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Mike Przewoznik
August 24, 2023
It's been 18 years. Hard to believe all this time has passed. I'll be going back to the dunes in 3 days as I do every year to honor your memory. I'll climb the big dune, sit and watch the sunset and enjoy some good memories of you. Hope all is well.
Mike Przewoznik
(Natoma Breathes, Ziel, ATP, DEV/OUR.)
Mike Przewoznik
August 27, 2020
Juan... It's been 15 years today man. I hope you're enjoying the great beyond. I still honor your memory every year man and always will. Each piece of music I write contains a bit of your energy, so you live on. Till we meet again in the dimension of light. Shine on brother.
Mike(Natoma Breathes, Ziel, Along the Parallel)
Mike Przewoznik
August 27, 2020
Juan... It's been 15 years today man. I hope you're enjoying the great beyond. I still honor your memory every year man and always will. Each piece of music I write contains a bit of your energy, so you live on. Till we meet again in the dimension of light. Shine on brother.
Mike(Natoma Breathes, Ziel, Along the Parallel)
Teresa Lopez
August 23, 2006
Bebe,
Aunque tu ya no este aqui fisicamente, pero en mi mente y corazon tu siempre estas presente de dia y de noche.
TE AMO, eternamente.
te amo.
Tu mama.
Lauro Lopez
August 14, 2006
Bori,
I love you and miss you so much!!! I can't describe how I feel exactly but suffice to say that truly there's a big emptyness that was only filled by you. I know I'm supposed to feel happy and secure because I know you're in a better place. But sometimes, I feel that I do need you here and now with me. I know I wasn't around the way I should've been but believe that I did want to be with you and did try to make it to your shows. I really miss you trying to invite me and talking about film and stuff. I'm truly sorry for not being there enough!!!!!! Know that I'm truly proud of you and look up to you so much!!!!!! You make me strong where I'm weak and make me go on only to make you proud and I hope you are. You are my guiding light that shines all my darkness away!!!! Forever now will I carry you with me, and through me people will know that I am your brother.
To all of those that have given us your support and sympathies thank you! To all those who knew my brother and allowed yourself to be his friend and shown any kindness towards him thank you!!!!!! Our family thanks you for being there for us in this tough time. May Juan's kind heart and selfless soul be an example for all of us to live and grow. So that we may be all one and join him in the light where he now lives. I love you Bori, watch over me, nene, ma and pop. Watch over us all!!!! My loving brother.......I'll see you soon!!!!!!!!!!!
Jacqueline Brody
July 17, 2006
Dear Juan,
It has almost been a year since you passed and I still think about you all the time. It is kind of wierd for someone who was a friend of a friend to remain in my mind like he was my own. I can only imagine what others who were much closer to you are feeling at this time. If I feel pain as I think of you now, what can your family and friends be feeling? My grandma passed just before you did and I still feel her here every day in my heart. That is the thing about people. They make their way in this world and leave and imprint on our hearts and when they are gone, they never really leave. Your spirit carries on in the hearts of everyone you know. Realizing this gives me comfort when I think about you, so I hope it gives others comfort too.
I am so glad I met someone so beautiful. Even though your passing makes me sad, thinking of you make me smile.
With Love,
Jacqui
Marcos y Griselda Diaz
October 30, 2005
Tio Guito y Familia
Lamentamos mucho la perdida de nuestro primo. No hay palabras de como expresar lo sucesdido. Solo queremos dejarles saber que estamos con ustedes y los acompanamos en su dolor. Que dios los bendiga y los llene de fortaleza.
FAMILIA DIAZ
Tony Garcia
September 6, 2005
My name is Tony and I am a friend of Lauro. We became friends through a network of friends. I did not know Juan personally but if he was anything like his brother Lauro, he must of been a great guy. After reading this guest book, it proves he was/is. I just wanted to give your family my blessing and put you in my prayers. From a person that has lost a loved one at a young age, it isn't easy but know that they are in a much better place and they will never be forgotten.
Miguel Lopez
September 5, 2005
To all my brother’s friends, coworkers, and distant relatives;
I cannot express how thankful my family has been for the wonderful letters we have received over the past few days. It has been a real joy understanding how my brother has lived and continues to live through the cherished memories he has left us and the beautiful moments he shared with us. I envy my brother for surrounding himself with such caring and beautiful people.
