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Jacob Gonzales Obituary

Gonzales, Jacob Ryan

Jacob Ryan Gonzales, 19 of Endicott, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday June 8, 2011 at his home. He is survived by his parents, Jerry Gonzales and Kara Ward; his uncle, David Strickland, with whom he resided, and his uncle Kenneth Ortega; his grandparents, Sharon Wilson, Ray Martinez and Benito Gonzales; brother, Justin Dominguez; two sisters, Tiffany Ward and Sylvia Sherfield; three other brothers and cousins, Christopher Ortega and Ernie Ortiz.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday 5 pm at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Tuesday from 3 pm until time of service at 5 pm.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Jun. 13, 2011.

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tiffany ward

December 6, 2023

Hey bubba I love you I miss you bunches I named my baby after you but he didn't make it so I know he's with you I love you Jacob we were close it's only brother I felt like was really my brother and I wish I had bought you those Lebron shoes sooner however I bet you have a ton of them now gold ones LOL I love you Jacob Ryan love your sissy Tiff

Sharon Martinez-wilson

June 7, 2023

Jake my Boy, 12 years and it seems like yesterday to me. I miss you so much Jake and I hope your doing ok . You used to stop by and visit but not so much lately. I hope it's because you getting settled and your comfortable where you are. Take care until I see you. It's not going to be very much longer because I'm getting old now and I have a lot of stuff going on. See you soon. All my love, always, Your Nana

Sharon Martinez-wilson

June 7, 2023

My Sweet Boy, gosh how I still miss you. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you. I'm getting old now Jake and it's not going to be very long until I join you. Keep you eyes open for me and meet me at the gate. Ok?? I love you so! All my love always, Nana

Uncle Dave

December 6, 2020

Jake,
I want to tell you I love you so much. We knew each other for only a short time, but that time was very special to me. I hope you and Kenneth have found each other in Heaven. Not a day goes by, that I don't think of you. You loved traveling in the truck, and sometimes, I can see you sitting in the passenger seat, saying something goofy, and making me laugh!
I miss you very much Jake.
I think I still have time on earth, I am healthy, but when my time comes, I will be excited to You, Kenneth, and many other good people in Heaven.
It is nearing Christmas, and I want to tell you, I miss you and love you.

Kara Ward

June 8, 2020

Jacob , Hi its your mom tomorrow it will be 9 years 9 its so hard to believe ! It still feels like yesterday to me the pain never goes away they say time heals all wounds but thats not true I know this for a fact, this emptiness that I feel from the loss of you is at times most unbearable ! For the first few years I saw you every place I went and I would look again and you would be gone , I would talk to you in full conversations I looked like a crazy person people told me but I didnt care I continued to talk to you and one night about 4 years ago I was telling you Jacob I know you hated it when I cry and Im sorry I have no control over the matter, I LOVE and miss you so much I can hardly breath I just needed to know that heard me and I just miss you and the tv it was a blue screen nothing playing on it just blue ,all of the sudden the tv went black like it turned off and out of the speaker extreamly loud said Tell her I said ditto (a quote from the movie Ghost). I just broke completely down and after started to laugh Because I knew it was definitely you no if ands or buts about it and I finally felt all the rambling I had done that you heard me and that to meant so much so thanks for that message son I still cry sorry and it still hurts but I know youll be the one who comes to help me find my way home !! I Love you to the moon and back!! Ps Cory had his son the day before yesterday and named him Cory Jacob McVoy yes after you ! Love your Mama ,

July 15, 2013

Jacob.just wanted to tell you I love you and miss you.
The fourth of July was very empty without you, and without Uncle Kenneth.
You were so much of everything to me. I miss you Jake.

Uncle Dave

June 10, 2013

Jake, I just wrote you 2 days ago, but I wanted to say your friends in Endicott didnt forget the day you went to Heaven. It made me feel good to see, you have not been forgotten.
Jake, today marks the 60th day that Kenneth went to Heaven. I hope you guys spend some time together playing pranks on each other, just like you did here, or trading insults until you run out of them.
I know they always say rest in peace, but I hope your busy having fun, visiting friends and relatives, singing with Tu Pac.
I love you kid.

June 10, 2013

AMY DON'T CRY

June 10, 2013

Jacob There are no word's left for me to say, I will never be the same again without you, and uncle Dave is right, about you being a dad you would of been the best !! I want to tell every body a story about Jake when he was in 1st mabe 2nd grade ,
Jake befriended a man that lived next door to us, and would do little odd job's for him and not too long after starting this friendship the man came to me and asked if he could mentor jake well this man was I thought a good example of a male ex army retired seemed like he was nice and not too nice you know what I mean' any way , one day He was standing at my door with my little boy and he was upset and Jake was crying and he said "I asked Jacob what he wanted to be when he grew up ' you know young men his age shouldnt be thinking like he is thinking !!!! yelling at me I asked him well what did he say "He said he wanted to be a good father I started to cry !! "I looked at my little boy and told him that ,that was the best answer I had ever heard !!!And then turned to the mentor and told him that I no longer wanted my little boy around him SO yep he would of been a great DAD !!
I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK !mom

June 9, 2013

Jacob, Its hard for me to celebrate this day. It was the worst day I've ever lived, though with the recent passing of your Uncle Kenneth, I guess I have 2 awful days. Neither of which are better than the other.
You know what part of this I can't understand, is why God took you when I never got to see you have a wife, children, and just plain live your life. I always thought I would get a chance to know your family. I know you would have had Amy as a wife, I know you loved her so much. I will never meet those kids, nor watch you grow.
One thing is for certain. I, and all of us Love You, and miss you, forever and ever.
Jacob, I love you. Our house seems very quiet without you....I don't like quiet.

