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Jill Rucker Simmons
January 31, 2025
Will always remember how gentle yet firm and kind John was in commanding his audience, typically of school children. One of our treasures is gone, but surely remembered.
Cathy Kaemmerlen
June 6, 2023
Forever missed.
Tammy Rahr
June 6, 2019
Dear Family and Friends of John,
Hardly a day goes by that I don't think of John, remembering his Beautiful Spirit and zest for life. My heart goes out to you today and every day Bless!
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John Jaramillo: artist, dancer, performer, treasured teacher, adored husband and beloved family member of Isleta and San Felipe Pueblo families, New Mexico. "Every chance you get, dance!"
Therra Jaramillo
June 15, 2017
James Wilson III and family
January 30, 2015
To John's friends and family members: John was one of the best artists I've ever worked with and one of the most talented. I was glad to see him break out in Atlanta in 2004 and get his due as a performing and teaching artist. He was a great man. My wife and I, our children and their classmates were blessed by his talent as were many others I feel sure. Rest in peace, great spirit. God's blessings to John's wife Therra. Once we a nice discussion over lunch at a school break and talked about everything under the sun seems like! John told us he'd never been happier than he was with his wife Therra and their pets and their life traveling and being together. His Native American New Mexico heritage was fascinating and he taught us a lot with both his words and his actions. Like i said, a great man! We love you John! Always!
B & T
January 22, 2015
You were one of the most beautiful dancers I've ever seen and the love between you and Therra blew us all away. I will never forget your example friend! What a life! You will never be forgotten. LOVE.
John performed at - and loved performing at - the wonderful Mobile International Festival.It was a time of year we both looked forward to annually.
Therra Gwyn Jaramillo
January 22, 2015
January 21, 2015
Thank you to everyone who asked for the links to John's Atlanta and Albuquerque obituaries and scholarship article. Here are the links:
John Jaramillo Memorial Scholarship Article: http://neighbornewspapers.com/view/full_story/25710815/article-Alliance-names-scholarship-for-teaching-artist-who-died
John's Atlanta Obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?pid=171305172
John's Albuquerque Obituary: http://obits.abqjournal.com/obits/show/243538
Thank you friends and family.
With love,
Therra Jaramillo
John Jaramillo residency, Chattanooga, TENN.
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo, Birmingham, ALA 2009
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo article, North Carolina
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo article, Savannah, GA. 2010
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John and Therra Jaramillo, Las Vegas, 2005
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John and Therra 9th wedding anniversary
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John with sister, New Mexico 2006
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo presents Aztec Dances of Mexico at Fiesta Atlanta, 2006.
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo tour of Florida
Therra Gwyn Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo presenting Flamenco Dance of Spain (arts in education program). Pensacola, FLA.
Therra Gwyn Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo with Flamenco Aire, Atlanta, GA.
Therra Gwyn Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
Post-Flamenco performance, Atlanta, GA.
Therra Gwyn Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo Flamenco performance, 2005
Therra Gwyn Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo birthday, Panama City Beach
Therra Gwyn Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
Therra and John Jaramillo, Port St. Joe Fla.
Therra Gwyn Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo with Sentir Flamenco, Alys Stephens Center, Birmingham, Ala.
Therra Gwyn Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo, Flamenco dancer and teacher
Therra Gwyn Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo performing at the Alys Stephens Center, Birmingham, Ala.
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo performing at Pueblo Cultural Center, New Mexico
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo teaching dance in Atlanta 2005
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo in New Mexico magazine
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo in the schools
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John's birthday at the beach, 2004
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John with actress Betty Hart, 2014
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John and Therra Jaramillo by Jennifer KG 2013
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John and Therra Jaramillo with Dianne Butler, Theatrical Outfit, 2013
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo in Florida 2010
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo performing with the Dallas Opera, Texas, 2004
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John Jaramillo Aztec Dances of Mexico school residency
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
John and Therra Jaramillo Nov. 2013
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
Christmas 2004 in Atlanta
Therra Jaramillo
January 21, 2015
August 12, 2014
A great flamenco teacher: kind, caring, patience and with a wonderful spirit to encourage you to find your way in the dance. Never met Therra but happy he mentioned you in class. Bless you for the gift you were to each other.
Alexandra Brooks
July 31, 2014
No words only ??.
Cyrus Gorm
June 24, 2014
My condolences - John & I used to talk about his home state of New Mexico all the time, & our goal to go back there for the beautiful Fall season. John, you beat me to it, rest in peace, friend, until we meet again...
~..~ 2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4
June 22, 2014
May God's loving kindness and his mercies be with you.
Laura Floryance
June 17, 2014
It was such a pleasure to work with you....thank you for sharing the joy of drama with my students. You will be missed....
Jeannie Barry
June 16, 2014
I knew John through the Alliance Theater Wolf Trap program-- he was such a calm, sweet-natured, humble man. He was such a bright light in our day when he came and the students loved him! My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family-- this world his lost a sweet spirit.
