Eladio "Ja Jo" Madera Jr.

Cant ever forget my boy Jaji. Cant believe your not here with us today. Love always....dude

I really don't know what to say other than JaJo was an amazing person. Every year when it was time for the family reunion I had no greater joy than knowing that my family and especially JaJo were coming to gather and laugh and just be a family. Those are the memories that I am going to cherish for the rest of my life. There's so much stuff that I would love to talk about but I don't know where to begin. I remember when Mom and Papaw came down to the funeral...I had high plans on coming so...

Jaj,
We didn't get close till we got older - man, I remember you as a punky, pesky kid always ready to get into anything and everything. I also remember me, you and Heidi, and the Fugees "Killing Me Softly".
All the crazy times at the Oaks, the "letting loose" in the courtyard the 1st Mothers Day after Mam-Maw died. Boy, you sure could cut a rug!! Going to Shakee's, you and I were "all that" and caught the eye of em all! The hot and hairy legs contests, the wild laughter, but...

JaJo, what can mom say, Baby i miss you more and more every day. I know our Heavenly Father will explain this to me one day. You know I wont even care, cause I will see you face to face. How i miss your laughter, your smile,your black hair, and especially your special dimple in your chin, that you hated so much. Which was your mark when God made you. Theres so much i want to say but it would take from now til the rapture, and i still wouldnt be finished. Some days i dont think i can make it....

Jajo you'll allways be missed and I know your now with your creator doing thing we could only dream of doing the memories I have of me and you danceing in colonial oaks on mothers day are still feash in my mind could'nt nobody freak it like you could. The nights we went clubin making all the chicks jellious that they wasnt dance with the hunk that I was. You will never be forgotten. love you allways. BOO

Hey sis.........God is a good God, and one day he will reveal the truth to you along with a purpose, no life is wasted, and no prayer goes un heard....seek him and he will give you your peace!...luv you forever....Rhonda

Jaj was my big bro I will never forget all that we have done together and all of the things he taught me.There will always be an empty place in my heart and my life.I can tell you one thing for certain he loved his family.There was never a time I really needed him that he wasn't there for me.I can go on forever about all of the memories I have of my brother.So I'll tell you this one thing.There isn't one part of my life my brother didn't leave his touch on.He helped me become who I am in so...

Dearest Patsy, Bill & Miguel...words do not begin to express my sadness for the loss of Ja Jo. I cannot fathom the heartache you bear and I pray for peace, comfort, and strength for you. Ja Jo is a beautiful soul who has gone on to greater things and I hope the memories of his time here last a lifetime and bring a smile to your day. God will walk you through this...trust in him. I love you.

A new friend I will never forget. My prayers are with your family JaJo
Jules