Ivan Acevedo
1971 - 2018
Ivan Acevedo
1971 - 2018
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BORN
1971
DIED
2018
Ivan Acevedo Obituary
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Kathy, Katherine and Thomas Crowe
July 4, 2018
Angelica loved Ivan so very much. We are very saddened by his passing away. Ivan was a wonderful man and loved Angelica with all of his heart. Please accept our condolences and we will keep Ivan in our prayers.
Robert Liendo
May 15, 2018
Love you, brother. I've known Ivan since we were in 3rd grade. You will be missed. A music lover and lover of all. My sincerest condolences to his wife, sister Ana, and mother. I'll miss you dearly.
Larry Hufford
April 9, 2018
I will always remember Ivan as a student in the M.A. in International Relations program at St. Mary's. The study trip to Guatemala and Mexico was a memorable one. Ivan became a lifelong friend on that trip. He was a gentle soul. He will be missed by all who were fortunate to know him. The family is in the Marianist prayers.
Jerry Calvillo
April 8, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Ivan was such a wonderful man and so thankful for knowing him Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. I can't imagine the sadness you must be feeling from your loss. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
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Norma Reyes Mercado
April 7, 2018
My sincere condolences to Angelica, Pilar, Ana and Spencer. May God give you all the strength and peace during these difficult days ahead. Ivan, I was saddened to hear of your passing someone so full of life, and with so much more to live and accomplish. I will forever treasure the birthday wish you recently sent me❤ Thanking God that you had the opportunity to see your abuelo (as you called him) before he passed away, and also for spending time with us. Thank you for chatting with me once in awhile, and for your heartfelt words when my daughter passed away. You will be missed mijo ... Until we meet again Ivan ... Another Angel has been called home to soon. May you Rest in Peace Love tia Norma
Mari Chaoa
April 6, 2018
Pilar, you are in my prayers.
Mari
Margaret Ramon
April 5, 2018
Ivan my dear friend. I will always remember the great times we had together. You were the best friend. I could always count on your help.You will always be in my heart, Thanks for always making me laugh.Love Margaret Ramon. Brownsville,TX. Rest in Peace.
Roberto G. Calvillo
April 5, 2018
I first met Ivan many years ago on his wedding day. My sister introduced my family and I to this huge weird-looking guy. I didn't understand why my sister had chosen him to be her lifetime companion she had a history of dubious choices regarding her love life, so I couldn't help myself of being suspicious. He seemed nice, though.
Years went by and my suspicions got at ease. He didn't just seem nice, he was the nicest guy I have ever met. He was kind, patient, loving and caring. He and my sister loved each other they were each other's life.
He loved music all kinds of music. I felt really intimidated by sharing my limited musical knowledge with him, yet he never made me feel dumb. He also loved movies and gadgets. He was kind of a nerd.
He was also very modest. Not one single time he bragged about his academic accomplishments. I only knew about his double Master's degree after I heard he was pursuing his PhD eight years after we first met.
In the end I loved the guy. He loved my sister and he made her a better person. We are going to miss him dearly.
So long, cuñadote...
Monica Rodriguez Davis
April 4, 2018
I was so sad to hear this news about Ivan. He was always kind to me and I will always remember him laughing and making others laugh. Sending my thoughts and prayers to all his family.
Katrina Mackey (Knopp)
April 4, 2018
My memories of Ivan are filled with smiles, joking, laughter and fun. I was so saddened to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He was a good man and will be missed.
Danny Perez
April 3, 2018
Ivan, you were a wonderful human being who I had the privilege of knowing. You will be missed. I will pray for you and your family. Rest in peace.
Rock Ruiz
April 3, 2018
He was unpretentious, what you saw is what you got. He was simple yet sophisticated, educated, and able to bring people together from all walks of life. He was charming with a ready smile but also able to hold his ground when his opinion went astray from others. He was compassionate reaching out to others with support and kind words during their darkest times. He was resourceful helping others find their way through the most challenging situations. He thought more of others than of himself. He is the kind of person that you don't know how much you will miss until he is gone. He was my friend.
My deepest condolences to family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Elvia Gómez de García
April 3, 2018
Angélica, desde aquí te envío mi más sincero pésame. Conocí a Iván desde que era adolescente y sé que era un muchacho lleno de vida, generosidad y proyectos. Lo vamos a extrañar mucho. Le pido a Dios que encuentres consuelo en tu pérdida y que el recuerdo de Iván esté siempre vivo en tu memoria y en la de todos los que lo conocimos.
