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Aaron Alcaraz Obituary

AARON ALEXANDER ALCARAZ MARCH 14, 1984 - AUG 5, 2008 Born, lived and raised in San Jose, CA., attended Mount Pleasant High and Evergreen Valley Community College. Aaron loved life, family and friends. Preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Eloise Rodriguez Madrid and grandfather Miguel Alcaraz. Survived by his mother, Melissa Orozco; stepfather, Luis Orozco; grandmother, Celia Alcaraz, grandfather, Angel G Madrid; and sisters Alicia, Athena, Vanessa and Sorena Orozco and many loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Viewing is Tue, 8/12/08, 4 to 8pm, Memorial Ceremony is Wed, 8/13/08 at 2pm - at Lakewood Memorial Park. Family is requesting donations in lieu of flowers. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11, 2008.

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Alyssa Zinsman

August 20, 2008

Aaron its Me Alyssa your lovemuffin 4 life...you know theres sooo much we have shared. Just know, no one will ever replace you! You hold a big place in my heart FOREVER!!!! Love you babe

David Madrid

August 19, 2008

My deepest sympathies to you Melissa and Luis and everyone in the family. I pray that God will give you a measure of comfort in this time of your grief. I met Aaron a few years back, and I found him to be a nice kid with a great sense of humor. Please know that my family will pray for you and the family and my uncle Angel.

ARMIDA VILLARREAL

August 19, 2008

My prayers and thoughts are with the family. I'm so sorry for your great loss. My heart goes out to you.
Take care.

George Zavala

August 19, 2008

Aaron, I wish I could have been there to help you...I hope you knew that there were many people who loved you and will now miss you forever...

Tomikisha Hackmon

August 18, 2008

I'm so sorry for your lost. I know how it feels to lose someone you love so much. I also lost my brother in a sudden death. Just keep your head up. Family and friends keep loving this family as they endure this hardship. Remember there is a hope in the bible that one day all in their tombs will rise again. Yes, that is God's promise. So hang in there and serve God in the right way and you will be able to hold and love your child again one day very soon.

Rose Madrid-Welsh

August 15, 2008

Condolences to my cousin Melissa, your family and my uncle Angel. I too have a son that was Aaron's age. I cannot even imagine how unbearable this must be for you. I will pray that you find the strength to deal with your loss.

Yvette Madrid

August 14, 2008

Lisa,
No words can ease the hurt you are feeling, just know that we LOVE you very much, and we are ALWAYS there for you and the family. Together we can somehow make it through.
Love, Louie, Yvette and family

MELISSA OROZCO

August 12, 2008

AARON.... I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE TRULY ARE GOING TO BE MISSED ALOT. U MIGHT HAVENT NOTICED BUT U BRIGHTEN UP EVERYONES DAY WITH YOUR SMILES & JOKES. IF WE WERE HAVING A BAD DAY YOU WERE THERE TO MAKE IT BETTER.. I AM GOING TO MISS ALL THOSE FUN TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. THEY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. JUST LIKE YOU WILL NEVER BE.... LOVE ALWAYZ YOUR COUSIN...

Rosie Hollins

August 12, 2008

Melissa & Family,
May God bless you during this time of loss. There will be many difficult days ahead for you. Hold on to God's unchanging hand and He will see you through. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

PAUL AND SYLVIA ALCARAZ

August 12, 2008

AARON : YOU WILL BE MISSED,BY ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, BUT WILL BE MISSED MOST OF ALL FROM YOUR GRANDMA CELIA. YOUR SMILE WILL BE MISSED.

Aaron with cousins he grew up with. A true angel. A babe in arms.

August 12, 2008

RACHEL CUELLAR

August 12, 2008

MELISSA,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO GO ON.

MELANIE MARTINEZ

August 12, 2008

DEAR MELLISA AND FAMILY WHERE DO I BEGAN WE HAVE LOST SO MANY FAMILY BUT NOT SO YOUNG
THE LAST TIME I SEEN AARON HE WAS WORKING IN A TAQARIEA HE BOUGHT ME ONE OF HIS FAVORITE DRINKS WE LAUGHED AND TALKED HE WAS ALWAYS SO HAPPY AND FUL OF LIFE AND THIS IS HOW I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM GOD HAS PLANS FOR YOU AARON LOVE MELANIE

Petra Alcaraz Ponciano

August 12, 2008

Aaron, you have no idea how much you will be missed. Grandma Celia will feel your loss the most. She wants you to know that you will always have a large part of her heart and she has faith that you are happy in a better place now.
Love you, Auntie Petra for Celia Alcaraz