Amy Herrle

June 8, 2013

Icant sleep it's been so long since I seem you instill cry my self to sleep why you :( rip Jacob love always Amy </3

Sharon Martinez-Wilson

May 18, 2013

Hi Jake...Its Nana. Gosh I miss you so much. I wish I had known that you wouldnt be with me for ever because I think I would have done alot of things differently. You are one of my biggest joys of my life. The time you,Chris,Ernie and Sylviaand I all had together has become one of my most cherished memories of all. You are in my heart and always on my mind. I hope you like it wherever you are and I really hope Papa Ray has learned to treat you right. I love you Jake. Always and always.

Jeanne Materese

May 15, 2013

Dearest Jacob, your buddy Nick turned 20 years old today....Anthony and Nick are roommates now and your picture is right next to Ants bed on his night stand! The boys and I miss you terribly and we know you are with us in your spirit......

kara ward

May 14, 2013

Mothers Day was a few days ago and I missed you so much !! Its going to be 2years soon, and I cant help but cry I know I know you hated me to cry!! I see you every place I go and I hear you tell me NO MOM !! thats not me just look , I would never wear that!!!! or NO MOM that dude dont look like me at all!!! but I still look !!
I MISS YOU !! SON , MOM

May 1, 2013

Jake. Your Uncle Kenneth is up in Heaven with you. I hope you have found him, and welcomed him into the Kingdom.
Jacob, I love you. I miss you too. Very, very much. Soon it will be Memorial day. Remember 2 yrats ago? You, Kenneth, Chris, and myself had a wonderful BBQ in the backyard on Arrhur ave. You set up the chairs, table, and grill earlier in the day in anticipation of rhe cooking process. It was a most wonderful time that can never be duplicated.
Half of our family is gone, but none pf us will ever be forgotten.
Uncle Dave

Dan Sokol

April 20, 2013

J, its a shame you had to leave us so soon. In life you were a cool dude, and in death you are great memories.

Amy Herrle

April 19, 2013

its been a while and im still cryiong over you almost everynight why you :( if you were here i wouldnt be where i am now i just know it i wish it as me i mean just went i felt like giving up on life you turned around and gave me one last touch and that made eerything feel better and even my life got better i miss you so much jacob i wish you could still be herre i miss your tattos your smile your laugh our inside jokes raceing in the rain hale fights etc i wish you could come bac...only if haven wasnt so far away :(

Lala Martinez

March 27, 2013

Happy late birthday Jacob!! We all miss your awesomeness and humor of that such as You!! <3

Jessica Regalado

March 26, 2013

Yesterday was ur 21st Bday I hope u had a wonderful time in heaven we luv n miss u so very much Jacob...take care of ur brother for me please watch over him he needs u.

Cindy Garner

March 26, 2013

I miss you so much Jacob. I miss your smile and your laugh and the way we picked on each other. You were such a wonderful young man and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I still hear the sound of your laughter....i still remember teasing you about your mandals. I will never forget you and I will never forget the day you left us. Dave and Chris, I miss having you next door. I still see Jacob's sneakers sitting outside the front door.

YOUR SISTER LOVES YOU FOREVER.TIFFANY WARD

March 26, 2013

hi brother its your sister ..tiff man i miss you happy birthday 21 years wow cant believe u would.be at a.bar r somthing with chris r baby ernie huh well cuz corey it having a drink for u I just want to say i miss.u i live u its hard brother it.just feels like u r with chris and i wish it were true jake but I believe I will see you again to tell my time comes watch over me my boys k I'm trying to do.better with my life now so help me.stay strong because i need your help.brother i love u

dave

March 25, 2013

I miss you Jacob. Today would have been you 21rst birthday. I know you're somewhere over the rainbow. Someday we'll all be there, but today, we'll have to live with the wonderful memory. You brought a rainbow of great memories to my life. I'll always love you Jacob. Happy 21rst.

brianna gribben

March 11, 2013

Hey Jake, it's me bre
I just wanted to tell you that l love you and me, jesse, and your nana noni miss you verry much :)
tiff and Joe have been coming to stay the weekend with me alot lately, there doing really great! I know your always watching over her and helping her make the best decisions in life, you and her boys are her biggest motivation, no matter what happens she will always carry your heart and your sweet soul with her everywhere that this life takes herI hope and pray that she's doing ok, watch over her for me too :)
Its been some time now since you left us but yet if still hurts like if it were just yesterday ... it's still too crazy to thing about. Maybe someday it'll get easier..
Well I love you Jake, rest in paradice nephew

February 25, 2013

Jake, uncle Dave just stopped on his way to drop a load south of us so he got to stop in Michigan to visit for a couple of hours. Everything seems alright and I know you are too. Thinking of you when I hear stories from home Linda

TIFFANY WARD

February 24, 2013

Hay brother.its your.sister tiff i just stop by your.pg. To tell u that i have been thinking if u alought I miss u brother and.even though i don't wright on here as much as i should u r loved.forever Bubba with all my heart I miss you

Uncle Dave

January 1, 2013

Hi Jake. Its New Years Day 2013. I miss you just as much now as I did the day you went to Heaven. Kenneth, Chris and I talk about you alot. We have such wonderful memories, even in your absence, you bring smiles to our faces.

