Jose Buenrostro

1959 - 2014

Jose Buenrostro obituary, 1959-2014, Carmel Valley, CA

Jose Buenrostro

1959 - 2014

BORN

1959

DIED

2014

Jose Buenrostro Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 13, 2014.
Jose Buenrostro born in La Manzanilla Jalisco Mexico on March 25, 1959; ascended surely to heaven on April 30 2014. He has left behind a legacy of love, strength, justice, & peace in many ways. His professional accomplishments were many from marathon runner, sustainable grower of strawberries and grapes, he was a licensed State of Ca General Building Contractor; and an accomplished Mariachi composer and performer, his most recent & popular album release "El Grito de Un Imigrante. Jose was predeceased by his parents Vincente & Maria. He will remain eternally loved by his wife Bobbi Young, his sons and daughter in-laws -Jose Jr. & Rosie; Michael & Danielle; his grandson Joaquin; the loving mother of his sons-Hilaria, his brothers-sisters & their spouses- Lorenzo & Maria, Guadalupe & Josefina, Anita & Angel, Margarita & Miguel, Catarino, Javier & Maria. He will be loved and remembered by his large family of cousins, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. Jose was always grateful for the multitudes of friends and acquaintances nurtured throughout his lifetime that he credited so much of his successes to and who will help to carry on his legacy, dreams, effect policy changes for a more civil and loving world. Jose's life was a beautiful journey and we are honored to have known, loved him and been loved by him. Jose dedicated himself as a soldier in advancing science and medicine in obtaining the cure for cancer. Jose leaves behind a long, diverse legacy of integrity, nurturing and building dreams to better our world-he endured much in that arena. His last requests for all of us-were 4 calls to action; remember the power of one action-one word-if you intend love, completely & deeply forgive someone; do good for a stranger in need, don't wait to create that beauty that you have been thinking about, together we continue to make a difference and honor the life of a truly great man who earned his place in Heaven. Remember him well, his work lives on, for more information go to: (legacy website). Please join us at Jose's Memorial services Friday May 16th Carmel Mission Rio Road, 1:30 Rosary, 2:00pm mass, reception to follow at Crespi Hall.

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May 18, 2014

Katherine Anderson posted to the memorial.

May 17, 2014

Ana Hurtado posted to the memorial.

May 17, 2014

Michael Buenrostro posted to the memorial.

Katherine Anderson

May 18, 2014

Sorry for your lost God Bless you family

Ana Hurtado

May 17, 2014

Tengo los mas lindos recuerdos de mi hermano siempre tan carinoso yo era su prieta asi me llamaba siempre que me llamaba y no me econtraba me dejaba una cancion siempre fue un hermano Alegre y luchador mi guerito fue un Guerrero siempre pensaba en como alludar a su familia y ala jente del pueblo ese era su ultimo sueno guerito siempre viviras en mi corazon y en mi mente y gracias a boobi su esposa pudo realisar parte de sus suenos porque Ella Es el angel mas lindo que Jose pudo tener asu lado gracias guerita por todo el amor que le diste a mi hermano y ese cuidado que le diste en sus ultimos Dias gracias mis amores los amo adios mi guerito ya mi Mama buelbe a tener a su guero y para siempre

Michael Buenrostro

May 17, 2014

Please follow the link below if you would like to contribute and help offset the funeral costs for the Buenrostro Family.

http://www.gofundme.com/951xhg

Michael Buenrostro

May 17, 2014

Super Man

Michael Buenrostro

May 17, 2014

Our Soccer Coach

Michael Buenrostro

May 17, 2014

Fishing in Santa Cruz

Michael Buenrostro

May 17, 2014

Coolest Dad ever

Michael Buenrostro

May 17, 2014

Playing with his grandson

Michael Buenrostro

May 17, 2014

The Salinas Farm

Michael Buenrostro

May 17, 2014

Michael Buenrostro

May 17, 2014

The Watsonville Farm

Michael Buenrostro

May 17, 2014

Our last Thanksgiving.

Michael Buenrostro

May 17, 2014

Our dad had a way of teaching us important lessons. One that comes to mind is a time when him and I were speaking near the peach tree he had recently planted. The flimsy sapling bent over, leaning close to the ground. He made a point to show me how the stakes he placed around the small tree kept it in place; helping it grow in the right direction. Of course he wanted me to know that I was that sapling and he was the stake. And as stern as he was at times, I understood his tough love was for a good reason. I appreciated him being there to guide me in the right direction.

The most important lesson he ever taught us was how to face heavy challenges. He didn't just talk about examples of how to face adversity. We saw him overcome many obstacles, all while staying calm and collected. He held us to a high standard, as he did with himself.

We witnessed him face absolute uncertainty when he left the strawberry fields in search of a better living as a laborer in construction. We saw his hunger to learn; to be the best in his field. From hunting small game and selling it to make a living in Mexico to becoming a California Certified Calstone Master Builder, he overcame tough challenges with grace. We learned from his actions.

Most kids came back to school with stories of their summer vacation. My brother and I picked strawberries at our dad's farm during the summer. Not by choice. My back would hurt so bad that I'd lie down between the strawberry rows and take a break any chance I could.

The most crates I ever picked in a day were 40. Dad's daily max was 120. When mom was 8 months pregnant with me, she would pick 100 crates a day. They did this not because they wanted to, but because they had to. He made sure I certainly knew what kind of job lay ahead of me if I decided to lean too far in the wrong direction. He was just guiding me.

He left us a gift. The fire inside of us that pushes us to be the best. I've had to dig deep as I've faced several challenges in my life. I found myself walking through mine fields in foreign countries. Absolute uncertainty. Heart racing, but calm and collected. I didn't just wake up one day and feel like the impossible was close to attainable. This he instilled in us.

He was given 4 months to live. He went on to live 11 more. He's left some big shoes to fill. But we are up to the task.

"Spark of Life" by Jose Buenrostro

Bobbi

May 16, 2014

Jose painted this when he was first diagnosed and hospitalized. He had endless hope for survival and loved every second of his life and now beyond his very last breath. His hope lives on in our hope and love of the "Spark of Life". Let us love and honor him by being love and little sparks of life! love to all-Bobbi

Gloria Garcia

May 14, 2014

My love goes out to Bobbie. I will remember Jose my cousin as a loving person that cared fro so much and gave all. He is in Heaven with Our Father be missed and remembered. I thank the Lord for finding him when I did, I got to know the happy and loving man Jose is and talked about my father Lorenzo Garcia with him so many great memories I will carry with me till I see him and my father again, love you Jose Buenrostro: Que Dios te reciba con sus lindos brazos! Nos vemos mijo.
Tu prima Gloria Garcia

I am in the sunlight on the grain...I am dancing in the autumn rain...

Bobbi

May 14, 2014

Jose was the most loving, kind human ever created, and if he was lucky enough to know you and you him-he surely loved you. Thank-you everyone for being a part of his incredible life and helping him to realize his dreams of building a better world. We will continue to post on this site all new adventures as we go down Jose's "List Of Dreams Yet To Be Accomplished" referred to here-in-after as "Sonadores-LLC" and if you find yourself wanting to be a more involved "dreamer" with continuing his legacy of good work for the good of others; please contact us through [email protected] He will be eternally loved and truly missed, love to all, Bobbi

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