Un fuerte abrazo,
Elvia Gómez de García (mamá de Roberto García)
Benjamin Brodie
April 2, 2018
Ivan was a lover of music, from heavy metal to esoteric bands singing in forgotten languages. Always quick with a smile, a joke, and a laugh. When I first met him nearly 25 years ago, he had long hair down his back. I thought he was part Native American, perhaps the descendant of a feared Indian chief. Ivan had one of the largest CD collections I have ever seen. A mammoth display of thousands of albums spanning decades, genres, and musical tastes. We would pass the time listening to Los Heroes del Silencio, Dead Can Dance, and Perry Farrell. The man had an appetite for knowledge and a good time. Ivan, you will be missed. Blessings to your family and may your next journey be a peaceful one.
Miguel Espinoza
April 2, 2018
My most sincere condolences Ms. Janis and to your son's family.
Kevin Ann Kelsmark
April 2, 2018
Our Faculty Development team at Alamo Colleges is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our colleagues. Ivan was a strong participant & graduate in the Adjunct Faculty Certification Program. He shared many professional development training sessions with his peers and taught us so much through his experiences and sharing technology tools he applied in his classes with his students. We will miss him very much. Our condolences to his family. Dr. Kevin Ann Kelsmark, Faculty Development team, Alamo Colleges
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard Guerrero-Southard
April 2, 2018
Ms. Janis: I am so sorry to learn of your son's passing. I will keep you and the family in my prayers.
Rodolfo Cruz
April 2, 2018
Iván fue mi mejor amigo cuando viví en Brownsville en los años 88-89, siempre lo recordaré con mucho cariño como un gran amigo y una gran persona. Mi más sentido pésame para su esposa y familiares.
Trinidad Covarrubias
April 1, 2018
My deepest condolences, Mr Acevedo was my professor and amazing one at that he made such a huge impact on my life in the short time I knew him. He will truly be missed by his students. We are all very saddened to have lost such a wonderful person.
Kevin Vichcales
March 31, 2018
Ivan was an inspiration to many and always greeted everyone with a warm smile and friendly word. Those who spoke with him at length knew of his passions and advocacy for his community. May God's blessings be upon him an his family. He will be missed.
Maria P. Cantu
March 30, 2018
Carlos "Ivan" Acevedo was my fellow PhD classmate at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW). We took classes together, presented and collaborated in presentations and research projects. He was ex-President of the Doctoral Student Association (DSA) at Dreeben School of Education. He always volunteered filming and as a photographer. He created a study group to help fellow Doctoral Students pass the Qualifying Exam. His untimely death a few months short of obtaining his PhD leaves us perplexed. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. He has gone to be with our Lord in Holy Week. He will be greatly missed.
Maria P. Cantu. UIW Doctoral Candidate.
Armando Tejeda
March 30, 2018
Ivan was a great colleague and friend; and an inspiration to everyone he contacted with his infectious and everpresent smile! My condolences tothe family.
Juan Sandoval
March 30, 2018
Our thoughts are with you Angelica
Michelle Dart
March 30, 2018
May God welcome you into his arms. You inspired many of us in the UIW PhD program! Your legacy will continue in our hearts. We continue to pray for your family and share our memories with them. I wish yall love and comfort.
Sandra Campos
March 30, 2018
Mi más sentido pésame para toda toda su familia, que encuentren pronto la fuerza y resignación para superar este momento tan triste. Te mandamos mi mamá y yo un fuerte abrazo, Gely.
Sasha Menard
March 30, 2018
Rest peacefully my friend.
Sster Martha Ann Kirk
March 30, 2018
Ivan has been my Graduate Research Assistant ever since he began doctoral studies at the University of the Incarnate Word in 2013. He was intelligent and skilled and always kind---often encouraging me when I would get tried with this huge research project. Lately because I have been promoting a Tricentennial festival at UIW with Matachines dancers I had been sharing an article that Ivan and I did together https://therivardreport.com/praising-god-with-drums-dancing-and-the-woman-clothed-with-the-sun/ At Mission Concepcion he was filming and photographing, so as I go there tonight to pray the Pesame I think of him and I am grateful for his goodness.
Tia Mimi Titone
March 30, 2018
To my nephew who I loved as a son....I will miss you...your beautiful smile and personality that enlightened everyone you encountered in life. You have left me so many memories that I cherish even though my heart will never feel the same..rest in peace mijo.
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