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Joshua Smart Obituary

Joshua Lee Smart, 18, of Gilbert, AZ. died October 8, 2003 in Scottsdale. Joshua a senior at Mesquite High School was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was involved in track and field, Boys & Girls Club in Gilbert and had a love for dancing. His parents, Jim and Denise Barlow; brothers, Stephen and Darek; sister, Tara; grandparents, Sharon and Jim Barlow, Hoyt and Jo Smart, Jo McDaniel and John Baxter; family member Vince Baxter survive him. He was loved by many aunts, uncles, a niece and many wonderful, caring friends. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 13, 2003 at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 W. Juniper Avenue, in Gilbert. Visitation will be 6-8PM., Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Gilbert Boys & Girls Club, 44 N. Oak St, Gilbert, 85234.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 11, 2003.

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Michelle M Guarino

July 23, 2025

Happy heavenly birthday!
I can´t believe you would have been 40 years old today. I can´t believe you´ve been gone so long! I still think of you often!

Michelle M Guarino

June 6, 2025

Missing you a lot these days. I can´t believe you´ve been gone almost 22 years! I drive by your final resting place weekly. I still can´t believe how soon you were taken from us :(

Vickie Reed Mink

October 5, 2022

Thinking of you all today. I know grief has no time limits especially for a mom. Love you.

Joseph Coronado

October 8, 2021

Hey Josh, always on my mind this day, sad news on my birthday. Every year I always think of you, I remember working with you at Frys grocery the night before, having lunch at the deli around 8pm that night, and us just talking. Didn't know that be the last time I see you my friend. Miss you, cause you where an extraordinary young man, thank you for always being kind and helpful.

Vickie Mink

October 6, 2021

I know time has gone on but the grief will always remain. My love goes out to you all during this time of remembrance. We love you!!

Denise

October 7, 2020

I’m sitting here missing you and I can’t believe you’ve been gone 17 years tomorrow. I miss you so much!! ❤❤❤

Michelle Guarino

April 7, 2020

Thinking of you

michelle guaino

June 25, 2019

miss you josh!

wyatt smart

January 15, 2016

Miss you man its been so long wish you were here

November 23, 2015

Thinking about you and I miss you so much!

Joslyn Estrada

July 21, 2010

Man i cant believe its been 7 years! i miss you so much and have been thinking about you ALOT lately your birthday is comming up in a few days, Happy Birthday love... There is so much i would love to say to you, i know your lookin down on us...love you

Michelle Guarino

June 2, 2010

You will never be forgotten and forever in my heart. There's not a day that goes by that I don't feel you with me in spirit. I wait for the day we meet again.

Robin Allen

December 14, 2009

My sweet Josh, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. This time of year is hard because you are suppose to be coming to see us in Arkansas. I miss you and love you so much. Denise, and the family are in my prayers. You are definately not forgotten, my sweet boy.

Hopie Ramirez-Knighton

April 1, 2009

Hi Josh, I was signing my Dads book today,It's my Dad and Mom Anniversary. So I'm signing yours too. We miss you.

Hopie Ramirez-Knighton

December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas! We miss you. Love you Always.

Hopie Knighton

July 23, 2008

Happy Birthday! We miss you.

Denise

July 23, 2008

Happy Birthday Joshua! I miss you so much.

Love,
MOM

December 31, 2007

Just wanted to wish you a late Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Take care of my Dad & my friend Ruth. WE love You and miss you alot.

Krisann

July 26, 2007

Hey Josh... its been so long since I have wrote you... I miss you a lot there are little things around me that remind me of you all the time and all the Great memories we have had! I wish you were still here with everyone but i know ur in all our hearts... I cant wait till the day i get to see you again.. I hope ur birthday was great already 22 WOW ur getting up there lol... well i miss you a lot and will never forget you
<3ya

Hopie Ramirez-Knighton

July 24, 2007

Hi Josh, It not that we forgot, We didn't have a computer we where in California. But we did talk about you alot. The happy memories you left with us. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! WE MISS YOU. LOVE YOU ALWAYS. Eric,Hopie,Mechi,Nico,Krissy and Michael

Denise Barlow

July 23, 2007

Happy Birthday Joshua!!!
I can't believe your 22 today.
I miss you so much.