I personally thank you all for visiting him one last time. Know, without a doubt, that we shall see him again laughing and once more take part in all his passions. We will soon see new photographs and hear new music.
I hope we all remember him as he left us; Young, bold, carefree, fearless, adventurous, caring, passionate, brilliant, talented, handsome, and selfless. He was certainly one of a kind and without equal. I take comfort knowing that his passing was not in vain, of all his achievements, at the very least, he has left us as an example on how a person should live.
To Boris:
I will Love you always. Be the strength and courage I need in my life to go on and never let me forget who you were. I’ve never been more proud to call you my brother. Your life has touched me more than anyone will know. It is ironic that through your death I’ve learned more about your life than when you were with us. Now that you are in a better place, I pray that you will forgive me for the many mistakes I have made and that you guide me to be a respectable man. Please forgive me for not being at your side that day, I hope you know, that I would give anything to have helped you. For the remainder of my life, I will live only to make you proud of me.
Your loving brother, Miguel – Nene.
Jonah Lindzius
September 4, 2005
The first time I met Juan was a long time ago it seems. I meet him though his brother Miguel. We all got together for the same reason. MUSIC!!!!!! We all shared a love for rock. We loved guitars and drums. To this day Miguel and I still think we are the reason why Juan got so exceptional on the drums. (Miguel taught us 4/4 timing.) The real reason why Juan got so good is HEART. Juan had the biggest heart any man could have. He inspired me and everyone he met. That heart reached out and grabbed you and made you want to be as good as a man like him. I will always remember when we jammed in the attic and basement. Miguel, Nino and I will always be Juan’s first band and I feel so privileged to have played with him through out the years. He has taught me (a 26 year old man with a son) so much about life and I never realized it until it was too late. Juan (Lordy, Bori) my friend, my inspiration, I love you as a brother. I will deeply miss you. You are the reason why I am pursuing music for the rest of my life. I just wish one day I will have a heart as big as yours. I see you up there so we can jam again!!!!!!!!
Prom
September 4, 2005
Juanita y Juan y familia Cortez Fernandez
September 4, 2005
Estimdo tio Lauro y familia, lamentamos mucho el fallecimiento de mi primo Juan Pablo, les damos nuestro mas sentido pesame, y pedimos a dios por el eterno descanso de Juan Pablo.
siempre lo tendremos en nuestros corazones, la familia Cortez Fernandez
Jasmin Gomez
September 3, 2005
My JLo...it took me a little while to have the courage to look at this and add something in here, but here it goes. Juan, you were everything to me and so much more. You were extremely talented in everything you did. You taught me so much about music, film, love, and life. You were the most loving, most funniest, and most sweetest, person ever. There was never a bad moment between us, we got along great, everything was perfect. You treated me like a queen, you made me the happiest i've been in a very long time. You loved the band, and everything about it. You guys never faught, it was seriously like a family, i know you guys loved each other like brothers, you could tell by the way you guys just interacted with each other. You were the heart and soul of the band and continue to be even more now. As soon as i was introduced to each of them i felt a connection, it was so fast but, it was real. They have helped me through this, and will continue to help me through this, as i will for them, but thanks to you, they became my family as well. We all love you. I love you...y te extrano muchisimo. Please look down on all of us and continue to help us be strong. gracias por todo. To the family...Juan was incredible. He had the biggest heart. If someone would just spend even just a minute with him, he would leave an impression. My family and I will always be there for you. We send our deepest simpathies and our prayers go out to you and the rest of the family. I also just wanted to thank you all for being so kind to me and my family. Thank you Lito and Nene, I love you guys, my uncle Nino and I are always there for you guys.
Front and Center, Juan playing the cymbols
September 2, 2005
Many Talents
September 2, 2005
The Champ
September 2, 2005
daniel ramirez
September 2, 2005
To an old friend whom I will never forget. So sad to hear these news, Juan was a great guy that loved music and friends. I remember playing soccer and basketball with juan at st. gall. Those were some good days all the way through our graduation at St.Rita H.S. After hs i did not keep in touch with juan to much, but he will always be in my memories. To the Lopez family I am so sorry for your lost. I wish could be there but i cant becuase of my duties in the military. Your son will always be in my memories and prayers.