June 16, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
f e
June 16, 2014
My Condolences, may you find strength through family and friends and peace ,comfort through God's Word the bible,Isa.41;9,10,13.
Susan Beck
June 15, 2014
John loved life and was gifted with the ability to help others learn to see life through his eyes. He was a gentle spirit, kind to all. He was a fine example of " Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you." He loved children, adults, and animals and treated every living thing with respect. I was privileged to know and work with John.
Suzanne Roush
June 15, 2014
A bright light has changed places. My heart grieves for those he leaves here, but rejoices that he dances in eternity.
Charlotte Lantz
June 15, 2014
John will be missed by so many. As one of the many I am so grateful that I was blessed to have him as a part of my life. Such a generous and joyful spirit, he continues to inspire. He was so respectful and knowledgable of the arts. His joy was especially infectious when teaching and talking about dance. I will treasure every memory of him. Dearest Therra, my love and prayers are with you.
becki worthington
June 15, 2014
Still can't believe he is among the stars now. We will see him in every sunrise and sunset. We will miss you!
June 15, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes out to the
family John was loved and will be missed the memories of John will live
on in your heart.may God give you peace
Mary Piscitelli
June 15, 2014
John will be missed by many. He was a good friend, always kind hearted and quietly assured. I am glad that we were able to reconnect even in a small way through social media. I will miss him.
June 14, 2014
Jaramillo Family
You are in our hearts and thoughts always. You will be missed and never ever will you be forgotten forgotten. Dance -Dance -Dance
Karla and Link
Sandra Serrano Stephenson
June 14, 2014
John I will always remember you and your enthuisiasm for dancing. But most of all I will remember the love you shared with Therra. May God allow all of us to have just a sprinkle of that kind of love.
June 14, 2014
Offering my deepest condolences. ( Ps 46 : 1 )
Jeannie Shiver
June 14, 2014
I only knew John as an amazing performer at Mobile International Festival, reading this I see his life was amazing as well. My sincere sympathy to his family and friends, he will be greatly missed.
June 14, 2014
John will always have a place in my heart as someone who inspired all he came in contact with. He did a two week residency and several other shorter performances at my school and I enjoyed working with him. His energy and dedication was contagious and he will be missed. - Nancy Herlihy (Roswell, Georgia)
Brown Family
June 14, 2014
Jaramillo Family,
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Jaramillo Family at this difficult time in your lives. Offering our heartfelt prayers to you all. Hoping that his memories will soon bring peace in your hearts. Lean on God who is the 'Hearer of prayers-PS.65:2
Deepest Sympathy
Laura Guyer
June 14, 2014
Sweet John, such gratitude for your gifts, your kindness, your heart and your dance. Your loving legacy lives on, as do you - always - in our hearts.
Kimberly Ann
June 14, 2014
To the Jaramillo family, i am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers going out to you all.
Betty Hart
June 14, 2014
I've had the privilege of knowing John for many years, but from 2011-2013, I had the greater privilege to work with him through the Alliance Theatre and Arts Partners. There is no way to adequately express the joy that John brought to every encounter and to every classroom. Suffice it to say that children and adults loved him because (how could you not?) he loved them and brought joy, freedom, and the beauty that is self-expression through dance. I am grateful to be counted as a friend of John and his beloved wife Therra. I continue to pray for you, Therra and hope you know how admired and beloved you are. I love you both.
Dianne O'Neal
June 13, 2014
The world has lost a loving and compassionate human being, and one that I will truly miss. John was a magnificent artist, dancer and teacher. It was a pleasure to have know him, even though it was only for a little while. Dance on, my friend.
Gary Mainland
June 13, 2014
My sincerest condolences to you and yours, Therra. I love you!
Percy Brooks
June 13, 2014
I met John and Therra at the Redan Recreation Center near their home in Lithonia, Georgia. May your spirit continue to inspire all those that you met.
Tersi Bendiburg
June 13, 2014
We will remember your goodness, humor, kindness, incredible talent, and light.
Nos dejaste demasiado pronto, Amigo.
Cuidaremos de Therra.
David McLallen
June 13, 2014
John, dear friend. While I never had the chance to meet you in person, our electronic interactions and your constant encouragement to keep dancing have made an impact on my life - and on thousands of others. Dance on, my friend. Dance on.