Krissy Courtney Escobar

December 30, 2012

Jacob.... Its ur aunt krissy.... I miss u jake 2 darn much. I havent been on this in a ling time cuz I break down every time. I Think im still n denial. It seems impossible 2 me that I wont see ur silly lil crooked smile or hear ur voice with that lil lisp of urs that I luv so much. every time Ive seen chris since youve went 2 b with GOD I expected u to b with him. If I could of went n ur place I would of. We all miss u ... Each of us for different reasons . Take care of my Michael .... Until god thinks im good enough to make it to heaven.... Ill b missing u, Pochahona dots... Luv, aunt krissy

Sharon Wilson

December 28, 2012

Hi Jake....Sylvia and I love and miss you very much. The holidays are so hard. I remember how excited you used to get on Christmas morning. I just miss everything about you Jake. Always remember that. Give Papa Ray our love. I love you Jake, Nana and Sylvia

tiffany Ward

November 13, 2012

Hay Jake its your sister I have not Ben on here n a long while just know I live u n think about. U every minute of every day u know that I lobe u bubba

Dave

August 12, 2012

I'm watching, "A Bronx Tale" tonight Jake. The last weekend I spent with you, we watched that movie. You and Chris, myself and Uncle Kenny. I wish we could do that again. I never saw a movie, where all 4 of us, stayed in the same spot and watched the entire movie. It was special then, as it is now. I remember later that night we watched Karate kid II, by ourself. I will never forget that night, watching TV all night till it was time for me to go to work.
I love you Jacob.

Uncle Dave

August 6, 2012

Jake, as I drive down the road sometimes I wonder if you're with me. I believe you are. I hope you stay there, riding in the passenger seat, keeping me awake when I drift off for those moments. Sometimes I can't help but stare at a kid that looks like you. Sometimes he'll look back, as if he knows, and smiles. I miss you Jake, and hope to see you in heaven one day.

sharon martinez-wilson

August 5, 2012

Jacob.....our family just can't get over losing you...its so so sad. Everytime I start to cry, your little sister Sylvia is the one to comfort ME, not the other way around. Honey I love you so much and I miss you. I always find notes to you that Sylvia writes in her notebooks or in her school binder or just a letter telling you how much she loves and misses you. She keeps most of her pain to herself cause she hates to see me cry, but I wish I could comfort her like she does me. I tell her that when she has a dream of you, well that's your way of visiting her. She needs more visits from you and to tell you the truth, so do I.! I know in my heart that I'll be seeing you before long. I hope you will greet me on the otherside when I get there. I love you Jake for always and always, your Nana.

justin dominguez

August 4, 2012

wuts up lil bro jus wanted to say I luv u and I'm thinking about u and jus because I dont write on this much doesn't mean I dont think about u cause I think about u every day so sleep wit the angels homie I miss u

sharon martinez-wilson

August 2, 2012

Hi Jake....gosh I miss you...I don't think the pain of losing you is EVER GOING TO STOP! I love you soooo much.I see you everywhere I go. I know its not you, but there is always something about a young man every once in a while that looks so much like you do. You are still with me honey. I have your box in my room with your hat on top of it. I miss you Jakey so much. I Love you for always and always.. your Nana and little sister Sylvia Rose.

KARA WARD

July 13, 2012

my son I will never forget you ,
you are the light of my life.
and we will see each other again when I die you will be the one to come for me, till that day may GOD keep you for me, I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK !!!
mom

sharon martinez-wilson

July 3, 2012

Hi Sweetheart....well time is getting short on how much longer we will be able to write down our thoughts to you in this way of keeping contact with you. I don't know if this is logical, but it sure has made me feel better having this place to express my love and pain of losing you. If I could keep this page going Jake I would. Hey, Ernie and Amy are naming their baby boy after you to honor you. You watch out for your name sake. His parents are so young, a Guardian Angel would sure help. We sent you a balloon up on your birthday honey sending you our love and a birthday wish. I love and miss you everyday Jacob. For always and always. All our love for ever, Sylvia Rose and Nana P.S. please tell Papa Ray hello for us and that we love him and miss him also, very much!

KARA WARD

July 3, 2012

my son I had a real hard day on your birthday and to tell you the truth every day is hard with out you! They say time in time, I say well, they must have never lost a child! I miss you and I love you JACOB , I,LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK !!!! MOM

Luv Always, Dad n Mona n Broz....

July 2, 2012

Hey Jakeyboy...we'v missd u so much....

justin dominguez

April 8, 2012

happy easter lil brother I wish u were here so I could make u find eggs lol jus kidding I miss u bro my heart hurts for u G UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN RIP LUV UR BIG BRO SERIO

jody caforio

March 26, 2012

We all miss u sorry. But happy birthday I know u are having so much fun up there jeff and I miss u love jeff and jody

Daddy & Mona & Bros

March 25, 2012

? HAPPY ? BIRTHDAY ? TO ? OUR ? PRECIOUS ? ANGEL ? JACOB RYAN GONZALES ?

Hi babyboy!! We love you so much!!! Today is harder than any other day by far. I dont even know how Im writin this except thru tears...
Still so hard to except that your gone...
Daddy is really goin thru it the most Jakeyboy. All I can do is be here for him although everythings changing nothings goin to be the same but nothing in this world or afterlife can or will ever change how we feel about you or the void that no one else can ever fill.

You are still and forever will be with us in our hearts and our thoughts...

? YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS AN HEARTS EVERYDAY ? WE LOVE YOU JAKEYBOY ? R. I. P. ?

LOVE ALWAYS DADDY, MONA, STONE, HARLEY, ANGELOUS, CARMEL...

sharon martinez-wilson

March 25, 2012

Ooooohhhhh Jake ! What once was a very happy day is now one of the saddest day's of my life. I miss you so much. I hope you get my happy birthday wishes today and ur having a wonderful celebration of ur life here on earth. I miss you honey and love you for always and always. Love you son, Nana and ur little sister Sylvia Rose Mmmmmmmwwwwaaaaaaa !{a big kiss}

Jeanne Materese

March 25, 2012

Happy Birthday Jacob! I hope you know how much Anthony and Nicholas and I miss you. We will never forget your smile and your kindness, and all of the memories that we shared. Whether it was a gathering at the house or a baseball, " meeting of the minds", you filled our hearts with your gentle spirit. As the boys live out their lives may you be at their side to watch over them, and keep them focused on the pathways that they will choose as strong, and smart young men. Rest assured that you will remain in our hearts and prayers forever....We Love and Miss you!

