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for John Garcia
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February 7, 2004. Sam's a little more than 2 here, correcting John's drafting errors.
December 21, 2007
Playing together at my 40th birthday party. Sam's barely a month old, and apparently comfortable with John and Ceil.
December 21, 2007
May 4, 2002, getting tickets for Spider-Man at the Fresh Pond Theatre. We didn't win the Viper, but did enjoy the time.
David Marshall
December 21, 2007
I though "jazzy" John would outlive us all. He was a good friend, and an even better mentor to how "the art business" works. In over 25 years -- from the church rectory to Inman square, everyone I knew could do a pretty good John Garcia impression. Armed only with a big soul and tons of experience, he showed us self-centered artsty types how to be social. Even now, during quiet times, I still hear his painfully accurate pontifications booming from the background.
john fixes sam's card
Amy Todd
December 20, 2007
I am posting a photograph I took of John at our kitchen table in Cambridge in June. I wanted to frame the last birthday card John made for Sam, a wonderful watercolor of Spiderman carrying Sam over city rooftops. John and Ciel had signed the inside of the card, but I wanted John to sign the picture itself. John was rummaging through a pile of magic markers when suddenly Sam, in his enthusiasm for the project, added a random black line in the sky above one of the buildings. Ciel and I yelled "No!" But John just chuckled. We always color together, he said indulgently. And with a few adept lines in gray and black he turned Sam's contribution into the most perfect little chimney. It was beautiful. We will treasure it, and we will treasure John, forever.
Jose Ruiz
December 13, 2007
Dear Ciel,
I was shocked. I do not knowif I will be able to express my feelings properly. I hope that my English were better at this moment. John and I exchanged a lot of emails about comics and artists we both admired. We have never met in person but I think that I can say he was my friend.
I will miss his emails. He was a true gentleman.
Jose
John's 1986 card to Ciel as it appeared on his funeral program
December 11, 2007
Valerie Cunningham
December 9, 2007
Dear Ciel,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. On behalf on myself and the Board of the Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail, please know that our thoughts are with you, John's family, and your dear mother at this time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Gilbert
December 8, 2007
Ciel, Millie, John Sr.:
When I heard Millie's voice on the answering machine, my blood froze. John is so much with us, and always will be, that his physical absence is a real wound. My heart and love and prayers for all of you. We will see John again someday.
Love
Libby
Steve & Lynne Ward
December 8, 2007
Please accept our most heart-felt condolences and sympathy to you Cecile and to John & Millie. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless you all.
Lynne & Steve
Alisa Montero
December 7, 2007
I am so sorry to hear that John is no longer with us. John is now Ciel Guardian Angel. His inspiring drawings will always be a great memory for me. My prayers and thoughts go out to my Aunt Millie and Uncle John and the all of my cousins. Love, Alisa Ruybali-Montero (California Prima)
Tony & Sue Herrera
December 5, 2007
Ciel, We are truly sorry and extremely saddened by John's passing. He was so special to us as he was the first nephew in the family. He was so loved and we always enjoyed the cards he sent. May God bless you and give you courage to go on as John would want you to. May god bless you.
Deb Savastano
December 5, 2007
Ciel,
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb & Jeff Savastano
Martha Thomas
December 5, 2007
Ciel, John L, Millie and the family:
I was so sorry to hear John Jr. had left us at such a young age. I had the pleasure of meeting both he and Ciel on one memorable Thanksgiving at John L. and Millie's home. I remember them both with great affection.
Your family is an extension of my own, and is very special to me. If there is anything that my family and I can do for you, you have only to ask.
Please permit me to leave thee words of comfort, in this your time of sorrow:
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
John 14:18 No, I will not abandon you or leave you as orphans in the storm-I will come to you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Martha J. Thomas (DaVette's Mother)
Rosalie Robinson
December 5, 2007
Dear Ciel and family,
I remember John for his warm greetings and genuinely big heart. He was a kind and wonderful person and I am truly saddened by his death. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Jim Haynes (fellow NAU alum)
December 5, 2007
...such a loss. John was the proverbial "nicest guy you'll ever meet." He never forgot his friends and I will dearly miss him. He was one of the
finest artists I've ever met and it was a privilege
to have him as a friend.
Heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Alexis Belash
December 5, 2007
Ceil,
Kate, the girls and I were saddened to hear of John's passing. He was always a joy to be around.
Yoshi
Lee and Brad Lowell
December 4, 2007
Dear Ciel and Family,
We were greatly saddened to hear of John's death. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
I have sent some photos of Tom and Karen's wedding day last August when you and John contributed so much to the joy. We feel privileged to have had that chance to know John and will always remember him by the occasion.
Your family's friendship to my son Tom throughout the years and now to his wife Karen has been so appreciated by us as parents. God bless.
Marie, John, Eric, Jessica, Ciel & Joanna -- The Toast
December 4, 2007
Brad, John, Tom, Eric and Yoshi -- 8/06
December 4, 2007
John with family and friends -- 8/06
December 4, 2007
Dan Silver
December 4, 2007
So sorry to receive your telephone call about John's death. Such terrible news about a fine man! I'm glad your family is with you.
Dan Silver
Sandra Hicks
December 4, 2007
Dear Cecile and family,
At times like this words seem so
inadequate. John's spirit will always remain in the hearts of the many people that his warmth and humor touched. We have been blessed to have experienced his gifts from
God. Rest Well dear soul.
Renee Moore
December 4, 2007
I was shocked to hear of Johns passing. I will truely miss my cousin John. We never spent enough time together however, the time we did was treasured. I always look forward to the Holiday e-mails and cards. John always had a smile and made others smile too. He is one of Gods greatest flowers. I said a prayer for John's soul upon hearing of his new journey and also for Ciel, may you find the strength in Gods wisdom to continue until you and John meet again. Love and prayers your cousin Renee Moore
Nick Stano
December 4, 2007
Ciel,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss, and wanted you to know that I was thinking of you. I hope happy memories will sustain you during the difficult days ahead.
Riina Viise
December 4, 2007
Dear Ceil and family. Words cannot convey how shocked and saddened I was to hear of John's passing. He is in a better place, and soon wonderful memories will comfort you.
With deep sympathy.
John, Ciel and DaVette at the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, NM Oct. 2007
December 4, 2007
John and Ciel at the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, NM Oct. 2003
December 4, 2007
John speaks during his Boston in a Day Walking Tour.
December 4, 2007
John, Jr. and his Aunt Bernadette at John L. and Millie's 50th Wedding Anniversary party
December 4, 2007
Tireless John and tired DaVette during John's Boston in a Day Walking Tour
December 4, 2007
Rob and John during John's Boston in a Day Walking Tour.
December 4, 2007
Dinner at John and Ciel's place, Aug 2000
Rob and DaVette See
December 4, 2007
Why we will never forget John:
His chuckle (like when he teased DaVette one Thanksgiving about her accidentally "too sweet" sweet potato pie.
His talent: Just look at his website to see all you need to see.
His energy: Rob and DaVette could barely keep up during the epic "John's Walking Tour of Boston in a Day"
His eyes: How they lit up when he looked at Ciel.
His love: for family and friends.
Bernadette See
December 4, 2007
Sincere condolences to wife, Ciel, parents, John and Mildred, and all his siblings. I know you will miss him terribly as will the multitude of relatives.
Dear Nephew Johnny, May the mercy of God and the Love of Our Lord and Saviour grant you peace and eternal rest in their loving arms.
John Monteiro
December 3, 2007
A fine friend,great artist and someone that will be sorely missed.
Our lives will never be the same.
Unfortunately I am out of town
but both Cindy and my prayers go out to you and your family.
joanna wood
December 3, 2007
I had the great fortune to meet John and Ceil at my daughter Karen's and Tom Nixon's wedding in August of 2007. They were a very special part of a very special day. I got to see them both over the past year at the Nixon's house.What a lovely gentleman he was and we all appreciated their enormous help and support during my daughter's illness. John also generously gave advice to a friend of mine, a total stranger to him,about illustration for a book she was writing. He lit up the room and always made me feel very special. John was a man who became one's friend as soon as you met him. I shall miss him. I have a candle burning for him in my home which I hope will light his journey to an eternal reward. Joanna Wood
Christina Garcia
December 3, 2007
John, I will miss you dearly. I have always enjoyed getting your holiday cards. The world will not be the same without you. Take care my loving cousin.
Christina
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