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Jean Dufau Obituary
Jean Pierre Dufau died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 5, 2008.
He was born Jan. 9, 1929, in Oxnard to Pierre and Agnes Falxa Dufau and was raised on the family ranch on Etting Road in Oxnard. His French Basque heritage and his family's history in the early farming community of Ventura County were a great source of pride throughout his life.
JP attended Oxnard High School, University of California, Davis, and California Polytechnic University, Pomona, and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a director of the Seaboard Lemon Association, a member of Ventura County Farm Bureau and a founder and director of Pleasant Valley Vegetable co-operative. He was a member of Saticoy Country Club and the Tri-Counties Seniors Golf Association. He was a long-standing and active member of Rancheros Visitadores (Campo Adolfo where he was most recently serving as president), Rancheros Adolfo and the Ventura County Sheriff's Posse.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helene Barnett Dufau, and their children, Dennis (wife Laurel) and Denise (husband Patrick Droppleman). "Itachi" will be remembered with love by his five grandchildren, Alison, Chelsie, Daniele, Brigette and Natalie. In addition, he is survived by his sisters, Madeleine Glover (husband Malcolm) of Rancho Mirage, Josephine Clark of Rancho Mirage; brother, Donald (wife Bobbi) of Ojai; and many nephews and nieces.
JP will be missed by his family and friends and will be remembered always for his dedication to family life; ranching; his love of golf, hunting and horses; and for his talents as a chef.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice or the Museum of Ventura County.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel, 2532 E. Ventura Blvd., Old Town Camarillo. Burial will follow at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park.
Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is Conejo Mountain Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo; phone 805-482-1959.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jean Dufau
Donna Hamilton
January 31, 2008
Helene--I am so sorry for your loss, I know you must miss J.P. terribly. Momma and I both send our love and prayers.
Donna & Aunt Lavonia
Adolf Ramos
January 18, 2008
I only started to know J.P. at Vons as a customer and learned slowly after that my dad and him both were involved with the Camarillo family many years ago. Also my godfather Sam Camacho used to do the cooking for the Visitadores ride that he participated in every year for 40+ years. He used to tell me quick stories and I always looked forward to seeing him at the store. What impressed me the most is that he barely knew me but I received a sympathy card from him when my father passed away last february 23. Great person!
Lynne Sowles
January 12, 2008
Helene, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never met JP, I loved you and Aunt Leah, and my heart is filled with sorrow for you. May God bless you.
Doug Thiry
January 12, 2008
To the family of J.P.
We were so sorry to hear about J.P. I will always remember his ability to cook. We will miss him coming to South Dakota for the annual Ventura Group pheasant hunt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug & Deb Thiry
Mitsu Roberts-Soria
January 11, 2008
Dennis , although I never met your parents, but as a friend of yours I send my condolences to you and your families
Diane Gilmore
January 10, 2008
All of our hearts are broken at Saticoy Country Club as are the hearts of every person who has had the priviledge & honor of knowing the wonderful Dufau family.
You are all so dearly loved by so many and JP will be sorely missed.
Carol Sapin Gold
January 10, 2008
Dearest Helene,
My love and thoughts are with you. There is such a special place in my heart for JP...He was your love in high school, and your entire life.
Stay strong, and know that many hands are holding yours.
love always,
Carol
Gold Coast CareGivers
January 10, 2008
We appreciated the opportunity to care for Mr. Dufau, and we extend our heartfelt sympathy in learning of his loss.
Respectfully,
Melinda Hollis
January 10, 2008
Denise & family; I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you, praying that celebrating memories of your Dad will lessen the sting of his death. You were blessed with a wonderful Dad! Sending my love to everyone.
Warmly,
Ray Curtis
January 10, 2008
I met mr. Dufau some three years ago and had the very good fortune to join him for pheasant hunts in SD.I liked him alot.A gracious, thoughtful, and fun man to be with. He will be missed. My prayers go out to the Dufau family. Ray Curtis Jr.
Lee Draughon
January 10, 2008
My sympathy & prayers go out to J P's family. I will miss his hearty laughs & good cooking on the South Dakota pheasant hunts.
Bill McKown
January 10, 2008
I have very fond memories of J.P., my first memory was when J.P. took me and some other fellows to see a Rams football game. Later we became good friends doing business together.If I had to describe J.P. in one word, it would be "Gentleman". He will be missed.
Carl Lee
January 10, 2008
Helene -
My deepest sympathy to you and the family. So sorry to hear about JP. Some of my fondest memories are of visits with you all in California.
With Love,
Carl Lance
Bobbie Christian-Williams
January 10, 2008
Helene,
I am so sorry for your families lose. J.P. was a great guy and I know how much you will miss him. May God be with you all now and all your lives.
Bobbie Mullin Christian-Williams
JoAnn & Lee Martin
January 9, 2008
Helene, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. J.P. will be greatly missed by all.
Love,
JoAnn & Lee
Rosalind Amorteguy
January 8, 2008
Helene and family,
We love you and are so very sorry to hear of JP's passing.
We will be in touch, very soon, when things quiet down for you,
Love, Rosalind and Al
Erin & Kit
January 8, 2008
We extend our deepest sympathies to the DuFau family. JP was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
All our Best,
Erin & Kit
Ventura,CA.
PHYLLIS (SAVIERS)SOTO
January 8, 2008
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOU HELENE AND YOUR FAMILY.
William Hair
January 8, 2008
I am so sorry that I will miss the services for JP. He will be sorely missed!
Bill Hair
Paula McCullough
January 8, 2008
Dear Denise and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss. May your many loving memories of him make your loss easier.
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