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1987
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2010
Robert Musgrove Obituary
Robert James Musgrove, born Sept. 18, 1987, was taken to the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on Nov. 6, 2010. The life plan our God designs for us sometimes eludes understanding, but it was His will and in His presence "RJ" is smiling down to his family and friends. We love you RJ and you will always be in our hearts and thoughts.
He joins his grandfather, Robert F. Musgrove; grandmother, Mary Nelson; and aunt, Joan Musgrove, in Glory and Peace forever. RJ is survived by his mother and father, Sandy and Robert A. Musgrove; his sister, Briana; brother, Andrew, fianc Samantha Michaelson and her daughter Natalee Vasquez; grandmothers, Mary Musgrove and Sumiko Soper; grandfather, James Nelson; uncles, Randy Musgrove, Brian Musgrove, Dave Musgrove, Patrick Musgrove, Danny Musgrove, David Nelson, Scott Nelson; aunts, Liz Emerick, Patty Saunders, Rachael Gehringer, Peggy Stuckert, Susan Hawkins, Janice Hinokuchi, Karen Yewell and their spouses; 25 cousins and 15 second cousins.
Being from a large family, RJ was very proud of his Osage Indian, Japanese and Norwegian heritage. His brother and sister knew him as being compassionate, loving, empathetic, fun and full of life. His smile was a gift to those who knew him. RJ and his mother and father enjoyed many years together at Northside Little League, in which his father coached him from T-Ball through Juniors. RJ was an excellent team player and accumulated many All-Star honors and trophies.
RJ had a love for many sports teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, St. Louis Rams and specifically, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Watching sports on TV with his dad, brother, sister and friends was one of the things he loved to do most. RJ, along with his brother Andrew and father Robby, loved to attend the Dodger games in LA and their Spring Training Camp in Phoenix, Ariz., and had planned to go again next year. Although RJ never had the chance to see the Dodgers win the World Series, somehow we think the Dodgers have an edge now with our angel RJ on their side.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that any donations be made to the RJ Musgrove Memorial Fund by contacting Briana Musgrove at 805-816-1709.
Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14 at Reardon Funeral Home located at 511 North "A" Street in Oxnard. Funeral mass service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday Nov. 15 at Santa Clara Church located at 323 South "E" Street in Oxnard. A Life Celebration and reception will be held at the Musgrove home following services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Musgrove
Ashley Schroeder
November 16, 2010
I am so sorry, and even more sorry I could not pay my last respects. I think of RJ often and the great times we all had. Your right, his smile could make anyones day. he will be greatly missed.
Schroeder Family, Schwartz Family & Halliquest Family
Jeff Wilson
November 15, 2010
No words can express how sorry we are to hear about RJ! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jeff, Kim, Scott, Ashley Wilson
Alonzo Viveros
November 15, 2010
My condolences to the entire Musgrove family....Im very sorry for your loss..
Lisa Gonzales
November 15, 2010
Sandy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Teresita Navarro
November 15, 2010
Sandy and family, I have no words to express my sorrow for your loss, I pray to God to give you peace and strengh in your hearts to continue his legacy until you'll all be together again. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Teresita Navarro
Magdalen Gutierrez
November 15, 2010
Musgrove Family;
My deepest condolences to each of you. Robby, may Our Lord give you strength and peace of heart during such a difficult time. My prayers are with all of you...May you find comfort in knowing you have a beautiful angel watching over you
Lisa Owen
November 15, 2010
Dear Rob and Sandy,my heart goes out to you and your family.MY GOD PUT HIS HAND ON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,AND COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME.Know that you are in my thought and prayers.
Suzy Grace
November 14, 2010
Robbie, I think Sharon and I were 5 when you were born. RJ and Sharon will always be with us. Sharon would tell me everyday of my life... "Suzy, love doesn't go anywhere" It's so true!!! I do know that neither one of them would be happy knowing they devastated our lives so I just try to show her everyday that I'm OK. He's with your Dad and Sharon is with Alice and Joe. I find peace there. Love and light all over you and your family Robbie.