Peter De La Mora
September 1, 2005
JP.For the longest time,all that came to mind when i would think about you and your brothers were just how much stuff you guys got into. Running around as if you had endless energy. Later on down the road,i began to notice the talent that you guys had when it came to music. From what I have heard,seeing you play drums was just a work of art. So it comes to my mind now when i think of you. Just simply a work of art. Seeing all those people who's lives you touched in one way or another is enough to make anyone stop to realize just how great of a person you really were. The one regret I have is that of not spending more time with you watching you grow as a musician, seeing your blow away the crowd of people listening and watching you perform, and finally grow into the young man that so many had grown to love. We had great moments though and those are the memories that will carry me and everyone else on through these hard times. I guess I will have to live off the last moment we had spent hanging out together only because it was the most time we had spent talking about so much, laughing and joking having a great time. It was when i realized just how much of a person you had become. Though your time here was cut short it was not time wasted. So just know that you will always be in my prayers and thoughts and we will all be here waiting until the next time we see each other again.
Lucy De La Mora
September 1, 2005
Dearly beloved we lost a love one, whom we all love. His name is Juan Pablo Lopez, but i will always remember him as John Paul Lopez. He was great musically and spirtually, and i love him, i hope to be like him, because he was a grat person spirtually and in life. I regret not going to any of his gigs, but i' ll always remember him. He always gave me kisses and hugs, his life was sweet. And i hope to be like him, becaus he was so great. We love you John Paul Lopez, I will always miss you, you are in our memories and in our hearts. I love you!
Dale Underiner
September 1, 2005
I had the honor and privlage to know Juan. I didn't know him as well as alot of you i'm sure, but I had the chance to do something with him that he was truly passionate about. That is making music. We jammed a few times together but eventually both found different and successful bands. Farewell Fix and Fifty Caliber turned out to be band mates of sorts. We looked out for each other. Juan was such a great guy and never once had anything negative to say. To Juan's family and ex band mates I send my deepest and sincere condolences to all of you. Juan had a great soul, and his great soul will be watching over all of you peacefully, and with comfort. I and many people I know will be going to Juan's memorial show. Juan will be missed by many, and i'm so honored I had the chance to know someone that kind in my life.
R.I.P. Juan
Sincerely,
Dale (Fifty Caliber vocals)
The Shuttleworth Family
September 1, 2005
To the Lopez family,
From what we have heard and read Juan was a warm-hearted, modest, and an overwhelmingly caring person. Juan became a person everyone should strive to be. He and your family will be in our hearts and prayers.
Fabi Ramirez
September 1, 2005
I write on behave of my family...LUCIA & DANIEL, EVA & MANUEL, TERESA & GUILLERMO, GRISELDA & MYSELF...
Juan graduated from St. Gall with my sister LUCIA and Lauro with my sister GRISI. However, our most treasured memories are ones that include THE ST. GALL SOCCOR TEAM, which included Juan & my sister Lucy and coached dearly by my uncle Guillermo. It's amazing how time passes, however, those memories last a lifetime.
Please know that we carry your lost close to our hearts.
FABIOLA RAMIREZ
Veronica Figueroa
September 1, 2005
My cousin Juan, I am sad to say I did not know very well. Other members of my family however, were very close to him. I've known and learned from everyone that he was giving,loving,selfless,brave,intell
igent, and a gift from God to all who loved him.
I am so very sorry for my Aunt,Uncle,two cousins, and all who are suffering, filled with pain and devastation. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am proud and honored to know that such an amazing gift from above was among our family. I know that he is missed by all,but you should all know that he is and Angel watching and protecting his loved ones. He can never be gone. He will be carried in your hearts, guiding you in your times of need and uncertainty. His sacrifice,bravery,and selflessness will be rewarded.
I too like my sister remember hearing the stories of "Boris" and his two brothers and all their mischief. They brought so much laughter and entertainment to their mother,father,aunts and uncles with all their mischief. He was a ball of fire. Which reminds me of my little Angel. He is my youngest and is a little rocket! He too, like Juan is wise beyond his age. The joy and laughter they bring with the things they come up with truly is a gift from God.
To all again who are suffering you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that Juan can hear them. He is listening, always will be. Don't ever forget that.
