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Javier Miranda Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Javier Miranda announces that he passed away peacefully in his home on March 26, 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 58 years old. His life revolved around his family and is survived by his parents Jose and Belia Miranda, his brother Ruben Miranda, his wife of 35 years Maria Teresa Miranda, his children Mark (Jesenia) Miranda and Marie Alex (Antonio) Rodriguez, and his 4 grandchildren Miranda, Xavier, June and Aaron.
Javier worked for 32 years at the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) where he achieved many goals beginning at an entry level position as he would call it "on the shovel" and climbed the ranks to Director of Trades and Support. He retired in 2017, at the age of 55 and assumed his new role at home as GDad, as his grandchildren affectionately called him. He transported them to and from school and everywhere else in the GDad Bus.
Javier will be greatly missed by his entire family and due to the recent times a Celebration of Life is being planned for the appropriate future.
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Rm
June 17, 2024
Nothing new, same as last year. I miss you, I wish we could talk. Even if I caught you in a grumpy moment. I also continue to miss Mom and Dad, I ask God that you three are in his presence and that someday we can all see each other again. Until then J.
RM
March 22, 2023
I miss you more than what you can imagine. You, Mom and Dad live on in my heart and in my daily thoughts. Not a day goes by without thinking about you. Love and miss you very much!
R. Miranda
March 30, 2022
Miss you J... You will forever be in my heart.
Oscar Santana
April 3, 2020
Javier, thank you for the opportunity to work for CVWD. God speed and heartfelt prayers to your family. Oscar
Sal Quiñones
April 2, 2020
My deepest condolences to Maria, the children and family of Javier for their loss. May God bless you and give you comfort during this difficult time.
Martin Lopez
April 2, 2020
Condolences to all the Miranda family we wish you strength at this time.
Romero Family
April 2, 2020
Terry and family, our heartfelt condolences to the entire Miranda family. Javier was a good family man who thought the world of all of them. He is now resting in peace, may all of the good memories of him keep you strong during this most difficult time.
Maria Esther Avila Gil
April 2, 2020
Terry and family, My condolences, sad to hear of Javier's passing your dearest husband, father and grandpa. He's with our Lord God. My prayers are with you. Love, Maria Esther Avila Gil
Patty &
April 1, 2020
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend Javier. My sister and I grew-up in North Side Indio with plenty of friends that included Javier and Ruben. We will never forget those childhood years as we laughed, & played, rode bikes and ate lots of ice-cream from Tom's truck. (He was our neighbor). We all just simply became family. He was one of those friends that you never forget. He will surely be missed by all of us, who had the pleasure of growing up with a fine young man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, children and all of the Miranda Family. May the Lord give you strenght and.may you find peace during this difficult time. God bless you all❤
Miguel Garcia
April 1, 2020
From Miguel Garcia Family sending our condolences out to Maria , kids and the Miranda family may god grant you strength during this difficult time . RIP Javier great memories with you from childhood and high school. ♥
April 1, 2020
Javier you and your family were the best people that any neighbor could ask for!! We had a lot of fun together and went thru so much as friends!! We are going to miss you so very much but just know that the family you left behind are going to be just fine because you made sure of that!! We love you!! Until we meet again RIP our friend
Irma C. Gonzalez
April 1, 2020
From entire Family of Antonio Carrasco, we send our Condolences & Prayers to Miranda Family. MAY JAVIER REST IN PEACE.MAY God Bless all of you with His Love & Strength .
Minnie &
March 31, 2020
My condolences to Terry and her children, for their loss, may he rest in peace and may Terry and her kids find comfort in our Lord, he was a great man good friend, we knew him since he was in high school and always very respectful.
Brett Wilson
March 31, 2020
So glad to have known you, a huge inspiration.
Brett &
March 31, 2020
Brett & I are going to miss Javier. You made a huge impact on our lives. You pushed Brett to change his career and he and I are so grateful for your words of wisdom. We will miss you howling at the moon at Big River❤Until we meet again Javier❤
March 31, 2020
May god bless your family today and always.
Rigo and Maria Arroyo
Victor & Elizabeth Jimenez
March 31, 2020
Our deepest prayers and condolences to Maria and Miranda family. As neighbors, his pride in family and home resonated daily. We already miss seeing him out and about. Rest in Peace Javier and may the Lord's Perpetual Light shine upon you and give you eternal rest. May the Lord comfort your family through this most difficult time.
Victor & Elizabeth Jimenez
Debbie Northrup
March 30, 2020
Javier was a great guy to work with. I would call him a family man. God be with you and your family Mrs. Miranda.
March 30, 2020
Please accept our deepest and most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and those affected by this loss. May the Lord give you the Strength and Faith to guide you through these times.
Rest In Peace Mr. Javier......
Cindy & David Murillo
Hobbs, NM.
R. Miranda
March 30, 2020
J, thank you for everything you did for our Parents, for my wife and my kids. You were always there when I needed a boot in the rear and some help when I got older. I will miss you dearly, rest easy Brother. Mark, Tony and I will look after your family and Guelo and Guela. RIP Big Brother
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