that Alicia Luengas Gates, extraordinary shamanic teacher and healer, and spiritual mentor to so many of us, transitioned peacefully on July 29 in southern California where she lived for many years.
Gerardo Roemer, FSS faculty member and teaching colleague, informed us that before her passage Alicia asked that we do not do shamanic work for her at this time, beyond offering love and good wishes.
We invite you to share remembrances and thoughts about Alicia by submitting a comment below.
We are grateful for Alicia’s magnificent life and beautiful soul — and know that she will have a special place in the spirit realms.
Yours in spirit,
Susan Mokelke
President
espero que todos nos volvamos a ver en algún lugar del tiempo
I hope we all meet again somewhere in time
Dear Alica, great teacher. Your path has been a great contribution to many, I am completely grateful to have met you. Alicia… it has been a great gift, the great learning that I have received in your workshops. Your strength, your great connection and great knowledge… have left an indelible mark on me. Wherever you are now, may the Love of all the people who knew you be with you. Have a good trip with all my love.
Querida Alicia, gran maestra. Tu camino ha sido una gran contribución para muchos, estoy completamente agradecida de haber te conocido. Alicia… ha sido un gran regalo, el gran aprendizaje que he recibido en tus talleres.
Tu fuerza, tu gran conexión y gran conocimiento, … han dejado una huella imborrable en mi.
Estes donde estes ahora que el Amor de todas las personas que te conocimos te acompañe. Buen viaje con todo mi Amor.
Dearest Alicia,
I was saddened to learn of your transition. Although I know that you now inhabit the spiritual universe… and not this worldly space… I cannot help but be sad. Your healing work and unsurpassed shamanic teachings, are so desperately needed here now.
Fortunately, you generously shared your gifts with thousands of shamanic students, sending them out into the world to continue your extraordinary work.
I will be forever grateful for your powerful healing, actually curing my chronic lyme disease… which amazed my very traditional and skeptical, physicians. As the years passed, under your guidance, I learned how to explore both my inner self and my place in this vast universe.
Thank you, Alicia. I love you.
I am so grateful for Alicia. I pray for her to find wonderful adventures in the invisible realms. I received a great deal from her guidance in the two week intensive. My shamanic practice has become home base for all the other work that I do in the world. Much love to you all this winter and happy holidays, Julie
Thank you Alicia.
Happy trails!
One of the first Shamanic teachers I met in San Diego. Thanks for being my friend for so many years and all the yummy meals we shared together. Enjoy dancing in the sky world and our paths will cross again Dear Alicia
yes to Disciple! of all the shaman practitioners i worked under, Alicia is the one i feel i am owing everything to, as the work works.
Querida Maestra, te despido con cariño y doy gracias por haberte conocido y haber sido tu discípula
Dear Master, I say goodbye to you with affection and I give thanks for having met you and being your disciple.
Una rosa blanca
Una rosa blanca
nació en el cielo,
una rosa blanca
bajó a la tierra.
Una rosa blanca
que brilla de día
y de noche,
una rosa blanca
que ilumina de día
y de noche.
Una rosa blanca
que reconforta
a los corazones extraviados
en algunas de las noches
oscuras del Alma.
Alicia Luengas Gates,
para mí, fue una rosa blanca,
así que allí dónde esté
le mando una rosa blanca.
Gracias, Bella Alicia!
Francisco Torrente.
A white rose
A white rose
was born in heaven,
a white rose
came down to earth.
A white rose
that shines by day
and at night,
a white rose
that lights up by day
and at night.
A white rose
gives comforts
to lost hearts
on some of the
dark nights of the Soul.
Alicia Luengas Gates,
for me, was a white rose,
so wherever you are
I send you a white rose.
Thanks, Bella Alicia!
I just discovered this news of Alicia Gates. I am sad and also trust that her life in the invisible world will be rich. I participated in the 2 week intensive about 15 years ago with her as the lead teacher. She was strong and compassionate and my sense that was she had a deep relationship with her helpers.
I will always remember her with great joy and much love.
Peace to everyone reading this.
Julie Charette Nunn
Oh how sad to read this !!! I have met her on the Foundation’s gathering in Novato in January 2019 and I was thrilled by her energy as I sat even next to her. I deeply express my condolences. With all my love from Germany, Jessica
Te guardo amb carinyo en el record del meu cor Alicia. Desitjo que te hagis retrovat amb el teu estimat marit, i sigueu molt feliços.
Gràcies per els teus ensenyements i guia.