Emily De Roeck
September 1, 2005
Juan was a wonderful gentleman, full of life and love. Throughout highschool he always had an open ear to listen and never hesitated to give a helping hand. I am truly glad to have met him, and to know him, and am honored to be able to call him my friend. He left an imprint in the heart of anyone he met, and I will never forget him. His love was neverending, and I hope we all can be a little more like Juan. Thanks for the memories, your in my heart for all time.
Kamila Brodowinska
September 1, 2005
I did not have a chance to get to know John Paul very well, but I feel grateful to have made his acquaintance in this lifetime. Reflecting back on the few times that I was in his presence, I remember the goodness that emanated from him. He had a smile that was warm and sincere. A true being; an old soul, one could venture to say.
It is difficult to deal with the passing of anyone dear to us, but surely, the passing of someone so young is simply incomprehensible at this present moment. But I believe that God requested John Paul’s presence by his side and his passing must have been for a significant reason, one that has already affected us all and one that hopefully we may one day recognize and finally, understand.
Ray Jr. Claudio
September 1, 2005
Saturday, August 27, 2005
I have heared some damaging news today. My little brothers good friend Juan died. He was only 21 years old. I have seen this boy time and time again at our house eating our food, playing basketball, and even playing the drums. My brother and him were inseperable and most important of all, they always kept eachother out of trouble. Juan, me and you were not best friends like you and Armando...but you were still a friend to me and i will miss you very much.
One time i had a gig but i didn't really have a band at the time...so i watched my little brother whale on the guitar while Juan was pounding on the drums (mind you, he wasn't that good yet) and a light bulb went on above my head. I asked them if they wanted to play with me and they both agreed, which made us all a little happy. We practiced for 4 days straight packed up our gear and went out to the buzz cafe. we played to a huge crowd of about 2 people. ( a couple of girlfriends)....the gig was not a huge success, but we really did play our hearts out and i thought we really sounded great. the manager actually liked it so much that he invited us back, but we never did. Well, Juan became a great drummer and played with other bands including one with my brother.
It was fun watching him and my brother grow up together, and it was fun taking them along to rock shows, looking at their crazy Euro-Trip pictures... and even trading basketball cards....Juan, i still think you took my michael jordan 45 cards.
with love to his family who i can not stop thinking about and my little brother who just lost a best friend.
love,
ray
Ginny Petty
September 1, 2005
To the family, I know this must be an extremely tough time for you all. You raised an incredible and unforgettable son. He spoke with pride about the closeness he shared with each of you. My deepest prayers and thoughts are with you.
Juan,
I am greatly honored to have had the privilege of working and sitting next to you. You exuded confidence, sarcasm, and constant comedic action all the time and I am grateful for that. You'll never know how lost our department will be without you. Especially me and Darlene. You touched our hearts and enriched our lives with your grace. I can still see you sitting next to me peeking over asking what am I doing or if I needed any help with anything. Our many trips to Starbucks for the white mocha frapp or the 3 of us sharing my southern breakfast. (Of course you hated my cheese grits, but loved the bacon.) I will definitely miss including you in "girl talk" and getting your perspective of what to do. You always gave great advice and were a great listener. My favorite was to hear your foot give a little stomp when being frustrated on the phone.
I know this is goodbye for now, but I am confident we'll meet again. I will miss you deeply.
p.s.
Don't worry about the forms, I'm taking over and you owe me big time! (just kidding)
Teresa Ochoa
September 1, 2005
It is hard to write this especially when it is for a friend. I will remeber when we had class together even though it was one semester you were the coolest person there. Thank you for helping me giving your advice on filming and I will always remeber it and I appreciate it. I give lots of love to the Lopez family now he is watching over you and taking care of you. Juan was and still is a very good person and we will all miss him.
Fernando Jr. Lopez
September 1, 2005
To Juan Lopez, a cousin I never had the pleasure of meeting. It was just yesterday that I heard about you, eventhough I know your farther (my uncle), and it hurt me deeply how you were taken from us. But I must say also proud that you saved those lives that day too. Even though we haven't met I still feel pain in my heart like we knew each other before. I was unable to sleep last night knowing that I had family in Chigago and never visited you, your brothers, your parents, and other family members I haven't met before. Hopefully one day I will visit and meet your brothers and your mother and I will surely be visiting you in Mexico. I would also like to send my respect to my other two cousins and my uncle and aunt.
