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LACCEA Mourns the Loss of David Jimenez
By Lorenzo Sandoval, President
SERVICES FOR
DAVID JIMENEZ:
Thu, Sept. 11
Risher Mortuary
1316 W Whittier Blvd
Montebello, CA 90640
5pm to 9pm
Fri, Sept. 12
St Hilary Church
5465 Citronell Ave
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
12:00 pm
Rose Hill Memorial Park
3888 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601
The burial will follow
after St Hilary Church.
It is with great sadness
that I inform you that one
of our LACCEA family
Board members, David
Jimenez, passed away on
Saturday, August 30,
2014. David is survived by
his wife, children, friends,
and his LACCEA Family.
David was a beloved father, friend and leader.
David worked as a Deputy
Probation Officer II out of
the East Los Angeles area
office. While serving in the
Probation Department,
David worked several assignments including a stint
at Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile
Hall (BJNJH) and Taft High
School. During his career
he helped numerous minors by acting as a mentor
and as a father figure; he
truly cared for everyone
he came in contact with.
David was respected by
his peers and was often
called upon to provide assistance in grievance matters. He had a true passion to see that those that
needed his help, would get
his help. It was part of his
character to sacrifice his
time and assist those in
need.
David would not let you
fight alone; as he often
stood by your side in your
fight for justice. This led to
David’s involvement in the
American Federation of
County and Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME)
Local 685. David served as
a Union Steward and
quickly became a respected advocate for his fellow
employees. When I needed help transforming LACCEA into the premier association it is today, I contacted my friend, and
BJNJH buddy, David,
knowing that he had a
strong work ethic and devout commitment to his
peers as well as the Latino
Community. With David’s
leadership, LACCEA doubled its membership and
helped our 2000 members
receive service in their
time of need. David was
often the face and voice of
LACCEA. When he spoke,
you could tell he was truly
passionate about LACCEA
and its mission.
At LACCEA we live by a
simple model: we live,
work, and fight as a family. As a family, we run to
the fight, not from the
fight.
David loved to be helpful
and had such a great
heart. Whether it was
helping his co-workers or
delivering food and clothing to the poor, David was
the first to volunteer, and
always the last to leave.
LACCEA is a better organization because of David.
David, we miss you and
we will never forget you,
brother. May God watch
over your family and reward you for all you did to
serve others. God bless,
my friend. Rest in Peace,
till we all meet again.
Si Se Puede.
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LACCEA
NEWS
SEPTEMBER
2014—SPECIAL
Message From Anthony Flores
David Jimenez
RIP
Anthony Flores & David Jimenez
Brother David Jimenez of
the Old Guard: Over the
years we have constantly
accompanied you on the
road to honor and glory in
all of your wisdom and
magical rides. As you walk
on the clouds we weep for
your presence. Your image
and your beautiful soul will
never be forgotten. The
angels in heaven will bow
their heads and look to
you. The illusions of your
departure have us ponder
our thoughts of good and
evil. I may be wrong about
my worth, but yours is a
great armor of beauty, and
for that we have consented
to survive in your honor. In
these latter times, as in the
days of your prosperity,
you have invariably been a
model of courage and fidelity, your spirit and your
virtue will serve the earth.
With someone such as you,
our cause will not be lost.
The love I have in my
heart is that we will meet
again.
Though his passing consummates a spur and a
promise to his survivors,
his passing is victoriously
surrounded by those who
love him. We all fight death
and death creeps up like a
thief and comes as our
master. David’s passing is
no blasphemy against us or
mother earth, his spirit will
still glow like a sunset
around the earth. David
will walk in beauty
throughout our days; he
will lend us strength and
wisdom to fight our greatest enemies ourselves. He
will seal the four winds of
heaven. We pray that he
sees the sun to give us
light and hope, and the
moon to protect us while
we sleep. We know that
you are on your path to
your golden wonder.
I intend to toast to the
history of our friendship.
Adieu, my friend. I will
press you to my heart.
I will miss you the most.
Anthony Flores
LA County Chicano
Employee Association
09/04/2014
Message From Norberto Zaragoza
Dear Family and Friends,
I still find it hard to believe
that our brother David is
no longer here with us.
I had the honor of meeting
David two years ago. In
these past two years, we
established a friendship
and bond that most would
have thought was a lifelong friendship. That was
the type of person David
was! Every person he en-
countered and spoke with,
would quickly feel his energy, happiness, and his authentic desire to be friends.
David was a remarkable
person that had such optimism for everything he did.
I will miss him, like most
who had the privilege of
knowing him.