I cherish you in the memory of my heart Alicia. I wish you reunited with your beloved husband, and be very happy.
Thank you for your teachings and guidance.
Què bonic que hagis deixat aquest sentit comentari Jordi. Gràcies.
Tamir
How nice that you left this meaningful comment Jordi. Thanks.
Tamir
ha dejado un hueco en mi corazón, igual que el primer día que me llamo y vino a mi despacho y me dijo que me estaba buscando y me encontró pese a no ser un día laborable, conectamos nada mas llegar y aunque hablamos del su servicio como chamán , nuestros trato fue por un lado puro material de impuestos como fiscalista y espiritual ya que la conexión sigue aun hoy día y siempre en la distancia, lo único que lamento es no volverla a ver mas físicamente y unirme a su sonrisa
has left a hole in my heart, just like the first day she called me and came to my office and told me she was looking for me and found me despite not being a working day, we connected as soon as we arrived and although we talked about her service as Shaman, our treatment was on the one hand pure tax material as a fiscal and spiritual since the connection continues even today and always in the distance, the only thing I regret is not seeing her again physically and joining her smile
One time you paid close attention to calling me back to my body, to ordinary reality. My entry was greeted by the penetrating gaze of your eyes. All that I experienced in that gaze–welcoming, safety, powerful presence and love–are forever etched into my heart. Good journeys, dear Alicia. thank you for guiding us so well.
Mi muy admirada y amada Alicia, era mi ilusión terrenal conocerte en los talleres de marzo 2020.
Tu Alma decidió elevarse dejandonos tu legado de la Maestria en el Amor, la Compasión y la Sabiduría ancestral de la gran Chamana .
Fuiste y eres pura luz buen viaje a la Casa del Padre Eterno.
My much admired and beloved Alicia, it was my earthly illusion to meet you at the March 2020 workshops.
Your Soul decided to rise leaving us your legacy of the Mastery of Love, Compassion and the ancestral Wisdom of the great Shamana.
You were and you are pure light. Good trip to the House of the Eternal Father.
Querida Alicia:
Muchas gracias por lo aprendido contigo en el verano de 2018 en Barcelona. Ha sido un placer conocerte y aprender de ti, maestra chamana. Me hubiera gustado seguir aprendiendo a tu lado.
Deseo que el lugar donde esté tu alma, sea un lugar hermoso y dónde puedas seguir ayudando a aprender a otras almas.
Gracias.
Un abrazo de Luz y feliz viaje.
Maria José
(Almería-España)
Dear Alicia,
Thank you very much for what I learned with you in the summer of 2018 in Barcelona. It has been a pleasure meeting you and learning from you, shaman teacher. I would have liked to continue learning by your side.
I wish that the place where your soul is, is a beautiful place and where you can continue to help other souls learn.
Thank you.
A hug from Luz and happy journey.
Maria Jose
(Almería-Spain)
Alicia was my teacher, colleague and friend. Her shamanic ethics were impeccable, her healing power amazing. To be in her presence while she worked was an inspiration and a benediction. She was a strong, decisive woman, with an abundance of compassion. Her power and strength were evident in the way she shared so completely with so many of her heart and her wisdom, without holding back. She was fearless in living her life doing what she loved. My memories of her are like precious pearls and I count each one in deep gratitude and love. Farewell, beautiful spirit. Susan
Querida Alicia, fue tanto que me enseñaste, siempre estaras en mi corazon. Te abrazo
Dear Alicia, it was so much that you taught me, you will always be in my heart. I hug you
Dear Alicia,
It was the privilege of a lifetime to be one of your students. With your vast experience and knowledge you guided us with a sure hand into the mysterious and magnificent land of the spirits. What exuberance and joy I felt! You healed my jaded, world-worn soul. And also, of course, so incredibly, you and my fellow students, with your helping spirits, healed my body as well. What a miracle!
For my life, and the path of my life, I am so deeply grateful to you, Alicia, for all the precious gifts you gave me.
Safe travels, dear teacher.
Love you forever,
Carol Glegg
Querida Alicia, me siento bendecida y honrada por haberte tenido como maestra.
Verte trabajar con la potencia de tus Espíritus, me inspiró y me impulsó a seguir la senda con amor y pasión.
Te estoy eternamente agradecida.
Buen viaje hacia la luz querida maestra, nosotros desde aquí seguiremos honrando tu ejemplo!
Dear Alicia, I feel blessed and honored to have had you as a teacher.
Seeing you work with the power of your Spirits, inspired me and impelled me to follow the path with love and passion.
