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for Johnny Becnel
Suzanne Horn
April 28, 2023
The photos I just posted are of Johnny in his amazing rose garden and the beautiful rose named after him shortly before his passing. My garden in Glendale, California still contains many roses from Johnny, and I remember him fondly every day.
Suzanne Horn
April 27, 2023
Suzanne Horn
April 27, 2023
Suzanne Horn
April 27, 2023
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Suzanne Horn
April 27, 2023
Johnny Becnel was one of the greatest rosarians of all time. Here are a couple of photos of him in his amazing garden along with a photo of the beautiful rose that was named after him shortly before his passing.
Penny Jones
May 7, 2004
With deepest of sympathy in the lost of your love one.
The Jones Family
Bill and Virginia Bommer
May 6, 2004
Your life-long contribution to our community will remain with us always.
Our prayers are with Madeleine and your family.
Marcella Guidroz
May 6, 2004
For me, Johnny is frozen in time. In my mind he is still the precious young boy, walking through the halls of Belle Chasse High School with a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his lips.Most of all to me he was "Ben's little brother". My heartfelt sympathy and prayers of comfort to his family.
Hattie & Abby Slone
May 6, 2004
I would like to thank God for the pleasure of getting to know Johnny, even though it was only for a brief period of time. When I think back to our conversations on the phone, I can hear his authoritative voice instructing me on how to care for his roses! We will definitely miss him. Johnny we loved you!
Hattie and Abby Slone
John and Linda Godwin
May 5, 2004
We will think of Johnny often as we look at his beautiful roses. Our sympathy to his family.
Louise Stafford
May 4, 2004
Johnny will be missed by everyone in the rose world. He contributed so much of his time to help others grow better roses and to enjoy the hobby. I feel fortunate to have heard his presentation and to learn some of his "ways". I cherish the roses I have of his and will think of him as I watch them grow and flourish.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Maggie Anderson
May 4, 2004
Godspeed Johnny. Plant the heavens with roses so a path of petals will be waiting for us.
Mitzi Verberne
May 4, 2004
Johnny was a unique individual and will be missed.
Nita Bowen
May 4, 2004
He will be sorely missed but fond memories will remain always.
Margarett Zavodny
May 3, 2004
We'll miss you, Johnny!
James Porterfield
May 3, 2004
Everyday when I go out to see the roses, Johnny's roses, I know he is there. I'm just growing them for him.
Deborah Nelson
May 3, 2004
Johnny will be missed. Every day I look at his roses in my garden, I will think of him. He was a wonderful person who shared his enthusiasm for his roses with all. I had much still to learn from Johnny...but his rose legacy will live on in my garden and in others who tend his roses.
My condolences to all of his family. You are in my prayers
Cindi Ard
May 3, 2004
Johnny was a teacher of roses. The Becnel Way. I am so glad to have had the privilege to learn from him. To know his wife. My condolences go out to Madelyn and the Becnel family and friends.
Suzanne Horn
May 3, 2004
Johnny Becnel was one of the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic rosarians I've ever known as well as a wild and wonderful human being. He was also a great teacher and passed along so much of his wisdom to the members of the rose community. I was incredibly fond of him and admired him immensely, and was so grateful to have spent time with him while I was in Louisiana. Johnny will be revered and remembered by the rose community forever and is sure to pass into the realm of legends. I will miss him more than words can ever say. Go with God, Johnny B. and beautify the gardens of Heaven.
Joanna Moody
May 3, 2004
I am so sorry to hear that Johnny is gone. No one was more knowledgeable about roses on fortuniana rootstock and no one was more willing to share that knowledge. I will think about him every time I look at the roses that I got from him. My deepest condolences go out to his family.
Ron & Modine Gregory
May 3, 2004
Rose friends from California. Johnny you will be missed and our deepest sympathy to all of Johnny's family.
Ralph Cooper
May 3, 2004
We have lost a wonderful friend in the rose world...Most important though is his loss as a husband, father, grandfather and brother..My heartfelt condolances go out to Madelyn and the rest of the family. I will miss him dearly as a friend and respectviely as a rose grower.
God bless the family,
Ralph Cooper
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