Marlinda Diaz

August 12, 2008

Melissa,
My family and I are so sorry to here about the loss of your son. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Imelda Alcaraz Orozco-Garnica

August 11, 2008

Melissa,
Although, you may not know, Aaron was one of my special nephews. He went through so much but never was disrespectful. That meant he had a great heart.
I will miss him and that beautiful smile of his. You keep up your chin and remember God loves you and will be with you. Most of all, show that smile(Aaron had the same one).
Love you!!

diane rodriguez

August 11, 2008

Lisa, may the Lord be with you in this time of sorrow. Our hearts & prayers we pray are felt. with much Love. Diane, Monica, Julio & Joseph

Lily Saiz

August 11, 2008

My sincere sympathy,
on the death of your son.
Love your aunt

Joe & Maria Louisa Madrid

August 11, 2008

Melissa,we do not know the perfect words to say to comfort you and your family,but we want you to know we are very sorry for the loss of your beloved son. We will pray that God will sustain you and your family,and may his love give you strength.
your uncle & aunt

regina Arauza

August 11, 2008

Melissa, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Deborah Torres

August 11, 2008

To My Cousin Aaron,
I remember everytime we use to go over to aunt Eloise's house ( your grandma) , you we're always there. You, my sister, and I use to play hide and seek in the back yard. You always seemed to make us laugh!! You we're a great person to be around with.. My prayers and sympathy goes out to your family. I know that you are with my auntie Eloise (your grandma), and Little Grandma..Aaron you will be missed!!

alan mauga

August 11, 2008

I never knew Aaron but I know we grew up in the same city and went to rival high schools. I can't help that we could have crossed paths and become great friends. I came across an email about Aaron at work (AMR) and I felt inclined to say a few kind words. Aaron it seems like you have left loving family and friends behind you that will always embrace the times they have shared with you. It will be hard for your family at first because they were the ones to watch and care for you throughout the years but their pain will subside and their hearts can't deny that God needed an angel to watch over them so he called upon you. God bless your family and friends and may you have a wonderful time in heaven.

Angelica Montemayor, AMR

August 11, 2008

Melissa, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Chuck and Edna Glenn

August 11, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

shawnna godinho

August 11, 2008

Melissa and family..All my love and prayers are with you.. Melissa you are a great woman, friend and Mother....
thinking of you, shawnna

Amanda Madrid

August 10, 2008

I have a lot of good memories with my big cousin Aaron, I remember the times he would take me and Alicia to the mall and buy us things I always felt I could tell him anything and he would understand, I wish Desiree could have known him.
I will always miss him. I love you Aaron!

your little cousin Amanda Nicole Madrid

James Madrid

August 10, 2008

Aaron I will always miss you and I will never be the same. You brought happiness into my life the day you were born you were my little nephew that always made me laugh. I love you your uncle James.

my brother and my sister

alicia Orozco

August 10, 2008

to my brother whom i'll never forget but will remember all the fun things that we did it's going to be tough for a long time but i will try to see it thru.

Lucy Gamino and Family

August 9, 2008

Please accept our sympathies. Our prayers are with you.Aaron we love you.

Evelyn Wildt

August 9, 2008

Words can not express the sorrow in my heart for losing my cousin. Aaron I promise to not remember you always with sadness but with joy that we had time here together. I will remember you as an angel as I do with Grandma. Love Eve

August 9, 2008

kathy r castaneda

August 9, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Patricia Madrid Valdez

August 9, 2008

My heart is breaking as I begin to realize that I will never see your beautiful blue eyes and happy smile, or feel your loving teddy bear hugs again. Aaron I know you loved life to the fullest and I always loved you and always will. But, I know you knew that. May God help our family, especially my little sister, get through this terrible time.

Christina Torres

August 9, 2008

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Aaron. Our warm thoughts, comforting prayers and hearts go out to the entire family.
It's comforting to know Aaron is resting with my Auntie Loisa, and Little grandma and all our beloved ones we have lost.
Aaron's kind spirit, warm laughter, and big heart will always be remembered.
Love,
Christina & Torres Family

Veronica Cipponeri

August 9, 2008

It was too soon for you to go and I miss you very much...I do not understand it but I know you would not want me to be mad or sad because you loved to laugh and have fun. Now you get to see your Angels and Grandma who you loved so much. Rest my loving Aaron.

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