Love ya,
MOM

Hopie Ramirez-Knighton

December 28, 2006

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Even though your not here, We think about you all the time.Josh I hope Your taking care of my Dad. Love You Always! Hopie (Krisann's Mom)

Vickie Mink

August 15, 2006

Josh, I know you are missed by a host of loved ones. I remember you as a shy young boy and I'm sorry I never got to know you once you were older. My parents thought a lot of you. Maybe you can tell them Hi for me. People leave this earth too quickly but we never forget the ones who have touched our hearts.

Robin Allen

August 9, 2006

Sweet Josh, not a day goes by that I don't think about you and miss you. Your goofy smile, and your facial expressions always crack me up. I love you so much,

Michelle Guarino

July 24, 2006

Happy Birthday Josh! I miss ya tons!

Denise Barlow

July 22, 2006

Happy 21st Birthday Josh!!

I love you very much.



Love,

Mom

Michelle Guarnio

June 12, 2006

I been thinking a lot about you recently Josh. I'd do anything just to hear your voice over the telephone. I'm sure you know everything I've gone through since you been gone, but even though your not here to listen to what I have to say, I know deep down your right at my side helping me through it all. I miss you and love you so very much, and can't wait to see you again!

Eric & Hopie & Michael Knighton

December 24, 2005

Hi Josh,We just wanted to tell you MERRY CHRISTMAS and we miss you. LOVE ALWAYS US!

Lorien

July 22, 2005

Josh, there's not a day that goes by that i don't think about you buddy. It amazes all my friends that i've still got you in my profile 2 years later. I wish i was closer so i could come visit you. I can't believe you'd be 20 now. So amazing, happy birthday. Miss you always

Michelle Guarino

July 22, 2005

i wish you could be here with us to celebrate your 20th birthday tomorrow... i miss you terribly Josh and think more and more about you each day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH!

July 22, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. :}

Chris Johnson

June 17, 2005

Hey J it's Chris. Hey man I wanted to let you know that it was a great pleasure to run with you and and hang out with you. You are a great person and you will be greatly missed. See you when I get there my friend.

Nicole Turilli

May 11, 2005

Hey Josh - I just wanted to tell you I have been thinking a lot about you lately. I go running every night and I always think about you. You were such an amazing person that not only touched my life, but you also touched so many more as well. I miss seeing your smiling face & I miss having someone to joke around with at practice. Ill never forget yours and david's lip thing...I still try do it!! But it will never be the same. I love and miss you more and more everyday.

<3 NT

May 4, 2005

Hey Josh....

Its been a while since i wrote you but ihave been thinking about you a lot. I hope you are doing very good... I miss you a lot and think about you almost everyday! i always tell everyone how i wish i could see you just one more time. I love you alot and hope you are very happy!!

Love YoU BoY <3 <3

Lorna Hammerele

February 9, 2005

Stalker-

its been a while man. i still go and see you at the cemetary all the time. i just lost 2 of my close friends in a tragic car accident and i just wanted to ask you if you would watch over them for me and show them around. i still think about you to this day and i'm still missing you like crazy. i've had some dreams about all the times we had together and i've seen Jeff and David a few times this past year.. i know that i cant see your face and gorgeous smile but all i have to do is close my eyes and i will see you in my dreams. i have your picture on my wall above my computer along with my other two girls (Krystal Nicole Ebel and Shayna Ranae Linneen) so i can look at you when i feel lonely. i miss you so much Stalker and there is not a day that passes that i'm not thinking about you.. <3



-Lorna

January 1, 2005

jOsH!* HaPpY NeW YeARs!*!(!*!)*! I love you so much and think about you every day... Love you AlWaYs <3

November 9, 2004

Hey Josh,

I have been thinking about you a lot. man i miss you so much, i was thinking about all the times we used to hang out and all the stuff you used to do to make me laugh. I hope you are very happy. I can't wait to see you later on in life but for now please watch over me and watch me grow up in life and do everything i told you i wanted to do when i got older. I hope you watch down on all of us and make sure we are making the right choices in life. Please take care and never forget me like i will never forget you.

