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December 5, 2018
Love you brother
Julie Kaneakua
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Josh.......
Julie Kaneakua
March 29, 2011
March 29th again.....My gentle warrior...This day is not my favorite because you are not here.....You know you were the string that held our family together and as you know we have crumbled for awile without you here on earth.I want you to know that I love you today...everyday...and throughout eternity....Mom
Kelly Casey
March 17, 2011
Josh,
I think of you every year at this time. I feel like I know you. You are in every bunny that we see and every laugh that we hear. We are taking care of your family. It's tough without you, but we know you are with us.
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Hawaiian flag.....Thought you might like this there....
February 25, 2011
Josh's proud moment for Mom
Julie Kaneakua
February 25, 2011
Julie Kaneakua
February 23, 2011
Happy Birthday Josh.......Another year of missing you....Moms are funny like that,it seems like yesterday there you and I were in the delivery room alone....all 9lbs.12oz. of you...You were breathtaking.....No sad thoughts on this day either... just wishing you were here for your birthday dinner...Take Care wherever you and Dad are .I love you always...Happy #26.....Mom
October 20, 2010
love you always
Julie Kaneakua
February 25, 2010
Well Handsome.....We made it through your birthday with your friends and family.....You know there's always a surprise and this year was no different...You need to help your tired Mom a little bit and watch over your brother on his new adventure...I bet you and Dad are chuckling up there aren't you??My heart still aches though your birthday was such a happy day when you were born.I would have preferred you walking through my door for your birthday supper and just talking.Remember I need you and Dad to help me now........Love you now and forever....Mom
February 24, 2010
Happy Birthday, Bear. I love you and miss you.
Rachel Michaels
August 25, 2009
Julie and family,
I miss Josh soooooooo much! There is not enough that I could say about him that could amount to the way I feel! Josh was a great friend and person. Though I never knew his intentions, I know that they were always great. Josh had always talked about his family. He always put them first and foremost. I never seen Josh do anything wrong that would hurt anyone that he knew and loved! He had the kindest heart and soul. Justin everytime I see you I see josh!!!! Julie and sis's I see his kind heart!!!!! You know he watches over you every day, and is with you every day! I miss and love him lots !!!!!!
LOVE,
Rachel Michaels
(612)823-3414
Josh and Sister
July 6, 2009
July 1, 2009
Seeing bunnies everywhere lately and made me think of you...forever missing u joshie.
Julie Kaneakua
June 20, 2009
Summer has arrived....Your favorite time of year..BBQ's are few and far between,it's just not the same without you here asking me if it's time to eat......Bunnies have permanently settled behind the bushes in the back of the townhouse.I hope you sent them here.They are not afraid at all..Really missing you lately,it's just not getting easier or less painful.All my everlasting love my Kamuela.....xoxo Mom
Mom and Dad ...Circa 1978
June 20, 2009
Mom and Mia at the Mississippi...March 29,2009...Aloha Josh
June 20, 2009
Sibling bonding.......
June 20, 2009
Flowers in the Mississippi...March 29,2009
June 20, 2009
May 21, 2009
I love you and miss you!
Julie Kaneakua
May 13, 2009
Miss you my son.........Mom
March 29, 2009
My tears are covering my face today so I will keep this short and sweet like you my child.I was apprehensive about this day as your Mom,though it's here and when I look out the window the sun is shining and I want to believe that it is in your honor!I am going to the river today with Mia D.just to meet the one thing that touched you last and put flowers there,bright colorful ones that remind me of you and maybe that will help the sorrow I feel today.I hope you and Dad are having peaceful times together there.Remember we never did well separated from each other that's why your passing has been so hard.Thanks for all your support you send through my prayers..I love you more each day,until we meet again my loves.....Mom
March 26, 2009
Thank you so much for this Mia. It's refreshing to know that not only his family is keeping his spirit alive. He continues to be loved here on Earth and always will be.