Your loving cousin, Fernando Jr.
Janet Shuttleworth
August 31, 2005
My deepest and my most heartfilled sympathies go out to the entire Lopez family and close friends of Juan. It is without a doubt a great loss to the world to have such a kind soul leave us so soon without warning especially because they are so rare to find.
With Love,
Janet Shuttleworth
AMPARO Y MANUEL Y FAMILIA FERNANDEZ LOPEZ
August 31, 2005
HERMANO GUITO,
YO(AMPARO)MANUEL Y MIS HIJOS SENTIMOS MUCHO LO QUE AH PASADO,NUESTRO MAS SENTIDO PESAME.
NUESTROS RESOS Y CORAZONES ESTAN CON USTEDES. AUN QUE NO TUBE EL PLASER DE CONOCER A MI SOBRINO, YO SE QUE EL ERA UNA GRAN PERSONA.
HERMANO, YO SE QUE NO HAY PALABRAS PARA EXPRESAR COMO NOS SENTIMOS.
HERMANO, QUE DIOS LES DE FUERZA CON SU AMOR Y GRATITUD. Y QUE ENCUENTREN FORTALEZA Y BENDICIONES DE NUESTRO DIOS Y LA RESURECCION DE SU ETERNA VIDA DE TODOS QUE LO QUEREMOS.
JUAN PABLO ESTARA EN NUESTROS CORAZONES PARA SIEMPRE,
LA FAMILIA FERNANDEZ LOPEZ
Claudia Solorio
August 31, 2005
Our deepest sympathies from my family to yours. I graduated with your eldest from St. Rita and my brother Javier was in class with Juan. You are all in our prayers.
Familia Franco Lopez
August 31, 2005
Dear Cousin Juan Pablo,
Although we didn't have the pleasure in personally meeting you in this world, the heart never fails to alert us when something has occurred to a loved one. When my mom informed me, I heard it in her broken voice the sorrow it was causing her. But nevertheless, on th e appointed day that our great Lord has set out for each one of us we have comfort and that one day we will have the greatest pleasure to meet you. Till then, May God Bless You Always ........................
Tio Guito, Tia Teresa, Miguel Y Lauro nuestros mas sinceros pesames de corazon
Sheila Bowles
August 31, 2005
Juan was a wonderful co-worker. Although I've only known him for a short time, I'm blessed to have known him.He brought laughter to our dept.I hope the rest of us will be remembered by the joy we've brought to others, as Juan is. I also remember when we were kidding him about turning 21.
The last thing we spoke about was that we were glad it was Friday.Life can be so fleeting.But there is a blessed hope--through Jesus.Accepting him as Lord and Savior guarantees that we will see our love ones again.My prayer is that the family will be comforted by the God who loves them. Sheila
Tia Gloria
August 31, 2005
Our beloved John Paul brought tremendous joy to his Tia Gloria and to his Tio Carlos and his many cousins. He was very blessed to have two very caring and loving parents and two very wonderful brothers, Lauro and Miguel.
We are so very proud of all his accomplishments but most of all we are proud of his selflessness in all that he did to make life a little sweeter for all the rest of us. I am so very proud to have known this "Angel" but even prouder to say he is part of our family.
The greatest tribute we can say to this heavenly soul is to bring ourselves closer to God and to him by practicing in our lives everyday the same caring and concern and kindness that he showed to all of us.
His last moments in life were spent putting other's needs before his own, but we are not surprised by this because we were so accustomed to this behaviour by John Paul because this is the way he spent the rest of his life. I will miss you deeply my little boy.
Love,
Mary De La Mora Claudio
August 31, 2005
Juan was and is beautiful. As you may have read in another entry, John Paul taught me how to drive. I am sure that he was scared. But i knew that he would never let anything happen to me. He had faith in me and therefore I was always safe. I was honored to be a teenager with him, doing all the crazy things that make your teenage years memorable. He introduced me to my husband who was always with us. We all started to take a passionate interest in music at the same time. I remember all of us playing new songs we had just learned, and even creating music together. We all grew together into the men and women that we are today. It saddens me to think that he never had a chance to call a child his own. But John Paul, my little Lydia, who is to be 1 in five days, would not be here without you. You helped create my family. Lydia is as much a daughter to me as she is and always will be to you. I love you so much John Paul. I will always love and miss you. Watch over us, our beautiful angel John Paul. You were more than a cousin...you were a gift.