Mrs. Garcia

JUSTIN DOMINGUEZ

March 25, 2012

Rest in peace 2 my little baby bro only nineteen years old u were 2 young 2 go but down came his angels 2 take u back home up in the sky with the stars u live on as u fly with angels and look down upon ur memory is with us although u r gone im heart broken homie forever im torn and when its my time 2 go I hope its u at the door 2 greet me in and lead me the way until we meet again jacob in jesus name we pray. happy b day luv ur big brother L.SERIO JOURNEY WELL

ITS YOUR SISTER AND SHE LOVES YOU

March 25, 2012

hay jacob so tomarrow is your birthday and silly me i thought it was today lol so its kinda a good thing because i was supposed to drink one two three lol for you but joseph had opean ceremonys today so cute he looks just like u use to he on the white socks and its just all i see in him is you well baby boy words cant express how i miss you and all though u are in a better place still wish i could see your face hold you hug you i just wish more time for us together soon i guess huh thell then brother we all love you and wish you a supper wounderfull time where you are HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACOB RYAN GONZALES I LOVE YOU BUBBA <3<3

Uncle Dave

March 25, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE! I made it home afterall. We will have cake and Ice cream later on today, and a shot or two in honor of your 20th birthday. I'm not sure if it will be a sad time, or a celebration of the kid that made all of us so very happy. Im guessing, it will be a mix of emotions. You've made my life, better. The joy you have given me, the satisfaction I've gotten, from the the opportunity to raise you for those few short years, will always be treasured. I Love You Jacob.

GABE WAS HERE HAPPY BIRTH DAY

March 24, 2012

Hay Jacob its just Gabe a friend of the family Just stopping by to wish you a very happy birthday

March 20, 2012

Hi Jake I want you to know I won't be home this coming Sunday. Its your birthday, but I won't forget. I know Chris has plans, with his friends, and your friends, but I will have a toast that evening, no matter where I'm at. Kenneth and will celebrate the following weekend. Please don't forget, I love you very much.

YOUR SISTER LOVES YOU

February 29, 2012

jacob just stoping by to say i love u and i had a dream about u but i cant remember what we were talking about please if that was you come visit me again i hurting and miss u so freaking much love u

Jessica Regalado

February 14, 2012

Hey Jacob just wanted to say hi n that we all miss you so very much ur brother misses you alot he goes into the room and just writes i think he'a writing a song for u or he just might already be done with it he wont let me see it yet he keeps it with him he luvs u soo much mariah is getting big n just klnow she will always know who her uncle Jacob is ok i promise... me and ur bro got a place finally it cool n cozy well Jake i just wanted to stop by cause its been awhile and i was thinking of you so until next time just know you are ion our hearts always...

YOUR BIG SISTER TIFANY LOVES YOU

February 14, 2012

so baby brother its valentines day and i just wanted to wish u the best of best day ever i love y cant beleve u r 20 omg man wish we could of spent this one together never the less baby here we r waiting till that day comes where we will b able to rap our arms around oneanother i look forward to that day so happy early birthday bubba i love you with all my hart wish things were different and i wish i could have traded places with you cause i would in a hart beat but i do love you and think about you every day remember i love you n miss you truly

sharon martinez-wilson

February 12, 2012

Hello my boy. I miss you so darn much. Your gold box is here with me right by my bed so I can give you a hug and kiss before I go to sleep. Thankyou for visiting me from time to time. You need to drop in on your Mama and pay her a visit. I don't know who hurts the most, her or me. I know its killing me inside and I want you back Jake. I hate this! I wasn't supposed to lose you like this. I wish it was me instead of you sweety. If I could change places with you, I'd do it without a moments hesitation. I love you sooooo much Jake and not one hour of every day that goes by without me feeling your loss. Until I see you on the otherside, put in a good word for me, will you? I love you with all my heart and soul. Missing you until the day I die. Love Nana PS. Do you think you could make it stop hurting so bad? I would really appreciate it if you could.

Uncle Dave

February 11, 2012

Jacob, your birthday will be here in six weeks, March 25. Trying to decide what to do, how to celebrate, should we celebrate, and all of the questions that we think of... I want to have cake and ice cream on that sunday, to honor you. I hope you dont find it distasteful. I hope you look at us and know that we love you. Yesterday, today, and forever more. God bless you Jacob.

YOUR SISTER TIFFANY LOVES U LOVE YOU sooooo much

January 27, 2012

hey jake it's your sister just wanted to let you know I love you and miss you there's not a day that goes by without me thinking about you so I'm going back to california keep me safe and on the right path brother watch over your nephews with love always your big sister

Andrea Courtney

January 25, 2012

Jacob.... I miss u so damn much. I still cant believe it. I luv u soooo much. I look 4 ward 2 the day I can hug & kiss u again. Until that day comes say hi 2 everyone & take care of baby michael 4 me. I luv u & we all miss u !!! Luv ya 2 darn much. Aunt krissy

kata ward

January 5, 2012

Jacob 7 months on the 8th , and im just not the same person i once was i always have lots of trouble going 2 sleep at night you are always on my mind I can always hear your voice telling me momma, momma ,momma (you always said it 3 times fast)" DONT cry I hate it when you cry!!" but I still do i cant help it . IM SORRY iLL TRY HARDER ok !! I LOVE YOU SON your Momma

YOUR SISTER TIFFANY LOVES U LOVE YOU

January 2, 2012

Jake its your sister and I cryin again mom and I were talkin bout u we miss u brother so freaking bad michael had his first birthday one new years day we had a good. Little party joseph keeps drawing little pictures and gives them to u well he puts them by your picture I.
Pray that. We will c each other again I need to hug u then I. Will b okay till then I b here taking care of your nephews love u bbrother buba u r loved everyday

2012 HAPPY NEW YEARS

Love Dad & Mona

January 2, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEARS JACOB!!!!!!!