My condolences and prayers are with his family and
everybody touched by him.
I will definitely miss my
brother David, but I know
his legacy will continue to
live through those who
knew him.
“Death ends a life, not a
relationship.” Albom
Norberto Zaragoza
Board of Director
Los Angeles County
Chicano Employees Assn.
LACCEA
NEWS
SEPTEMBER
2014—SPECIAL
LACCEA Memories of David Jimenez
David threw the first pitch at the
JetHawks game on June 28, 2014.
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SEPTEMBER
2014—SPECIAL
Message From Debrina Dante
David Jimenez and Debrina Dante
David Jimenez was larger
than life, ebullient and robust. He spoke fast and he
moved even faster.
He
had the energy and stamina of more than one man.
To me he was a chivalrous
and gallant gentleman,
always willing to help those
who needed him. He would
lend a hand before you
even knew you needed it.
The love and respect he
had for our LACCEA brothers and sisters was evident
in the way he fought for
justice and equality for
them behind the scenes
and right in your face.
David was truly the Public
Relations Ambassador of
LACCEA. He would make
me laugh with the way he
could just enter a room
and engage everyone he
saw with his charisma and
positivity, he created a stir
the moment he walked in
the door. He moved
around the room shaking
hands and greeting each
person individually. He
knew everybody and they
knew him. Mr. Jimenez was
intelligent, articulate and
loved that microphone.
When representing LACCEA
at conferences, social and
fundraising
events
throughout Los Angeles
County he was tireless and
gallant. He was the last
one to leave, always offer-
ing to assist in any way he
could.
David taught me, he advised me and he mentored
me. David never let me
walk out to my car alone
and always made sure I
was safe. He was like the
Big Brother I never had.
David Jimenez was a true
Knight in Shining Armor. I
will miss his sparkling eyes,
robust laugh and that
beautiful smile. He was my
bud and he will truly be
missed.
Debrina Dante,
Parliamentarian
LACCEA Board of Directors
Message From Gloria Dante
David Jimenez, Debrina Dante,
and Gloria Dante
My Reflections of David
Jimenez David was a very special
and wonderful man. Everyone that knew or had met
him could feel his kind and
caring spirit. When you
met David, right away
there was an awareness
that you had found a true
friend. Immediately you
had a feeling you could
trust this man, he was honest, strong and fearless.
David loved people...he like
to talk and to get to know
you better. If you had a
challenge or 2 or 3 after
talking to him you felt better and more clarity about
the best course to take in
order to solve the problem.
David was ready and did
roll up his sleeves and get
to work to help anyway he
could to help.
One evening after a LACCEA Scholarship Banquet
Dinner at Stevens Steak
House, David escorted me
out to my car, the parking
lot was packed and someone had parked too close
and I was unable to open
the door to my vehicle.
David took off his suit coat,
immediately asked for my
keys, got in the passenger
seat of the car, climbed
over to the driver seat,
pulled my car out, opened
my door for me, locked it
after I was inside and
asked that I drive home
carefully. I felt safe with
David, he had such a caring personality, he was a
real gentleman.
David lived his life lovingly.
In our memories will always be his smile, thoughtfulness and giving nature.
He was a Super friend and
a Super man.
David Jimenez was a true
Angel here on earth for a
little while...to love, live,
and be all that he was sent
and meant to be-he was
God Sent.
We will all miss you DavidWe salute you and Thank
you for Being you!
Sincerely,
Gloria Dante, a proud LACCEA Member since 1983.
LACCEA
NEWS
SEPTEMBER
2014—SPECIAL
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LACCEA Memories of David Jimenez
Above (Left to Right): 1. Efren Navar, Esq., LACCEA Staff Attorney, 2. Danny Trejo a.k.a. “MACHETE”, Actor, 3. David Jimenez, Board of Director
Above (Left to Right): 1. Efren Navar, Esq., LACCEA Staff Attorney, 2. Norberto Zaragoza, Board of Director, 3. Lorenzo Sandoval, President, 4. John
Villa, Board of Director, 5. David Jimenez, Board of Director
Left: (Left to Right) 1. David Jimenez, Board of Director, 2. Hector
Casas, Vice President, 3. Norberto Zaragoza, Board of Director, 4.
John Villa, Board of Director, 5. Lorenzo Sandoval, President, and 6.
