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Jose Varelas Obituary

Jose De Jesus Varelas, 23, of San Jose, was killed Sept. 16, 2010, when the car in which he was riding crashed in downtown San Jose.
Published by Mercury News from Sep. 17 to Oct. 20, 2010.

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August 12, 2015

how i will always remember you

J.S.A.T

December 9, 2014

i always think of you every single day i wish this didnt happen to you i always see yo in my dreams and it lets me know you guys are fine now , watch over us Black keep us safe until we can meet again !! <3

ANA

October 4, 2012

MISS YOU SO MUCH... BUT U WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS... LOVE YOU .. UR SISTER

Family Pastoriza

July 21, 2012

Never Forgotten - Missed Dearly..... Loved Always
Your 2nd Family...... Susan Sr. Lorisa,Cookie,Natasha,MarcosJr

Susan Pastoriza Sr.

December 16, 2011

Dearest Jose: Time has not erased your smile from my heart. A place you will always hold. You will always be missed, thought of, and forever loved. Love Ya

CORINA

December 26, 2010

hey jose i know our group will meet again some day ....may yu rest in peace ...... tell my bro hi for me ....our familys miss yu guys .....

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JOSE DE JESUS VARELAS

November 30, 2010

Susan Pastoriza Sr

November 29, 2010

Not a day goes by that you don't come to my mind. My Heart cries and hurts.I deeply miss you Jose - The place you've held in heart will never be filled. You Rest - my son - my friend... 'Till we see each other once again'

God's Son

sonia amador

November 26, 2010

black I know its going to be hard not seeing you for the holidays, but whats even harder for me is seeing juvina and andreas not having there uncle black you were a big part of there life and I see it now.... I promise to keep your memory with them so they never forget you. and I promise to take care of your brother and try my best to keep him safe. I love you like a brother and I will never forget you. REST IN PARDISE

ANAYELI GUTIERREZ

November 5, 2010

I MISS YOU SO MUCH...I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU JOSE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BROTHER..BUT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE KNOW.AND I HOPE TO SOME DAY SEE YOU AGAIN WITH THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE YOU ALWAYS HAD.WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.YOU ARE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Vanessa Villagrana

September 26, 2010

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ELI ALVARADO

September 25, 2010

jose i break down when i see your locker at work.you were a really good friend and co-worker.Working beside you was a privilege .if only i knew i was working with an angel.

September 24, 2010

I did not know this young man, but I'm a mother of a 23 year old and I can't even begin to imagine what his family is going through. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Vanessa V

September 23, 2010

Jose, Let your new found peace give your loved ones all the strength they need to see past the tragedy, so your memory can live through as a celebration of your life.

Through a week of great stories and others fond memories of you, I feel like I've gotten to know you, and It makes no wonder why your presence is so deeply missed.

Your time was cut short, but let us find comfort in knowing your peace is eternal.

j a

September 22, 2010

Black, Im sorry this happend to you, i know you will live on through everyone and i will never forget your smile, how sweet you were and your quiet self, my heart goes out to your family and i will never ever forget you, ima always keep one lie in your memory. rip babe

Sad Stranger

September 22, 2010

May your young and innocent soul rest in peace and your family finds a way to keep your spirit alive.

Veronica N

September 21, 2010

My heart goes out to your family. I will be praying for you all. RIP

Susan Pastoriza Sr.

September 20, 2010

My Dearest Jose ... I just can't write the words that I could fully explain the sadness and hurt that my heart is feeling. How can I say "Good Bye" to a someone who held a place in my life as a Son. You started off to be a friend and before we knew it - You were a part of the Family. I keep expecting to see your smiling face sitting on the couch quietly - or to call out your name... And that smiling face followed by "Yes" will pop out of nowhere. There are so many memories that you have left in each and every one of us...You were such a good hearted person.. Always helpful, patient, kind, respectful, hardworking, - my words could go on and on because you were all that was "Good". A young man deservering in the best. A piece of my heart has flown away and I just wish I could close my eyes and see that all of this was just a bad dream...... You Will Always Be Loved And Missed...And Never...Forgotten. Rest in Peace My Dearest Jose...I will miss you. Forever Missed And Loved - Your Second Family

Laura Stetson

September 20, 2010

I still cant believe your gone. We were coworkers and friends. You were always smiling and had a great laugh. My heart goes out to your family. May God be with you......you will forever be in our hearts.

