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Jean-Michel Lapeyrade Obituary
February 11,1962 - September 13,2017
Jean-Michel passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2017 near Oakland where he lived with his partner of over 24 years, Jeff Fountain. Born in San Francisco on February 11, 1962 to Auguste and Etiennette (nee Sabarots) Lapeyrade, he attended the French American Bilingual School. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UC Davis in 1983 and completed his MBA at UCLA.Jean-Michel was a loyal member of Oakland's Our Lady of Lourdes choir. His strong tenor voice filled the church for over ten years. He also sang with the South San Francisco Basque Choir, Elgarrekin, for several years. His joy in singing, his delight in sharing his rose garden, and his love for all who crossed his path made being with him a blessing. Those who spent time with him will remember his tender heart, his generosity, and kindness.
Jean-Michel will be very deeply missed by friends who knew him from coast to coast. His passion for food, wine, the arts, and foreign languages will be remembered by all. His joie de vivre was contagious.
He is survived by his partner Jeff Fountain, his mother Etiennette Lapeyrade, his twin sister Marie-Nicole Lapeyrade and her partner Donald Holmes, his younger brother Pierre and his wife Shannon (née Cook) Lapeyrade, Jeff's brother Jay Fountain, and his seven nieces and nephews. His extended family includes in-laws in California and Texas as well as cousins, aunts, and uncles who reside in California and in the Basque Country, France.
His funeral mass will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 11 AM, at Notre Dame des Victoires Church on Bush Street in San Francisco, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Music Ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2808 Lakeshore Ave. Oakland, CA 94610.
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David Miller
September 1, 2021
My sincere condolences to Jeff & the Lapeyrade family. I´ve only just now learned of Jean-Michel´s passing. I´m sorry for your loss.
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November 21, 2017
Dear Jeff, Michael and I were devastated to hear of Jean-Michel's passing. While we have not been in touch for some time, our memories of him are of fun times and a sarcastic wit! I cannot imagine the pain you are going through right now and wish there was some way for us to make it easier. We can only hope that he is at peace and surrounded by everlasting love. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. If you need to get away, our door is always open in Los Angeles. With deepest sympathy, John Vergara and Michael Hayden (we left our contact info in your mail slot)
Ana & Pascal Forest
November 11, 2017
Shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of wonderful Jean-Michel. We will always hold him in our hearts, and cherish the memories, love and humor that he shared. His incredible wit, his sharpness, his fantastic taste, his ability to see through the bs and cut right to what is important, these were just a few of the things we love about Jean-Michel. He was so damn funny, so smart, and such a pleasure to be with. First as a client, then as a friend, forever as special and dear. We are heartbroken for Jeff, and for all of JM's family. Please know if there is anything we can do during this difficult time, we are here for you- now, and later, when 'the dust settles.' We love you, and miss you. Sending strength and energy, with tears.
Amy Hansell
November 8, 2017
So sorry for your loss. He was loved by all. He will be greatly missed.
Maria
November 7, 2017
My dear Jeff-
My heart is broken. I truly adored your Jean-Michel. His handsome face, his sharp wit and biting sense of humor, his charismatic style. He was the French version of my wacky Sicilian family; only he could really understand the drama! I felt such an inexplicable connection to him and will always and forever remember every meal you both shared at the restaurant, every hilarious conversation, every moment of shared stories of our intense family histories. He is and will always be so missed, so remembered, so loved.
Jim Schexnayder
November 6, 2017
As the pastoral minister at Our Lady of Lourdes I knew Jean Michel from the choir, his friendly greeting at liturgies and seeing him at 24Hour Fitness. He was a gift to our parish and I rely on his continued spirit accompanying us in the future.
Peace forever, Jean Michel!
Fr. Jim Schexnayder
Garry Shaw
November 6, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to Jeff and the Lepeyrade family on their loss. Jean-Michel will be missed.
Andrea Jones
November 5, 2017
I was so saddened to hear the news about Jean-Michel. Miche was my dear friend throughout business school, and I have so many fond memories of fun times with him. Although I didn't have the good fortune of meeting Jeff, my heart goes out to him and Miche's entire extended family. As we Jewish people say, his memory will forever be for a blessing.
Mary Anderson
November 4, 2017
Nicole, we are so sorry for the loss of your brother. We never had the pleasure of meeting him, but after reading his obituary, we wish we had. We remember you speaking of him lovingly.
All our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Love, Dave and Mary
Anne Black
November 4, 2017
Dear Jeff, Etiennette , Marie-Nicole, Donald Holmes, Pierre ,Shannon and the rest of JM's family, Please know of my heartfelt sympathy for all of you. I always enjoyed singing in the Our Lady of Lourdes Choir with him. I will always remember him for his smile, concern, kindness and awesome laugh. He was more than a Choir member, he was an AWESOME PERSON and Friend. I will always be grateful to him for taking the time to help me write my resume when I was unemployed. He is missed! Love Anne Black
Jeanine Fernandez Lapeyrade
November 4, 2017
Où que tu sois, que cette lumière éclaire ta route .Repose en paix.
Shellie Cook
November 3, 2017
Dear Etienette, Jeff, Nicole, Pierre, Shannon, Shaelyn, Chantal, Angeline, Teagan, Nicholas and all of the other family members far and wide. Words can't express the sorrow you must be feeling through this devastating experience. We will miss Michel's beautiful smile, warm eyes, his sense of humor and sarcasm. Michel was always able to make me laugh!
Our love and prayers are with all of you hoping you find comfort in the love of God our Father.
Love,
Shellie, Sean, Bailey & Dalton Cook
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