handyman

Here in the cliff-side village of Las Cuevas, one family is mourning Chad Joseph, 26 years old, whom relatives described as a fisherman and handyman desperate to find a steady job.

This rackety project, involving an elaborate set of tools and a more experienced handyman, became one of the principal stage activities.

Perpetually in the Belchers’ orbit is Teddy — handyman, loyal customer and Bob’s best friend.

Local handymen have also donated their time for free to fit the new items.

Within weeks the former car mechanic and handyman - a Texan "Mr Fix It" type who wore a cowboy hat and jeans nearly every day - was in end-of-life hospice care.