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for John Hernandez
Angela Cardenas
November 3, 2020
It doesn’t get easier like people say. I need my big brother talks and advice.
I hope that you’re proud of me, John. I try to live my life and make decisions with you in mind. I try to look for signs that you’re there.
I hope that you welcomed my Luca at the Rainbow Bridge.
I miss you so much, brother. Love you always.
Love, Andy.
John Mitchell
November 17, 2019
Hello John: I still feel like I just might run into you one day after work for a drink or just some good conversation at the Nuthouse or the Exchange downtown Lansing. Your are a friend that I will always miss and think about often.
Love Brother,
Nelly Soriano
May 30, 2011
John,my friend...as we always get busy with our own lives, its not excuse & I feel terribly that I didn't know of your passing. I am sorry. I will say a prayer for you & keep you in my thoughts & prayers. I know I have a friend waiting when it is my turn. God bless you.
Amy Reyes
December 2, 2010
John,
First of all I'd like to say you are missed VERY much by the entire Reyes family. I would like to thank you for being there for my sister all these years. You had a very good impact on my sister and her kids. They loved you sooo very much. You are missed sooooo much and you will never be forgotten. Please watch over my sister, Stewart and Stephanie. I know you already are and you are there guardian angel. may you rest in peace.
Stephanie Reyes
December 1, 2010
I miss you lot and i will never forget you! Even though we had our ups and down I always though of you like a father and will always love you. You were there for me and I will take care of my mom and brother for you because I know you would want me to. You were a very very good man and were and still are loved by many people even me =]! Remember when i would run and you would laugh so hard you would snort hehe because i ran so funny? I miss that and me and my brother miss you soo much. John you are always loved and never forgotten =]
SueAnn
November 30, 2010
Another week has gone by and we miss you so much. I think of all the great times and even the bad sometimes and i wouldn't have traded any of it for the world. You are no longer with us but I see and talk to you every night. I will miss our birthday getaways and i'll always remember sitting on the beach watching the stars with you and I'll always remember of first birthday getaway in Detroit while we sat on the porch at the hotel and laughed until we cried. I miss you so much John Hernandez and you will forever be the love of my life.
John Mitchell
November 25, 2010
SueAnn, my thoughts are with you and your family. Call me if you would like to talk.
John Mitchell
332-9315
November 23, 2010
I miss you sooooo much baby. It's suppose to be date night tonight.... :o( You are with me in my heart forever and we'll always have date night. I love you!
November 19, 2010
If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane, We’d walk
right up to heaven and bring you
home again. We love and miss you John.
SueAnn, Stephanie and Stewart
My brother, my idol! I miss you so much.
Angela Cardenas
November 18, 2010
John is my big brother. He always called me "the baby" or his "baby sister". I hated that. He loved to retell the story (over and over again) of how he was the first to see me when I was born and that the nurses thought he was the proud dad. We all heard the story at least twice every time we were together.
Our father passed before I was born so John was not only my big brother, he was a dad to me. I was always so impressed by him. I wanted so much to be like him. Love the same movies, listen to the same music, dance like John Travolta. :)
As I grew older, he let me listen to his albums, he taught me how to dance and even the proper etiquette if someone asked me to dance. He also let me watch The Godfather when mom wasn't around.
Now that I'm older I developed a great love for music and dancing. We had the same taste in music and always had it playing. Every Thanksgiving he would take my hand, spin me and we'd dance together in the kitchen.
Next we added wine to our list of favorites. He gave me my first glass of wine and ever since, we shared a bottle (or more) along with great conversations whenever we got together. It wasn't as often as I'd like but I'm grateful to have had those special moments together. I have wonderful memories of my brother that I will keep with me until we meet again.
As I said, John is my big brother. He was a man of class, humor, knowledge and a man with true compassion for his family, his friends and his work. He was/is loved by so many and I will forever be proud.
I love you with all my heart and soul big brother. I miss you terribly. Love, your baby sis, Andy!
You will forever be the love of my life
SueAnn
November 17, 2010
I miss you so much mi amor......
Feliciano Paredes
November 16, 2010
I only had the opportunity to meet John a few times, as a co-worker, but thats all it took to see that he was a man that really cared about helping those less fortunate. He had a fire in his heart for the job that he did and I was proud to say that I worked for him. It's for this reason that we continue his work to help those in need, and never forget what he accomplished.
armando rayos
November 13, 2010
i'am very sorry ,wow what can say about this good man. i will miss him, may our lord keep in a good place.in heaven,
Janna Bitterle
November 12, 2010
SueAnn and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
John Mitchell
November 12, 2010
I moved back to Michigan in 1993 from New Jersey and John was one of the first people that I met and became good friends with immediately. Our personalities was one in the same. We used to introduce ourselves to people as brothers. I just found out about John's passing and I have been in a state of shock all evening. He always said that he and I were the two best dresser in Lansing. I just met him for a drink at the R-club a couple of weeks ago, after not seeing him for many weeks. We always had great times together and talking about business, politics or just sports. To all his family and close friends, I really loved the man as a business friend and associate. There was never a dull moment when we got together. He is one person that I will dearly miss, because I know now that I just can not pick up the phone and say lets get together for a drink when you get back from out of town or Grand Rapids.
Peace my brother and I will be with you on the other side some day. We will have some catching up to do.
