I hope you had a beautiful heavenly birthday.

~ Luanda Puente - April 9, 2024

Happy bday dad! Thinkin of u. I'd loved to have spent today with u. See u soon

~ Rebecca Jaquez - April 8, 2022

Hey Dad, been thinking bout ya. Know ur b day is coming up. Wish u were still in Florida..... it'd give me an excuse to leave this shitty city and come see u. Luv u

~ Rebecca Jaquez - April 6, 2021

Dad, I miss u. U of all my family I miss. If I could go back I would leave them all for u. I've gone down a dark path and I don't care. If u could see me now. Drugs do soften the pain a bit. I have no one. I was almost killed in November. So close that I felt a really peaceful...Such peace I had never felt before. Couple weeks ago i got hit by a car and last week some psycho with a knife had to be pepper sprayed. Tired of being a sitting duck. You'll be happy to know i got a stun gun. I'm high right now dad. High on weed and meth. Ya I know. I'm a nobody unwanted unloved useless pathetic worthless. There's so much more I could use to describe myself but my mind's drawing a blank. I never judged u for doing drugs dad. When u called me for that money i was praying my ex would give u all u need. I wouldnt have been able to tell u know. Everyone is better off with out me. Everthing I have ever loved I hurt. I gave Amir and my first dog Loki a chance at life by giving them to someone who would do better than me. I would have fucked up their life as sure as the sun rises every day. Really cold right now dad. I'm in a tent near the Willamette river. When the weather is nice I know I will travel again. I wish I was there with u and Josh. Hard to be dead when u aren't literally dead. I've changed dad. The carefree happy optimistic girl that white knighted for everyone is all but dead. When I was younger I thought it wouldn't be too hard to find pple who love me. Havent even found one. Everyone keeps me for around for a while then then they kick me out, start beating on me, or i finally stand up for myself (surprising) Dad it's hard waking up everyday never hearing I luv u. It's hard not being able to reminisce and laugh about pastimes with someone. Everyone is a stranger out here. Every where I go it's strangers. We all have one thing in common...the look...the sadness....the face that's been tattooed by the miles we've traveled and the bridges overhangs and sidewalks we've slept under. I still give Dad. I don't make much money bout $30 every night I go canning. So many needy pple out here. U see them sleeping around the store front while pple walk by doing their Xmas shopping. Gotta stop writing ??????I wanna talk to u in person dad. I ain't got no one to talk to-no one to hold me tell me everything's gonna be ok. Just a constant barrage of negativity. Luv u dad. Ur the only family member that proudly let pple know i was ur daughter and that was ur grandson. Even though i was in a black sheet covered head to toe. Do what makes u happy is what u said. Drugs dont make u evil unless deep down ur evil. See u again....maybe sooner than later ??????

~ Rebecca Jaquez - February 6, 2021

~ Anonymous

David was a very special person to me, he was a good friend and I was very thankful to have had him in my life and to have the memories we had shared together....he will be missed dearly but will never be forgotten!!! Rest In Peace David ??????

~ Kelly Gozdecki - March 21, 2018

My deepest condolences go out to your family during this difficult time. I know the pain of losing loved ones and it's only natural to wonder why this happens, but I was comforted in knowing that God will soon bring death, sickness, pain and suffering to an end (Rev. 21:4) and even more comforting is that He plans to bring our dead loved ones back to life one day (John 5:28,29). I hope these thoughts help you to cope until that time comes.

~ F R - March 14, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May the happy memories you shared together bring you some comfort in the days ahead. And may you find hope in God's promises to soon undo 'all tears, mourning, pain and even death' Rev. 21:4. Knowing of God's purpose for the earth and for the future can help to fortify us and give us confidence that relief is at hand. (Psalms 37:10, 11, 29/John 5:28,29). Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

~ D. Cody - March 13, 2018

Sorry to hear about your loved one passing. Remember psalm 116:15 it tells us that our loved one are Gods memory and he will resurrect them. (John 5:28,29). May theses word be a comfort to you and your family in this difficult time.

~ A E - March 13, 2018

David was a funny guy, always joking around, laughing, antic's and so forth and can say he was a great person with a purpose. Always talked about what he wanted to do and where he wanted to be in life thus far. Talked ton's about family, connecting/ reuniting with siblings, daughters, mother, father and all those in his life with him that just seemed not that far away to him and he needed them, but far enough he could not reach them by his choice or others to some point or another. I have read the memories how great he was, helpful, caring and went beyond the call of duty in his life to help, be there for all and do what David did, his purpose.... Sad day, very sad indeed when I heard the news he passed, WHY??? Maybe if all those memories of whom boasted how he helped others and them, the man needed help himself. No one came to his aid, he wanted it but know one knocked.