Evan

September 20, 2010

Receiving word that you and Vince had passed brought shock and sadness to my heart. It made me think that you can never predict what will happen in this life and that you have to appreciate the time that you do have. 23 years old...... God works in mysterious ways. In any case, you were like my brother and you will be missed. Love you joser RIP brother

JANELLE HERRERA

September 20, 2010

MAN JOSE WHEN I HEARD THE BAD NEWS I WAS SHOCK I CANT BELIEVE IT WAS REALLY U. MAN U BOTH WERE SUCH GOOD MANS.IT WAS GOOD SEEING YOU BOTH THE LAST TIME THAT I HAD THE CHANCE N I GLAD MY BABIES GOT TO MEET THE BOTH OF YOU.NOW ALL I CAN DO IS SIT HERE IN THINK ABOUT ALL OUR MEMIORES WE ALL SHARED THAT WE SHARED.LOVE YOU BOY....

jasmine berk

September 19, 2010

jose you were such a great friend to me and always made me laugh, i regret not keeping in touch with u and will miss u deeply, may your soul rest in piece and my deepest deepest condolences to your family and friends who loved u dearly

Nick

September 19, 2010

jose you were my like brother,my thoughts and prayers go out to your family RIP

Lorisa Rodarte

September 18, 2010

JOSE YOU ARE GONNA BE DEEPLY MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN. YOU WERE PART OF OUR FAMILY AND I ONLY WISH WE HAD MORE TIME WITH YOU. I SEND MY LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY! I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES JOSE! YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART!

September 18, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Veronica

diana gonzalez

September 18, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

a reed

September 18, 2010

Jose,
i had only met you that one time. im so sorry for his family that had to lose him. and my heart goes out to his whole family Rip

God Bless You and Yours--- Find comfort in the presence of GOD

Christine S.

September 18, 2010

Mike C

September 17, 2010

It's hard to see such young people taken too soon. God Bless you, and all your loved ones.

Rech

September 17, 2010

Jose was my bus buddy and we took bus to work everyday at that time. He was a friendly, cute and camera-shy guy for me. I will miss you a lot, Jose.

A. M.

September 17, 2010

my deepest sympathy to the family and friends. may God Bless you and bring you comfort. Heaven has a new angel looking down upon us.

Sarah

September 17, 2010

My condolences go out to the Varelas family. You will be in my prayers. Jose may you rest in peace you will be deeply missed.

Maria

September 17, 2010

May your soul RIP! You will be greatly missed by Mario and all of your other coworkers. We enjoyed the fun times we had...But now you are in a better place and will be dearly missed.... My Condolences to the family.

christina g

September 17, 2010

my prayers and love is to this family i just go tback into contact with jose and planned to hang out soon... he will be missed

Jose was my bus buddy and we took bus to work everyday at that time. He was a friendly, cute and camera-shy guy for me. I will miss you a lot, Jose.

Rech

September 17, 2010

God Bless Tita

September 17, 2010

My prayers go out to your Family and Friends

Norma

September 17, 2010

My Condolences to the Varelas Family. I pray Jose De Jesus rest in peace.

Susan Pastoriza

September 17, 2010

Jose, You were a selfless caring person who put others above yourself....I can't believe your gone...You were always considered apart of our family and I thank you for always being there for my sister...I pray for your family during this difficult time and I cherish the memories I have of you

CYNTHIA

September 17, 2010

RIP...GOD BLESS THE FAMILY

Cristina Garcia

September 17, 2010

BLACK U WILL BE DEARLY MISSED! I STILL CANT BELIEVE THAT THIS HAPPENED! EVERYTHING ALWAYS HAPPENS TO THE GOOD ONES! WE ALL LOVE U & MISS U!! I KNOW WE WERENT BLOOD COUSINS BUT U ARE STILL MY FAMILY & I LOVE U

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