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James Frank Curley "Poncho" Hamilton

James Frank Curley "Poncho" Hamilton obituary, Hemet, CA

James Hamilton Obituary

JAMES FRANK CURLEY HAMILTON "PONCHO" James Frank Curley Hamilton "Poncho" was born on September 26, 1955 and made his journey home on October 25, 2012. James was born in Hemet, California and grew up on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation. He attended Hamilton School, Hemet Jr. & High Schools. James was an accomplished guitarist and played in many bands. He also was a talented artist and held many different jobs to name a few, Surveyor, Slot Tech in Las Vegas, Biohazard clean-up. He traveled many states throughout his life mainly as a musician. James always called Cahuilla Reservation home and was a fluent Mountain Cahuilla speaker. We suffer a great Loss... James is survived by his mother Cahuilla Elder Anne Hamilton; brothers Joseph D. Hamilton, Manuel W. Hamilton, both from Ramona Reservation; sister Rose Ann Hamilton from Cahuilla Reservation; his children Teena Archuleta Collins, James Frank Curley Hamilton III, Thomas J. Hamilton, Ashlyn Hamilton, Sierra Hamilton, Raven Hamilton, all from Cahuilla Reservation; his lifelong partner Patti Powers; older brothers Frankie Hamilton Jr., Rudy Hamilton; older sister Barbara Hamilton; many nieces and nephews; and many dear friends who love and miss you dearly.. A traditional wake will be held on November 9, 2012, Friday, @ 6:00 pm at Our Lady Of the Snow on Cahuilla Reservation, followed by burial at Cahuilla Cemetery at 10:00 am on Saturday.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Nov. 9, 2012.

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Kelly Clark Toon

July 12, 2021

I just opened up my search browser.. This webpage, that I have never even seen was ready for me to read.
A great reminder that we all touch each other´s hearts in mysterious ways. Thanks for being a friend and thinking of me!!
You are alway in my heart. Miss you!
Love, Kelly

Robin Pusateri

November 3, 2020

I miss you everyday! I still hear you sing and play music in my heart! You were talented soul Poncho! Miss your laugh and smile!
Some of the best adventures I had with you in the mountains with you showing me the wild sage, the small springs/streams, the Mountains and the energy they give.
Forever in my heart, Forever apart of me
Love you PonchitO

Janet Homoki

August 19, 2014

Many Memories, Forever in my Heart...

Sarah Mackie

October 21, 2013

Will miss you until I see you again. I can't believe it has already been a year but it there have been so many tears, remembering happy times, being mad that we didn't get to see each other again like we talked about and very happy to have reconnected with your family. R.I.P. MY LOVE!

teena your daughter

October 18, 2013

I miss you.....still thinking of you ...its almost been a year but the tears run like it was just moments ago...forever in my heart

October 15, 2013

PONCHO - awwwwhooooooooooooowwwwuuuuu One of the mountain lions we all dearly loved and still do! Yeah!
Pam Flinn

October 14, 2013

We sure will miss Poncho, my husband and my self are from santa ysabel reservation. and of course at the end of the bar at our casino was where we first met Poncho. He sent drinks down to us and we did the same for him, no conversation between us, until he happen to get up go to the restroom and all of a sudden we heard him sing The Lions Sleep Tonite full course. He came out and sat right beside us and said Hi my name is Poncho whats urs. From that moment on Poncho became a real good friend of ours. We send our condolences to the family, and now" Poncho you shine above us all. " Emil Sr & Michele Sanchez

September 17, 2013

Ponchie.......It's been almost a year. I just want you to know that there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you.
I feel your presence so much of the time. Loving you.
Patti. XO

June 4, 2013

Just me. Miss you and the many many years we had together.
We had some great times. XO P.P.

janet homoki

January 31, 2013

You know i loved you, with every part of me. I have many memories to last. I too am thankful for being a part of your life. Thank you patty for contacting me for contacting me on Facebook, pancho was a remarkable man.

Sarah Mackie

January 18, 2013

Poncho will live in my heart forever. My love for him will never die. He was the most gentle man and what I remember about him always makes me smile. Patti, you were lucky to have him in your life. I will always keep him in my heart and just know that he's on the other side and is with all of you right now.

January 17, 2013

Poncho - forever a strong memory in our minds and hearts, forever a solid influence in our lives, forever a name that belongs to you, only, the one and only - Poncho. Thank you for being part of my life on the mountain. -Pam Flinn

January 6, 2013

Ponch. Just thinking about you. I am missing you so much.
You are in my thought each and everyday. Hugs. Patti

Dave Mace

November 30, 2012

Poncho, You are truly missed sir. Your singin as well as dancing will always be remembered. The music you played for us at the Rose on saturdays, we will never forget. Godspeed my friend. Till we meet again.

Manuel & Vivian Hamilton

November 19, 2012

Manuel will sincerely miss you forever . I hope your journey is as funfilled as your life was . Happy Trails. There once was a man from mantucket...........

teena collins

November 16, 2012

i loved u first.then .now and always..daddy thanx for loving me..i needed that

November 16, 2012

Poncho,
Godspeed my friend. Thank you for being such a valuable part of my life. Meaningful words go a long way. I surround Patti in love and light as I know you are doing.

Kristy Hicks

November 15, 2012

We will miss you Poncho. Kristy and Michael

Sierra Hamilton

November 11, 2012

Daddy i love u with all my heart and miss you rest in peace your on your moon now.

Robin Lyons

November 9, 2012

PonchO, how lucky I was to have you in my life, my mother's life and of course Nicky's. You were an amazing stepfather & a better friend. You opened my eyes to life. The best dance partner a girl could ask for you twirled me like a princess. I will never forget all our journeys you, my mom & myself had some of the best times. People across California will never forget us. You made such an impression on my son for that I thank you he loves music you taught him to feel the music not just hear it. Wisdom. You taught me to be a free bird and fly and so I say to you forever I will love you and honor your memory so until we meet again fly free. I love you Nicky loves and my mom Patti will forever LOVE you true....

Patti Powers

November 9, 2012

You will always be in my heart.
You have always been and still are my true love and my best friend. I love you Poncho. Patti

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