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for John Pretiger
isaac villa
August 21, 2024
Miss u bud
Isaac villa
August 17, 2021
Miss you John loved friend
isaac villa
August 17, 2020
Wonderful, polite, thankful man, miss you John. All the memories you made at the shop!!!
August 18, 2019
Miss him very much, dear friend would chat over his store and his love of collections.
Lucy, Linda, and Christy Cordova
September 22, 2009
Mr John was a great friend to both my daughters and I. We had been his customers for several years, looking for Pokemon, Inuyasha trading cards, and Star Wars figures. Thank you for helping me find rare records and beautiful music that I had listened to with my parents when I was younger from the 40's, 50's, and 60's, including the Beatles that I will not find anywhere else. We are going to truly miss a wonderful friend and his unique store. He was always very kind with all his customers, I'm sure everyone is going to miss him a 'lot. We send our sincere condolences to his family.
Christopher Zarate
September 21, 2009
To the Pretiger Family, My deepest condolences. I have know your husband and father for over the past 19 years, and he was a great guy. Both my sister and I both worked for him at Furr's. I got to know him from best from the Time Capsule. He loved his two sons more than anything. On many occasions he would speak of them at the store. He worked hard for you, and was so proud of both of you. I loved sitting with him at the store talking about everything from the Beatles, Star Wars, the Furrs' Days and Justin and Christopher. I want you all to know that he loved you all. Life is too Short. John you will be missed.
- Christopher Zarate
September 14, 2009
I went to pick up the statue I ordered only to find out John passed away. You will be missed sir, and my condolences to everyone. He would already know what I liked and would tell me everytime a new Previews would come in with something I more than likely would order. That is detail many people rarely have.
Thanks John for all my statues,
Ivan Garcia
Patty Ladd
September 10, 2009
I remember my son telling about free comic book day and how he had to go. Well I took him to the Time Capsule and from then on every week.Each time we would visit with John. It always felt like we were visiting a friend. My son learned to drive but I would still go once in awhil to see how John was doing.Jonh watched my son grow up and go to college. He will be missed beyond words. Our deepest sympathies to his family. The wourld has lost someone very special.
Aldo Loechel
September 8, 2009
I was twelve when I first entered the Time Capsule. I got a few comics and collectibles but then I really got into it because John would tell me to, "collect what you like." With those words of wisdom I went in every Thursday to pick up my comic books. John really cultivated my love for collecting comic books because of his calm attitude and friendliness. I am now leaving the time capsule twenty-one years old and credit John for helping me grow to be the person I am today.
Matthew Rothblatt
September 3, 2009
I will cherish the memories of 'hanging out' at the Time Capsule browsing through comics or albums while some obscure live recording of The Bobby Fuller Four recorded at an El Paso High dance would blare over the speakers. I remember years ago (probably my first or second visit) I was desperate enough to want to sell John a MIB early 80s Star Wars figure (supposedly worth $500) and he offered me $90. Not bad for a $3.98 figure, but he drove a hard bargain, I didn't sell, and he ended up with my $90 over the course of the next several visits! He was always open to letting me sell my comic book creations, post concert events, and let my son Max run wild (against my attempts to thwart him) at the shop. Max always left with a little something John would give him. It seems like I was just really getting to know John over the past few years. We lost a great El Pasoan, a great Parkland Matador, and collectible/music enthusiast, but his memory will last in the hundred (even thousands) who passed through the Time Capsule's doors or knew him outside of the store. Thanks John, for everything. My condolences to John's family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. To honor John, Phi3 COMICS is dedicating our second issue of SPIRALMIND in his name.
One day I may sell that MIB 80's vintage Star Wars figure and I will think about that obscure live recording of The Bobby Fuller Four, remember my friend John, and smile.
Rob Alvarez
September 2, 2009
I would go to The Time Capsule once in a while and would always walk out of there with something very cool weather it be a toy, a hard to find comic book, or some Gargage Pail Kids Cards.John was always very kind to me.He would always give me insight on whatever I had my eye on at his shop especially on classic vinyl. Everytime I visited his shop I would always ask him if he had any Ramones records and every time I asked we would discuss the history of Punk Rock and the Ramones. Im going to miss that and him singing along to whatever record he had on the over head. You will truely be missed John not only by me, but by the entire El Paso Community.If and when I find a Ramones record Ill always remember you. RIP Mr. Pretiger
Josh Pettibone
September 2, 2009
I knew John for the last two years. We always talked music and he taught me alot about the local El Paso music scene. He had a lot of good stories to tell. He will be greatly missed. I am grateful for the time I got to spend with him.
