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DAVID BELARDES

Santa Ana, California

1947 - 2015

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Belardes, David Lee Chief, Chairman, Tribal Scholar, Historian, Genealogist and Teacher David Lee Belardes, born to Frances and Matias Belardes on March 8, 1947, Chief and Chairman of the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation, and lifelong resident of San Juan Capistrano,...

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David was an awesome man,chief,chairman,elder,teacher and friend his journey to the stars to be with his beloved cha cha and all the ancestors he will now lead and guide us from the stars.It is now up to us to honor his legacy and continue the teachings,the ceremonies,the songs the traditions.A new chapter begins and again i say let us move forward in a traditional way that honors all that David stood for and know that in the night when we gaze up into the night sky filled with stars(the...

Many people are afraid to speak out for what's right
Even though you may not always agree with what our leaders have done ...
They are an example of courage that others don't have yet stand in the halls and complain to each other...
David had the courage as ooyr other leaders did and it is up to the next generation to continue their legacy!

David was a remarkable man and a good friend to all who knew him in the statewide historical community. My sincere condolences to his family
Mary Louise Days, Santa Barbara

Gods Bless David, You will be missed.

spirit in the sky means a whole lot more than it ever did befor so fitting for a good friend who will be missed dearly

Sending love & prayers to the family during this sad time...much Love, the Young Family (Karen Childers)

The Nieblas Family will never forget David. We will always honor his memory. He is now and forever a part of the great and rich history of San Juan Capistrano. Rest in peace with Cha Cha.

Did you see us rockin out to your song "Spirit in the Sky" tonight? That was a first in Serra Chapel - way to go, David.

The Rosary has started.....