Nora Garrido
November 14, 2010
Robby and Family,
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about RJs death. We are here to support you in your grieving process. With sincere sympathy,
Nora Garrido, Abraham A Chavez and Nora Chavez
Nora Garrido
November 14, 2010
Robby and Family,
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about RJ’s death. We are here to support you in your grieving process. With sincere sympathy,
Nora Garrido, Abrahm A Chavez and Nora Chavez
Mary Parra
November 14, 2010
My prayers are with your family in this difficult time of the loss of your son. May God Bless all you. Amen
Becky Crossley
November 14, 2010
Robby, Sandy, Brianna and RJ - You have been on my mind and in my prayers constantly. From one parent to another, there is no more painful loss than that of a child. I believe God has already set people in place to help you now and further down the road in your grief journey. Please know we are ALL here to support you, lean on us, reach out to us, for when we help you, we are helping ourselves as well.
The follwoing was shared with us when we first lost Erick, it comforted us then and continues to comfort me even more now. I hope it does the same for you.
The Reunion Heart
Since Heaven has become your home
We sometimes feel we’re so alone;
and though we now are far apart
you hold a big piece of our hearts.
We never knew how much we’d grieve
when it was time for you to leave,
or just how much our hearts would ache
from that one fragment you would take.
God lets this tender hole remain
reminding us we’ll meet again,
and one day all the pain will cease
when He restores this missing piece.
He’ll turn to joy, our every tear
with thoughts of you we hold so dear,
and they’ll become our special way
to treasure our Reunion Day.
Keep your memories of RJ close to heart and find comfort in them.
1 Corinthians 13:13 reads: Three things will last forever--faith, hope, and love--and the greatest of these is love!
Your love for RJ and all he meant will live on forever as will the love he had for you.
May God continue to surround you, comfort you and bring you strength and finally peace througout this journey.
My deepest condolences,
Damon Locke
November 14, 2010
Hearing of the loss of RJ was a shock to everyone. No parent should have to bury their child. Our deepest, heartfelt, condolences for the loss of your son, brother, nephew and friend.
Briana Santiago
November 13, 2010
Sorry for your loss it's such a shame someone so young and nice lost his life. My condolences to the Musgrove family I'm sorry for your loss. You'll always be in my heart and prayers.
Sincerley
Ray Garcia
November 13, 2010
Bob and Sandy,
Deepest sympathies to you both for the loss of RJ. Sending prayers to your family that the Grace of our Lord will be with you and provide comfort. Love,
Ray Garcia
November 13, 2010
Dear Rob and Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers as I can only imagine how you must feel. Keep your spirits up and know he will be well taken care of in the hands of God. The Soss Family.
Harold Shepard
November 13, 2010
Dearest Rob,I was stunned when I read the heading of a family member passing.My heart and blessing go out to you and the entire family,I had just saw you an R.J. resently here in town.He is in the place where we all will be soon,in GOD'S home everything is alright in GOD'S house.I wish you well.............Harold S.Oxnard,Ca.
Cathy Doggrell-Johnston
November 13, 2010
My sincerest, heart felt sympathy goes out to you, Robby & Sandy, for the loss of your son. I wish there were words to console your pain.... just know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Steve and Lisa Kerr
November 13, 2010
Dear Rob, Sandy and all of R.J.'s family. our heart goes out to all of you, and Lisa and i pray that God will show his warmth and comfort through the days to come. We will pray for all of you. Steve and Lisa Kerr
Acosta Family
November 13, 2010
Dear Musgrove Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. R.J. will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Janice Turner
November 12, 2010
Dear Robert and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of RJ. I still remember RJ and Anthony at Sierra Linda and all the mischief they got into. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength from God as you cope with this terrible loss.
The Turner Family
Rose Vega
November 12, 2010
Robby, It's hard to understand why our loved ones are taken from us, but I wish you and your family strength and peace.
Tamara Timmons
November 12, 2010
To Andrew and Family: I am very sorry for your loss and wish peace to your family during this difficult time.
Mrs. Timmons OHS
Gerry Lieberman
November 12, 2010
Robby, I was shocked to read about this in the news paper. I'm so sorry for this loss! Our prayers are with you and Sandy for healing during this terrible time.
November 12, 2010
Dear Robert and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven has recieved another angel. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and Blessings,
Tina Hamilton Griego
Gerry Lopez
November 12, 2010
To the Musgrove family,
Our deepest prayers and condolences are with you.On behalf of the Lopez Family. DATE ST.
GERRY LOPEZ OXNARD,OXNARD,CA
Dale Quolas
November 12, 2010
Robbie & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My family & I will keep you all in our prayers.
