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Joshua Smith Obituary
He is survived by his son Jack Patrick Smith, his parents Michael and Susan, his sister Kristin, his brother Jeremy (Christyn) & nephew Henry, grandparents Richard & Connie Miller and Katherine Smith, extended family and many loving friends.
A celebratory mass of Josh's life will be held at Our Lady of the Snows Church, Monday April 26th at 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the American Coalition for Fathers and Children - www.acfc.org
Arrangements under the direction of Walton's Funeral Home, Reno. The family invites you share a thought, memory, or condolence message in the family guestbook at www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Smith
May 6, 2010
My prayers to the Smith family. He was a great athlete and a great friend.
Gordon & Barrie McKay
May 5, 2010
Our hearts ache for you with the loss of Josh. We have many happy memories of watching him play on the Manogue basketball team with our son Mike McKay ('95). He always played with all his heart and soul and was such a cute kid with a wonderful smile.
Our prayers go out to all of you.
Rob Deane
May 2, 2010
Many great things said here about a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
The Deane's
Manogue Class of '97
Jamey Hinman
May 1, 2010
We came into eachothers lives by a stroke of fate...It makes my heart heavy knowing you never grasped how AMAZING you were. You inspired me in so many ways Josh. I will forever be craving your "Sierra Nevada" style steak. I will miss cooking together, hitting golf balls, playing in in arcades, laughing, chilling on the patio hearing about your latest wakeboarding adventure and that stump hole thingy you found in the middle of the lake or how you dislocated something getting crazy on the water. Your passion, generosity, compassion, enthusiasm and most of all your depth. I hope I can always remember the sound of your laugh.
Maxzell Williams
April 29, 2010
I am truly sorry to hear this surprising news about a person who I had the highest respect for. My family prayers go out to the Smith Family.
Cedric Pittman
April 29, 2010
Dear Sue, Mike and Family,
I had the pleasure of playing college football with Josh. He would always make me laugh and encourage me to do better. Josh and I developed a great friendship during my years at UNR. I am just finding out about his passing and my heart goes out to your family.
Reggie Mitchell
April 29, 2010
Sorry to hear about what happen... your family is in my prayers. Reggie Mitchell Ex teammate.
Del Bates
April 29, 2010
My prayers go out to Josh's family, he was a great teammate at UNR, always laughing telling jokes and working hard on the field. Josh you will be truly missed bro.
Michael Hemphill
April 27, 2010
Josh was a brother to anyone he met. His kind heart and bright smile touched all of us.
Josh will be missed but not forgotten.
JANE WALKER
April 26, 2010
My love & prayers to susie & mike, krystin & jeremy & family. My love & prayers to such a beautiful boy "Josh".
"GOODNIGHT SWEET PRINCE" XXXXXXX
James Novak
April 26, 2010
Dear Smith Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. I will always remember Josh's many accomplishments and talents both in the classroom and on the football field. However, my strongest memory will be of the kind person who always treated myself and others with respect. God bless all of you in your time of mourning.
James Novak
Manogue Class of 1996
April 26, 2010
Josh was our next door neighbor... We will miss him. Our neighborhood will not be the same without him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.... Linda & John.
Elisa Evans
April 24, 2010
Josh was a person with a kind heart, great laugh, and generous spirit. The last time we hung out was with a group of friends at Boca on the boat. We all had such an amazing day and everyone was just SO happy. Josh will be in my heart and I will always remember the good times. Sue, Kristin, and family, you are all in my thoughts and I send you love and strength.
Erin Lancaster
April 23, 2010
My condolences to your family. Josh was a really memorable person, and I'm thankful I had the opportunity to meet him. May you find comfort in remembering Josh's accomplishments and great times, and find great strength within your family during this difficult time. Your family and Josh are in my prayers.
Erin Lancaster, CA
Cody Johnson
April 23, 2010
Josh and I played football at the University of Nevada together. He was a linebacker, I a lineman. I tell you there was never a tougher guy to come around the corner and hit. What a standup guy on and off the field, he was always a guy we could count on. Miss you buddy. To Josh's family, please accept my prayers and condolences.
April 23, 2010
Dear Sue, Mike, Kristin, Jeremy and Family,
My heart aches for all of you. I know that nothing can take away the pain and horror of this tragic loss of your beautiful son and brother, Josh. I just hope that you can feel some measure of comfort from all the love and prayers that are going out to you at this very sad time. I continue to hold you in my heart and will be here for you if I can help in any way.
With love,
Barbara Dominianni Joy
Ginger Paulsen
April 23, 2010
Dear Sue, Mike and Family,
There are no words to express just how very sorry we are for the loss of your beloved son, brother and father. We can (unfortunately) understand the great pain you are experiencing. Hang on to each other tightly and know that there are many friends who care and are there to help in any way. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal".
Ginger, Craig and Eric (& Sabrina), Paulsen
Nicki (Mirczak) Morris
April 23, 2010
Josh was my buddy since he and his family came to Reno and into my class at LFS in 4th grade. He was always such a nice, funny guy. I enjoyed going to grade school and high school with him, and then UNR for a year. We'd often chat on campus in between classes, and I liked grabbing his huge biceps while he was a football player :)
He'll be greatly missed and will always continue in my thoughts. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
Judi Henry
April 22, 2010
My condolence to your family.i knew Josh and his sibllings from Manogue.My prayers are with you.
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