Juan Antonio Sandoval Jr.

Juan mi gran amigo, extrañamos tus ocurrencias y alegría. Muy agradecido por tu amistad. Siempre tendré grandes recuerdos de tu amabilidad y cordialidad.

Genuine, very committed, very unique, helpful, caring. I'm late in touching base with Juan after 35 years. I wish I could have that final conversation with him. Death seems so final, but is only an allusion. May God bless his soul. Juan appreciated misfits and made me (misfit that I am) feel welcome in his library.

Juan was a very special person and a great influence on my sons, who still mention "Mr. Juan." HIs sense of humor was, as the kids say, "to die for." I want to cry at news of his death, but the joy overtakes me as I see him singing and dancing once more at a grand fiesta. There are so many stories and so much happiness that the sorrow that he's gone is a weak thread in the joy of a life well lived. It's ironic that he passed so close to his birthday. For years, I made sure to send a card that...

Dear friend, it is impossible to think of this city without you. The years we were neighbors in Sunset Heights, and all your kindnesses to my students will live forever in our memories. You changed so many lives. God rest you, Juan.