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1980
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2007
Joshua Pierce Obituary
Joshua grew up in Paradise where he graduated from Paradise High School in 1998. Even if it was only for a brief moment, he touched the lives of anyone that he met.
Joshua is survived by the love of a huge family and many friends. Survivors included his mom and dad, Shelly and Lonnie Corso of Paradise, his sister and her family: Amanda, Jason and Maddox Herrick of San Diego; his brother and family: Beau, Shanon, Abbi, and soon to be nephew Ryan Corso of Paradise; and his father Garth Pierce of Sacramento, plus two grandmothers and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Remember our son, brother and friend, Joshua Patrick Pierce. Remember him as the kind hearted, warm and loving person that he is. Remember him as the son you love, the brother who always looked out for you, and the friend you could always count on. His smile, his laugh, his goofy dance when he was trying to get your attention. Remember his favorite color, favorite song, and favorite place. Remember how he looked in a tie, how he wore socks with his sandals, and the faces he would make when he was playing video games concentrating so hard. Remember what he taught us. People grow, change and become something amazing. All we have to do is look, see and realize. Just remember him as your son, your brother, and your friend…
Services are being held: Sat. August 18th at 12:00 noon, Christ Church Unity, 3770 Alta Dena Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Pierce
James Bode
August 8, 2024
You are not forgotten Josh! I have many great memories of is all being kids and living our best lives. Love you buddy!!!
garth patrick pierce
October 9, 2016
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Shelly Corso
December 29, 2007
Josh,
It is 3 days after Christmas and I am sitting here thinking about you like I always do. It is really hard today. I started attending a grief group and I hope that it helps. I have sooo many questions that I know will probably never be answered and it hurts to know that I can NEVER again speak to or hug you. It breaks my heart. I can only hope that you left knowing that I love you more than I could ever tell you.
Love,
MOM <3
Jessica Ellis
September 6, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Keri Kunde
September 6, 2007
I was lucky enough to get to spend time with Josh not long before he passed. I was happy to see him then, and so thankful for that time now. Josh, I miss you friend!
Gayle Carpenter
September 6, 2007
Gayle Carpenter
September 6, 2007
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Bakersfield CA
Danielle White
September 6, 2007
Josh,
You were like a brother, you were there when I needed someone to talk to or just even a hug. Our memories will always remain together in each others hearts and soon we will join back together and be dancing on the clouds with one another. I will miss you.
Love you
Shauna Megna
September 5, 2007
Everyone you meet in life touch's you in one way or another. Josh, I wouldn't be who i am today without you. You are truly missed, and will always be in my thoughts.
Brenda Vettel
September 5, 2007
you will be missed Josh.
eloiza bajade
September 5, 2007
josh, i will never forget da good memories we have together..da beach, da ice cream you always hook me up..making fun of me jus for fun..lolz..having lunch together wid kris and some other ppl..well josh, i will always remember you no matter wat..you will always be in my heart..thank you and take cares god bless you always..
shawna squires
August 19, 2007
josh-wow where do i start. its hard to believe that ur really gone. I think about you everyday and i miss you so much.I know one day we'll be together again.You were the greatest friend josh .Apart of you will always live in me and i guess that just needed to be heard!
Shanon & Beau Corso
August 16, 2007
Josh
Beau and I have talked many of times, and there is not a day that goes by that you are not thought of... When ever I go to a myspace page of yours I cry. We miss you so much. I keep thinking I am going to wake up tomorrow and this will all be a bad dream. You will never be forgotten and you will always be talked about with, my kids you niece and nephew will always know there Uncle Josh even in spirit and one day they will meet you. We will all meet again. We Love you bunches forever and always.
Beau, Shanon, Abbi, and Ryan
Carl Pierce
August 16, 2007
Our family has been devastated by this news. We loved Josh dearly and we have so many fond memories of him.
My most recent memory of Josh was from last November when Matthew and I paid a visit to Amanda's house prior to my flying back to Sacramento. Josh looked great..... We laughed and teased each other, like we always did. We talked about serious things, his plans for the future and the good news about Maddox. We had a great time but time slipped by fast and I had to go.....
We hugged and I told him that I loved him. Of course we promised to keep in touch, who would have guessed otherwise......