Mia Debbins
March 25, 2009
Joshua...Josh...Joshie...Blessed spirit...shining soul and beautiful angel. I have been meaning to write in this book for sooo long because I know it would mean the world to your mother to know that others remember you and that you continue on in their thoughts and their memories. I really had only met you a handful of thimes and never really "knew" you, but I did get an "essence" of you. I remember you as this very quiet but very wise soul who mostly watched the world and "knew" things. You observed and knew many things that others probably didn't know you knew. I also think you were always about pleasing others. Never wanting to let them down, even to the point of doing things you might not usually do... Am I wrong? I have tried my best to stay near you mom while she walks this weary and sad path in her life, but really... this sort of sadness is one that is not shared. Do you know what I mean Josh? Sure the whole world is sad for your mom and thinks that they are sharing in her grief, but never, never to the extent that your mom actually is feeling it. As your mother, no one can ever know how much she loved you, her baby, Josh.. No one remembers like your mom what your hair smelled like as a baby, or what funny little baby cooing noises you used to make. The silly things you would do when you were playing in the bathtub at 3 or the way you sang that one certain song that only she would catch you singing. Her heart remembers every kiss she ever planted on your sweet face and her soul still feels you pass through her every time she sees a boy that looks like you or a smell that reminds her of your scent. A mother knows. Only a mother knows... So Joshie, all this being said, and this being so near to the time you left this worldly plane to start your brand new journey, please remember that it has been so very comforting to your mom to see the bunny, you sitting peacfully and unafraid in her yard...for her to see a bluejay in the most unusual spot so that there is no question it is you...to notice a random penny or two to let her thoughts of your father and you slip accidently into her mind and at just the right moment...These are the very important simple little things that are getting her through these sad and empty days. Losing you has created a huge and cavernous void in your mother's heart. And her heart even though it's technically in one piece is held together to with ribbon. The ribbon of sorrow. Ribbon is strong, but only to a point. It wears out and can eventually shred it it has to bear too much weight. Sadness, is weight and the weight of a heavy heart is hard to lighten. Please continue to send those simple signs to her, the ones that let her know you are just a thoughts distance away so she can cope and make it through another day, one day at a time. Now beautiful angel...I have a very huge favor to ask of you. Please go tap Jesus on the shoulder and ask him ever so politely if, when the time is just right, he could send us down a message of some sort that will help guide your mom as to what she should do next regarding your passing. After 2 years...I think it is time. I will help in whatever way I can. You know I will. Thank you Joshua. Continue to blessed be. ~Mia~
Julie Kaneakua
February 25, 2009
Happy Birthday Josh....It surely was a golden day for your golden birthday.I made a feast in your honor;stir fry,ribs,rice,sweetbread,salad and to top it all off ice cream cake...I can't express how much I miss you every day.I know you are watching all the shenanigans down here and hopefully guide the ride from up there.All my love and I thank you for getting me through the day without you.Xoxo....Mom
Missy Kaneakua
December 31, 2008
Happy New Year guys!!! Luv Mitzer XoXoXo
Julie Kaneakua
December 29, 2008
Mele Kalikimaka Josh and Dad.....Got through the holidays though there is a huge void without you there.Thanks for the musical gift you gave me a few years back....Kept playing by itself when we were together this year so I knew in my mother's heart you were around us..lots of leftovers though only because you weren't there to eat them all.!I'm sure you know that yours and my Minnesota Vikings are in the playoffs this year.We were and are still the only true fans in our family!!!!!Please tell Dad the Packers record was 6 wins and 10 losses!Hmmmmm.My point exactly!!!!!!I miss you and wish with all my heart you were here.Days go by and I get through them ,though they aren't fulfilling anymore because I don't have you in them.Peace and Love Always......Mom
Missy Kaneakua
December 21, 2008
Hey Joshie! Today is Mana's birthday and it's not the same without you here celebrating it with us. I know it's hard on Mana and Mia too so please send them your love. I miss you and Papa lots maybe it just the season or everything going on. Regardless, I want to say I love you BOTH and to come visit someway somehow on the holidays. Love Ya!!! **Boodunce aka Mitzer**
Julie Kaneakua
November 28, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Dad!We sure missed you,between a couple of cooking mishaps and watching football,it will never be the same again around my house.Though that last statement fits a variety of goings on in the Kaneakua family,sad that it is ,we continue to be missing you more and more.You two were in your own ways the glue that made us stick together and it is evident that we miss that family glue!As you know I am trying to resolve your passing and appreciate the bunnies,pennies and the bluebird family outside our kitchen window.It eases the daily pain. Love always.....Mom
Melissa Kaneakua
November 20, 2008
**WE MISS YOU JOSHIE**
November 20, 2008
November 20, 2008
November 20, 2008
**siblings**
November 20, 2008
November 17, 2008
Everyday I walk home from work, I swear to God a bunny (or sometimes 2) is sitting in the courtyard, watching me as I walk by. No joke! But lately, there hasn't been any bunnies...I guess I just wanted to make sure you're still there with me. Sometimes I feel like it's getting harder to remember certain memories, like they're slipping right out from under me. It can be easy for me to separate myself from all that has happened, but the problem is, separating myself doesn't necessarily make it better, and doesn't necessarily help me. I think the hardest part of going abroad is having to be by myself during March, and well, basically being by myself with no one there to reminisce with. Granted, it's difficult to do that even now..
