Joel Rayon Paniagua

Joel Rayon Paniagua

Joel Paniagua Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2016.
Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32, a resident of the Tampa, Florida, area and a native of Veracruz, Mexico, was killed in the shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. He worked in construction.

A friend from church remembered Paniagua: "He was the best. He was loyal. He was always trying to do stuff to make you feel better."

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sean w.

April 12, 2017

Rest in peace Joel our angel in heaven. You will be missed by all. Love to you.

Mark and Bob McCormick-Fletcher

June 25, 2016

To Joel's family and friends, may he rest in peace and guide us from above. We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our daily prayers.

June 25, 2016

I am deeply saddened by your loss. Life is so fragile, so very precious. My thoughts of deep and sincere sympathy are with you at this time.

Tenita Reid

June 23, 2016

God bless Joel Rayon Paniagua's soul and may he be in a soft comforting place of peace, beauty, and love. I am so sorry for the horrible act of hate that took his life from this earth. Prayers to all his family and friends. May you all find solace and inner peace, and healing in time. Sent with love....

June 16, 2016

To the Paniagua family,

My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of Joel. My heart is with you.

Kimberly M
Winston Salem, NC

DS

June 16, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Rich Martin Jr

June 16, 2016

Prayers, strength and heartfelt caring thoughts to your family and friends. God Bless you guardian angel in heaven. RIP in paradise

AMOR Y PAZ

A M

June 16, 2016

Winter Park

June 15, 2016

Prayers and Strength to your family. You will not be forgotten. OrlandoStrong

June 14, 2016

A friend from Pennsylvania

Andy Johnson

June 14, 2016

Saddened and mourning-God Bless

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