Frank DeLaMora
August 31, 2005
John-Paul let me first say to you where ever you are I will love and miss you all the days of my life. John-Paul(JP is what i called him)is my cousin from my fathers sister Teresa and my uncle Wito. He will always be in my eyes a young man with integrity and honesty. These are values that are worth there weight in gold these days and John-Paul have this in abundance. I will never forgive myself for not spending more time being there, although we both were chasing the same dream in music I would give it all up to have you here and be just cousins and not the driven dreamers we were. Godspeed my dear sweet cousin...there will always be a place in my heart that can only be filled by you...I will miss you always...your big cousin ...Frank(Frafer)
Shavonne Knight
August 31, 2005
To the Lopez Family, I know that there are really no words that can take away the pain that you feel today, but please know your son is resting now. For Mr. Juan Lopez to be taken away from this earth so soon only God knows why. Juan was truly one special, caring, and loving young man. I just want to say to THANK YOU for letting me have a chance to work and laughing with a true gentleman.
Your Friend & Co-Worker Shavonne
Joseph De La Mora
August 31, 2005
My cousin Juan, I wish I would have known him better.I know he had a passion for drums, He loved his family. I've heard so many good things about him these last few days. He was a loving Son,Brother and Friend. Who had a HUGE heart. I can only hope to be half the man that he was. He honestly did live his life to the fullest, And I Know I will see him again someday. Til then Boris, you are in my heart and in my prayers. The world is empty with out you.
CABRAL SERGIO
August 31, 2005
TIO NO HAY PALABRAS PARA EXPRESAR CUANTO LO SENTIMOS,TODOS ESTAMOS CONCERNADOS,QUE DIOS LES DE FUERZAS Y FORTALEZA PARA PASAR ESTOS MOMENTOS TAN DIFICILES.
Alex Cabral
August 31, 2005
Tio nuestro mas senido peasame para usted su esposa y a mis primos lauro y miguel.
Lo sentimos mucho y lo aconpanamos en su dolor, aunque no lo haigamos concido estamos con usted.
Familia Cabral Lopez (Norwalk CA)
Bob Brida
August 31, 2005
The single most exemplary quality that comes to mind more than most when I think about Juan is his outshining personality. When I first met him six years ago, the soon to be fifteen year old stuck out more than anyone else his age. He was highly intelligent, unceasingly witty, and outstandingly mature for his age. I remember when he got one of his first real drum sets, and we would play our hearts out upstairs in the sweltering July heat in Lauro's bedroom. We were covered in sweat, but were so happy to be able to play as a (semi-functional) cohesive unit. To watch his progression and talent morph from that kid upstairs to the drummer he came to be, and especially the man he came to be, makes me proud to be able to call him my friend. I have always thought of Juan having an 'old soul,' wise beyond his years and definitely in a category all his own. I have never met anybody quite like him, and a part of him and his memory will always be with me.
Juan (Lordy), I thank you for all the times we shared, all the memories you supplied, our deep discussions after hectic practice sessions, and your unselfish generosity. You will never, ever, be forgotten.
The beginning of a passion
August 31, 2005
Jennyfer Balleno
August 31, 2005
"What you are is God's gift to you; what you do with yourself is your gift to God." -Danish proverb
I remember when I first met Juanito. I judged him without knowing him. But after working with him and hanging out he turned out to be the most gentle person in the world. He wasn't only a listener, he shared his thoughts. Juanito was making something out of his life. He was a talented musician with great ambitions to follow his path that he created for himself. He had goals he was determined to reach. But now he rests without any worries of the world. He is with God enjoying the pleasures and wonders that God has promised Juanito. I know that he is in heaven smiling upon us. For his family: it's hard, I understand, but God will give you strength to go through this, for you should be proud of your Juanito, for having walked the right path. I leave you with the following: "I am with you; that is all you need. My power shows up best in weak [saddened] people." -2 Corinthians 12:9
Gloria
August 31, 2005
Unfortunately, I did not now my younger cousin too well. I was away at college for 6 years and missed a lot of his growing up. Recently, I have not seen him either.