Anyways, I only hope you and pops are watching over everyone, I know you are. And with this, I hope it brings peace to the family.
Love always,
Jecka
Julie Kaneakua
November 8, 2008
Josh-The world is changing without you here but I know you are fully aware of what's going on.We have a exciting new President which you talked about a few years ago as to someone to watch in the next 5 years.Imagine that you had the election figured out 4 years ago!I wish you were here to feel the change around our community.I imagine that where you are is just as exciting but am I selfish?I want you here with me to root for the Vikings,to eat my Sunday dinners,to take out the trash,just to talk about the world around us.I love you always.I wake up thinking of you and go to bed with you in my prayers.You take care and tell Dad thank you guys for all the pennies I'm finding....xoxo Mom
missy kaneakua
October 19, 2008
give me good luck today:) love u....
Missy Kaneakua
October 9, 2008
I miss you Josh. I wanted to figure out who to bet on for fantasy football and needed help picking teams. I thought of you and it brought me to tears because it's moments like these that are the hardest for me. Simple things that I want to talk to you about, but coming to the realization all over again that I will never have that anymore. I still smell your scent around me and feel your presence, but does it make me selfish that I want something more than that? I want you here with me again, but I know I can't have that so I'm left with saying that I love you Joshie. I love you so much words can't explain, I love you so much that it hurts to write this, but I know that if I don't write my thoughts will consume me and I will be brought back to a sad place I don't want to be in. It breaks my heart that you aren't in our lives anymore, but brings a smile to my face knowing you are safe and at peace. I love you and will always love you. Until we meet again....
Missy Kaneakua
September 2, 2008
I need ur guidance bruda. It's really hard without you and daddy here and Im reaching my wits end. Please be here with me through all my troubles. I miss you so much but I know you are much happier. Send papa my love as well...XoXo
Julie Kaneakua
August 5, 2008
Thanks for the bunny hutch outside the front door.The bunny has been staying in there for about a week!We have been getting quite a chuckle!That's just like you......Miss you joshie everyday,life goes on for all of us but nothing has changed for the better without you here!Take Care of you and Dad....Love...Mom
Brothas
July 12, 2008
Bubba's First Halloween
June 28, 2008
Christmas Past
June 28, 2008
The Get-Along Gang
June 28, 2008
Birthday Celebration
June 28, 2008
Mama's Day
June 28, 2008
Three Amigos at Hiawatha
June 28, 2008
The Posse
June 28, 2008
Visiting at Duluth
June 28, 2008
Cal's Bday
June 28, 2008
Mama's Big Boy
June 28, 2008
Hanging at Mom's
June 28, 2008
Julie Kaneakua
June 22, 2008
Just letting you know,I'm planning my first "Mom cooks on the grill day Tuesday!"I hope you can let me know you are there and watch over me.I sure miss you.It was one of your favorite times.Remember when you could out eat all of us and you were definately the smallest in stature.Were your sisters and I always jealous of that lucky trait of yours!!!!!It's pretty sad down here without you and Dad!I know you know what's going on but as you said before"It will all turn out.I hope you are right.Love you Josh....But you know that too,don't you?!Always and Forever...Mom
June 3, 2008
Here's to your peace as well as our own.