Efren Navar, Esq., LACCEA Staff Attorney (Standing in the back)
Left to Right: 1) Jorge L. Ramirez, LACCEA Member, 2) David Jimenez, LACCEA Board Member, 3)Hector Casas, LACCEA VP, 4) Efren Navar, Esq.,
LACCEA Staff Attorney, 5) Norberto Zaragoza, LACCEA Board Member, 6) Lorenzo Sandoval, LACCEA President, 8) Louie Rosado, Medical Missions,
9) Gilbert Bautista, LACCEA Board Member
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NEWS
SEPTEMBER
2014—SPECIAL
Message From Jorge L. Ramirez
Dear Family and Friends,
I am deeply saddened
over the loss of one of
our brothers in the Probation Department. David
was a stand up guy, so
full of spirit and energy. I
had the honor and privilege of knowing him while
working at Sylmar Juvenile Hall in Unit J/K. He
always had a good attitude and was great with
the kids. David like telling jokes and he had
many stories to share. It
was relieving to see David
when you most needed
him; he had a natural
ability of lifting you up
when you were down.
on.
Respecfully,
Jorge L. Ramirez, DPO II
LA County Probation Dept
SFV-Mobile Gang Unit
My heart and condolences
go out to his family and
those affected by this
tragic loss. He will be
missed, but his spirit lives
Message From Steve Napoli
There are few people that
you meet in life and that
are full of zest, compassion, and integrity, David
was one of them! I first
met David at Sylmar Juvenile Hall around 1998,
where we both worked as
Detention Services Officers, in the Mighty J/K
unit.
When I met
Jimenez, I could feel that
positive energy, hard
work, and sincerity that
exuded from him.
He
worked very hard and
was a total team player;
that always had your
back.
A few months ago, I ran
into him at the Lancaster
Jet Hawks baseball game,
where he threw out the
first pitch. As usual, he
had a warm smile and full
of compliments; he liked
to lift others up. I told
him that if he "short
hops" the opening pitch,
that he will never hear
the end of it from me. He
took the mound and
threw a bullet for a
strike. I remember the
smile on his face during
that time, that is what I
am going to always remember him for, that
smile!
May God comfort the
family during this very
hard time, but remember
that he lived his life to the
fullest!
John 14:1-4
Do not let your hearts be
troubled. Trust in God[;
trust also in me. In my
Father's house are many
rooms; if it were not so, I
would have told you. I am
going there to prepare a
place for you. And if I go
and prepare a place for
you, I will come back and
take you to be with me
that you also may be
where I am. You know
the way to the place
where I am going.
My Very Best,
Steve Napoli
LACCEA
NEWS
SEPTEMBER
EDITION
2014—SPECIAL
LACCEA Memories of David Jimenez
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NEWS
SEPTEMBER
2014—SPECIAL
Message From NLPOA - SGV Chapter
We would like to express, on behalf of the
National Latino Peace
Officers
Association
(NLPOA-SGV) our sincere condolences to the
Jimenez Family.
Mr.
Jimenez was a remarkable man and everyone is
better for having known
him. For those of us that
had the privilege of calling him "friend" outside
of work, we were hum-
bled by his kindness and
compassion to everyone
around him. He was a
big supporter of many of
our events and his smile
and kindness will always
be remembered.
family and friends during
this difficult time.
NLPOA - SGV Chapter
He will be greatly missed
and everyone is saddened by his death.
Know that our thoughts
and prayers are with his
LACCEA Memories of David Jimenez
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LACCEA Memories of David Jimenez
David Jimenez
R.I.P.
7/28/1963 — 8/30/2014
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Services for David Jimenez:
Thu, Sept. 11
Risher Mortuary
1316 W Whittier Blvd
Montebello, CA 90640
5pm to 9pm
Fri, Sept. 12
St Hilary Church
5465 Citronell Ave
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
12:00 pm
Rose Hill Memorial Park
3888 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601
The burial will follow after St Hilary Church.
Board of Directors & Officers
Lorenzo Sandoval, President
Hector Casas, 1st Vice President
Anthony Flores, 2nd Vice President
Monica Gastelum, Treasurer
David Jimenez, Secretary
Gilbert Bautista
Carlos Coronado
Greg Fisher
Clifford Guy
Wilfredo Lares
Marcelino Sandoval
Regino Jr. Torres
Luis Vasquez
John Villa
Norberto Zaragoza
Staff
Zuly Barrios, General Manager
Natalie H. Weingrow, Staff Attorney
Efren Navar, Esq., Employee Advocate
Shantal Contreras, Administrative Assistant
Recruiter
Sandi Amendola
LACCEA
1848 N. Allen Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
Tel: (626) 458-2314
www.lacountychicano.org
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED.
PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD.