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Juan Ojeda Obituary
Was born June 23, 1957 and passed away July 17, 2006 with his family by his side. Juan was married to the love of his life, Monica (Pacheco) for over 25 years. The joys of his life were his three children, David Nicholas, John Michael and Marissa Anne. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo and Myra; and survived by his brothers, Eduardo, Ernesto; and his sister, Josefina. Juan was born in Long Beach and lived his entire life in the Harbor area. Juan graduated from Carson High School in 1975 where he was an All League, All South Bay and First Team All City Football Player. At 17, he was named the L.A. City Bench Press Champion with a 390 lbs lift. He was a fireman for the City of Los Angeles for over 29 years. He touched many people with his big heart, his laugh, his sense of humor and story telling. Juan loved his family, Baja, surfing, and his '56 Ford "Classic" pick-up. He raised thousands of dollars for the Fireman's Widows and Orphans Fund by organizing the Annual LAFD "Mayo Classic" surf fundraiser at San Onofre. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, including his extended fire department family. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits. A Vigil Service will be held Monday, July 24, 2006, 7:00pm at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be offered Tuesday, July 25, 2006, 10:00am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church followed by interment at Green Hills Memorial Park. Aloha attire requested. Visitation will be Monday, 3-5:30pm at:McNerney's Mortuary
San Pedro 310-832-8351
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Memories and Condolences
for Juan Ojeda
Erma Lefevre
August 14, 2006
With sincere sympathy for your loss. I remember Juan from Jr. High and High School (Carnegie and Carson High). Great personality and from what I've read, an even greater human being. I'm sure his family and friends will miss him terribly; but you'll always remember the love and joy you shared with him with a smile. He'll always be your angel.
Denise Jacobsen-Bothe
August 13, 2006
We recently heard of Juan's passing from the Greene family in the cul-de-sac. My family grew up on 221st Street and enjoyed the numerous kids in the neighborhood (great times), each sibling going to Bonita, Carngie, and Carson High School with various members of the Ojeda family. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one and may your wonderful memories bring smiles to your faces and hearts in this difficult time. Sincerely, the Jacobsen family (Cindy, Denise, Robyn, and Marty).
Ron "punkie" Chavira
August 11, 2006
Monica and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fedia Vasquez
August 3, 2006
Dearst Monica & Family:
When I think of Juan I sure do see his smile that lighted up any room he occupied. Big gentle strong giant. He will always be remembered with fond memories, everyone can conclude this. May the Lord continue to wrap his ever Loving Arms around you & your family today and forever. Till we meet again, Juan.
Love Fedia Vasquez
July 30, 2006
THE LUHRSEN FAMILY
CARSON
Mariea Mattera
July 28, 2006
Monica, David, John, & Marissa,
We just heard of Juans passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Vince, Mariea, Malissa, Nicolette,
Noelle, & Natalie Mattera
juan jaime ojeda valenzuela
July 27, 2006
my name is juan jaime ojeda, nick name pini'peenee', son of juan ojeda robles and i just noticed that my cousin johnnie just pas away, i am very sad and i want to send my respects to my cousins eddy, erny and jossie and i want to tell them that i was searchin a name in the web just a few minutes ago when for my surprise i learned that my cousin johnnie just pass away. I was in my aunt maggie´s funeral, buy i retired and i dont see all of you. with love pini
juan jaime ojeda III
July 27, 2006
my name is juan jaime ojeda, nick name pini'peenee', i just noticed that my cousin johnnie just pas away, i am very sad and i want to send my respects to my cousins eddy, erny and jossie and i want to tell them that i was searchin a name in the web just a few minutes ago when for my surprise i learned that my cousin johnnie just pass away. I was in my aunt maggie´s funeral, buy i retired and i dont see all of you. with love pini
DAVID ELECCIRI
July 27, 2006
I WAS...NO "I'AM" "NITO'S" BIG 1ST COUSIN CHUY THE 1ST...I WATCHED HIM BE BAPTIZED...I TAUGHT HIM HOW TO SURF...I SAW HIM "OVERCOME ALL ODDS"..HIT HIS 1ST BASE HIT IN LITTLE LEAGUE...HE WAS IN MY WEDDING WHEN HE WAS 14 YRS. OLD...HE CAME TO WATCH ME PLAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL...THEN I WATCHED HIM BECOME THE "GREATEST PLAYER" IN THE PEREZ, ELECCIRI OJEDA FAMILY!..I GOT TO COACH HIM IN THE SHOTPUT, WEIGHT -LFTING..BUT ON HIS OWN...HE STOOD TALLEST...1ST TEAM ALL-MARINE LEAGUE, ALL SOUTH BAY...ALL-CITY 1ST TEAM DEFENSIVE TACKLE FOR THE MIGHTY CARSON COLTS!...MORE THAN ALL THAT... "ALL-WORLD HEART"...IN ANY SITUATION...ESPECIALLY IN A CRISIS..JUAN WAS THERE 1ST...FOR HIS FAMILY, RELATIVES , FRIENDS AND HIS LIFE & LIMB FRIENDS IN HIS PROFESSION..."FIREFIGHTER" AND THE BEST "CHEF" EVER!...CHUY THE 3RD WILL LIVE ON IN MY HEART, MIND AND SOUL AND WILL BE A GUARDIAN ANGEL (ALL-UNIVERSE) FOR HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY...REMEMBER HIS SMILE..EVEN IN HIS CASKET..HE WAS SMILING...FOR YOU...JUANITO WAS "LOVE", "LOYALTY" AND HEART! CHUY THE 2ND, ERNIE ..HIS BELOVED BROTHER AND I WILL ALWAYS PLAY SONGS ON OUR GUITARS FOR "NITO"!
SEE YOU SOON JOHNNY...DAVY...
Dick Sornstein
July 25, 2006
Just learned of my Uncle Johnie's passing and want you to know how much he will be missed and how much he was loved. My heart is filled with memories and I send love and sympathy to you all.
July 25, 2006
Monica and Ojeda Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Jim & Adela Stine(Riverside, CA)
[email protected]
Larry & Valorie (Hill) Aguilar
July 25, 2006
Ojeda family, We will always remember all of the great times we all had in our high school years with Juan. May God give you peace during this most difficult time. Our family will continue to pray for your comfort and the knowledge that you are loved and thought of often.
He was a borrowed angel who has been called home early and is watching over all of us. God bless
Lorrie Hill
July 25, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the families. I remember Juan from Carson High School, what a sweetheart. God Bless and rest in peace.
Lorrie Hill, (Valorie's Sister), Graduate 1978
Ed and Moira Sornstein
July 25, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Tim & Lauren Shansey
July 25, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dennis & Florence Petty
July 25, 2006
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.
Efren Abrego
July 25, 2006
Jaun was my friend in Jr.High. I can only remember the laughter he brought to the group. Always smiling, "may you rest in peace" see you on the othe side.
Jessie (Buckey) (Fletcher) Killeen
July 25, 2006
Although we lost touch over the years, I have great memories of Juan throughout our school years together at Carnegie and Carson. My sympathies to his family. What a great testament to Juan that so many people remember him with fondness.
Frank Gutierrez
July 25, 2006
I just wanted to express my deepest regrets at your loss. I looked at the Obit this morning and could hear Juan talking story and laughing. He could always brighten up your day. It was a pleasure working with him whenever he was around. I know all the firemen here in the Harbor will miss him. May the Good Lord bring peace to your heart, God Bless you
Jerilee (Molinari) Buerck
July 25, 2006
To the Ojeda Family,
It's been many years (since high school) but I still remember his great smile and fun antics. My heart is heavy for you. May Juan find peace in Heaven.
Turk Paculba
July 25, 2006
Monica and family,
I still can't grasp that Juanito has passed on and I will not have the pleasure and love of being by his side. I will remember him as my co-captain, first roommate, LA City firefighter, great husband and father to all of you, and my friend and brother. He was all these things in that strong, compact body of a good man that I know and remember. To me I will always see him as that fierce competitor who would always accept the challenge and rise above. His humor and life loving nature are what connects me with his spirit. These things will always bind me to him and you. Your family will be in my heart as his name and legacy to live on through you. I can see his big smile, hear his laugh, and feel his strong hug. These I return to you and the kids and rest of the family. I will always remember my brother and friend...Johnny Ojeda.
Aloha and Love, Turk Paculba Family. Tracy, Vincent,Jennali
Kerri Fly
July 25, 2006
My prayers are with your family!
Gaston Bachelier
July 25, 2006
The Bachelier family just wanted to let you know how sorry we are for your loss of Juan. Our prayers are with you and may God grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding and may He comfort you durning this time.
The Bachelier Family
Liz Miller/George Hood
July 24, 2006
Ernie and the rest of the Ojeda Family,
We will always remember "Nito". Though he was older than me, I remember him when he would come to the Miller House to see my brother Dave. George Hood remembers him better than I do, and he always has a smile on his face when we talk about the good old days in the neighborhood and the Ojedas. Nito will be missed, but still in our hearts. God Bless You all.
Anna Acoba
July 24, 2006
Born just a few months after "Nito", I don't remember when I first knew him. I have many fond memories from kindergarten thru Carson High School having grown up on 221st just a few houses down. He was voted "Most Respected" in our senior class and, for me, will be remembered as such. Our condolences go out to his family and many friends. He will be sorely missed. Malama Pono. The Acoba family.
GARY NAKAGAWA
July 24, 2006
TO THE OJEDA FAMILY,
MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL FOR YOUR LOSS. I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER JOHNNY AS A CRAZY FUNNY GUY WITH A GOOFY SMILE. REST IN PEACE.
GARY NAKAGAWA
Darla Nottingham
July 24, 2006
Dear Monica,David,John, and Marissa,We were so sorry to hear of John's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...God Bless and keep you in this very difficult time...Love, Darrell,Caryl and Darla Nottingham and family
Anna Acoba
July 24, 2006
I grew up with "Nito" on 221st just a few houses down. What great memories from kindergarten thru Carson High School. As voted in our senior class, Juan is most respected and will be remembered as such. Our condolences to his family. Malama Pono! The Acoba Family.
TOM CALAS
July 24, 2006
If I was stuck on a Island with Juan,I would throw rocks at the rescue ship.He made everything fun and his laugh will never be forgotten.I love you brother.
Laura (Lori) Acoba-Shishido
July 24, 2006
To the Ojeda family:
My family grew up just houses down from his on 221st. Though, Juan "Nito" was much older than I, he always found time to be kind to me and all us little ones in the neighborhood. My condolences to you all for the loss of a good man with a good BIG heart! He will be missed by many.
Gary Yamashita
July 24, 2006
Monica and Family,
I loved Juan, the memories he gave me, I will cherish forever. Freinds Forever, Gary Yamashita
Tina Frondarina-Richardson
July 24, 2006
To all "Ojeda's" family members and loved ones...he will always be "Nito" to us growing up on 221st. What wonderful memories he has left us,...playing kick-ball in the dead-end as kids and riding up and down our street, the only one in Carson at the time that had a curve! We all grew up and left but never forgot who are friends were. He touched so many peoples lives and we will always be greatful for knowing such a wonderful, loving individual..he will surely be missed but forever kept in our hearts..
Aloha~
The Frondarina-Richardson Family
Tina, Cilla and Lenny
Dee Dee Bonfield
July 24, 2006
When I think of Juan, I picture him dancing as Ernie and others play their guitars on many wonderful summer nights. He will be deeply missed. My prayers to the entire family.
leslie graham,tokushima
July 24, 2006
I went to carnige jh. school and caron high juan and my brother steve graham were great freinds and teammae.truly juans good natured sense of humor and great smile will always be remebered by the graham family sending our deepest of sympathy to the Ojeda family, MAY GODBLESS JUAN OJEDAS MEMORIES AND HIS FAMILY! Leslie Graham,Tokushima
Rick & Angie Acevedo
July 23, 2006
Dear Monica, David, John and Marissa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Judith Norton
July 23, 2006
I like to remember you Johnnie the last time I saw you. I looked over at you at Aunt Maggie's funeral and you winked at me. You had such a cute smile...that's how I'm going to remember you.
Love, your cousin Judy
Bobby Elletson
July 22, 2006
I will always remember this and bring it up to my wife every time we go to the Del Amo Mall. A couple guys older than me let me follow them to the Del Amo Mall and my sting ray got a flat tire and Juan carried it all the way home while riding his bike back to Carson. Thats what kind of a guy he was. Although I haven't seen him since the good old days, I think of him often and will never forget how kind he was.
My condolences to Juan and his family.
Bobby Elletson and Family
Dennis Winters
July 21, 2006
I remember Juan from High school.
He will be missed by all.
Mike Stevens
July 21, 2006
Monica and kids, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Remember the great times you had with such a fun loving man that we all loved.
Love
The Stevens Family
Ernie Paculba
July 21, 2006
Dear Monica and Kids, My wife and I were vey sadenned to hear of your loss. Our entire family feels your loss. Juanito has been involved with our family for all these many years in so many capacities with the kids including classmates, team-mates and most of all as a very trusted and loyal friend. We join you in your loss and extend our deepest sympathies.
Ernie & Dede Paculba
Robert Rodriguez
July 21, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Ojeda family. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Robert & Theresa
Angie Doran-Hatton
July 20, 2006
God bless you Juan. Thank you for the kindness and laughter you shared with us. Growing up in Carson was that more special because of you. You are so loved and will be missed!!
Ed Cruz
July 20, 2006
My heartfelt sympathies to the Ojeda Family.I pray that the memories of Jaun will live on.
I was a classmate with him at Carnegie Jr. and at Carson High.
Having him in P.E. class was a big memory for me..We both played sports to the fullest..He was an influence for me to be a leader and to try my best,,,He was our Captain!!
Thanks for the memories Juan!!!
Debbie Perez
July 20, 2006
My Dear Nito !!! There is just not enough space to even say how I feel about you and what you meant to me, All the years together with you were not enough. My Precious Cousin and Friend. Monica, David, John John and Marissa, You are heavy in my Heart, May God Be With you. I Love you Nito !!
Becky Wood (Pieniazek)
July 20, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Ojeda family.
Thanks for all the wonderful high school memories Johnny....they were the best!
You'll be missed..
James Rodriguez
July 20, 2006
My old Carnegie Junior High buddy Juan, although we ended up at rival high schools it was a joy to continuously bump into each other around carson and catch up on old times. You will truly be missed my friend...
Rachel Villalobos Gomez
July 20, 2006
Monica & kids, I will always remember Juan with a smile on his face, my prayers are with you.
Ray &Lupe Jana
July 20, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Darryl Powers
July 20, 2006
I have the greatest memories of many Mexico trips with my big cousins "Johnny" and Ernie.
Johnny you will be greatly missed by all that knew you here on earth, may god rest your soul and look over all of the loved ones left behind (for now).
Until we meet again in the big firehouse in the sky,
Cousin Darryl
Lori Harte
July 20, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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