I am eternally grateful to you.
Have a good trip to the light dear teacher, from here we will continue to honor your example!
Gracias Alicia, Maestra querida. Nos enseñaste con amor y con el ejemplo. Vive en mi recuerdo y en mi corazón tu fuerza, tu compromiso, tu servicio y tu coraje. Te quiero mucho y te voy a extrañar mucho también, hasta que volvamos a vernos en la otra realidad. Fue un privilegio aprender de vos. Gratitud!!
Thank you Alicia, dear Master. You taught us with love and by example. Live in my memory and in my heart your strength, your commitment, your service and your courage. I love you very much and I’m going to miss you a lot too, until we meet again in the other reality. It was a privilege to learn from you. Gratitude!!
Querida Maestra me siento bendecida de haberte conocido y mucho más de haberte tenido como mi maestra!
Verte con tanta dedicación en cada momento enseñándonos con tomando amor y alegría, cada círculo era estar en casa! Fue un privilegio cada instante compartido, mi alma te agradece tu ayuda y la de tus espíritus ?
Gracias por haber hecho posible que podamos vivir el Chamanismo Transcultural aquí en Argentina?
Gracias por tanto Maestra! Todo mi amor para este regreso a casa! Vuela bien alto Alicia!??????
Dear Master, I feel blessed to have met you and much more to have had you as my teacher!
See you with so much dedication at each moment teaching us with taking love and joy, each circle was to be at home! Every shared moment was a privilege, my soul thanks you for your help and that of your spirits?
Thank you for having made it possible for us to live Transcultural Shamanism here in Argentina?
Thank you so much Master! All my love for this homecoming! Fly high Alicia!
Agraïment etern estimada Alícia.
Eternal gratitude dear Alicia.
Dearest Alicia,
It’s been a pleasure and an honor to have had you as my teacher during the shamanic learning journey at the FSS. Your consistency, powerful connection with spirits and pragmatism coupled with your joy for life and fantastic sense of humor touched my heart from every possible angle. Your gigantic presence and your teachings will stay with me for ever.
Buen camino (pleasant journey) dear teacher,
Dear all, and especially Alicia,
Your passion for your work is inspirational to me even now. When I feel I am living into the passion that you brought to our work, I feel I am doing ok. Thank you for being who you are and were. May your passion and true love for your work sit with me always.
Much love in return,
Steve Serr
Querida Alicia que el Cielo te envuelva y guarde en las mismas delicias que nos has hecho conocer.
Dear Alicia, may Heaven envelop you and keep you in the same delicacies that you have made us know.
Alicia querida gran maestra Chamanica , gran espíritu. Agradezco haber compartido estos tiempos agradezco haber podido tenerte como maestra ,un gran privilegio para mi camino espiritual. Se que para nosotros parece una gran pérdida más en estos tiempos ,pero también necesitabas tu descanso y no dudo el recibimiento y la dicha de los espíritus que estés ahí.Sin más q agradecer tu vida y tu entrega .Tu Alma brilla. Gran Espíritu.
Alicia dear great Shamanic teacher, great spirit. I am grateful to have shared these times I am grateful to have been able to have you as a teacher, a great privilege for my spiritual path. I know that for us it seems like a great loss more in these times, but you also needed your rest and I do not doubt the reception and happiness of the spirits that you are there. Without more than thanking your life and your dedication. Your Soul shines. Great spirit
Alicia querida me siento muy bendecida por haber tenido la posibilidad de aprender contigo. Estaras siempre en mis rezos, guardo en mi corazón nuestras charlas y tus consejos, guardo en mi alma tus enseñanzas y tu ejemplo. Buen regreso a casa. Me entristece profundamente tu partida, y me alegra inmensamente saberte en tu trascendencia mayor. Todo mi amor para ti. Aho!
Alicia dear, I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to learn with you. You will always be in my prayers, I keep our talks and your advice in my heart, I keep your teachings and your example in my soul. Good homecoming. I am deeply saddened by your departure, and I am immensely happy to know you in your greatest significance. All my Love for You. Aho!
Dearest Alicia, so many thanks again for your teachings and friendship. The two-week intensive I could participate with you and Amanda definitely changed my life. I will always feel so grateful for your commitment to take us as deep as possible into shamanic experiences. It was fantastic! Your are fantastic :)) Enjoy your new freedom.
Querida Alicia,
Usted fue una gran maestra para mi, su dedicacion, lealtad y pasion, fue percivida, transmitida y recivida a nivel mental y espiritual.
