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Joaquin Bendz Obituary
A gathering will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Memorial Chapel in Anchorage, with a memorial service at 2 p.m. Bishop Evan Swensen will officiate. Joaquin will then be flown to Idaho Falls, Idaho, and interred at Fielding Memorial Cemetery.
Joaquin (Alex) was born July 21, 1969, in Anchorage to Patricia and John Bendz.
He graduated from Dimond High School in 1987.
Joaquin worked as a reefer for Sealand, was a fisherman out of Dutch Harbor and was a laborer on various projects for his union.
His family said: "Joaquin was a loving soul that walked through life with an abundance of optimism. He valued all of those he knew, embraced his friends and cherished his family. He will be forever missed."
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Lovejoy of Idaho; father, John Bendz of California; brother, Jason Bendz of Montana; sister, Patti Bendz of Alaska; and nephew, Chance Runyon of Alaska.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at Key Bank under the name of Joaquin Bendz.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joaquin Bendz
Christina Pike
September 18, 2008
My heart goes out to all of Joaquin's family and loved ones. He was a genuine person with a big heart, who will be greatly missed. Jason and Patti, my prayers are with you as you endure the loss of your brother.
Chad Struer
September 5, 2008
Jason & Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you. Haven't seen or talked in a long time but always thought of you.
Regards
Kathy Delaughter
September 1, 2008
Pat, Jason, Patti & Chance -
We are so sorry for your losss. Joaq is a very special sole, one that was needed in heaven more then earth. Please stay strong, don't forget to grieve, grieving is how the heart heals. We love and miss all of you and really wish we could be with you during this very hard time. All of you are in our heart and prayers. With our deepest symapthy, Love the Delaughters, Calvin, Kathy, Christine, Cami and Caitlyn.
Jeanette Marshall
August 31, 2008
Pat, Patti, Chance, and Jason - I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Joaquin. I know how much you all love him, and how your hearts must ache. I would love to be there to give you all hugs. You are special to me.
Slade (Willie) Lovejoy
August 27, 2008
I'm so grateful for the chance I had to know you boy! I only wish we had been able to keep in touch.
You've always been my favorite cousin, even when you got us in trouble in the canal in front of Grandpa Stoddard's house.
I've had your moma to keep me informed on how you were doing and what a joy that has been. Rest well my friend, you still owe me a savin!
Aunt Pat, Jason, Patti and Chance, our hearts are with you at your time of loss. We remember those whom we have loved and lost. We honor their memories with our lives until we can join with them again.
I love you all very much and wish you peace and solace during this difficult time.
Willie
Mike & Charlie Lovejoy
August 27, 2008
Pat - we are so sorry for your loss and can't begin to imagine the pain you are feeling. Joaquine was a special person and so full of life, it's difficult to believe he's gone. Your family is always here for you. Love you
Dan Lovejoy
August 27, 2008
Pat, Jason, and Patti; Darcie and I were so shocked to hear the terrible news. Our prayers and sympathy go out to your family. Wish we could be there to share our hugs and support.
Cierra Ayden Kyle Downey
August 26, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Barbara Lovejoy
August 26, 2008
Dear Pat - My heart aches when I think of your terrible loss and what you must be going through. Dan so eloquently expressed my thougts as well. I keep thinking about all the sorrows you have had to endure this year. Just know as Dan (Turp to your) said, your family is there for you always as are your friends and your faith. My thoughts are with you every day.
Turp Lovejoy
August 26, 2008
Pat - I can't begin to imagine the pain you feel over the loss of Joaquine. I know how much you love him. Time will help ease the pain a little bit, but the void will always be there. Try to focus on the good and happy times. You have the rest of your family to help you through this difficult time.
Brandi Hauff
August 26, 2008
Jason may the wings of the eagle carry you through these tough times. May the strength of the bear heal your soul.May the grace of our Mother Earth show you the beauty that Joaquin sees now and forever more.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers,if there is anything I can do just let me know.
Cindy Wilhite
August 26, 2008
To my Cuz Pat and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss and pain you must be feeling at this time. Words do not suffice nor can they, as one tries to express what lies in the heart. One never expects to outlive their children and when such a loss happens, it seems as though the heart will simply stop it's beating and life will cease to exist. Somehow, through the grace of the heavens, you are able to rise up once again and resume life with all the beautiful sunrises and sunsets just as before. I think of the wonderful reunion that welcomed Joaquin back into loving surroundings, my mom and Aunt Verla, having been gone only months themselves, and all those who have paved the path ahead for Joaquin. He was a handsome young man and though I only remember him when he was just a little guy, it somehow seems only moments ago, for time moves quickly as though in a dream. Isn't it wonderful to believe, to really know---- you will be together again! This is merely a change of venue, another leg of the journey as he waits for those he loves so dearly. Hang tough Pat, and hold onto those around you, lean on their strength and always remember how much you and your family are loved, by us and a loving Father in Heaven who will not leave you comfortless..... Love you, (Cinder Binder)
Chris Olsen
August 26, 2008
Dear Bendz's
My heart goes out to you at this tragic time. I'll always have fond memories of growing up with Joaquin and the rest of you!
