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for John Ventura
Tanika Solomon
November 21, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Ventura family and to his friends, colleagues and mentees whose lives were enhanced by John. John was a man of his word. He was generous, creative and full of a desire to live a happy life. He loved people.
We will miss the emails and text messages he often signed off on in the wee hours of the morning. The creative side of John’s brain started working hours before the rest of the world rolled out of bed. John spent his days helping those less fortunate and his afternoons laughing with friends and watching movies.
John’s legacy is one of helping people, of humility, and of making everyone he came into contact with feel special. I hope to leave as big an imprint on half as many lives as he touched.
Mary Valenti-Klohn
November 7, 2008
Dear Ventura family, I knew John as a child growing up in the West End of Houston. I'm not surprised to read about the wonderful man he became. He was a caring and thoughtful young boy. My prayers and condolances go out to the family.
Rick McElvaney
November 6, 2008
The loss of John is truly sad. We are all diminished by his passing. It was one of the true pleasures of my life to have known him. He was a great friend and is deeply missed.
Gabriela Garcia
November 3, 2008
John Ventura is a name known by all in the Rio Grande Valley. When Mr. Ventura appeared in Court, everyone listened...We knew he was the authority in his field. I am, not only a better attorney, but a better person for having known him...He touched the lives of many. Our thoughts and sympathy to his family.
Mary Daffin
November 3, 2008
My deepest sympathy to John's family. He was a deeply caring and compassionate person. I will forever cherish his friendship. The many who knew John grieve with you.
Sharron Powell
November 3, 2008
The Ventura family are in my prayers and thoughts. We appreciate all the hard work John provided to consumers regarding law.
Ron Burdge
November 2, 2008
John was a kind and wonderful person who cared passionately about helping people. He had a gift for helping people to understand the law and his smile showed it. He will be sadly missed by his colleagues everywhere. He was a wonderful friend that will be missed in this world.
Deborah Ford
November 1, 2008
I am deeply sadden by the passing of Mr.Ventura . He was such a kind compassionate man. Mr Ventura was my customer at the post office. He was usually the first in line every morning. As he mailed his books,we often talked about life and family. One morning I mentioned a legal issued I was having. At this time I did'nt even know he was an attorney.
He immediately offered to help me. Not only did he help, but even while hospitalize he had one of his students to follow up and make sure that the issue was resolved. Often when working with the public you're treated as just a servant. Mr.Ventura treated me as friend. I will never forget him.
My heart is broken.
Rest in peace,my friend.
Marjorie Britt
November 1, 2008
My sincere sympathy to all of John's family. I know he will be missed by people in need.
Richard Alderman
November 1, 2008
John was a good, decent person, who cared so much about helping others. I am proud to call John a friend, and know that his friendship made me a better person. He will always be remembered, and truly missed.
Cameron Thomas
November 1, 2008
John was a great boss and mentor, and an inspiration to all of the law students who worked with him. He was also a great person, with that unique combination of being a genuinely nice guy and having a good sense of humor at that same time. He was loved, and will be missed.
Robert Johnson
October 31, 2008
John was my mentor, my colleague, and my dear friend. He made this world a better place.
Andre' Ford
October 31, 2008
I am sincerely thankful to John for his kindness to my mother in helping her resolve issues concerning the home I was born in. Even though I didn't know him personally, John's humanity and compassion for others touched my heart dearly. On behalf of myself and the Covenant House Faith Community, I wish John a peaceful rest and his family comfort in this trying time. John was definitely an example of our Christian faith put into action. Here is to a man who truly lived the gospel. May God bless his family.
Mark Correro
October 31, 2008
I will always remember your heart and cherish your mentorship. The Justinian Society of Houston Lawyers has lost a dear member.
Nita & Jack Smith
October 31, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Robyn Goldstein
October 31, 2008
I feel privileged to have learned from such an accomplished man who taught me what respecting a client was all about. He taught me to listen to my clients and their needs. He taught me what client counseling truly was. He reminded me that no task was too big or small to take on. And because of him in my career I know I will be a better attorney. Little did I imagine when I signed up to participate in the Consumer Complaint Center that my life would be forever changed by Professor Ventura, but it was. John believed in me and trusted me. John reminded me that hard work and dedication win out in the end. But it was not just the legal skills he taught with such grace, it was the conversations in his office about life, aspirations, family and goals that also impacted and forever changed me.
John exemplified what every professor in both the law and other fields should strive to be -- compassionate. John was a mentor and friend to me who forever left an impression on my heart. I feel lucky to have had such an amazing professor, but even more lucky to have known John.
John will be forever missed and remembered.
Ray Norris
October 31, 2008
I went to grade school (St. Theresa')with Johnny, Frankie , Sammy and Steve. We grew up in the same area of Washington Ave. He was a friend during those times, His father had a store on Washington and I use to ride to school in their Chevy panel truck, with them.
He will be missed by all who knew him at any stage of his very successful life and career.........I offer my condolences to the entire family
Mary Rachel Sheeran
October 31, 2008
Dear Family and Friends of John,
John was an exemplary attorney and professional as well as being a good friend and person. The world is a better place because of John.
You and John will be in my prayers. God Bless all of you.
Mary Rachel Sheeran
Edna Perez
October 31, 2008
My best boss ever, will miss him dearly. We all loved him
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