John Buentello Jr.

I remember Mr. B as my 3rd grade teacher at Jackson Keller. It was such a long time ago. Mr. B, I still have the marble porcelain cat you gave me one day before class. Thank you so much. I remember the class having so much fun collecting these little garden snakes.

My sincere condolences go out to the Buentello family. Jack was always the voice of reason & provided such calmness to all of us around him. He was continually positive and always lavishing of genuine compliments. I loved working with him at JK and will truly miss him. What a wonderful role model for his students & adults,alike.

To my wonderful Dad, I love you. Thank you for being the best father I could have ever asked for. Thank you for your unconditional love, and support. You taught me to enjoy the little things in life, and how to tackle daunting tasks. It's because of your confidence in me that I know I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. Thank you for always being there for me with the best advice and endless encouragement. I miss you, and love you always.

He left a trully positive impact on every life he touched, he was a quiet force who's ubiquitous presence was impossible to miss to anyone that knew him. He was always the voice of reason and unfailing support to those who needed his advice and guidance. I am trully honored to have had such a man who chose to be my father through no obligation other than the simple knowledge that he was needed. He taught me everything from writing what I felt, to changing a tire. He was absolutely the...

Jack, it was an honor to have worked with you, even for a short time, at Jackson Keller. I remember a quiet, very intelligent and busy man! You were a kind, compassionate teacher who will be deeply missed. My deepest condolences to the family.

I was fortunate enough to have John (aka "Jack") as my creative writing professor at UTSA years ago. He inspired me to write "A Lump in her Oatmeal," a memoir about my Irish grandmother. My deepest condolences to the family.

My son was very fortunate to have been taught by Mr. B last year.We were very saddened by the news of his passing but very greatful for the opportunity to have meet him. Our condolences to the family.

Mr. B, thank you for being a wonderful friend & coworker. It was an honor and pleasure teaching with you. A man of few words, but beyond brilliant! You will be missed! Deepest condolences to your friends and family. Rest In Peace my friend.

Jack was an amazing coworker. He was always the calm, steady voice in a gaggle of teachers. We would be running around, stressing about scores and mandates and Jack was calm and steady. He'd always tell is that we needed to remember we were enough and our purpose was to be right where we were. I loved working with him. He was a great person and he will be greatly missed. Prayers for peace and comfort for his family.