2011 WAS SUCH A HARD YEAR FOR EVERYONE. WE PUT ON OUR HAPPY FACES FOR YOU AN CELEBRATED THE NEW YEAR. ALL WE CAN HOPE IS THAT THIS YEAR WILL BE EASIER FOR US TO COPE WITHOUT YOU. IT STILL JUST HURTS SO BAD THINKIN ABOUT HOW YOUR NOT HERE ESPECIALLY WHEN WE REMEMBER THE TIME WE HAD WITH YOU AN ALL THE MEMORIES. YOUR SUCH A BIG PART OF OUR LIVES. CARMEL REMINDS ME OF YOU MORE AN MORE EACH DAY. HES GOT YOUR RASPY VOICE AN YOUR OUTRAGOUS OUTBURSTS AN JUST THE WAY HE MAKES SOME FACES THAT I SWEAR LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU. I SEE HIM AN I JUST LAUGH AN THEN THE TEARS COME BECAUSE HES GONNA MISS OUT ON GROWIN UP WITH YOU IN HIS LIFE AN THE REST OF YOUR BROTHERS TOO. I WISH I COULD BE AS FANCY-FREE AS KIDS ARE WITHOUT A WORRY OR CARE IN THE WORLD AN NOT UNDERSTANDING THIS KIND OF LOSS. I KNOW WHEN THEY GROW UP IT WILL SINK IN AN THEY WILL REMEMBER YOU AS THEIR BROTHER AN THE GOOD TIMES YOU SHARED.
WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH AN AS ALWAYS YOUR ARE IN OUR DAILY THOUGHTS. WE MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY AN SOMEDAY WE'LL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. IF THE WORLD END THIS YEAR LIKE THEYR PREDICTING THEN IT MAYBE SOONER THEN LATER. OH YA AN GREENBAYS GOIN TO THE SUPERBOWL BOYEE!!!!! YA!!!!
HOPE YOUR LOOKIN DOWN ON US AN HOPE WE DONT DISAPPOINT YOU BUT SEEIN AS WE'R STILL HUMAN THERES THE POSSIBLITY THAT WE MIGHT SO JUST LOOK OVER US AN IF YOU CAN GUIDE US TO MAKE GOOD CHOICES AN TO ALWAYS HAVE AN OPEN HEART.

LOVE ALWAYS, DAD, MONA, STONE, HARLEY, ANGELOUS, AN CARMEL

sharon martinez-wilson

December 27, 2011

Hi my grandson, gosh this Christmas was sad. Me and your little sisterhad a good cry for you. Nathan gave her 2 Angels jerseys and an Angel hat. That was your team in Little League, remember. She took a picture dressed in her Jersey and hat holding ur baseball picture of you in your Angels jersey and hat. I wish I could send it to you. I love you Jacob and my heart hurts so much for you. I want you back! I miss you my Jake more and more everyday. All my Love, your Nana,

YOUR SISTER TIFFANY LOVES U LOVE YOU

December 26, 2011

Brother its your sister and my hart can't stop thinking about u ya its christmas but without u it reallly sucks hope u r good and just to let u know I miss u so verry much brother u r the best still mom loves u too even though she don't have a way to get on here all the time we LOVE YOU FOREVER BROTHER R I P JAKE

We love you and miss you...

Dad & Mona We Love You

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas Jacob!!
This is very hard for me so im gonna keep it short and sweet. We love and miss you so much sometimes the pain of loss just breaks me and daddy down. I wish you were here. Its hard to be truely happy when all we feel is pain masked by our pokerface. The one thing that remains true and unmasked is how much we still and always will love you and keep you always in our hearts and minds everyday for the rest of our lives. I cant say it enough Jacob, We love you!!!

uncle dave

December 23, 2011

Jake, it doesnt feel like much of Christmas without you here, shakin the presents, guessing whats inside. You and Chris always did guess pretty good though.
Christmas in Heaven is probably a pretty big deal. I hope its a beautiful celebration. I surely miss you Jacob, Merry Christmas.

THIS IS THE GREENBAY RING WE'R GONNA GET IN HONOR OF YOU FOR YOUR FAVORITE TEAM. GREENBAY ALL THE WAY BABY!!!!!

DAD & MONA & BOYZ

December 5, 2011

HI MIJO ITS MONA AND DAD AGAIN. WE JUST WANTED TO SAY HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU AND EVEN THOUGH YOUR NOT WITH US DURIN THIS TIME OF HOLIDAY HAPPINESS AND GIVIN WE FEEL AS THOUGH YOU ARE STILL RIGHT HERE WITH US ALWAYS. AND EVEN THOUGH DAD LIKES THE BRONCOS HES REALLY HOPIN FOR GREENBAY TO WIN. WE EVEN ORDERED A GREENBAY SPINNER RING IN HONOR OF YOU CUZ WE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE THAT TEAM AND WE THINK THIER GONNA WIN THE SUPERBOWL AGAIN!!! WHAO!!!

XOXO BABYBOY!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

DAD & MONA & BROS

November 24, 2011

HAPPY THANKGIVING JACOB!!! WE ARE THINKIN ABOUT YOU ALWAYS AND WISH YOU WERE HERE. IM THANKFUL TO HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO HAVE YOU IN MY LIFE FOR AS LONG AS I DID, STILL WASNT LONG ENOUGH. DADDY SAYS HE MISSES YOU SO MUCH AND HE WILL NEVER STOP LOVIN YOU. I KNOW YOU ARE SITTIN UP THERE SMILIN DOWN ON US. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH BABYBOY!!!

P.S.GREENBAY PLAYED TODAY AND WON!! THEYR KICKIN BUTT!!! THEYR 12-0 RIGHT NOW AND LOOK TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL AGAIN.

Love Your Brother Angelous Salamanca

November 21, 2011

dear jacob i miss you. if you were here i would hug you.jacob do you like football because i like football and i also like books like mythical beasts and science books. jacob i like your picturs.they look good and nice.

love,your brother angelous

for you jakeyboy...

November 20, 2011

Love Mona & Dad & Your Bros

November 20, 2011

Holidays are tough ...We wish Heaven had a phone ... so we could hear your voice again. We thought of you today ... but that's nothing new. We thought of you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence and often speak your name. All we have are memories ... and pictures in a frame. ?

We miss you like crazy Jacob!!

Love Dad & Mona

November 16, 2011

Don't cry for me today,
I wouldn't want it this way.
Be strong and smile,
for you will see me in a while.
I know you miss me,
But now in heaven i will be.

Love Mona

November 14, 2011

dear jacob, im sad today. i just found out a cuzn of mine thru marriage just passed. she was only 30 and had cancer. i never got the chance to meet her. it just reminds my of you. so you got some company up there now. her name is mayra. she family so make her feel welcome if you fly into her...thanks babyboy.

we love you...

Love Always Dad & Mona

November 8, 2011

really missin you babyboy. the holidays are the hardest. dads hangin in there. its good to see him finally openin up more to your lil bros. i know it must be hard for him. but you know your always with us and always in our thoughts. we love you mijo.

p.s. greenbays still kickin butt!!!!

Mrs. Margaret Francis

November 1, 2011

...also to Chris Ortega, Nana Sue and Sharon Martinez

tiff

October 22, 2011

Jacob my brother its soo so hard to look at a pic of you and my head starts shaking left n right at the thought of loosing you makes me go mad I just want u back I love u

sharon martinez-wilson

October 21, 2011

hi jake! just thought i'd say hello and tell you that i miss you so darned much, i hope you and papa ray found eachother by now and everything is ok. it's almost halloween and i was talking to your little sister about the time that you, ernie and christopher all dressed up as girls. do you remember? you guy's were soooooo...... cute ! i laughed so hard cause you all was so out of your comfort zone and it was so funny seeing all of you with skirt's and makeup on! i love you my boy and miss you so darned much! until next time, all my love. your nana

Dad & Mona

October 18, 2011

hey babyboy greenbay is kickin butt!!!!!
dad put up your muhammad ali poster the other day. he started cryin. hes gettin thru it the best way he knows how. but he'll never get over losin you. none of us will. everyday seems to go by alil easier but its still hard.
cuzn johnnys here today. hes just chillin. he says hi. =)
i was just thinkin of you (as usual) and wanted to stop in & just let you know that your always on our mind. ok?
we love you jakeyboy!!!!!

Dave

October 7, 2011

Hi Jake. Ive been away from home for 3 weeks. Got a new job and all. Today, on my way home, I couldnt help but think of our family on Arthur ave. You, me and Chris, Ryan and Becky. I could always tell who was coming down the stairs by the way it sounded. I wish I could here that sound again. I think you slipped and fell down the stairs more than anyone Ive ever known.

I surely do miss you, and I will always love you Jake.

Dad & Mona

October 7, 2011

hi babyboy. just wanted to stop in and say how much we all still miss you and that theres not a day that goes by that your not always on our minds. we love you!!!

Mona

September 19, 2011

oh jacob...my heart is heavy this sadness for your family. first you, and now papa ray. im sure you two are together by now, and even though i didnt really know him that well, it hurts me to know the sarrow that the rest of your family must be goin thru. my heart goes out to them. i think maybe he just couldnt wait to see you any longer, he wanted to be with you. i dont know...
me and dad where tryin to talk about you the other day. it was so hard. just sayin or hearin your name makes our voices shakey and the tears start to come to the edge of our eyes. its so hard to let it in that your gone. we just wanna hold onto you forever and never let you go. is it wrong for me to say that its not fair and im jealous of papa ray? he gets to be with you and see you and hug you and you guys are together. im sorry for feelin these things. atleast you have a familiar face now and your not goin thru this journey alone. im sad for your familys loss but im glad that your with your grandpa. you guys just keep lookin out for the rest of us and i dont know when but someday we'll all be together again huggin and rejoicin and laughin.
til then just behave up there in heaven and save a place for me and everyone else thatll be comin along. i love you. your dad loves you. your brothers love you.

