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Johnny Brown Obituary
Johnny at age 77 passed away Friday April 24, 2009. He was born August 26, 1931 in Ventura, Calif., to his parents, John and Rebecca Ramos Brown. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice De la Torre Brown. They were married on March 7, 1951, in Oxnard. He is also preceded in death by son, George D. Brown; and sister, Lorraine Gil.
Johnny Sr. was raised in El Rio and attended El Rio Elementary and Oxnard High School. He started working at Point Mugu Naval Air Station at age 18 and semi-retired after 37 years. He loved coaching all his children and many others for 30 plus years and won many championships. He traveled many places such as Hawaii, Washington, and many parts of Mexico. He enjoyed playing cards and going to Vegas. His favorite past times was watching the L.A. Dodgers.
He is survived by 2 brothers, Paul and Freddy Brown; and 7 sisters, Alice Garcia, Jessie Hernandez, Lydia Camacho, Pauline Velasquez, Yolanda Gutierrez, Lucille Rivas, Ramona Golson; and his sons, Johnny R. Brown Jr. wife (Cindy) Dennis J. Brown wife (Yvonne) and Gary G. Brown wife (Rachel) all of Oxnard; and 8 grandchildren, Johnny and Michael Brown, Dennis Jr., Season Brown-Murguia, and Brittany Brown, Vincent, Amanda, and Eric Brown and 2 great-grand-daughters Kaylee and Ashley Brown.
A visitation for Johnny will be held Friday, May 1, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m., located at the Perez Family Funeral Home Chapel, 1347 Del Norte Road in Camarillo. (off the 101 Freeway Central Ave Exit). A celebration Mass will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. located at Santa Clara Chapel, 1333 E. Ventura Blvd in Oxnard. Burial will follow at Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura. Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is the family owned and operated Perez Family Funeral Home in Camarillo. Tel: (805) 484-6365 www.CamarilloMortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Johnny Brown
Rosemary Rios Miramontes
February 9, 2022
Johnny Sr. I know it's been since 2009 that you passed to be with Tiche & my George (as I think of him often), I know you are happy to be together in heaven. I never got the chance to give my condolences and well wishes to Woody, Dennis & Gary as well as Yvonne and the whole Brown Family. I have fond memories of Johnny, Tiche and Georgie (Tiche would call him) :) They were and are a great, kind, sincere and loving family. I pray that one day we will all meet again. My love to George that I miss so much all these years - he still lives in my heart and forever will. I miss Johnny & Tiche, too!
Love Always! Rosemary Rios Miramontes from Dallas, Texas
Tony,Nessa,Alize,Mikey&ToneTone Gil
May 15, 2009
We're gonna miss u Tio Johnny!!!I know my Grandmas right beside u!Give her a GREAT BIG HUG & KISS 4 me PLEASE!!!!!
Nurse Patricia
May 13, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jimmy Peterson
May 10, 2009
One thing I remember most about Mr. Brown was how likable He was. I've known Him and sons Johnny, Dennis, and Gary for 40 years, and, have many fond memories of them at the Tamarac house.
My Father used to say that men of good character and high morals were "Solid". Johnny Brown was as Solid as they come!
My deepest sympathy's go out to all who mourn for Him, especially my good friends Woody, "El Browno", and Gary, my thoughts and prayers are with You.
IRENE BARRETTO
May 6, 2009
TO ALL JOHNNY BROWN FAMILY I JUST HEAR OF YOUR DAD PASSING AND IAM VERY SORRY I WORK WITH HIM AND HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN MY THOUGHT AND PRAYS ARE WITH THE FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU
Art Delgado
May 6, 2009
Dear Dennis&Yvonne and
family We our all sorry to hear about
Mr.Brown He was a great man.May god be
with all of you at this time of need.
Art&MargoDelgado&fam.
.
Hector Nava Sr., Vicki Montanez
May 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandra Alamillo/C
May 5, 2009
Johnny & Dennis,
your fathers loss is significant, just as your moms & George. Keep in mind there in
heaven together now. When troubles come your way, say a prayer to them & they will guide your way, in Jesus name. I am a very old friend of George, he will always be in my heart. Your parent were great persons whom I was lucky to meet.
Eddie & Kathy Soto
May 3, 2009
Dennis & Yvonne
Eddie and are sooo sorry for the loss of your Dad he was one of the best ones I will always remember him from Baseball at Southside and even at the old Southside by the railroad tracks when he
use to couch you and your brothers he was always involed with you all and that you can always charries and remember the good times about him I remember no matter where he was he always had a smile on his face and always had time to stop and talk a bit and ask for the family. Well now he is in a better place and it's time for you and your family to rest now and just enjoy his memory.
I will Pray for you all
MAY GOD BLESS YOU
EDDIE & KATHY SOTO
Carol Nungaray Hidalgo
May 2, 2009
Dear Compadres Pauline, Chuck and Family and The Brown Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your Brother and Loved One Johnny. Although he is no longer physically here with you, Please take comfort in knowing that he has left each of you "His Loved Ones" a Lifetime of Beautiful Memories that you will often re-live.