My last goodbye to my only nephew.....
I have lots of memories of Josh as a child and a few also as he grew older.........Our roads took different paths over the years but when our roads did meet in later years it was as if we were always traveling together along the same path.....
Josh was always special to me... He was special to all of us....... He was family.......
I will truly miss my nephew. I will miss his smile and his sense of humor.....I will miss who he was and the man he was becoming.....
I thankyou Josh; for sharing your life with all of us..... Thankyou for being such a great part of our family and for allowing us the opportunity to be a part of your life. Thankyou also for the memories of good times..... They will never be forgotten.......
Our memories of you will live forever Joshua just as our love for you shall remain alive, always and forever, within our hearts.....
Love,
Uncle Carl (AKA:"Old Man")
kristina
August 15, 2007
Josh,
I still can't believe this has happened. you were the best friend i've ever had. I will miss just jokin around w/ you or you sometimes occational say hi when we lived closer. it's going to suck your not there. I love you, your friend
Kristina.
Erin Fields
August 15, 2007
I STILL CANT BELIEVE THAT YOUR GONE, AND I DONT KNOW IF IT WILL EVER SETTLE RIGHT, BUT KNOW THIS...I LOVE YOU VERY, AND I HAVE FOR A LONG TIME...YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART..I WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO FORGET THE THE SWEETEST, AND MOST CARING MAN I HAVE EVER MET WE MISS YOU DEARLY AND LOVE YOU EVEN MORE...LOVE ERIN & MATTHEW
Christal Finan
August 15, 2007
Hi, baby boy...I miss you more than I can even hope to express with words. There just aren't any words to say how much it hurts that there will be no more late night hanging out at your place, watching movies or fixing up our myspaces, no more eating Top Ramen or PB&J sandwiches at my place with my crazy kids bugging you for some attention, they just love you... I think all children love you. You were that kind of wonderful guy, that children could see the gentleness of your soul and goodness in your heart. God, I miss you! And I love you and always will.
jerry g
August 15, 2007
Josh
you were a great friend and co-worker. you made work a blast for me and everyone around us. were all going to miss you.
Samantha Mouer
August 15, 2007
There wont be a day that goes by that you wont be remembered & loved by many!! I miss you & love you so very very much. You will always be close to my HEART. We will meet again I love you cousin!
SAMMIE
Shelly Corso
August 15, 2007
My Wonderful Son,
Words will NEVER express the loss I feel. I MISS YOU more everyday. I wake up every morning and want to call you to see how your day is going and tell you that i love you like I used to do. I can honestly say that I know what it feels like to have a broken heart.
I Love you more than words can say.
LOVE,
Mom <3
Tim Freund
August 15, 2007
Amanda and family, I didn't know your brother very well other than when I met him at your wedding. But what I could tell about him was that he loved you very much and that he had quite the fun nature about him. I was glad to have met him. Love you. Uncle Tim
Johnnie Hughes
August 13, 2007
Josh, you always made me laugh. Such a good looking fun loving guy. I'm so sorry your life was cut short. You mean so much to so many people. You will be missed~ Johnnie (Helberg) Hughes
Rob Cline
August 12, 2007
Josh... We will miss you, brother.
I can't believe you are gone, my friend.
You will always be in my thoughts and heart, and I look forward to seeing you again someday. I know you are in the presence of a our loving, mighty God, who greeted you with open arms. Just know that you are loved and missed, and we will keep your memory alive.
Until then,
Rob Cline
James Bode
August 12, 2007
I have known Josh for the better part of my life. He was always a good friend to me. I have so many fond memories of our childhood, he will be greatly missed!
Amanda Herrick
August 12, 2007
I wake up everyday hoping that this is all a bad dream. I miss my big brother so much, but I take comfort in knowing that he is with the Lord now. I hope when we do meet again that he greets me with that wonderful smile and a big hug. I love you Josh and know that you are at peace now.
Hutch
August 11, 2007
Words can't describe the love I have for Josh's family today. My every experience with this young man as I watched him grow over a number of years was always very friendly and positive.
To the Corso family, especially to my dear friend and one time co-worker Shelly, "strengthen what remains folks and know you are loved".
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