Love
Chris
Butch Dalling
August 26, 2008
Dear Pat and Family-
Our hearts go out to you. We can't even imagine the pain you must be going through losing Joaquin. We will be praying for God's peace on your family as you endure this time of loss. Our love, Barb and Butch
LaVon Jenkins
August 26, 2008
My dear Pat and family My heart is full of sorrow and pain for you in the loss of your dear son, brother and uncle. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I love you dearly.
SHIRLEY DELAPP
August 26, 2008
Patti,
We did not get to meet your brother, but we know you were the best sister any brother could ever have. Our thoughts are with you, our family is here for you.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Shirley, Dan, Scott & Erika DeLapp
Larry & Cathy Dalling
August 26, 2008
Pat, Our hearts are breaking for You in your lose. We are so glad that we got to meet your children when we were in Idaho Falls. There is nothing we can do to lessen your pain . Just know that we love you and are thinking about you and your family.
Sheryl Runo
August 25, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have only been able to meet Joaquin through the wonderful stories shared by his mother, always told with love in her voice. My love and prayers are for all the family.
Greg, Dorothy, Elizabeth & Claire Oertly
August 25, 2008
Jon, Please know that our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. We hope that, with the passage of time, fond memories will bring comfort.
Bill Guerra
August 25, 2008
Hello Jason, Patti, and Family,
I want to say I am so sorry
to hear of your loss.
Joaquin's and my path crossed a few times some twenty years ago in Alaska.
I can still remember Joaquin as always a warm, pleasant, and an optimistic soul, with a bright smile that was from the heart.
It always did me good to see him.
I have have no words to say,
to comfort such a great loss,
only to suggest during this time,
pull close together as a family,
and love each other.
Blessings,
Bill Guerra (Patti May's Brother)
Karen Davis
August 25, 2008
Pat and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. I wish we could be closer to give you our love and support.
Josh Klatt
August 25, 2008
Pat, Jon, Jason, Patty & Chance: I'm so sorry to hear about Juaquin. He will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. We'll never forget the love he had for his family, and again, those GIANT hugs. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Bob, Tammy, Rachel, Luis & Harold
August 25, 2008
Jon - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know how sorry we are for your loss. We look forward to seeing you again.
Sherry Bohman
August 25, 2008
Pat,
Our hearts are broken to hear of your loss. Please know that your friends are praying for you and your family. Take care of yourself. You are still very important to the rest of your family.
Art and Sherry Bohman
Shiloh Klatt
August 25, 2008
My heart aches for you Jon, Pat, Jason, Patty, and Chance for the loss of Juaquin. I can't imagine your pain. I know he is so special to you.
The Klatt family will never forget that big personality that came into our lives every now and again to test our wit, humor and patience...always with big, BIG hugs, laughs and a slap on the back that usually knocked us little guys over. We will always remember him fondly and with love.
Bill & Linda Klatt
August 25, 2008
To all the family and friends of Joaquin.
We are so sorry about this huge loss. You are in our thoughts!
Tomi Poss
August 25, 2008
I am so very sorry to hear of Joaquins passing. I think Joaquin and Jay are together already having a good time. Love and comfort to you Patti. 907-262-7088 Tomi Poss Sterling AK
Khara Taylor
August 25, 2008
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Joaquin's family. I have nothing but the fondest of memories of Joaquin and I will always hold those memories near and dear to my heart. Joaquin was always so dear to me ... I miss him.
Cindy Wiggins
August 25, 2008
Pat,
I am so sorry at your loosing Joc. I have memories of Joc and Jason teasing Jake and running through your garden while you and Patti picked raspberries. I know your heart is broken and I pray God will comfort you and your family in the days ahead. I will pray for all. May God's healing touch be on your family and friends. Blessings.
Cindy Wiggins/2940 Lexington
Jeri Whitaker
August 25, 2008
Pat, Jon, Jason & Patti: Our memories of Joaq from our Village Green days are sweet. He always had a smile and a hug. Our hearts go out to you, and please know that our thoughts are with you. Love, Cal & Jeri Whitaker
Ernie Bogue
August 25, 2008
My Condolences to the Bendz Family...