Julianne Miller
September 1, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I always enjoyed going into the Time Capsule as John always had a smile on his face and a kind word. I will miss him and want his family to know they are in my thoughts and prayers.
willie caballero
August 31, 2009
Willie - sorry on your lost. Your brother had a great time here and I am certain he will continue a greater journey - the other Willie
pat carlucci
August 28, 2009
Sorry about your loss!
Peace...
Ray Ramos
August 27, 2009
He's gone on to his grand reward and has left alot of friends and family wishing that we had a little more time to tell him how much we appreciated him, but I believe John knows.
John always had some thing cool to say whenever you went into his shop and he ALWAYS had some cool tunes playing on his old reel to reel or record player, he constantly offered to make us a mix or give us the cd of the one that was playing.
Alot of us in the comic book scene were privileged enough to know him and to frequent his shop for hard to find records and toys and just to talk to John and shoot the breeze. John had one of the coolest shops in town and he only added to his coolness by letting us nobodys sell our wares and display our home grown comics and art there!
I remember one of the first FCBD's (Free Comic Book Day) we participated in was at the TIME CAPSULE, and John made it so comfortable and fun that just thinking about not being able to walk into his shop again and talk to the man really stabs at our heart!
John was a soft spoken man, but he new good music and pop culture, and he will be sorely missed!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
We thank you John for always making us smile whenever we walked into your shop ! For treating us more like friends than customers!
Joshua Miller
August 27, 2009
I'm very sorry for your loss. John was a good man and will be remembered as such. I was an old customer and he always treated me very kindly, I will miss him, may god bless you and may John always be in our hearts.
Berry Miller
August 27, 2009
I remember when he would eat Menudo all the time, and complain about Taco Bell hehe. He was like Thats not a Gordita!@@! I will miss you Time Capsule Man. You were the best!
Kyle and Mia Fenner
August 26, 2009
We were long time customers of John's. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
K Croucher
August 25, 2009
Im am sorry for your loss.
August 25, 2009
We were customers but John always treated us like friends. My kids loved going to Time Capsule when they were young and into Pokemon Cards. Every time they had a little money they wanted to go there. John was nice to all of us and we had many long conversations about all the vintage items he had in his shop. I just wanted you to know that he touched lots of lives that you probably never knew about. He was a good man.
Deepest Sympathy
Joe Gomez
August 25, 2009
My condolences to the family. I will miss this great man and the times we spoke about Coach Haskins, baseball cards and the El Paso music scene of the 60's. He always made me feel at home at the Time Capsule.
Brigitte Quicker
August 25, 2009
Aus weiter Ferne haben wir mit großer Sorge mitgefühlt,
wie krank unser Cousin Johnny war.
In tiefer Trauer nehmen wir von Karlsruhe, seinem
Geburtsort, Abschied. In Gedanken sind wir bei unserer
Familie in El Paso und trauern mit Euch.
Brigitte und alle Angehörigen
Sibylle Hohler
August 25, 2009
Die gesamte Familie aus Deutschland, Karlsruhe, trauert um unseren lieben Cousin und Neffen.
Familie Josefine, Adi, Jasmin und Andrea Linder, Familie Sibylle, Ralph und Viktor Hohler, Familie Seewald, Familie Quicker, Familie Eigenblut.
Melissa Pretiger
August 25, 2009
Oma, Dad, and Aunt Mary Ann, We are truely sorry for your loss. I wish that there was something more we could do to bring Willie home and be there with all of you. Some of our fondest memories are taking the girls to visit Johnny at his store and the great times we had with him there. He will be missed terrbily. We love you all very much!!! Take comfort in knowing he's no longer in pain!! Rest in Peace Our Dear Uncle Johnny!! Thank you for the great laughs!!
