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Jesse
September 24, 2025
Joseph... You are the funniest person I've ever known while growing up in Bridgeport (The Neighborhood) in Chicago...!
zoe
September 23, 2024
i´ll never know what i'm gonna do without you here, with me
JESUS JURADO
September 24, 2022
I'm remembering you, Joseph... I know your thing about us down here...
Jesse Jurado... Class of 1988 McClellan
John La Velle
April 19, 2022
So many memories. I think about you and your mother all the time. The Petty nights were the best times. I´ll be tipping one back for you real soon. R.I.P Joe
JESUS JURADO
September 24, 2021
I still remember you, Joseph...
JESUS JURADO
September 24, 2020
I'm remembering you, Joe... Jesse Jurado
October 3, 2017
Grace my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God's peace that surpasses all understanding be a comfort to you in the days ahead.
Maryann Russell
Tony & Diane Galvan
October 2, 2017
With Our Deepest Sympathy, Grace, may all the warm and special memories you shared with Joe stay with you and bring you comfort through all the days ahead.
Jesse Jurado
October 2, 2017
I am forever grateful for the wisdom you imparted to me when we were 13 yrs old. I'll never forget how smart you are.
David and Althea
September 30, 2017
Dear Grace we are so sorry to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time Hosea 13:14
V Meeks
September 30, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies to family and friends during this difficult time...May your fondest memories bring you joy and may prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you. He promises, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you."(2 Kings 20:5)
Cathey Howard
September 30, 2017
Sorry for your loss.
May the God who"binds up the brokenhearted"
and "comforts all who mourn" strengthen
your family during this difficult time.
Isaiah 61:1,2.
September 30, 2017
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such as those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR
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