Jonathan Paul Giurbino

GIURBINO, JONATHAN PAUL MEMORIAL AND CELEBRATION OF LIFE: "Only the good die young..." Jonathan was tragically taken from us on Thursday, February 15, 2007 in the city of Sacramento, where he resided with his family in the nearby community of Folsom. Jonathan was born in Riverside, CA. on June 2, 1987, the middle child of parents George Joseph and Linda Paulette Giurbino. He is survived by his parents and sister, Jessica Ilene and brother, Joseph Angelo. Jonathan and his family moved to the Imperial Valley in 1993, where he attended elementary school at Westside, and junior high and high school in the city of Imperial. He also attended high school during his junior and senior years at Southwest High School in the city of El Centro. Jonathan was active as a youth in soccer, Little League, and high school baseball and football. He participated as a youth in 4H activities, where he raised and auctioned livestock at the annual Imperial Valley Fair. Jonathan also assisted with Babe Ruth Baseball as a City Umpire and worked during the summer as a life guard at the city pool, and in local construction. Jonathan had a Tom Sawyer zest for life and a charismatic personality, that captured the friendship of both young and old alike. He quickly charmed others, demonstrated loyalty and was known to help others in any way possible. He enjoyed weightlifting, playing racquetball, water sports and the sands of Glamis and Superstition Hills. There was no activity that seemed too impossible to Jonathan as he grew up. Jonathan moved with his parents and brother, Joseph, to the city of Folsom, Ca. in August of 2006, where he obtained an occupation in sales with American Exteriors. Jonathan enjoyed and did well in his new found community, where he enjoyed fishing, boating, and skiing in nearby Folsom Lake. Jonathan left this life at a too early age, barely having the opportunity to enjoy the gifts that life has to offer. Jonathan's greatest asset with his ability to build friendships with others who surrounded him. Jonathan's presence and charm will be truly missed by all who knew and loved that kid known by friends affectionately as "Beans". There will be a celebration of life and memorial service for Jonathan on Saturday, February 24, 2007, 11:00am at the Faith Assembly of God Church at 320 South "J" St., Imperial, CA. with a reception following the services at Sunbeam Lake Park at 7216 W. Sunbeam Lake Dr., in Seeley. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be provided in Jonathan's name to Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, P.O. Box 348390, Sacramento, CA. 95834 or to California Crime Victims Coalition, P.O. Box 894, El Centro, CA. 92244.