Love Always,
Beckan
In Loving Memory
May 28, 2008
Memorial Mural by Friends
May 28, 2008
Dedication Tattoo for Josh
May 28, 2008
*Josh and Friends*
May 28, 2008
*Sibling Love* Jecka & Joshie
May 28, 2008
Julie Kaneakua
May 24, 2008
Memorial day has arrived and thought I would send my love to you today.I hope everything is going well up there with you and Dad.We miss you two terribly.Days go by but I think of you always.There is always a space missing in my heart.It's been hard really hard without you here.I'll watch for you two....Love Mom
Donna Ashley
March 17, 2008
Life without Josh HAS been unbearable for my sister and her family this past year. How do you move forward in life when your child and brother has been taken from you; when there were NO answers regarding his death; when the hole in your heart is growing ever larger from his absence. We need to send our love and prayers to Julie and family to help them find the "Peace" they need to complete the rest of their journeys. Love you little Sis, Chris, Manna, Jecka, Missy and Justin.
Peace and more love,
Auntie D
mana kaneakua
March 17, 2008
Wud up wit it fooooooooooooo!!!!! I love you and miss you everyday. Youll always be with me because i will never let you go. Rest peacefully brother you need no more stress.MUAH!!Love always Josh, Mana
Julie Kaneakua
March 16, 2008
To Josh:We are approaching the one year anniversary of your passing.Everyday I think of you,I'm missing your love of nature's creatures,tremendous appreciation of food,your love and honor of your family that all of us could learn life's lessons from you.We lived through your personal struggles and know we are struggling through our own without you.My God we miss you!You were a very supportive and loving son,brother,grandson and uncle.Please continue to walk with us here.I love you Josh.Always in my heart Kamuela....Mom
Julie Kaneakua
March 8, 2008
As we go into March I can't believe a year has gone by since you left all of us .My heart has not lessened in the pain I feel.I would like to again thank all of our friends for the constant support you have given us over the past year.Josh would have been amazed by the outpouring of love.To our family in California,Hawaii,Minnesota,Oregon,and Texas Josh has achieved his dream of belonging
to all of you.We love you Josh more than words can explain.Always and forever my son...MomP.S. To my Sunshine Sister at HCMC.Thank You.
February 25, 2008
Joshey- I love you, and miss you, and every day something new reminds me of you. I wish I could hold your hands, hear your voice, make you smile. Be good and help me be good too.
Happy Birthday, Bear
Ariana Ashley
February 9, 2008
In remembering my cousin Josh on his 23rd birthday, I'd like to wish all his birthday blessings to my Aunty Julie and my cousins.
Peace & Love
Ariana
julie kaneakua
February 7, 2008
To our friends and family:Josh's birthday is approaching and the year since his passing is almost here.Although many of us deal with this how are conscience and our heart guides us,we are trying to preserve his passing honorably.I am ever so grateful for all of your love and support continually.My day starts with talking to Josh and ends talking to Josh.My heart remains heavy and would love for Josh to send his expertise in keeping us all together to preserve his love of life.Happy 23rd birthday Joshua Kamuela Kaneakua!Luv:Mom and Mana
Julie Kaneakua
January 6, 2008
The new year has arrived,the loss has not lessened,signs of Joshua are everywhere.Our lives go on though his absence is at times too heavy to bear.To all of our family and friends we thank you all for your love and support and please live your lives from now on with a little bit of josh's spirit and energy.I'm sure he is watching over all of us with that beautiful smile.Aloha The Kaneakuas
Julie Kaneakua
November 21, 2007
The months go by and we think of our Josh everyday.The approaching holiday we are thankful for all of our family and friends support through all the hard days and nights.I miss his handsome face and beautiful laugh,his giant appetite and caring ways.I miss you and my heart aches to see you again,my son.Take care of Dad.Happy Thanksgiving! Aloha Kamuela.Always,Mom
Julie Kaneakua
September 1, 2007
To all our friends and family I would like to express my appreciation for your continued support over these past months.The pain has not lessened though life goes on.We think about our Joshie everyday and know he is in a better place.Please keep in mind no resolve has come to manner of death though your love warms my heart as his mother...All My love and aloha..Julie Kaneakua
Mia Smith
August 7, 2007
I would like to say Thank You for all of the support that you have given the Kaneakua family in this difficult time. Josh you were a brother to me in many different ways. We shared the same birthday and the past 3 years birthdays have been the best because we have spent our birthdays together. It truly wont be the same with out the three of us ( You, Mana, and I ) together in the car or just at home. You will be truly missed. We love you Josh. (Oh and don't worry about the Bunnies Mana and I wil feed them this winter)
Julie Kaneakua
June 9, 2007
To our ohana of family and friends,my thanks for all of your continued love and support to our family.It gives us comfort to know that all of you loved Joshua and he lives on in all of our memories.Mahalo from Julie,Chris,Kim,Caleb,Avery,Justin,Samantha,Mia,Missy,Jessica.
