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Yolanda Gonzalez
April 20, 2007
To our dearest cousin Manuel,Diane and family, David's family. Our deepest thoughts and prayers to you and yours. From Yolanda (Montoya) and Peter González, Sylvia, and Rosemary
Jimmy Llovera
February 27, 2006
I was deeply saddened to hear the news of David's passing. I met David when I was about 10 years old, while we were teammates on the Rowland Heights Little League pirates. I played baseball with him and against him from that point forward until the end of high school. He was always a hell of a hitter. On behalf of the Llovera family, our thoughts and prayers go out to the Echeveste family.
Chris Avila
February 18, 2006
I first met David in my first year in baseball. We played for the Brewers at Rowland Heights Little League, it was in the farm division. Eddie was so young he will not remember me. You were a good man then, and from reading your bio and messages a good soldier has departed. Although we haven't seen each other or spoken since high school, my heart mourns with your family. A good soldier has departed us, and heaven is a better place for that. May GOD bless your family and children, and may we all recognize the power of HIS LOVE. Sieper FI Mr. Echeveste, and Hello Deena, Eddie and Mrs. Echeveste. Kind Regards Chris Avila
Kevin Ruggles
February 9, 2006
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Gwendolyne Negrete Campos
February 3, 2006
Echeveste Family,
I was a coworker of David's...(I'm Yolanda Negrete's daughter)...it was a great loss for everyone...it's very shocking when you loose a loved one so suddenly. He will be missed. I do sincerely pray for David and your family. May God Bless you ALL!
Juan Valencia
January 30, 2006
Our hearts and prayers are with all members of the Echeveste family.
Stevie Hinostroza
January 30, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to David`s family and friends from Lil Stevie and family.
Rich Markham
January 29, 2006
To Eddie and Manny and all the Echeveste family, I send my thoughts and prayers. I know you are hurting. I knew David as a competitor (a tough one!) in fastpitch when I lived in San Diego 1998-2002. I had the pleasure of playing only one tournament with Santana and David. I remember that in one game (about 100 degrees!) he kept getting extra base hits and having to run hard. He would come in hardly able to breathe and his wife and mother would administer cool liquids and their admiration. He just kept on hustling! What an effort! That was David!
Eddie (another great competitor!) went to Minn. with my 23 and under team in 1999. Eddie, I'm thinking of you!
Jim Flanagan
January 28, 2006
As talented a ballplayer as David was, it is the person he was that we will miss most. He was the one to fire up his teammates, but also the first to share a laugh. I liked playing alongside him more than against him, as I never had much luck getting him out. As he grew older, I saw less of him at the ballgames, but for all the right reasons -- his wife and children. There was no mistaking how he felt about them. But he stayed interested in the game, and would drop in with a good word now and then, most recently last May when the Rounders won a nationals berth in Stockton. As much as he battled for Santana and other teams he played for, he enjoyed seeing his friends on other teams do well too. That was David being David. Something instilled in all the Echevestes, I think. It was his quick wit that coined the headline for the story we posted on that weekend...."Sleepless in Stockton". When you were a friend of his, you remained so, regardless of the uniform you wore. My thoughts and prayers go out to Margaret, and the children, Manny, Diane, Eddie, Dominic and all of the Echeveste family. We are all better for having known David.
Jesse aka Baldy Santana
January 27, 2006
whats up meat???
Hows baseball?!?!
this is how conversation started between my uncle david and i. He always had time to talk to me about baseball and the way your supposed to play the game. He was the kind of guy you loved because of his personality not because he buys you stuff. I played baseball with him at the age of 8 and i still play to this very day (14 yrs. now), because he made the game so exciting for me. Now he is in baseball heaven and i hope he doesnt get in too many fights with them yankee fans.
sincerely,
Bill - Dozer
Jenny (Penticoff) Johnson
January 27, 2006
It has been many years since I have seen David, but I am heartsick over the news of his passing. The many hours & days spent with the Echeveste family at the ballfield, and at their home, contine to be some of my most cherished memories. To Manny, Diane & the entire family, my thoughts & prayers are with you. God Bless you, David. You will not be forgotten.