YOUR SISTER TIFFANY LOVES YOU

September 18, 2011

So jacob its me poppa ray should b with u now u can talk with him about sports as u all use to I went to see him yesterday gave him a kiss told him that I love him and held his hand in a way I thought to my self I wish I could have held your hand gave u a kiss hugg u and tell u that I love u brother. Guess I going to have to wait huh well I love u baby brother our grandpa with u now u 2 take care of one another k

Uncle Dave

September 17, 2011

Jake, two nights ago I was waiting in Albany to unload the following morning. Sitting in my truck about 10:30 at night, I saw a southwest jet landing at the airport. About five minutes later, another southwest jet landed. It made me cry, because you landed in Albany a few years ago on one of those flights. They both originated in Ontario, but one stopped in Chicago, the other in Las Vegas. Chris and I went to Albany to get you, but both flight were an hour and a half late, and we didnt know which one you were on. They both landed about five minutes apart. Jake, I saw that pair of flights again two nights ago. Chris called to see what I was doing, and in telling him this story I began to cry. I was remembering Chris and I getting you, and seeing you coming down the corridor thru the airport dressed in your white tee shirt and short pants. You looked so comfortable. I think you liked traveling just about more than anything. I remember asking, how was your flight? You said, "It was good". You have taken a bus, a train, and have driven NY to Cali and back, flown twice, once with Chris, and I know, you would have been a great truck driver. You just loved being on the go. Seems like so many places I go to or see, remind me of a wonderful memory, with you in it. I love you Jacob

Mona Dorame

September 15, 2011

Hi jake. It Mona. I cant sleep. Got so much on my mind. I miss you so much. I think about you more than I even realize. Your always just floatin there in the back of my head. I just wanted to say hi. Love you.

Sharon martinez-wilson

September 14, 2011

Jake, I don't no if ur gonn'a get this r not but I miss u so much. I know it's supposed to be gett'n better but its not! For me anyway. Keep ur eyes open 4 ur Papa Ray cause he's on his way to b with u. Show him the ropes for me and don't 4get to come get me when its my turn. Watch out 4 Sylvia, Jake. Wrap ur arms around her! She cries 4 u and PapaRay now every nite. She asked me last nite 2 promise that I wouldn't leave her until she was 18 or 19!!! How she came up with that # I don't no. I miss u Jake, daily! Love 4 ever and ever Ur Nana

kara ward

September 6, 2011

Hi son how's it going up there ? I miss you son so so much! it's hard without you but I know you can see all of us ,so you all ready know this, Things will never be the same , for me .
I LOVE YOU, TO THE MOON AND BACK.
mom

Uncle Dave

September 4, 2011

Jake, I miss you kid... Today Kenneth and I had a BBQ in his front yard. It was nice, but of course we missed you. I wont forget the first BBQ this spring, when you set up the tables, chairs, and was so excited to grill for the first time since winter passed. Yeah Jake, I do have something to say about that. I'll never forget that day, it was a wonderful time. I had no idea it would be our last. You loved to cook outside. I sat here at Kenneths while he BBQ'd today, just as he did that day this past spring. We both just talked about your wonderful memory. I love you Jake. I know when I clear things up with God, I'll see you soon.

just a logo of our favorite team. GO PACKERS!!!!

mona

September 2, 2011

hey jakeyboy! sorry i havent writin in a few weeks. doesnt mean i dont think about you everyday. just been busy & a lil stressed but no worries. you know we always make thru some how.
so harley had his first football game last saturday and they lost miserably 6-36 or something like that. i felt real bad cuz we couldnt afford to go plus my mom & lil sis were vistin from cali. they brought stone back from summer vaca so he can start school on monday. hes in the 8th grade now. crazy huh? carmel finally lost another tooth. hes 7 & they shouldve already been fallin out since last year. it was his left front tooth. angel knocked it loose when they were horseplayin. lol. remember before we moved from cali how it was angel that got his tooth knocked out by one of his bros? these kids are crazy!!
dads been tryin to find work. its hard to get a good steady job. but we'r makin lil by lil.
oh and im so happy that you nana sue is on facebook!!! yeah im friends with her & you sis tiff & your aunties & cuzns too. i wish you were on facebook too. you know i was thinkin of settin you up a memorial page on facebook. but i dont know how the rest of your familia would feel about that. it would be just like this and anyone could write the same things they do on here to you & they could post pics and other stuff. i dont want to upset anyone so i havent done it...yet.
i finally hung your pics up on the wall next to your grandmama nancy & my grandpa carmel with other pics of family all around you. jerry likes it & i think it came out pretty good too.
we miss you so much mijo. the pain of losin you is still so strong. why does everyone keeps sayin it gets easier with time when it feels like it just gets harder? dad still cant say you name without cryin. hes really strugglin with your absence. who can blame him? but we push thru the pain & try to make the best with the rest of our lives as we'r supposed to cuz we'r still on this earth. its just not fair. in our hearts we are angry that you were takin so soon. i dont know if that will ever go away. we'r not angry at you. just at the whole situation.
dad has your tupac shirt hangin up in our room. and i missed the packers game the other day. ill try to catch the next one & let you know how they did.
ok...i guess thats all for now. just thinkin of you as always. we love you babyboy. rest in peace....
love always & forever...mona <3

August 27, 2011

i love u baby and iam still here !!!!!!!!!!!!your big sister will alwayse love you !!!!!!!!1

dave

August 21, 2011

Jake, I miss you sitting in the front room watching the last innings of Yankees games. These games are just not as fun as they used to be. I miss you telling me how much the Yankees suck, but you'd still sit with me and watch. I miss those simple times. I miss you just being there. Sometimes we didnt have much to say, other times 3 or 4 innings would be played but we were talking so much we'd miss half the game. I miss those long conversations. I miss you.

