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Adrian Vera Obituary
Jan. 3, 1938 - Aug. 5, 2018
Adrian Ruiz Vera passed away peacefully, surrounded by those he loved on Sunday, August 5, 2018. He is survived and honored by his wife, Joanne, and their two children, Chris and Ellen, whom will always remember his humor, strength and generosity.
At the family's request there will be a private Celebration of Life for Adrian at a later date. Adrian & Joanne request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorder Center, PO Box 4236, Stockton CA 95204.
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Memories and Condolences
for Adrian Vera
August 23, 2018
Alan Christiansen
Dick Henander
August 19, 2018
On behalf of Moose Meyer's Men and myself, we offer condolences to the family for their loss. Adrian was a good friend and a life long member of the Moose Meyer's Men's organization.
Shamus Smith
August 18, 2018
Mr. Adrian Vera was a significant influence in my life. I met him through my advisor Professor John Phillips in 2001 as a senior at University of the Pacific (UOP). He selected me as a recipient for a scholarship on behalf of the San Joaquin County Latino Peace Officer Association. A titan in the field of Criminal Justice, Mr. Vera was a Special Agent (ret.) for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He was also a Military Veteran, a college football star (UOP class of 59, J.D. from McGeorge School of Law in 62) and a beacon in the Mexican-American Community in his native Stockton, CA. I leaned on him a lot throughout the years for general advice, especially while with the NYPD. After finishing boot camp in 2003, he persuaded me to attend graduate school at John Jay College instead of Officer Candidate School in the Marine Corps. Tough it out and be poor grad student a few more years, Shamus...you can always eat ramen to save yourself some of Uncle Sams G.I. Bill money. I will miss him dearly. Godspeed, Sir. And may your soul rest in eternal peace. ❤
Uncle Bob Montes
August 16, 2018
It is with great sadness to know that my nephew, Adrian is gone! I have many fond memories of Adrian while growing up as neighbors, during our childhood. I was like a big brother to Adrian. One of my memorable events with Adrian, was when I took him to his first college football game at College of the Pacific. As we all know, Adrian went on to play football for UOP.
Rest in peace my nephew.
My deepest condolences to the Vera family.
Rudy Gonzales
August 11, 2018
Adrian, a man I highly respect. We came from the same neighborhood ( Goat Valley ).
Played lots of golf and had lots of fun with him. My family loved and respected him very much.
Gerald Hardig
August 11, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear that Adrian is gone. We go all the way back to Jr. High School at Franklin Jr. High (class of 53) where we both played football. I was the center, and Adrian was the fullback. Every time the play (30 wedge) was called, I knew that big ole Adrian was going right over my back. We had fun and he is going to be missed by many. Rest in peace old friend.
Ramona Delgado
August 11, 2018
We were very saddened by our cousin Adrian's passing. Personally I was very proud that he was one of the first cousins to go to a University & setting a great example for our family. It was good to see him at my father (Ray T. Venegas) 80th Birthday.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
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