love always and forever!!**

Jenn

October 21, 2004

Josh:

Thank You for everything that you have done for all of us...To this day you have been missed and will continue to be missed...FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS...thank you for all the smiles and all the laughs....RIP DEAR FREIND

-Jenn

Lisa Bailey

October 12, 2004

Josh,

We miss you so much.You are forever in our hearts and always on our minds.We were at the cemetery on Friday and your mom had made the most beautiful arrangment for you(she always does). We played one of your favorite songs(the worlds greatest)and for the very first time we did not spend the entire time crying. I believe you wanted us to be at peace.We love you so much. Love,

Aunt Lisa and Family

Jacque Streit

October 8, 2004

Hey Josh How is it going? Man, I can't believe its been a year already. I miss you so much still. Kara's mom wrote a great article in the newspaper for you, it made me cry again. Everybody when I drive by whereyou had your accident, I say a little prayer for you and your family. I know you hear it, just because, you were always there to listen to me. I can't wait until I get to see you in heaven. Just keep smiling, it makes everything better!

September 22, 2004

Hey Josh,

The past couple of days have been hard, I have been thinking about you alot. I miss you so much. You were a great impact in my life and showed me right from wrong. I want to believe that one day you will be back at my house to be with me but i know your here in spirit. I can't explain how much you mean to me i love you more then anything. I wish i could just pick you out of my dreams to bring you back.Please watch over all of us and make sure we all get through these rough times with out you. I know you are happy and i can't wait to see you again later on. I love you a ton.

Love yours truly

*cAty sHepherd*

August 25, 2004

*hEy mY buDdY*

wEll i jUst mOvEd iN wiTh mY boyfriends sister and her husband and things are going great. Well do you remeber you gave me that pink hAwAiaiN lAy iN 3rd grade. Well my old roomates friend took it and i was so upset. Joshy i've been trying to get it back but i never see that girl. I cried so much when i found out she took it. Well hunny i wanted to remind you of our memories in 3rd grade. You and me were like tWo-pEaS-iN-a-pOd! We always got in trouble by MrS. KiEfEr but we never cared. When i broke my arm you always made sure the pillow i brought was under me comfortably. And when i had to get stiches you bought me one of those freezer pops @ lunch. You were such a good friend, yet my best bud in 3&4 grade. After that we just kinda lost touch but SeNiOr yEar you would always be sitting on the bench outside the cafeteria after skewl and say hi to me. The next thing i new you were gone and i take not talking to you back. Joshy i miss you and love you so very much. You were a great person and your forever in my mind. I sometimes wish for you to come back to help me with troubles, especially with my cursive. But hey i gotta run, i'll keep in touch and write you more. I've been very busy lately and im sorry.Your forever in my prayers JosHuA! ByE!



LoVe aLwaYs,

*cAty*

aKa LiL cAiTLiN bAiTLiN

ByE jOsHy wOsHy( aH MeMoriEs!)

Becca

August 25, 2004

Hi josh. ive been thinking about you a lot lately and i miss you so much! i hope you are having fun up there keep watching over us! i will never forget you and your beautiful smile. Keep us in your heart forever because youll always be in mine*

August 19, 2004

Hey Josh, I'm Sorry I didnt get the chance to sign on your birthday...

but i know you know what has been going on and being the nice guy that you are will forgive me. :) Josh i have been thinking about you alot lately, and I want to say hi and I hope you are doing good, I hope your family is doing wonderful...well Josh I miss you so much, and I love you lots, well I know its almost been a month but Happy Birthday Josh,Big 19 huh? I hope you had a good one!

Jeff Laxamana

July 23, 2004

Hey Josh Happy Birthday Man. You always seemed a bit older and smarter on this day. You and my younger brother Ryan share the same Birthday, so he would always think of you on this very day. My whole Family is thinking of you. Your a best friend that will never be forgotten and could never be replaced. Ill be at your resting place today to pay my respects and wish a Happy Birthday. Love ya Man.......ONE....

Krisann Ramirez

July 23, 2004

Hey Josh, HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!** The Big 19. I hope you are having a great birthday i hope you are very happy and having a great time. I wish i could spend this day with you but i know you will be here with us in spirit. I love you so much have a wonderful birthday and never forget any of us.

love you tonz

Krisann

Happy Bithday Tara hope you and your family have a good day you guys deserve it.!!** Stay Strong I luv you all

Colleen

July 23, 2004

*~*HaPpY BiRtHdAy*~* Damn the big 19.. i miss you soo much.. i think about you everyday.. i love you lotz.. i hope you have a great birthday up there with the big guy.. dont dance to much.. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!!

Denise Barlow

July 22, 2004

Happy Birthday Josh! I love and miss you so much. You always loved birthdays and never minded having to share it with Tara. This will be your guys first birthday apart and I know you will still be with us in spirit. I know your going to have a wonderful birthday with grandma Margaret and Billy and uncle Chief by your side. Happy 19th my sweet angel.



Lots of love,

Mom

lyzvette rosado

July 22, 2004

hey josh> i've been thinking about u alot lately because your birthdays is coming up in like 3 days and i wish you were here to clebrate it w/ all ur friends.. i wanna tell you that im moving kinda far away but dont worry you will always be on my mind i wont forget about you... well hope your having a great time watchings us from above and hope u have a great birthday because i think u deserve it

miss ya!

krisann ramirez

June 27, 2004

hey josh,

i have been thinking abotu u alot latley. i miss you so much. All these old memories from last summer are always in my head like when we always go swimming at ur house and go out to eat pizza w/ ur bro and mine. yeah and when we always went to the club that was so fun."even though u could dance better then me." lol. yeah well i miss you alot and ur birthday is coming up soon 19yrs old ur getting up there. well i wish i could spend it w/ u but i know u will be here w/ all of us to spend it together. i love you alot and miss u so much i know u r in a better place and i hope u r having a wonderful time. so many things have happend in my life these passed months and i wish u were here to see them but i know u r in my heart forever. i love you so much joshua. i hope ur family is doing well. and having a good summer, they deserve the best ever . i luv you tonz never forget that love you babe.

krisann**

Dominique Plantillas

May 12, 2004

hey josh its D, graduation coming up and im still missin you I always will I wish you could be there because you deserve it. I heard they still might call your name, you best believe I'll be yellin for you.I havent forgotten you and never will.I miss our talks at lunch.miss you

Joelle Gruner

April 2, 2004

JoSh:

i can see that many people have signed this book buti still havent! all i can say that i still miss you after all these months! everyone does! theres not a day that goes by that i dont think about you or see a picture of you on krissys binder! although the days may be easier than those from the months before we never forget you or the wonderful memories you have left us with! just today me krissy malia and pam were talking about the one night we were all at your casa...we were watching the videos of you davie and jeff in your room! but then we got kicked out by you and krissy!lol! or what about prom night! :) well kid! i miss you! and still keep you in my prayers! love ya lots!!!!!!

John Gruman

February 16, 2004

To the family,



The few times I met Josh, I was struck by his uncommon maturity and gentleness. He is missed by those who barely got the chance to know him. I know he is sorely missed by all who knew him well. Josh must have been awfully special for God to call him home so soon.

January 27, 2004

Hey Kid i miss you like Crazy.... I want you to know i think about you everyday theres not a day that goes by that i dont think about you.. Everyone seems to be doing a little better.. we love you..

krisann and drea

January 3, 2004

HaPpY NeW YeArS!!*** JOSH... we miss you so much and wish everyday u were here w/ us but we know u are in are hearts forever. Can't wait to see you again.. luv ya babe so much..

love you always and forever

krisann and Drea!!**

K and J all the way

krisann ramirez

December 26, 2003

Hey baby boy josh,

i missed u so much on christmas itwas so weird for u not to be here w/ me and us celebrate it together like we plannedwell i hope ur christmas was great and i hope u have been thinking about me alot because all i do is think about u . i am doin a lil better but it is still not the same u mean the world to me u were there for me when ever i needed u most and i know u r still there watching me through everything i am trying to be happy but it is kinda hard to be happy with out the one person who always made me happy and that will never change i hope to see u later on in life and please never forget me.. love u josh

k and j all the way

Josh's Family! i hope u guys had a great x-mas and have a happy new years i love you guys so much thanks for being there.. keep ur heads up i know josh loves u so much he told me all the time what a great family u guys were hope to see u soon..