Julie Kaneakua
May 8, 2007
I want to express my thanks and aloha to all of you who have expressed your genuine thoughts regarding our Joshua.It was a joy to read all of your thoughts regarding my son,we are trying to continue to keep his memory honorable to our family and hope you respect our wishes.Mahalo-The Kaneakuas
Rico Washington
April 23, 2007
Dear Kaneakua Family,
Where do I start?
I guess I'm one of the last to know about the family's lost. I found out from Chris last Saturday when I was dragged out to Gabby's by one of my frat bros.and friends. It's weird how the Lord works....
Needless to say I was completely shocked and blown away by the news and grieved with my friend immediately. I've known you guys for quite some time and Chris is like a brother to me so I thought of his sibliings as my own, especially Joshua and Justin since we spent the most time together.
I can't help but to think back to when we'd travel around the city (by bus) going from park to park chanllenging whoever in a game of "21" or team ball. More times than not Chris would bring his lil bros. along wherever we'd go. Chris wouldn't hesistate to recruit Josh on our team even when the adults would play because that's how much he believed in his lil bro.
Joshua although soft spoken at times was very intelligent and talented as well in most of the things he did; he was often full of joy and usually kept a smile on his face. This is how I remember Josh to be; he love his family, his basketball and his video games! (smile)
Joshua Kaneakua, you will be missed....may you rest in peace my friend.
Rico
Julie Kaneakua
April 23, 2007
Thank you everyone for the beautiful entries in Joshua's guest book.It has truly touched us all and truly carries us through these dark times.All of our love.Aloha...Julie Kaneakua Mother
Katie Haiden
April 16, 2007
Julie, my hearet goes out to you losing a child no matter how long is heart breaking. this I know from experience back in 1996 losing a 7 year old. May the memories be good and continue to sustain you in the dark times, Katie
susan/al alvarado
April 11, 2007
we are friends in california of joshuas cousin ariana ashlee and her mother donna ashlee to loose such a vibrant young life and a very good person is something no one can ever come to understand al and i want the family to know we feel their grief and pain and no now he is without suffering and in the knowledge his family is not alone. we send much love and prayers forerver /al and susan a alvarado
sarah roberts
April 11, 2007
dear julie and family, I'm very sorry for your loss. If you ever need any thing please call. I just want to say that it was so great to have known Josh and how truly kind he was to my son miguel jr. Letting him play video games and buying him candy from cub foods all the time. He was also a good friend and neighbor to hang out with. we will miss you always and you will forever be in our hearts. sarah roberts, miguel sr. and miguel jr.
ginger schwertfeger
April 9, 2007
hi julie and family i sure miss you and am living in this black cloud right along with you. i can only pray that you will embrace the love and appreciate the blessings that you already have .i never met josh but he seems like a real gift from above. love from ginger
Sarah Livingood
April 8, 2007
Chris and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
casey (smith)cortes
April 6, 2007
justin and kaneakua family,i am so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to your family may joshua rest in peace
Jamel and Amy Raspberry
April 6, 2007
Dear Julie and the entire Kaneahua family.
Our hearts are so heavy with saddness for your loss. Your family has always been an awesome example of a truly tight and loving family. Because you all love so hard, we can only imagine how much you all must be hurting now after Josh's way too early death.
We send to our sympathy, prayers and love.
the Raspberry family.
Vetsch Family
April 6, 2007
Julie and Family,
We were saddened by the news of your loss. We remember Josh as a fun kid and a nice babysitter. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Connie Counters
April 5, 2007
Julie and family:
I am so sorry about Joshua and please know that our family's thoughts and prayers are with all of you. As tragic as this whole situation is, I hope you find comfort that he is with his father who will now watch over him.