Lorin & Ben Miller
November 12, 2010
We didn't know RJ however we know Ms Briana from Camp amgen and we are so sorry for your loss. he sounded like a great guy and a wonderful brother. I am sure that he will be the Angel on your shoulder in times of need. Love Lorin & Ben Miller
Becky Contreras (KEE)
November 12, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
November 12, 2010
Brian and Musgrove Family--
So sorry for the loss of your nephew/ family member, RJ -- too soon after losing Joan. My prayers and thoughts are with you all and may your memories of RJ comfort you during this difficult time.
Diane Thurman George
Kitty Traversa
November 11, 2010
To the Musgrove Family,
Our condolences and prayers are with you. On behalf of the whole Traversa family, we wish you peace.
November 11, 2010
Our prayers and all of God's blessings go to RJ and his family
November 11, 2010
Dear Musgrove Family ~ My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loving RJ. My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time.
David Driscoll
-Saticoy Country Club
Leeny V
November 11, 2010
My deepest condolences To Rj's family, Fiance, and Friends....I will miss you so much friend! I have a place for you in my heart forever! I was so lucky to have met and had a friendship with Rj...I will truley miss you. You are an amazing guy with an amazing heart! R.I.P Buddy.
Briana Musgrove
November 11, 2010
I Love you little brother. We'll see each other again some day and then you and I can go back to bickering like siblings do, but it was always in fun. I'll miss you soooo much!!
Stephen Gaiser
November 11, 2010
Dear Musgrove Family,
The way I rememeber RJ is that he was always smiling and he made me laugh. My sympathy goes out to the Musgrove family and I'm always here for you and to take care of my love Briana.
A G
November 11, 2010
RJ's legacy... He was an awesome friend to a lot of people. He was loving, caring, fun to be around and an overall good frickin guy. He's loved by many and will remain in our minds for a very long time. My condolences go out to his family, fiance and friends.
P.S. I feel so lucky to have gotten the chance to get to know such a wonderful person.
Rose-Marlene Lytle
November 11, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I had the privilage of knowing RJ as a Preschooler. My prayers are with you.
Rose-Marlene Lytle
Monique A
November 11, 2010
My condolences to you. I miss him very much. He would've made a great son-in-law. Anything that i can do to help you please let me know.
Annegret Boughner
November 11, 2010
Dear Sandy and Family,
with great sorrow and sympathy I learned today of the passing of your son. Please know that my heart goes out to you. Parents should not have to morn the passing of a child. With heartfelt sympathy....
November 11, 2010
Our condolences and prayers to the Musgrove family. I remember the days in little leage, Rj and Ej playing t-ball, rest in peace Rj love .
Eddie Sanchez and family
Ziga International
Denise C
November 11, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Robert. Stay strong Sam, we're all here for you!
November 11, 2010
Dear Musgrove Family,
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your son. I only new RJ as a young child and what a joy he was to be around. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May God bless you and those you love.
Patti Salinas Whitney
Our Saviour's Preschool
isabel velazquez
November 11, 2010
RJ.. we go way back.. you were such an amazing friend to me, always there when i needed you& had my back to the fullest. I can honestly say you saved my life from when i was depressed you were there for me to lean on. I can still see you smiling but that smile is fading away.. You were my partner in crime always doing things we shouldnt but we didnt care bc it was "fun". Rj i will have you in my heart forever& all those memories of us in h.s will always remain. I love you rj & i have hope to one day see you again. i will never EVER forget someone like you.
November 11, 2010
he will be loved always. Stay strong Briana and sam.. i love you girls.
Kevin McCulloch
November 11, 2010
As another life long resident of Oxnard, I feel your pain and share your loss. Too many of our young are taken too early. This Shall serve as a reminder to all of us to cherish our time we have with our family, loved ones and friends. God Bless your whole family and be comforted to know he is now in the loving arms of our lord. We will all be together again one day!
McCulloch Towing
November 11, 2010
I did not know RJ, however I heard about the tragic accident. God bless everyone.
Martha Reyes
November 11, 2010
Sandy & Rob my heart felt condolences to you and the family. RJ was a big part of Selina's life for sometime she loved him as a brother and he was always welcomed in my home he was like my own. He was a very respectful, caring and loving person. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. We love you RJ!! May God Bless you now and always!!
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