December 25, 2003

Hey Sweetheart i know you are not here to have Christmas with us but your are in our hearts.. we all miss and love you very much.. Merry Christmas hun!! Love ya!!

December 25, 2003

Hey Josh,



I just wanted to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS, and I know that you will be with all of us. I miss having you around though, I wish you were still here so you could teach me some new moves!:)Josh I will never forget about you and I will never forget about the good times we had together, I hope you are happy and watching down on all of us and looking over us and watching that Krisann is making good decisions and you are helping her get through everything. Thanks for everything Josh and all the Great Memories we had and I will cherish forever, Love ya

Niki Bailey

November 16, 2003

Hey Josh!

You touched so many people in your life. You always had that funny cheesy smile on every time I saw you. I'll always love you Joshy.

Love from your little cousin,

Niki

rip bro rip bro

November 14, 2003

rip bro !!

WILLIAM & DEBORAH ROBINSON

November 13, 2003

THIS IS FOR THE FAMILY. JOSH WAS WELL LIKED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM, SORRY HIS LIFE HAD TO END SO SOON.

GOD HAD OTHER PLANS FOR HIM SO WE MUST MOVE ON AND BE GLAD THAT WE GOT TO KNOW HIM AS FINE PERSON AND GREAT NEPHUE.

LOVE ALWAYS

BILL & DEB

Tanya Valenciano

November 13, 2003

Josh, You will always be in our hearts. You touched so many lives in your short time and each one is better becasue of all you did. Thanks for all the laughs and memories.



Love,

Tanya Valenciano

Sheila Smart

November 12, 2003

I never got the chance to meet you.Your uncle has always spoken very highly of you. Seeing your picture, I know you were a very nice and caring person.

We love you.

Hoyt & Sheila Smart

Vanessa Valenciano

November 11, 2003

Josh, I will never forget your sense of humor and the times we had laughing at Jeff's house, making "Real World" skits and music videos. You live in our hearts and our memories... never forgotten, always missed.

Jeff Laxamana

November 10, 2003

Hey Josh,

Im just going to write this like I'm talking to you man because I know your still here, watching over us man. The day it happened I just couldn't believe it.. & I didnt want to believe it. I've never been through this before or even experienced losing my best friend, it's hard. Now that a month has passed by everyone seems to be doing a little better, but everytime me, David, Krisann or your Family hear's one of your songs or see's one of our famous videos we just can't help but go back to that same day of shock and grief. A piece of us is missing ever since it happened. Everyday I have been looking back at all of our videos and I still can't believe your gone. I still think that your just going to pop up behind me and tell me it was all a joke. We had so much planned for the future, you and Krissan as well, and now our minds are blank and sometimes we dont know what to do or how to move on. All we have to hold on now is memories.. Our memories that we had together I will never forget. Like all the music videos we did as well as skits. We even did Real World episodes with my California cousins. Im so glad I bought that camera Freshman year, so that we could record our memories. As of a few weeks ago I have been compiling all of our videos together to make a DVD or something like that. I'm still not even half way through because there is so much that was recorded. Man I wish you were here to see all the stuff we did, it was crazy. Even though people though Me, you, & David were wierdos for doing this, we didnt care. What mattered was to make ourselves laugh and look back on the good times. I'm looking at all the footage and some of the stuff I dont even remember doing. These tapes are hilarious. Ya dont worry, Me and David wont stop making videos because I know that you would want us to. I was talking to your older brother at a carwash and he said something that really hit me. He Said "Lifes too short, Lifes too short, I'm just glad that you & David were there to make the best of my brother's life because he was a happy man." and you were happy. I want to thank you man for being my best friend and you still are and will always be. Everyone that you came in contact with was truly blessed by your presence. The day that you died was the day Heaven gained another Angel. And I know for a fact that your probably dancing up there with the big Man Himself. WBA forever. (White Black & Asian) Our memories of you will always be in my heart and be there to tell to my kids, and their kids of the greatest friend I had in Highschool. I love you and I will never forget you man. You are the Worlds Greatest.



