Johnny Jacob Becnel Sr.

The photos I just posted are of Johnny in his amazing rose garden and the beautiful rose named after him shortly before his passing. My garden in Glendale, California still contains many roses from Johnny, and I remember him fondly every day.

Johnny Becnel was one of the greatest rosarians of all time. Here are a couple of photos of him in his amazing garden along with a photo of the beautiful rose that was named after him shortly before his passing.

With deepest of sympathy in the lost of your love one.

The Jones Family

Your life-long contribution to our community will remain with us always.
Our prayers are with Madeleine and your family.

For me, Johnny is frozen in time. In my mind he is still the precious young boy, walking through the halls of Belle Chasse High School with a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his lips.Most of all to me he was "Ben's little brother". My heartfelt sympathy and prayers of comfort to his family.

I would like to thank God for the pleasure of getting to know Johnny, even though it was only for a brief period of time. When I think back to our conversations on the phone, I can hear his authoritative voice instructing me on how to care for his roses! We will definitely miss him. Johnny we loved you!
Hattie and Abby Slone