~ Anonymous Friend - March 10, 2018

You were my father, no doubt about it. You came into our life's just when we needed you too. I was of course young but im certain it was for good reasons. We've all been through so much together but you stayed. You helped my mom when she was down. Took care of my family. You were and still are such an important person to me. I wish i would've stayed in contact with you and i really do wish you could've met Sydney. I wish you didn't have to go so soon. I had so many future plans that you were involved in somehow.You use to come to my cheer games and youd take me to practice as well. You were always there helping, not because you thought you needed too but because you wanted too. When Corey died you became everyone's rock you were our shoulder to cry on. I miss you and Love you David. Always will!

~ Andrea Mink - March 10, 2018

I remember you being like the big brother I never had even though you were my cousin. I remember the times that we played together when we were young. You stayed with us at times and taught me how to be strong. You were always there for me and I loved you for that and my dad Pablo loved you like the son he never had. My prayers go out to the family.

~ vanessa jaquez - March 9, 2018

There is one more I have to share. I remember you singing to me
" I'll be your crying shoulder, I'll be love suicide. And I'll be better when I'm older. I'll be the greatest fan of your life."
You were.

~ Janet Curtis - March 8, 2018

It’s too hard to pick just one memory, I have so many. You’ve been in my life since I was 3 years old, I don’t remember a time when I didn’t know you, you were always there. You never treated me or my siblings like we were a burden-something you had to tolerate to be with our mom. You accepted us as your family. You taught me so many things, how to live life to the fullest, love with everything I had, forgive because life’s too short to hold grudges, and you always made me laugh. You became my father figure when I didn’t have one. I will always love you for that. Thank you for helping me do homework, thank you for passing me mints in church so that I could eat them like candy, thank you for watching cartoons with me, thank you for being there for us when others weren’t. You were there for my baptism both of them. You were there for me when Corey died and left me broken inside. I’m at peace knowing that you two are in heaven together watching over us. You made sure that you were at my graduation party because you couldn’t get off work for my graduation. If you couldn’t be there, you always made up for it somehow. I will never forget you or the things you’ve taught me. I will always hold you close to me. I love you always, your Little Cassapee

~ Cassidy Ocasio - March 8, 2018

To pick just one memory is very difficult. I remember the rock David was when my son Corey died. Him being there when I called him sobbing last year when the last of my babies moved out of the house. He was kind, compassionate and then had me crying with laughter. We didn't know it but when he and I went to church, God used him to show me how a man was supposed to treat a women. I am most grateful he never left my life even though we were on different roads. I honestly could go on and on. My heart will forever have a void and I can't imagine life without him it, in any capacity.
David still has a laughing with memories. I will always love that big fat!! (not offensive, friendly banter. He knows)

~ Janet Curtis - March 8, 2018

I have so many memories with you, that it's hard to pick just one. I didn't like you much when I first moved back in with my mom.. But like a fungus, you grew on me. I remember coming home from school and you cooking dinner, and helping me and the girls with home work. I remember you helping back me up with mom so many times I can't even count them, when I got in trouble or I wanted to do something. You had the most contagious laughter I have ever heard. You showed patience with us, and disiplin, but most importantly you showed us love. You stepped in and took care of us when you didn't have to. You let us cry on your shoulder when Corey died. You made us laugh so hard we were crying, when we felt like our world's were crashing down. Thank you, for the hugs, the laughter, the tears, the advice, and all the memories. Thank you for loving my mom, regaurdless of the different directions your lives took you. Lastly, thank you for loving me, my brother, and my sisters, and being the amazing man that you were. I'm going to miss you, uglyness. Give Core a hug for me ?? Rest easy

~ Ashley Curtis - March 8, 2018

The incredible hulk. My brother was a big fan as a child. We would tease him to get him to turn into the Hulk. He was a cute kid and a very loving and kind adult. Love you David

~ luanda puente - March 8, 2018

I always remember when you would stay the weeks at our home and you and Ursula and Jennifer would play. Wish we would have had contact with you as you grew up. In living memories.

~ Liz Jaquez - March 8, 2018