But I know he was well liked. He was the same age as my youngest sister and they were very close. He taught her how to drive and introduced her to her husband.
What I remember most about him is how he affected other's lives. I remember when he was a baby and how his Mom (my Dad's sister) would get a kick out of him. I remember her telling my Dad stories about him. Just like how I now like to tell stories about my daughter who is a toddler. I remember he was close to my Uncle Pancho, one of my Dad's brothers. I remember the whole family just loved him so much.
I know my sister Lucy's heart is breaking. I imagine the same for my youngest sister Mary and for all of the family who were close to him. It's very sad to hear this. My Aunt Teresa , my Uncle Lauro & my cousins Lauro & Miguel are in my prayers.
I tell my daughter 'sleep with the angels' when she goes to bed at night. John Paul, sleep with the angels.
Fernando Sr. Lopez
August 30, 2005
Con todo respeto los saludo en estos momentos tan tristes para toda la familia. Espero allen consuelo y pas en El Senor. Mi famila y yo rogamos a Dios para que tenga a su Higo en el Cielo.
Juan Pablo Rojas
August 30, 2005
Siento mucho lo que paso, pido que Dios y La Virgen del Refugio los acompane en estos momentos dificiles. Juan Pablo Rojas Vargas y Luis Rojas Lopez
Aaron Gutierrez
August 30, 2005
Juan, I will miss you buddy. All those dreams that we shared at Columbia will never be forgotton and I will dedicate my film career in your memory. May you rest in peace my friend
Jose Balleno
August 30, 2005
My respects to the Lopez family. i met Juan at the Consulado Mexicano where he and I worked at. We became friends and shared alot of things together on what he wanted to do. I have alot of great memories about him like when making jokes when we werent doing anything at work and making fun of our mananger Julio. Even when i basically took him home everyday we still made fun Julio. But im never going to forget him. He would be truely missed and never forgotten.
Familia Jara Lopez
August 30, 2005
Lamentamos la gran perdida de un gran querido primo que es JUANITO un humano de buen corazon y sentimiento, aunque no tuvimos la dicha de conocerlo sabiamos que era un exelente hijo igual como Miguel y Lauro.
Expresamos su gran perdida especialmente a mis tios Guito y Tere y a mis primos Lauro y Miguel.
Atentamente Familia Jara Lopez
Elias Hurtado
August 30, 2005
Nuestro mas sentido pesame para toda la familia Lopez. Dios los acompane y los bendiga.
- - Familia Elias Hurtado
Alex Garcia
August 30, 2005
Juan was THE example of what a man should be. He was a big guy with an even bigger heart. All his good deeds were done in an understated manner, in the way that he never flaunted what he had done. Despite the fact that Juan lived such a short life, the life he lived would make an average older man envious.
Bori, you're going to make a strong soldier in God's army. Unfortunately, it had to be so soon. It was an honor to have known you and your family for so many years. God bless you and your family, especially in these hard times.
Adario Backus
August 30, 2005
My condolences to the Lopez family, you are in all of our prayers. Your son was a good person, liked by all he came into contact with. I know I speak for his Columbia family when I say he will be greatly missed, but I know he's in a better place now.
Juan, nunca nos olvidaremos de usted hermano!
Megan Wilson
August 30, 2005
Juan was a true bright light in our office. His wonderful smile, personality, professionalism and character made him not only great to work with but also an honor to know. He had a great sense of humor--we would often get sidetracked from work because we were exchanging jokes (and jabs—he could really get me with some zingers!). I doubt I will ever meet someone who gets so much joy out of the fudge or brownies I make—it was a thrill to see him try my treats just to see his reaction. Before the new Batman movie came out I got monthly updates on which stage it was in development-- highlighted by his visit to where they were filming on location in Chicago-- even if he was too far away to see any of the action! He had big goals for his future and all of the intelligence, drive and talent to realize them. My heart and prayers go out to his family, for Juan was a rare type of person we seldom encounter in this world filled with rudeness, arrogance and complacency. I will always treasure having known Juan. He will be profoundly missed.
Kareem Burgess
August 30, 2005
You never really realize how someone has touched your life until you realize that you won't be seeing them again. We were devastated when we got the news here at CPS that Juan had passed. It's still hard to believe it as I type this entry into the guest book. To the family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with the tragic loss of a loved one. I know that Juan has gone to a better place, but my selfishness makes me wish he was still here with us. Rest in Peace my friend and God bless your family.