We've lost a great guy!
Bonnie Petrus
August 24, 2008
Juag, I've known you all your life but only met you once a few years ago. I loved your smile. Your strong, wonderful family, especially your amazing mother, will greatly miss you. You will never be forgotten!
Brady Robinson
August 24, 2008
I met Joaquin in Kodiak. We worked at a cannery in the summer of 89 or 90. He was fun, the life of the party and ready with a story. After Kodiak and a brief outing in Wasilla we lost touch. Then in 1994 we ran into each other in Dutch Harbor. He worked for Sealand and offered to get me a job. Foolishly I turned it down. That was the last time I saw Joaquin. Have thought about him through the years. Wondered what stories he has accumulated.
My heart goes out to his family.
Joaquin was a guy you couldn't forget.
I am truly sorry he is gone and did not stay in touch.
Brenda Whitaker-Kroth
August 24, 2008
I cannot express how sorry I am for the loss. My heart goes out to all of you.
Lois Bendz Klatt
August 24, 2008
And Grandpa Lovejoy, too ! !
Greg McMahon
August 24, 2008
The times that we had, the stories that we share and the memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my time will be cherished. There is so much to be said about a man who has integrity, loyalty and a heart as big as his laugh. It has been sometime since I have talked to you friend..but let me tell you now.."You are loved by so many"
To the family...my deepest sympathy go out to you at this time.
Michelle Low
August 24, 2008
Pat:
Please know that my heart is with each of you at this most difficult of times. May you find comfort through the love of friends and family and may the Lord be with you always.
with love,
Michelle Low
Lois Bendz Klatt
August 24, 2008
Don't know what to say except that we are so very, very sorry at your tragic loss of a son and a brother and an uncle. We are all so sorry to have lost such a colorful and lovable nephew and cousin, too. Thank goodness we have all the memories from the winter he spent here in Montana with us. Now I will never be able to throw away that mitten that Joaquin borrowed from me to clear the sidewalks of snow and returned with the tip missing ! It will always make me smile to remember his crazy antics ! We all have different beliefs, but it pleases me to think that his Grandma and Grandpa Bendz and Grandma Lovejoy are with him now to show him some new ropes !!! I would love to be a mouse !
With all my love and prayers for you all, Lois, aka “Auntie Lois”
Rob, Les, James and Haley Runyon
August 24, 2008
Joaq, I never had a chance to tell you, but thank you for being a super uncle to Chance. He always looked forward to seeing his Uncle Joaquin and sharing the stories that you had for him. The one story that sticks out the most is the time you told him that you were out fishing and an orca whale bit your finger off.. He honestly believed that and probably still does today. You will be surely missed by all my friend. To the family of Joaq, our thoughts and prayers go out to you all...
Jolene Stewart
August 24, 2008
Patty, Jason and Family....Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way. All our Love, Jolene and the Girls
Jolene Stewart
August 24, 2008
Pat................ No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Our thoughts are with you as you go though the trails ahead of you. Please remember that though the Heavenly Father and time.....you will heal. As Joaquin looks down on you I'm sure he would want you to feel his happiness at being Home again. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jolene and the Girls
Lynn Bendz
August 24, 2008
Joaquin was a special guy that you never forgot. Big hearted and full of big stories-some true-some not. But all amusing and told with laughter and gusto.
Patti Dunlop
August 24, 2008
My heart goes out to you Momma B, John, Jason, Patti2, and Chancerony! You are all in my thoughts and prayers in this tough time and the days to come. May the great memories we have of Joquin and his oh so handsome smile bring us comfort during this time of sorrow. I love and miss you, Patti May
Barbara Locklair (Anderson)
August 24, 2008
I've known Joaquin since growing up together in Village Green and attended Kindergarten through graduation from Dimond High School with him. It was always so good to see him as he shared such special stories of sailing with his father. He had such passion and a creative mind. We will miss his spririt and good nature. Much sympathy to his family and friends.
Patti Bendz
August 24, 2008
Joaq, you are and will be my best friend forever. I dont know how I will do without you in my life calling me everyday to see how Chance and I are doing. I love you and will forever miss you.
Patricia Bendz Lovejoy
August 24, 2008
My beautiful, gorgeous son Neens, my heart is empty. I will miss your wonderful laugh, your warm hugs and your calling me, Mama!! I know you are in a much better place, happy and whole and that I will see you again when the time comes. I love you with all my heart and am so thankful that God gave you to me.
sam & journey penney
August 24, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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