Jesús Cruz Orozco Jr. - Mayo 12, 1978- Octubre 18, 2015
Con mucho dolor y tristeza anunciamos la pasada de Jesús Orozco Jr. el 18de Octubre en Stafford, Virginia, Jesús tenía 37 años.
Jesús nació en Santa Ana, California el 12 de Mayo de 1978. Creció en Orange, California hasta la edad de 15 años. Cuando la familia se mudó a Springfield, Missouri. El se graduó de Central High School y se unió a los Estados Unidos, Cuerpo del Marines en Marzo 17, 1997. Durante su servicio orgulloso de 18 años, subió a la clasificación de Capitán durante su servicio, sirvió en Iraq y Japón. Recientemente estaba estacionado en Virginia, donde trabajaba en la base militar de Quantico.
Jesús era muy estudioso y activo. Le gustaba leer sobre diferentes tópicos solo para aprender nuevos temas. Le encantaba estar al aire libre. Disfrutaba correr maratones y recibió muchas medallas por su participación. También disfrutaba el mar. Aprendió a bucear y tuvo la oportunidad de pecar por la costa de Japón. Gracias a su carrera militar, su familia tuvo la oportunidad de residir en diferentes partes del mundo. Recientemente descubrió una nueva afición, escalar paredes. Fácilmente hizo nuevos amigos y se encontraba escalando 2 a 3 veces por semana. Con su atletismo aprendió rápido y avanzo a paredes más difíciles.
Jesús trataba de disfrutar la vida lo más posible. Con su familia a su lado; él era indestructible. Tenía tanto amor por su familia, que todo lo que hacía era para el beneficio de ellos. No era egoísta, siempre pensaba en su familia primero. Era disciplinado pero le encantaba reír. Bromeaba con sus hijos y disfrutaba compartir videos chistosos que encontraba sobre el internet. Hacía tiempo en su horario para ofrecerse de voluntario en su Iglesia y era miembro de un grupo de estudio de escrituras. Su fe en Dios era muy grande. Antes de cada comida, decía una oración y les enseno a sus hijos esa tradición que estará con ellos toda sus vidas.
Era fanático de los Dodgers, Raiders, y Lakers. Era rara la vez que se encontraba sin una gorra de los Dodgers. De cabeza a pie, tenía con que cubrirse con equipaje de los Dodgers. Compartió su pasión por sus equipos favoritos con sus hijos. Fueron a varios juegos de béisbol juntos donde aunque perdieron los Dodgers, ellos ganaban porque estaban juntos.
Todos que tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer a Jesús, están agradecidos porque en él encontraron una persona hermosa y autentica, que en el mundo, no encontraran otra. Sera extrañado por todos.
Le sobreviven su esposa Shanna y sus hijos Antonio Jesús, Adriana Nicole y Caitlin Marie. Le sobreviven también sus padres Elvia Orozco y Jesús Orozco Sr. y sus hermanos Ubaldo, Fernando, Roció, Daniel y Andrés.
Habrá un velorio el Jueves, 29 de Octubre de 3:00 a 5:00 pm en el funeraria Herman H Lohmeyer Funeral Home localizado en 500 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65806.
La Misa será el Viernes, 30 de Octubre a las 12:00 pm en la Iglesia Sacred Heart Church localizada en 1609 N Summit, Springfield, MO 65803
El Funeral va ser el Viernes 30 de Octubre a las 2:00 pm en el cometario MO Vets Cemetery, 5201 S Southwood Road, Springfield, MO, 65804.

Jesus Cruz Orozco Jr - May 12, 1978- October 18, 2015

It is with much pain and sadness that we announce the passing of Jesus Orozco Jr. on October 18, 2015 at the age of 37 in Stafford, Virginia.
Jesus was born in Santa Ana, California on May 12, 1978. He grew up in Orange, California until the age of 15, when the family moved to Springfield, Missouri. He graduated from Central High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on March 17, 1997. During his 18 years of proud service, he rose to the rank of Captain. His service had him serving in Iraq and Japan. He was recently stationed in Virginia, where he worked at the Marine Corps University in Quantico.
Jesus was very studious and active. He was very intelligent and enjoyed reading just to learn new things. He loved the outdoors. He enjoyed running marathons and received many medals for completing them. He also enjoyed the sea. He learned to scuba dive and had the opportunity to fish off the coast of Japan. Thanks to his military service, his family was able to enjoy many locations around the world. He recently discovered a new hobby, wall climbing. He easily made new friends and found himself climbing 2 to 3 times per week. He learned quickly, and with his natural ability, he was climbing more difficult walls in no time.
Jesus tried to enjoy life as much as possible. With his family at his side, he was indestructible. He had so much love for his family. And everything he did was for them. He was never selfish, always putting his family ahead of himself. He was strict, but loved to laugh. He joked with his children, and enjoyed sharing hilarious videos he found online. He made time in his schedule to volunteer at the church and was a member of a bible study group. His faith in God was very strong. Before every meal, he would say a prayer, a tradition his children will carry with them for their entire lives.
He was a fan of the Dodgers, Raiders, and Lakers. It was rare to find him without one of his Dodger caps. From head to toe, he'd cover himself in Dodger gear. He shared his passion for his teams with his kids. They were able to attend various baseball games and even if the Dodgers were to lose, they considered a win because they were able to be together as a family.
Everyone who has had the chance to meet Jesus are thankful because, they found a beautiful and authentic person in him, which no other exists in the world. He will be missed by all.
He is survived by his wife Shanna, and his children Antonio Jesus, Adriana Nicole, and Caitlin Marie. He is also survived by his parents, Elvia Orozco and Jesus Orozco Sr. and his siblings Ubaldo, Fernando, Rocio, Daniel and Andres.
There will be a viewing on Thursday, October 29 from 3-5pm, at the funeral home, Herman H Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65806. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, October 30 at 12pm at Sacred Heart Church, located at 1609 N. Summit, Springfield, MO 65803 Burial with military honors will follow at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, located at 5201 S. Southwood Road, Springfield, MO, 65804.