Always,
John H. Mitchell
Kathy Pettit
November 11, 2010
I had the privilege of working with John at Telamon for the past 16 years. What I remember most about John is his love of family and friends. I will miss our conversations about our families, his laugh, and his smile. I will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Mike Fazio
November 11, 2010
I only knew John casually through business, but can only remember positive things about his personality. He genuinely cared about the people he served and will dearly be missed. My condolences to all his family and friends.
Kari Hummel
November 11, 2010
I was totally shocked to read of John's passing. He was one of my favorite customers when I worked at QD. I had carded him and asked if he had a sister as I went to school with a girl whose younger brother was John. We both laughed when I discovered he was waaay older than I had thought and had pleasant chats and laughed over it anytime he came in. He was still soo young to have left this world and I feel privelged to have met his acquaintance. My condolences to his family.
Jason Droste
November 11, 2010
John was a kind and loving Grandpa, Father, Brother, Son, and Friend. He was loved by all who knew him. He did so much for others, but yet he never asked for anything in return. He was a a true man of his word. He cared so much about his family and friends. All those who knew him will miss him dearly. My condolences, love, and thoughts go out to the entire Hernandez family and friends that all who knew John. May he rest in peace and may the love of our Lord Jesus Christ shine upon him and welcome him in Heaven with open arms. John, we will all see you again someday.
November 10, 2010
Prayer for peace and healing for all John's family. I have heard much about your remarkable brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend through Mr. B over the years! He lived a remarkable life! May he rest in peace! (Ms)Eileen Moss
Rosalinda Luiz
November 10, 2010
My sympathy to the Hernandez Family,
I met John over 20 years ago at the USHLI Conference in Chicago. As time went on I would see him at different affairs and very proud of him when I found out he was the head of Telamon. I would still see him out and about and we would joke about how we had met so many years ago. I send my prayers out to his family. He will truely be missed.
Lo siento mucho,
Dora (Rangel) Garcia
November 10, 2010
Spunky: I first met your dad when I was in high school way back in the day. He became the big brother I never had. I even promised him he would be the God father to my first born and he was and always will be. I'll always remember his smile, his laughter, and his singing. He loved Tejano music and always had it playing. I will cherish the memories and the great times we had together. I will miss you Compadre...
November 10, 2010
I am shocked to hear the news about John. I had the pleasure of meeting him at one of the AFOP's conferences, what an nice man! My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Gloria Miller (Pierre, SD)
Lynn Neddo
November 10, 2010
My love, thoughts and prayers go out to John's family. John has been a friend for almost 20 years and was there for me through some of my difficult times. I will miss him greatly and am sad I can't make it to MI for the services. I will be there in my heart and spirit.
Leann K. Pringle
November 10, 2010
I had the pleasure of meeting John 10 years ago when I started working for Telamon. Recently I was doing work for him. He was a very nice, kind, and personable man. His daughter was the "Little Princess." Everytime we had conversations about her his eyes would light right up. To the Hernandez Family, I am so sorry for your loss and may you take comfort in knowing that my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time. Bless you.
Denise Fulgencio Campos
November 10, 2010
Mrs. Hernandez & family-
I feel as if I've lost a family member myself. John was like a big brother to me. He had such a zest for life and a great big smile. He left me with lots of good memories. I think the most fondest memories date back to Thanksgiving...hanging out at Dave & Olga's house, smoked turkey, and a great big bonfire with good music and good friends.
You are missed and loved, John.
Denise Fulgencio Campos & the Fulgencio Family
Penny Rodriguez
November 10, 2010
SueAnn and Family, We are very saddened by this news. We liked John so very much. If you need us, please call us. You will be in our prayers.
Love Penny & Kevin Rodriguez
Los Tapia
November 9, 2010
This man did wonderful things for the community and his loss will be felt throughout.
Nancy
November 9, 2010
Sue Ann and family ~
So sorry about your loss, you and yours will be in my prayers
Jodi Brunette
November 9, 2010
Estas en mi corazon para siempre patron.
No more stress, tears, or worries.
Jodi Brunette
November 9, 2010
I am completely devastated. I was John's last Administrative Assistant. I looked forward to our daily morning meetings over coffee-he loved coffee. He would talk about how precious his daugter was, and how much he loved his son. His mother was the apple of his eye. Family was so important to him. That's how much John meant to me; he was like family. I loved his jokes and his infectious laughter. He made it possible and encouraged me to go back to college. I will always hold my memories of him close to my heart. No more stress, tears, or worries. Estas en mi corazon para siempre patron.
Jodi Brunette
November 9, 2010
I am devastated. I was John's last Administrative Assistant at Telamon. Every morning we would meet in his office to discuss plans for the week or day over coffee. He would always love to talk about how precious his daughter was, how much he loved his son. His mother was the apple of his eye. You could tell he loved his family. John meant just as much to me; he was like family. John made it possible for me to go back to school. He always encouraged me as an employee and an individual. I will never forget all the jokes he made or his infectious laughter. There will never be another like you John! I will always remember you and hold you dear to my heart. No more stress, tears, or worry.
Jose Luis Diaz
November 9, 2010
I was sadddened by the news of John's death. I grew up around the block on 6th street when we were younger. The last time I saw John was at Washington International Airport, we exchanged Saginaw stories,conversation of old friends and the sucesses that we have accomplished in our lives. I will keep John and his entire familia in my prayers. He will be greatly missed.
Dago Garza
November 9, 2010
Really sadden to hear about the passing of John, he was a friend and co-worker a few years ago when I worked at Telamon. I will miss some of the good old days we had ..R.I.P. John!
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