Gracias por su gran contribucion a la Fundacion para estudios Chamanicos y a todos los que tuvimos el placer y bendicion de conocerla.
Que tenga un viaje bendecido y con mucha luz.
Con mucho carino y agradecimiento.
Ana Maria
Dear Alicia,
You were a great teacher for me, your dedication, loyalty and passion were perceived, transmitted and received on a mental and spiritual level.
Thank you for your great contribution to the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and to all of us who had the pleasure and blessing of meeting you.
Have a blessed and bright journey.
With much love and gratitude.
Ana Maria
Querida Alicia:
Al fin me animo a poner en palabras mis sentimientos y emociones. Y quiero decirte que estaré eternamente agradecida por haber tenido tus enseñanzas.
Gracias a Gerardo y ese hermoso ser de luz y dulzura que es Alejandra Soto.
También he tenido la fortuna y la bendición de que hayas sábado girones de mi alma!!!!!
Gracias Maestra!
Gracias, Gracias, Gracias!!!!!
Dear Alicia,
At last I encourage myself to put into words my feelings and emotions. And I want to tell you that I will be eternally grateful to have had your teachings.
Thanks to Gerardo and that beautiful being of light and sweetness that is Alejandra Soto.
I have also had the fortune and the blessing of having shreds of my soul on Saturday !!!!!
Thank you Master!
Thank you, thank you, thank you !!!!!
Alicia, Great Teacher and Great Person.
I’ll be always grateful to you for everything.
May the Compassionate Spirits join you coming back home with your beloved husband Gary. Happy journey!
Alicia, Gran Maestra y Gran Persona.
Siempre te estaré agradecida por todo.
Que los Espíritus de Compasión te acompañen en tu camino de vuelta a casa, junto a tu amado Gary.
Feliz viaje!
Alicia, you were so knowledgeable and grounded. Thank for all you taught me. You will be greatly missed in this world. Fly free.
It was a privilege assisting Alicia over the years of the Two Week and Three Year trainings together after Michael’s stroke.
A powerful shamanic practitioner and excellent teacher, she was utterly devoted to the helping and healing spirits and the FSS work.
My heartfelt thanks to her, to Michael and the compassionate, wise spirits that brought us together.
Gracias.querida Alicia por tus enseñanzas, tu amorosidad y tu ejemplo.
No encuentro palabras para expresar todo lo que siento por tu partida
Te abrazo desde mi corazón.
Rodo
Thank you dear Alicia for your teachings, your love and your example.
I can’t find words to express how I feel about your departure
I hug you from my heart.
Rodo
Hi Alicia, thanks for the guidance you gave all of us in the 3 year program. I remember particularly the response you gave us to my question about mentors. We didn’t need any mentors, we all knew what to do already. Wish I had taken you up with your offer for me to help you with one of the workshops in San Diego. I know you’re near to all of us from your current location loving and supporting us. Mahalos dear one, Aloha
It was a really blessing having Alicia as a teacher! She was a powerful woman and a great shaman. Thank you very much for everything you gave to me!
Gracias Alicia por enseñarme con el ejemplo y la irradiación. Realizaste una tarea de impecable trasmisión. Por siempre te tendré presente en mis rezos. Con amor y respeto te veo ahora viajando a la Luz, con la Luz y Siendo Luz. AHO!
Thanks Alicia for teaching me by example and irradiation. You performed an impeccable transmission task. I will always keep you in my prayers. With love and respect I see you now traveling to the Light, with the Light and Being Light. AHO!
In 2007 in California, two weeks spent with Michael, Alicia and Amanda in the same room were … transformative and powerful … to say the least. As each day progressed my spirit was opened by Alicia to doorways of ferocious experience that are still with me to this day. I will never forget Alicia’s bright eyes and ready smile ~ her demonstrations and willingness to answer all questions, seeing into my soul’s yearning. In 2015 when I had the chance to reconnect with her at a Council gathering, I was grateful to be able to tell Alicia once again how the Two-Week Intensive changed my life. Vichnaya Pamyat, Alicia, Eternal Memory!! … many blessings upon your soul journey.
Alicia
Thank you for your courageous examples in your teaching.
No alcance a conocerla, sin duda su cocimiento y forma de transmitirlo era algo especial, espero me cuenten más de Usted, increíble maestra, feliz retorno a la luz
I did not get to know her, undoubtedly her knowledge and way of transmitting it was something special, I hope they tell me more about you, incredible teacher, happy return to the light