YOUR BIG SISTER TIFFANY WARD

August 19, 2011

hay brother its me again and my grand parents just sent me some pictures of us at the beach u were like five years old i cant believe how much u have grown in to a man honey u were the best brother i have and i am sure u know that here r there u still r and always be Jacob bubba i miss u so dam much have Ben for the longest time now its just going to take a little longer till i c u again and i know in my hart i will till then baby i an here if u wanna visit anytime k i love u

chris ortega

August 19, 2011

Jay i am sorry i havnt wrote on this i just don't know what to say. Well first off it isn't any easier like they said it would be, Its so hard being here with out you, you were my best friend and though your gone our friendship will never end. I love you bro see you when it my turn and tell michael i said i love him as well

Mona Dorame

August 18, 2011

FOR ALL OF YOU WAITING IN HEAVEN:
I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too.
I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame.
Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms. I have you in my heart. ? ? ?

kara ward

August 17, 2011

I miss you my son not one min goes by that I don't your mom kara

Jerry Gonzales

August 14, 2011

Hey jake it's dad want to bet on who goes to the superbowl your green bay for my denver maybe both that would be great will see Jacob.your daddy Jerry

Uncle Dave

August 14, 2011

Jake, I love the Green Bay logo Mona found! Absolutely fitting. I watched Packers and Cleveland preseason last night for a while, but also Yankees game as well as a Bears preseason game, and so I cant tell you who won. I thought of you more than anything. Teasing me about how great the Packers were, and not believing you. I guess they were pretty good! You believed in your teams, and no one could ever change your mind about them.

Uncle Dave

August 14, 2011

Jake, I guess there will be sadness the rest of my life, and a feeling of loneliness as well. You meant so much to me Jake. Taking care of a kid is the greatest responsibility Ive ever had. I was lucky to have had two kids to take care of. You and Chris, though best of friends, had completely different personalities. It was the best of times for me, to watch you kids grow, and process information and make decisions. I will miss that forever.
I guess a person cant be sad over someone he didnt love. Jacob, I am deeply heart-broken, and forever saddened. I'll miss you until the day we meet again. I hope heaven allows you to be the same free spirit up there, that you were down here.

justin dominguez

August 9, 2011

wuts up lil brother just wanted 2 let u know i was thinking about u i miss u homie i really do my heart is forever broken now that ur gone but im thankful for the little time we got too spend wit eachother before u passed oh yeah I got 1 of ur hats and 1 of ur shirts wen i get my own spot im gonna put them on the wall hall of fame status k lil bro I luv u homie sleep wit the angels

jessica regalado

August 9, 2011

Hey Jacob just thought that i would write to you...u r in my thoughts everyday i think of all the memories i have of u n wat can i say but only that we miss u so very much i wish mya could mave gotten more time with u well i wish we all had more time... just know Jacob we luv n miss u

August 8, 2011

Jacob, I didn't actually know you but I know people that do. I can tell by the way they miss you and talk about you that you must be an amazing person. I know you were young...too young and that your passing was unexpected. This makes it so much harder for those you left behind. The greater the loss the deeper the pain. I know there are many of your loved ones carrying a deep and heavy sorrow and that their lives will always have someone missing. I wish there were some great words of encouragement I could say that would ease their suffering but honestly there are none that I know. I can only pray that God will give them peace, comfort, and hope until you are together again. My heart is broken for your family and I can only say that I understand...I also miss my son very much. He left this life not long after you, Jacob. If you see him up there, give him a hug for me and I will pray for your family here. May each day bring good memories, healing, comfort, peace, and hope. God bless, Ginger

Mona Dorame

August 5, 2011

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There are moments in life when you wish you could bring someone down from Heaven...and spend the day with them just one more time, give them one more hug, kiss them goodbye or hear their voice again. One more chance to say I Love you...in remembrance of our loved ones who are not here...gone but not forgotten!
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Jacob we miss you!!!

Mona

August 5, 2011

Just thinkin about you. Your dad tryn to opened up alil. He misses talkin to you & hearin the sound of your voice. He's very heartbroken over you. I wish we had a video of you. We needed more time. Im sad too. Sometimes its more then i can bare. And i imagine your dads pain to be 1000000x worse then whatever im feelin. You are a part of him that hell never get back. He loves you so much. I see alot of you in Carmel. Sometimes even the way he talks or the faces he makes or how he acts reminds me of you. But he can never take the place of you. No one ever will. Im worried about your dad. All i can do is be here for him when he needs me. I promise to take care of him forever. I love him & i love you. Always have...always will....xoxo

Irma M

August 5, 2011

I just wannet to stop by and well see your page. Idk what to say but just that your really missed Jacob and I can't get it threw my head what happened. Miss you Jacob.... Ima say a prayer but I'm going to do it in Spanish :). Padre muestro que Estas en el cielo, santificado sea tu nombre, venga a nosotros tu reino, hagase tu voluntad en la Tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada dia.perdona nuestras ofensas como tambien nosotros perdonamos a Los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en la tentacion y libranos del mal. Amen.
It's The lord's prayer but in Spanish

GO GREENBAY!!!!!!!! IM A FAN NOW THANKS TO YOU!!!!!

Mona Dorame

August 3, 2011

Hello Precious Boy,
I know this may be wierd but every time I start to write to you the first thing I want to say is "how are you?"...is that wierd or what? lol. It feels like your still here and Im just writin you an email or a txt message. So things have been really crazy for us. Its a 24/7 job tryin to keep your dad & your bros in line.
I look forward to football season this year cuz up til now Ive never had a fave team. Now thanks to you Im a true Greenbay Fan. Someones got to keep your dad in check about whos the better team, right? lol...
So I hear from your Uncle Dave that your cuzn Chris is gonna be in Reno by the end of the week. I hope he looks your dad up so they can hang out or something. I think that will help you dad. He misses you so much!!! I know thats why he's been actin up (you know what im talkin about). I try to be here for him but its still too hard for him to open up to anyone, even me. I understand...I wish I could just take his pain away but only reversing time and havin you back in his life will fix that. Just keep a watchful eye on him mijo.
Well I just wanted to say hi & give you an update. Ill be back again soon. Til then I love you very much & miss you more than words can say.
Love Alwayz Mona

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