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Robin Prestwood
September 7, 2021
I was fortunate enough to attend the Oceanside
Pier service held by his family. Many of us from that era wish to have the same tribute when we pass. I know I do. it was really touching. I got to visit and meet many of his family at the reception. Eleven years ago and it seems like yesterday
Peter B. Perez III
March 10, 2017
I never met Johnny but was always told about his accomplishments in surfing by my dad Pete Perez and Uncle Ernie Perez who were his cousins. As a Oceanside surfer myself I always felt it was my duty to be the best I can be to represent my family and their great accomplishment's in life. When I was a kid I use to take an old 8 footer board from My Aunt Gerties house in Oceanside with the name La jolla surfboards and surf leashless with a single skeg at tyson street park and South O pier. I could only aspire to match the greatness that Chubby was.
Suzanne Stewart
October 6, 2010
I'll always remember Chubby from a trip to Florida. There wasn't much surf, but we all had fun. He was a great guy.
Otis Raibon
September 25, 2010
I really got to know Chubby as a freshman at OHS, he always had a smile and treated everyone with respect. I truly admired him, and my heart goes out to the family and many friends he leaves behind. I have a photo of the Oceanside Pier and will be looking at it and saying my prayers during the memorial. OHS ASB president Class of '66.
Linda Bristol
September 16, 2010
I remember hanging at your house when I was a kid and always watching movies in the bedroom from the midway drive-in and you would stay at our house in carlsbad, so you could go surfin.my family will miss you. peace be with you.Linda Russell Bristol
George Lopez
September 13, 2010
"CHUBBY" WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE SADNESS IN MY HEART". You were a "Great Little Brother", a "Great Surfer" and always strived to be the best. "AND YOU WERE". You moved miles away from me, yet you always made an effort to come see me in California. They say to always say what is in your heart before it's too late, how true that is. I should have expressed to you what your visits meant to me, and to tell you that I loved you, but somehow I think you knew. "Little Brother, I love and miss you". May you rest in peace.
Your brother George Lopez
Mollie Dosch
September 13, 2010
Chubby was a well-liked member of the Class of '63. I'll remember him always.
Ed Pendergast
September 13, 2010
If I close my eyes I can see him sitting in the Lifeguard tower on Wisconsin Street. It had no roof as I recall. I last saw him at Buddy Todd Park about 30-years ago. I was a little kid at the time, but the guy treated me like one of the guys.
September 13, 2010
Chubby*****RIP*****
I loved my cousin Chubby. My brother Babe and I would come over to visit in Oceanside,from Imperial Valley, we all go to the beach,as you all know Chubby was a great surfer in Oceanside, back in the days of the 60's and 70"s and the Stone's playing "I can't get no satisfaction"
We would go in this woody car,with all his friends, and their surf boards.
Those were the "Happy Days for Us"
Ernie Perez
RIP*****Chubby****
Tom Stettler
September 13, 2010
Chubby was a friend I'll remember forever. I mourn his loss.
September 13, 2010
Chubby was an elite member of that GREAT Oceanside High School Class of 1963. We will all mourn his loss.
Robin Prestwood
September 12, 2010
Gary Borden class of 63 we grew up together and had a lot of fun. So sorry to hear this bur if it wasn't for E-mail never would have.
Wanda Speed
September 12, 2010
My grandfather Louie was his brother,I remember Johnnie when I was very young.I pray that Johnnie knew the Lord,our Savior.The creator of the universe,may he rest in peace.We will miss him very much.May God Bless Him.
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