Christne Carter
August 30, 2005
Juan and I worked on the same floor but I did not know him personally. However, he would always hold the door open for me and give me a warm smile. He had a beautiful spirit and I will be praying for your family.
Adriana De La Mora
August 30, 2005
Boris is loved, remembered and missed every second, every minute, every hour of the day! I was so proud of him. I AM so proud of him. Integrity and valor came so easily to him. I remember when he was born. I remember the curly hair. I remember the silly gestures...even the mischief. We watched him turn into such an intelligent, handsome, kind young man. I never refered to him as my cousin. I always refer to him and his brothers as my nephews. I am so proud of Miguel and Lauro too. All of us will spend a lifetime to achieve the pureness of heart that Juan Pablo had at his age. I have a hole in my heart. I hope to live my life with the same integrity and grace with which Juan Pablo lived his. To my Tia Teresa, Tio Lauro, Lito and Nene... we love you very very much.
Jaun Pablo with mom and dad at age 17
August 30, 2005
Miriam Henderson
August 30, 2005
"Incline your ear to me, rescue me quickly; Be to me a rock of strength, A stronghold to save me. Psalms 31:2
As we all mourn the death of Juan, let us also remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. May God give comfort and strength to the Lopez family. My soul crys for Juan's parents, may God bless both of you!
J Lo, I will always miss the kind and sweet person that only you could be!!!
Vaughn Iturralde
August 30, 2005
Juan was truly a man with vision. Juan and I worked together and went to lunch together everyday. I am honored to call him my friend and a better person for knowing him. We laughed and shared recent experiences with each other. Juan would tell me about his most recent trials and tribulations about turning 21, but also told me about the fun he was ready to embark on. I never had to go to the paper for movie information, because Juan always gave me his insight on all the movies he watched. He was an artist with vision, very responsible and a true friend. I will miss him like a brother. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
Jason Feldman
August 30, 2005
The Feldmans are with you and your family. May peace be with all of you.
Jerome Capozzoli
August 30, 2005
Juan Pablo had a rare gift that touched everyone he encountered. Juan was like a beacon in the room, with his warm smile and his compassion to listen, I always found myself gravitating towards him. I now have a son named Roman who I often think carries some of that magic that Juan had. Ever since Roman was born I've always thought of him as a little Juan Pablo so whenever I miss Juan Pablo I will look into my sons eyes and know that he is near. My heart pours out to his mom, dad and two brothers, know that you are in our families hearts and in our prayers.
Lynne Alexander
August 30, 2005
Juan,
you are missed so much. May God bless and keep you always. And to you family your son was a wonderful person you'll be in my prayers through this trying time.
Olimpia Villarreal
August 30, 2005
Un buen companero de trabajo.
Era un joven querido por todos, tenia un corazon de oro y todos te vamos a estranar.
Mi mas sentido pesame a sus papas y a toda su familia.
Te Estranamos Juan
IRMA GLORIA RENDON-GONZALEZ
August 30, 2005
Juanito,
I am honored to have shared this life with you. I will miss you dearly.
KATHLEEN FUSSELL
August 30, 2005
Juanito you had a beautiful heart and spirit. Find rest and comfort in God's arms.
Kathleen
Erica Kuzmanich
August 30, 2005
There aren't words to express how sorry I am. Juan was an amazing person. It seems that everyone he came in contact with was positively impacted by him in some way. I will be attending both services. If there's anything at all that I can do to help, please contact me.
You are in my and my family's prayers.
Kevin & Jodi Keup
August 30, 2005
My husband and I were at the beach the day of your loss. We are so sorry and will continue to pray for you and your family during this difficult time.
Tom DeMichael
August 30, 2005
As a co-worker of brother Lauro, I would like to extend my sincerest condolences for this tragic loss. Yet, this was a brave and noble man who made the supreme sacrifice so that another human could live. If any of us had a similar chance - would WE be as brave and selfless as Juan Pablo? I would hope so. I have great respect for Lauro as a person and co-worker and offer my best wishes to him and his entire family - All of whom must have helped to raise a person like Juan Pablo as a real hero, a real human being - God bless him and your family.
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