Awanewquay Rendon
April 5, 2007
I want to send all my regards to your family from mine. I grew up right down the street from you in south mpls. I remember Josh walking to school at the same time I did. He was quite and polite. I will always remember his smile. I wish I could of made it to the memorial service unfortunately I just found out today. I'm sorry . . .
Monique Rambo
April 5, 2007
Julie, Chris, Justin and the girls. My thoughts are with you at this time. Josh will be missed. All my love.
Mary R Smith
April 5, 2007
Dear Kaneakua Famiy, In my haste to write my sympathy yesterday I forgot to mention Justin. I'm sorry, it was not intentiona1. I woke up this morning and rea1ized what I did!! Sorry Justin!! I wi11 be there today with a11 the KANEAKUAS, and know many, many more peop1e wi11 be there in SPIRIT. Unti1 we meet again Josh...
David Finke, RN, OCN Trichair HCMC MN Nurses Association
April 5, 2007
Aloha Julie and your entire beautiful family,
On behalf of the nurses of HCMC I want to offer heartfelt condolences.
Pete Ghizoni
April 5, 2007
Dear Kaneakua family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Josh was one in a million, a loyal person, and leader to his friends. I felt as though he was a brother to me and Chuck. We always had room at the dinner table for someone as decent, kind and caring as your Josh. We will all take our memories of him, with us for the rest of our days. Rest in Peace bro, we miss you.
Melissa Mantooth
April 5, 2007
My condolances to the family. He will be missed.
April 4, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are honored to have had the opportunity to know and work with Joshua. ~PH
Mary R. Smith
April 4, 2007
Dear Julie, Chris, Samantha(MANA), Melissa and Jessica. I am so sorry for the loss of your family member. I met Josh thru Mana and Mia and I only really knew him briefly, but he was always polite and kind. It's going to be real hard to not see Josh with Mana and Mia. Seems like they were always together!!! Mana gave me a gift, it was a "LUCKY" lighter. Well, Josh must have borrowed "LUCKY" when I left it at their home one time. Mana found "LUCKY" and was surprised to find it in Josh's room. Well, Josh I have "LUCKY" and I will cherish it! You were a member of my daughter's (Mia) "little family", and she thought and loved you like the brother she never had. Josh, you taught me about one of life's most important lessons. Just how precious LIFE really is. Rest in Peace Josh. Until we meet again....
Susan White
April 4, 2007
Josh frequented our home on many occasions. He was a friend to both my older sons Ryan and Elliot. He had the sweetest smile! I remember once when he was young, we took Josh with us to Valley Fair. I'll never forget his face as he went on the rides. Oh the fun he had. He is in a better place now. But that does not take away the pain that is left with the ones that stay behind. Julie, I wished I could take away you and your families torment. But I cannot.But one thing I do know is that how much we all care and I hope you can feel it at some point.I hope you feel that love like wings that are wrapped around you to give you some comfort. Your family is in my prayers
Jenny & Ivan Tavares
April 4, 2007
Aloha Julie and family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your ohana.
Malama pono. Aloha.
Taveka Patterson
April 4, 2007
My prayers are with the family. I went to school with his brother Justin...My condolences goes out to you all...xoxo
LEI NAHINU
April 4, 2007
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOST, MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL MY GOD BE WITH YOU THROUGH IT ALL.
GOD BLESS THE WHOLE MUCH ALOHA,LEI NAHINU OF BOYNE CITY, MICHGAN
Briana
April 4, 2007
My condolences go out to the family of Josh. He will always be with you in spirit. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Elliot White
April 4, 2007
Rest in Peace Josh. Even though you're gone, you still live on in our memories. Brings me to tears thinking of all the good times we had growing up as good friends. The word sad doesn't describe how terrible this is. I'm sorry I can't attend your funeral.
Erna Neuhausen
April 4, 2007
Love and Peace to Family members
Andrea Ghizoni
April 4, 2007
kaneakua family-
I didn't know Josh very well, but I do know that he was Charlie's best friend and brother, and my husband Pete loved him like he was family.
Josh was a guest in my house a few times, and was always polite, always funny, and always so brilliant. He will be missed by our entire family.
God bless you, and my prayers are with your family.
carla counters
April 3, 2007
Iglesias and family-words cannot even begin to express how very sorry I am for your loss. You have the most close and loving family-Joshua was blessed to have you all in his life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I am here for you always...Carla Counters
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These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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