Your Friend Forever,

~Jeff~

Bridget Vega

November 9, 2003

Josh I didnt know you as well as others but just the times i talked to you and saw you at the boys n girls club were great! Your a specail kid and its sad you had to leave like this you were truly a "angel" lovn and great guy everyone always talked so highly bout you and everythin that was always said bout you was postive you never did nethin wrong to everyone so it sucked when we all got the letter at school saying you had past away at the moment everyone was so shocked to hear a guy so great had to leave our lifes so early. I remembered when you took me and my sister to burger king on half days you always went out of your way to make everyone happy.

We all miss you R.I.P. youll have a place in my heart.



2 Friends and Family:J, David , Bernie, Kristann, Brandi And all his other best friends. God Bless you im sorry this happened just keep your heads up Josh is looking downon you guys and smiling like always and hes goin to help you get through this hard tradegic time. God Bless The Smart family sry to hear this bout your son. YOu truly had a great kid who was so warm filled wit love and happiness.

Tammy Trusty

October 30, 2003

Jimmy and family,

So sorry to hear about your tragic loss. You are in our prayers. Much love, Tammy & Terry Trusty

Lori Waters

October 29, 2003

Josh,

You'll always be remembered no matter what happends...things happen so unexpectly but they happen for the best.God needed another angel and u were picked.If tears could build a stairway and our love could build a lane, we would walk back up to heaven and bring u home again. R.I.P!

Randy & Dawn Emmert

October 27, 2003

Reading through the pages it is surely clear that Joshua will not be missed but remembered as he lives on through the hearts of his family and friends.



We send our Best and Blessings,

In heart and prayers

Joslyn Estrada

October 19, 2003

October 8th was the hardest day that I ever had to go through...When my friend Aesiha told me the news about Josh I couldnt believe it, i didnt want to believe it...Josh and I were very close he was my best friend,he taught me everything I know...he had a GREAT impact on my Life, and we had MANY awesome and halarious memories together, You are my first love and i will NEVER forget you Josh you are Forever in my heart i love you babe, and i cant wait to see you again!

To the family:Im so sorry that you had to go through this but my heart will always be with yu and i will always be thinking of you and your son Joshua...

R.I.P

Love Always and Forever

J.J Joshy Shorty Joslyn

Lisa Bailey

October 19, 2003

Josh you are a wonderful nephew.You are always in our thoughts and prayers.You have always been a fun loving guy.You made everyone smile.I can't think of a time when you didn't have that cheesy grin on your face.I wish we would have had more time together. I will forever remember you as a happy and caring young man who loved dancing and hanging out with his friends.You touched more lives on this earth in 18 years than most people can ever imagine.I know you are in heaven watching over your family and friends.We love and miss you with all our hearts.

Lyzvette Rosado

October 16, 2003

josh,

i didn't know you that well because i only talked to you like 3 times but you know your were a really nice guy. i will never forget about the great smile that you always had.i will miss you R.I.P

Brittany Stowe

October 16, 2003

Joshua lee Smart

I didnt know you well but you all wayz had a smile on your face every time I saw you . Those little high's passed in the hall-way ment a lot to me . I will miss you so much. R. I .P

Brittany Mead

October 16, 2003

Hey Josh~I only talked to you once or twice but just from those little conversations i knew what a great person you were. and everything i ever heard about you was nothing but good things. you always had a smile on whenever i saw you. you were the kind of guy that lived each day to the fullest and had fun. I am so sorry this happend to you, but i know your in a better place and your watching down on every one ... still smileing. Even though i didn't really know you, loosing you has really got to me. Every one will always miss you and love you.. you will never be forgotten. R.I.P Josh.

Family~You are all in my prayers.