Adi Linder
August 25, 2009
wir werden johnny immer in erinnerung behalten, in kindheistagen und auch später. wir sind so traurig, dass wir uns nicht so oft sehen konnten wie wir wollten. wir erinnern uns so gerne an die schönen tage mit dir. wir sind in gedanken bei dir und den deinen. in liebe. Adi, Jasmin und Andrea
August 25, 2009
Die gesamte Verwandtschaft aus Deutschland, Karlsruhe, trauert um unseren Cousin und Neffen.
Josefine Linder, Adi, Jasmin u. Andrea Linder, Sibylle, Ralph u. Viktor Hohler, Familie Seewald, Familie Quicker, Familie Eigenblut
Shawn Madrigal
August 24, 2009
Johnny was a great uncle and a great person. I admire how he took the chance to open his store the time capsule and do something that he loved to do. I will always remember the last time we spent together during christmas eve. I made the turkey and he was the first person to come in and eat it(he loved it), I sat with him on the couch all night long and talked to him. Love you always Uncle Johnny rest in peace. Love Shawn Madrigal and Marisol Minjarez
Anthony Maese
August 24, 2009
I have known John for the past 5 years. I'm just a weekly customer, but I have always enjoyed visiting him having a small conversation about the comics I read. I consider him a great friend and I will personally miss him dearly. He will be in my mind and in my heart forever & always.
yvonne villa
August 24, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
August 24, 2009
Pretiger family,
I am sorry for your loss. I worked with John at Safeway for many years and remember his sense of humor & love for his family.
My prayers are with you.God bless.
Liz Gonzales
Isaac Villa
August 24, 2009
I am sorry to hear for your loss, our condolences go out to all the Pretiger family members. John was such a great friend and enjoyed talking about all of old times and records he collected with stories behind them. He will be missed dearly, my children grew to know him and enjoyed his generosity.
Charles Quimbey
August 24, 2009
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Johnny. Please accept our condolences on behalf of myself and the Quimbey family.
Wilma Wolf
August 24, 2009
Mary Ann, My prayers are with you and your family. In my heart I know John is still looking out for you. Wilma
Ken Prichard
August 24, 2009
I knew John for a few years now. We had a lot in common...I traded records and we talked about old 60's bands..He was a great guy and I will miss him on my visits to El Paso. He should be remembered by all old El Paso musicians as he was key in keeping the memories alive. Rock on John. My condolonces to the Pretigers' I am at your service. Ken from Danny and the Counts.
Steven Walter
August 24, 2009
Mrs. Pretiger and family,
I don't know what to say. I've known John since we were juniors in high school. Every time we get to ElPaso
Ramona and I stop in to see him. We will miss him a lot. He was our best man when we got married. And the stories we could tell...He is my Best Friend.
Love to Everyone,
Steven and Ramona
August 24, 2009
Thank you for always watching out for me. Love forever Mary Ann
August 24, 2009
NO ONE COULD ASK FOR A BETTER SON. YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER. WE'LL MEET AGAIN. LOVE FOREVER YOUR MOTHER
Veronica Linden
August 24, 2009
To all the family...we want to send our sincere condolences. May he rest in peace..Love Rene, Veronica, Laryssa, and Alex
F. Lara
August 24, 2009
Rest in peace and thanks for all the comic book memories!
Sylvia Morales
August 24, 2009
Mrs Pretiger, Willie & Mary Ann
I was so sorry to hear about your son/brother's passing. Just want you to know I am thinking of you. I send my sincere condolences.
I will always remember John in front of my old house on Threadgill laughing with my brothers and that green Nova he drove.
John C
August 24, 2009
John I know you are in a better place now. I can't tell you how much Im going to miss you. For 12 years you have been the greatest friend any one could ever ask for, Love John.
Chaplain Sam Faraone
August 24, 2009
On behalf of the CIMA Hospice staff, please accept our most sincere condolences. May God bless you with His peace.
August 24, 2009
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER JOHN. LOVE YOU ALWAYS, WILLIE.
Terry Lee
August 24, 2009
Willie, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. Just know I am thinking of you and your family. This is your old time friend Terry Lee (Gonzalez) Please give me a call when you get a chance. Terry
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