David Bell
January 27, 2006
I can't begin to tell you how completely shocked and saddened I am to hear of David's passing on to a better place. David was a feared and respected competitor that was extremely easy to get to know. I had played against David for many years in several different classifications, but finally had a chance to invite him, Eddie, and Bryan V. to Salem, Oregon for the 2002 NAFA World Series. Unfortunately, he was the only one that couldn't make the trip and if I remember right, I believe it was health related. We suffered as a team not having him, but even more for the comraderie that he easily shares of himself with every teammate and opponent. I know of the Echeveste Family through fastpitch, however it is there strength in family that will get them through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to his lovely wife and children and to Big Manny, Eddie and the rest of the extended Echeveste family. May the good lord be with you at this difficult time. My apologies for not being there today, as I just learned of his passing on Thursday afternoon. I would have liked to been there to pay my respect for him.
Shannon Matkins-Johnson
January 27, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Echeveste family. Dave was a great guy in his younger years and I'm sure he was in his later years. My brother Ronnie Matkins, was the reason I knew Dave and Dave always treated me like his own sister. I'm sorry that we never kept in touch and I'm very sorry to hear of his death.
Sonia Bazurto
January 26, 2006
Our hearts are heavy with sorrow at the passing of this dear young man. David and our children grew up together and we will all miss him. It's so hard to believe that the Lord called him so soon. His heart was full of joy and love and he made everyone around him smile. His life may have been short but he will be remembered and loved by so many whose lives he touched. God bless Margaret and D.J. and Lexi, Manny and Diane, Eddie, Erin, Janea, Little Ray, Dominic and Lucy and the boys. We love you and thank you for being the wonderful human beings you are and thankful that we had the opportunity to know and love your son. Alex, Sonia, Gina, Dominic, Garret and Rosie Bazurto.
John Nuanez
January 26, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to David and his family. David will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure of meeting David, Eddie and Manny through softball and always looked forward to talking with him during and between games, as he was such a great person.
Johnny Nuanez and family
Erik Geierman
January 26, 2006
Extrememly shocking to hear of David's passing. As a fastpitch softball teammate for 2 years on Santana Concrete, I knew David as a great competitor, who put his family before playing softball. My condolences to the Echeviste family in getting through these sad times.
Rachel Sepulveda
January 26, 2006
We were very sad to hear the passing of David. We only knew him for a few months and could not help but like him. Whenever he spoke about his wife and kids his face would light up. We were looking forward to a fun year of baseball, but we will now think of you at every game. Margaret, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Also know that god will watch over you and your family. You will never be forgotten David.
Mike, Rachel, Ryane & Little Michael
Nick Muratalla
January 26, 2006
David you will be missed. My prayers go out to your family.The fastpitch community lost a great competitor and friend.I had the pleasure of "breaking" into the game and it was the Echeveste'family that welcomed me with open arms. I am forever grateful to Manny and the rest of the Merchants for their friendliness and desire to promote the game. I learned alot from you guys thank you! save me a spot up there brother Dave- and yes you can keep # 10... God Bless You...Nick Muratalla psalm 23
Kevin and Martha Ruggles
January 26, 2006
David was a devoted husband and father and we will miss him deeply. His big smile, fun personality, and generous hospitality made knowing David a great pleasure to us. His devoted love and attention to his wife and children was a tremendous comfort to Martha and I. David was about as perfect of a son-in-law as any parents could hope for their daughter. We are denied his company now, but we will keep David alive in our hearts and memories and cherish the thought that we have an angel in heaven looking over us.
Rob, Lori, Evan,Tiffany and Luke Staples
January 25, 2006
The loss of David brings much sadness to our hearts. David will always be remembered. Our memories of him will remain with us forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Echeveste family. We love you all.
Dee Dee Arauz
January 25, 2006
My deepest sympathies to Margaret and family. It was an honor to know such a great man, devoted father and genuine human being. Our family is always here for you. Love - The Arauz family.
Debbie Pellum
January 25, 2006
My heart goes out to Margaret and kids. Please know that Devon and I love you very much. David will be missed greatly. He was a kind man, an excellent father and loving husband. We have been blessed to have him in our lives.
Steve Page
January 25, 2006
David was a great friend, he will be missed by everyone fortunate enough to have known him.
He and his loved ones will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin O'Grady
January 25, 2006
There are no words to describe the loss of David. To be so young and to have such great future ahead. My heart is very heavy and my thoughts and prayers are with David and his family in this time of great loss.
You will never be forgotten Dave.
HAROLD LHEUREUX
January 25, 2006
David,
It was a long 11 yrs. You were an excellent person to know and work with. Our thoughts will be with you forever. Our deepest regrets.
You will be forever missed
Always your friend
Harold
Greg, Cynthia & Laurie Cooke
January 25, 2006
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of the Echeveste family. David will be missed. Sincerely, Greg, Cynthia and Laurie Cooke.
Randy and Rae Simpson
January 25, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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