Jeff David & Krisann~ I know you were all very close to him...but keep your head up, he's looking down at you everyday and watching out for you. You know he still loves you all!you are all in my prayers.

Becca Worrell

October 16, 2003

Josh, you were the nicest person in the world. i miss you so much. youll always be the worlds greatest to me.even though your gone now youll always be with me because your in my heart and my thoughts. i miss you Josh.

Jazz

October 15, 2003

okay... i didn't know Josh at all since im only in junior high.. but i do know someone who did know him.. and she talked so greatly about him! and its always sad when someone dies.. so RIP Josh smart and i hope you are at a better place!

Joanna Soliz

October 15, 2003

Josh was an outstanding, wonderful and caring person to everyone he was around. I am so sorry for what has happened to him, he was love by many people and he will be greatly missed by everyone. he will always remain in my heart. God bless you.

melissa olvera

October 14, 2003

josh, rest in peace..i will miss you so much and i will never forget you.love you lots.

Staci Olson

October 14, 2003

Josh- There's so much to say but not enough words. I wish we could have hung out more..I really miss you at school and how you always used to dance. I know God is really lucky to have you!I wish I could have made it to your funeral but I was out of town and couldn't make it. You know I love you! Rest In Peace!!

Family and Friends- You are in my thoughts and prayers and i'm very sorry, Josh was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly.

I love you Josh!!! RIP

Lauren DuBrock

October 14, 2003

Josh--

I will truly always keep you in my heart and I miss you like no other. I have had the best times with you and David and I will always remember clubbin esp. and all the time u guys chilled at my house and danced down the halls! I just wanted to let your family know that my prayers are with them. I know your watching down on us and I am sure ur still smiling. I Love you so much and I will see you in the future!! And to David, keep your head up and Im here for you. I love you 2 and give me a call when ever!

"Joshy aka Dookie boy" ---> I love you forever.

Nichole Garrett

October 14, 2003

Hey boi,

I just wanted to let you know just how much i'm gonna miss you. Ever since i found out what had happened to you in my 7th hour class on Oct.8,2003. I didn't go to school that monday or tuesday.It hurts to know that the last time i got to see your face was on friday when power 92.3 was at school during lunch when you were dancing.so thats just how i gonna remember you a crazy kool dancin person. luv ya miss ya lots.:)

TYRAH STOWE

October 14, 2003

we all miss u rip

Colleen Dwyer

October 14, 2003

Joshua Lee Smart- i know we didnt really talk alot and i really wish we would of became better friends your a great person cuz everytime i seen you, you always were happy and smiling and you made me happy everytime i was around you i was .. i will always memeber you and all the times i danced with you.. you will ALWAYS be in my heart forever.. i will never forget the times we had.. you truly are an angel.. and i know you are watchin down on us right now making sure we are doing ok and everything like that.. To The Family im really sorry and you are in my heart and prayers.. your son is a GREAT person.. and i love him VERY much..

Jeff and David- Boys stay strong i know how it feel to lose someone that means so much to you and its very hard and i know Josh is lookin down on you two and smiling and he is always with you and watching over you.. i love you boys..

R.I.P JoShUa LeE SmArT.. youre missed and loved VERY much..

Lorna Hammerle

October 14, 2003

Josh- it is so unbelievable how something so terrible can happen to such a wonderful person. you were always so nice and always had a smile on your face. there wasn't a time that i didn't see you smiling. when i heard the news i collapsed, i couldn't believe it. you made me smile and just the thought of you always will put a smile on my face. you will never be forgotten in my heart and i will miss you soo much. i love you Stalker, i'll never ever forget our many memories they will live on in my heart forever...



Family of- my thoughts and prayers are with you always. i wish you all the best and i will keep every single one of you in my heart forever..



Jeff and David- you guys were the best of friends and i know it's hard but boys keep on smiling because you know that's what Josh would want. i love you both and you are in my heart and prayers.



With All My Love:

Lorna Hammerle

Lorien Moura

October 14, 2003

I love and miss you a lot Josh. Thanks for always being there when I needed you. You looked out for me and I appreciate that. Keep lookin out kid. I'll see you again soon.