In the meantime, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you ALL.
Love,
Carol Nungaray Hidalgo and Family
Ledesma family
May 2, 2009
Brown family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this time of sorrow.
fr:Rob,Laura and lil rob ledesma
Buddy Salinas
May 2, 2009
To the Brown Family,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. I, Buddy will always remember one particular Little League game that Mr. Brown coached against my team. Great for his team, sad for ours that his team won, but it was one of the highlights of my life not only because of the competition but the unity as well. Those truly were the good old days and I will always remember Mr. Brown for that. Little League Baseball, WOW!!!
Our sincere condolences and God Bless Your Family.
Buddy Salinas and Family
manuel lopez
May 1, 2009
May 1, 2009
Johnny and Fred, their brother and many sisters and relatives were part of my happy childhood in the part of El Rio that was destined to be the Ventura Freeway and Vineyard overpass and the excess land used for the current twin Towers, Hotel and Esplanade Financial Center. We went to the old school on Vineyard Avenue and Stroube and shared many wonderful memories. His childhood picture kindled many thoughts within me.
May God Bless all the family and give you strength in these difficult circumstances.
Manuel M. Lopez and family
John & Mary Ellen Zaragoza & Family
May 1, 2009
To the Brown Family,
On behalf of John & Mary Ellen Zaragoza and Family, We Wish to express our deepest condolences. We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Johnny was a great Father, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. We will truly miss his friendship and the happiness he brought to everyone.
God bless your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maria Torres-Flores
May 1, 2009
Johnny Jr,
So sorry to hear about you loss, my deepest condolences to you and the family.
Dy, Janine & John Silva
May 1, 2009
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Brown. He was a dear friend of our dad Big John, we find comfort in knowing that they are together in heaven. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Silva Family
Ronald Velasquez
May 1, 2009
Our Condolences, I had the pleasure to work with John while I worked at Point Mugu. He taught me about life the short time I was able to be with him. He knowing my Dad Pascual(Nosky)made things easier to deal with the pressures of working for the government. God Bless.
Ron & Lucille Velasquez
J.P
April 30, 2009
Dennis, Were sorry about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out and our condolences to you and your entire family at this difficult time. God bless all of you. Your friend JP and family.
Phillip & Joyce Estrada
April 30, 2009
Uncle Johnny,
It was an honor to have spend time with you...you were an incredible human being. God's recipe for making you was a spoon of: love, respect, loyalty, fairness, humor, and an abundance of looks.
You will be missed that's without saying but knowing what you and John Silva are doing now (playing cards) is a big comfort for all of us. To top that you've got "Lucky Lorraine" by your side as your lucky charm. Give her our love.
M. Rodriguez
April 30, 2009
My deepest sympathy and condolences to all the Brown Family. May God give you peace, during this difficult time.
Tila Estrada
April 30, 2009
Our condolences to all the family, especially, Paul and Freddy
Tila & Angel Estrada Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico
GENE ORTEGA
April 30, 2009
TO ALL MY PRIMOS @ PRIMAS, wE ARE VERY SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF MY COMPADRE JOHNNY. MARUCA AND I, GENE ORTEGA, GO BACK, A LIFE TIME, WITH JOHNNY AND TICHIE. oUR SINCEREST CONDOLENCE, TO LITTEL JOHNNY,DENNIS AND OUR GODSON GARY, WE ARE ALSO SADDEND, BECAUSE WE ARE UNABLE TO ATTENED HIS SERVISES, MY HEALTH WILL NOT PERMIT TRAVEL AT THIS TIME, PLEASE FORGIVE OUT ABSENCE, OUR THOUGHTS AND HEART PRAYERS WILL BE THERE. GENE AND MARY ORTEGA
Cecilia Hice-Douglas
April 30, 2009
Deepest condolences to the entire Brown family.Your former Paula Street neighbor and life long friend. Cecilia Guerra Hice-Douglas
Anthony Briones
April 30, 2009
Grandpa Johnny, thank you for the love and kind hearted soul that you have! I looked at you like a grandpa because ive been around you since i can remember, your legend lives forever!! you will be truly missed!welcome home!!!Nino Dennis, Woody and Gary, I am sorry for your loss, I know its difficult..stay strong!!!I love you all!!God bless
Lionicio Perez
April 30, 2009
Mr. Brown, a dear friend, great coach (Wildcats),fine neighbor, good human being. Thank you Mr. "B" for being there for all of us. You will be missed. I will see you in heaven, because Jesus lives, you live also. Johnny, Dennis, Gary, I'm sorry to hear that your dad passed away. He was a good man. We've known each other for over 50 years now and I can honestly say he treated us great. I love you guys. "Jr"
Cancel Family
April 30, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Pat & Susan Golson
April 30, 2009
Uncle Johnny you were a sweet and kind Uncle, You will truly be missed by all. Johnny Jr, Dennis, Gary and the families we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care love Boy, Susan, Tenea, Zach, and Johnny Golson
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