Nancy Meyer
June 13, 2014
Te adoro, Juanito, as all of us artists did, and Therra knows it best. LIfe is better because you were in it. Dance on, dance on, gentle soul. But I cannot leave without a funny story or John. At one YA showcase, I made a comment to John about how all the art moms drooled over him in his Aztec costume and asked if he selected that particular performance because of that event and he said, "Gotta do what sells!" Yes, indeed!
diana thedim
June 13, 2014
I didn't know him personally but it was enough to see and read his messages trough face to know what kind of person he was. Hoy eyes, more then is eyes, his "looking" was so...beauty!! As if he knew all the secrets of the Universe! Wich I am sure he knew. We lost in general, a dancer, an artist, a creator. Now I am so sure he is on that part of light he felt he always bellived and gave him the strength to fight forr a body also given by the Universe. May he rest in peace and my full respect for Therra who teach us all, in so many ways, what Love means. Thank you. Just an admirer - Diana Thedim from Arte Jondo. Madrid.
Edwin Link
June 13, 2014
John was and is an amazing spirit who brought much happiness into this world. I will remember all of his many gifts and talents.
Tia Rix
June 13, 2014
Although I didn't know John on a personal level, I know his spirit. It is as expansive as the universe, yet held in the hearts and hands of his loving family and friends.... Blessings to my friend, Therra. I will be here for you ALWAYS! I will see you soon and bring you good comfort food to eat. With hugs and kisses...
June 13, 2014
John, I wish we had met you in person, because as it is, we love you and we could only love you more.
Leonore Garcia
June 13, 2014
I love you cousin John. Thank you Therra for loving and caring for John, you have a very special love! Now he's dancing with his sister, mom and dad in heaven. God's blessing and comfort to Therra, Joanne, and Pat. Love...
Elena Ronquillo
June 13, 2014
John was the shining example of an artist open to all people. He always put his students first and freely shared his many gifts. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten. Sincere condolences to his loved ones, especially his dear wife.
Susan Arasi
June 13, 2014
I am so, so sorry for your loss. May you all find peace and dance again.
Deadra Moore
June 13, 2014
May your journey home and beyond be full peace and love, my friend. We will be sure to look out for your beloved Therra.
Skye Falco
June 13, 2014
John was an uncle to me. Married to the best aunt in the world. We love you John and we miss you!
Cathy Kaemmerlen
June 13, 2014
He will be sorely missed and well remembered.
Colleen Franklin
June 13, 2014
Sweet John gone way too soon. We will dance on in your memory and take care of your beloved Therra. You are missed. Deepest sympathies to Therra and family.
Tammy Rare
June 13, 2014
The Heavens shine brighter, the World is a better place and our hearts will forever be filled with love for this Man! Deepest condolences for his precious family, may you find peace and comfort in each other at this difficult time.
Casey Shapiro
June 13, 2014
I am in the car on the way to Atlanta now. I had really hoped to meet John when we got here but I was just a week late. thank you john for reaching out to me on Facebook and you will be missed. I will always remember you dancing.
Christina Whitehead
June 13, 2014
A beautiful man who touched the lives of so many people - his dance will live on in our hearts forever.
Theresa O'Shea
June 13, 2014
Profound condolences on the loss of his shining light and life.
Jimmy Lyon
June 13, 2014
Thank you for sharing the celebration of John's life.
Widdi Turner
June 13, 2014
I wish I had gotten to know you better, John, I feel like I arrived at the end of Act 3, but what I saw was still a beautiful story. Much love to your family <3
June 13, 2014
I was not fortunate enough to meet John in person. From what I have learned from other friends and from his photos and adventures as shared by Therra, it is truly my loss. His spirit endures.
Joan Snow
June 13, 2014
Peace,Love and Grace to All. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Westover
June 13, 2014
Part of you lives on in all of us. Every dance is for you! Thank you for sharing so much of your life to make this world a better place. Friends forever!
Lucy Cline
June 13, 2014
My deepest sympathies to everyone who loved John, especially his loving wife, Therra. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Hyda Maria Dougherty
June 13, 2014
Shine on sweet John you are an inspiration of love. Peace and blessings to Therra and all of the family.
Toby Tobias
June 13, 2014
He lives on in all who knew him.
tuklo nashoba
June 13, 2014
John is one of the special children of God. He went home and is now dancing for the Creator's pleasure. His sweet wife and family got to enjoy him, the rest of us will get to when we too arrive in that great mansion in the sky.
Cherie Abee Mabrey
June 13, 2014
My heart is heavy at your loss. I wish I could say something to help. He will live in my heart.
Cindy Poortinga
June 13, 2014
Wishing for everyone to share the mutual respect and love that John and Therra shared. For his friends, family and wife, I wish peace and comfort and hope the memories and stories of John stay close to your heart.
Kathleen McManus
June 13, 2014
The strong bond between John and Therra was an example to us all. With love and sympathy, and a Second Line down the road a piece.
Ismail ibn Conner
June 13, 2014
We shall forever dance John. Much love to you Therra.
Gloriela Rosas
June 13, 2014
The Atlanta Flamenco community is sad to see a wonderful person and artist leave us so soon May your Flamenco duende rise up to the heavens and may you dance with all the sweet angels and watch over us. It was such an honor have met you John and dance with you. You were such an inspiration to many of all ages. May you rest in peace
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