God's lucky he's got u.

<3

Marion de guzman

October 13, 2003

Josh, I'm still in disbelief that you are gone. It really hasn't hit me until today when i saw your body. Life hasn't been the same, work hasn't been the same. Everyone at fry's misses you josh. I didn't just miss a fellow courtesy clerk but i lost a brother. I wish we hung out more but i guess we can't. But i know that I will see you in heaven eventually. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and parents! You are truly missed at work and no one can replace your kind and loving heart!

Erica Mooney

October 13, 2003

You will be greatly missed. Even though i cant see you, there will always be a place in my heart for you along with memories. Ill see you again someday. R.I.P <3 <3

Carol Soliz

October 13, 2003

Hello Joshua,

You may not remember me, but I am JoAnna's mom. We met briefly during Keystone meetings, at the Boys and Girls Club.



You were such a bright young man, with a warm smile for everyone you met. The other kids at the club clearly loved being around you.



Your time with us was short, but your impact on our lives will never be forgotten.



God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow and

may you rest in peace Joshua.



Ms Soliz

Adee Bigard

October 13, 2003

Josh, I probably haven't seen you since sophomore or junior year when you were at the movies with David. I use to always see you two there practically everytime I went to amc. I remember when you first moved here in the 6th grade and you were in my class (ms.jones) We sat next to each other and you were always such a nice person. I have no idea if you even remember me, we lost contact after jr.high but you did remember me everytime we would see each other which was once in a while. You would come up to me with open arms and give me a hug and we'd talk about what was going on in our lives and how high school was going for us. I considered you a friend and I'm terribly sorry I missed your funeral I had every intention of attending but I lost contact with most of the people we went to jr. high and elementary school with. Which is sad I wish I would of stayed in better contact with you and David. Josh, although we were never really the best of friends, you are in my heart and my prays go out to you and your family. You will definetly be missed. R.I.P and maybe someday we will meet again like we use to.

krisann ramirez

October 13, 2003

JOSHUA you were the greatest person that came into my life. I will never forget all the memories we had together. I will miss you so so so so much. You are always in my heart. Some day we will be together again. I will never stop loving you and i will think of you every day. No one can ever replace you.

" K & J ALL THE WAY"

Katrina Routt

October 12, 2003

Rest in peace, my prayers r with u, and i am praying for your

family. there r so many ppl that r goin to miss u.

Michelle Guarino

October 12, 2003

October 8, 2003 was just like any ordinary day. That all changed when my best friend Joslyn Estrada called me and told me what had happened to Josh. At first, I didn't know what to think about the news. I had prayed over and over that it was all a misunderstanding, but as I stood before him tonight as he was laying in his casket I knew that this dream was turning into an awful nightmare. I'm very thankful that Joslyn did meet Josh, becuase if she hadn't I would never of had the chance to know someone so wonderful. Josh always put a smile on my face. He knew how hard my life was and he was always there for me whenever I needed him. I'm going to miss those conversations we had everynight for the rest of my life, but most of all I'm going to miss Josh as a person for he was the only one who made all my problems dissappear. There isn't one memory I have of Josh that I will never forget. I'm going to miss him dearly for there isn't one word that can describe how great of a person he was. Josh, you'll always be in my heart and on my mind...I love you.

Pamela Singer

October 12, 2003

Josh, i hope you are in a better place and i miss you like crazy.You were such a good friend and i thank you for that i love you soo much! R.I.P.

Reggie Anders

October 12, 2003

Rest in peace. I'll miss you yo

krisann ramirez

October 12, 2003

Josh Rest In Peace You know how much u mean to me and how much i love you we have been through so much.Hope to see you again later own in life. U meant the world to me.God Bless ur family and friends never forget me. Ur in my heart for ever. Love You " K & J ALL THE WAY"

Melissa Wimsett

October 11, 2003

Denise, Jimmy, and Family My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. We love you and will to continue to pray for you all.

Christina Pedersen

October 11, 2003

Rest in peace josh, may god bless your family and help them get through this, in the end we will all see each other again

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