The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Oscar I. Juvera, 20, passed away Sept. 24, 2010, in St. George, Utah. He was born Aug. 10, 1990, in Prescott, Ariz. to Maria M. and Oscar Juvera.
Oscar was a Bradshaw Mountain High School graduate and was attending Dixie College of Utah.
A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Sunrise Funeral Home with a 7 p.m. Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at St. Germaine Catholic Church in Prescott Valley. Burial will follow at Heritage Memorial Park.
Please visit www.sunrisefuneralhome.com to sign Oscar's guestbook.
Sunrise Funeral Home assisted the family.
Information provided by survivors.
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Prescott Valley Tribune, Prescott, AZ
September 29, 2010
Oscar Irvin Juvera always had a smile for everyone, said his Bradshaw Mountain High School soccer coach, Philip Reid. But smiles are missing from the faces of his family and friends after Juvera, 20, died in a swimming accident Friday.
Juvera had completed a kayaking stint on a Dixie State College of Utah-sponsored excursion to Sand Hollow Reservoir in the 20,000-acre Sand Hollow State Park near St. George. While waiting for the second group of kayakers, he and a classmate decided to swim from the beach to an island. He began to have problems in the water and the classmate swam over to help, then screamed for assistance when she couldn't keep Juvera above water.
DSC coordinator of outdoor recreation Luke Wilkins paddled to the area where Juvera was last seen and dove into the water. On his second attempt, he found Juvera and brought him to a waiting Lake Patrol Boat at the surface. Wilkins immediately began CPR as the boat took them to an ambulance at the dock.
Doctors pronounced Juvera dead at around 8:45 p.m., three hours after he slipped beneath the surface.
Reid said Juvera showed his commitment to a better life even in the manner in which he died.
"He was at a multicultural event, not out drinking or partying," Reid said.
Reid coached Juvera through four years of soccer that saw the young man become a force on the soccer field. As a senior, he earned First Team All Region status and was fifth in the state in goal scoring, with 28.
"When I met Oscar, I didn't know if he would even graduate high school," Reid said. "I challenged him to reach for his goals, to help him mature and work hard to achieve his goals step by step, first getting good grades and working hard at being a good soccer player.
"I'll never forget that he called and asked for my address, then drove over to give me a graduation invitation. He said, 'I want you to be there. Thanks for taking time (to help).' He really wanted to be that person in his family who made it."
The 2007 BMHS graduate had transferred to Dixie College to concentrate on his studies after a successful 2-year stint playing soccer at Delaware's Wesley College. Reid said Juvera was at the age where he still was unsure of a major, but was considering business or physical therapy.
"He wanted to pursue his dreams. It's hard to be a student athlete in high school and even harder in college," Reid said.
Reid recalled how the O's - Oscar Juvera and Omar De Los Santos - were inseparable through high school and two years at Wesley, to the point of earning co-player of the year honors from the Daily Courier newspaper.
"They were good friends," agreed Bradshaw cross country coach Mike Simon. "They ran cross country early, but began to focus more on soccer as they got older."
"The thing about Oscar is he made a huge impact on the school, community and everyone around him," Reid said. "Oscar certainly had the will to succeed and that showed in the success he achieved year in and year out. When he actually went on to college, (it was evident) the pride people in the community had, just to associate with him."
Reid said the O's came back for Bradshaw's annual alumni game and encouraged the team.
"He sat the kids down and told them to get good grades, and don't let being a minority stop you from achieving," Reid said. "To see him come back every year and give back speaks to the individual he was. He was a really, really good kid."
As his fans gather to trade stories of the good individual who was Oscar Juvera, their own smiles will return.
Funeral services are at 12:30 p.m. Friday at St. Germaine's Catholic Church in Prescott Valley. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Sunrise Funeral Home in Prescott Valley.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Oscar I. Juvera, 20, passed away Sept. 24, 2010, in St. George, Utah. He was born Aug. 10, 1990, in Prescott, Ariz. to Maria M. and Oscar Juvera.
Oscar was a Bradshaw Mountain High School graduate and was attending Dixie College of Utah.
A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Sunrise Funeral Home with a 7 p.m. Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at St. Germaine Catholic Church in Prescott Valley. Burial will follow at Heritage Memorial Park.
Please visit www.sunrisefuneralhome.com to sign Oscar's guestbook.
Sunrise Funeral Home assisted the family.
Information provided by survivors.
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Prescott Valley Tribune, Prescott, AZ
September 29, 2010
Oscar Irvin Juvera always had a smile for everyone, said his Bradshaw Mountain High School soccer coach, Philip Reid. But smiles are missing from the faces of his family and friends after Juvera, 20, died in a swimming accident Friday.
Juvera had completed a kayaking stint on a Dixie State College of Utah-sponsored excursion to Sand Hollow Reservoir in the 20,000-acre Sand Hollow State Park near St. George. While waiting for the second group of kayakers, he and a classmate decided to swim from the beach to an island. He began to have problems in the water and the classmate swam over to help, then screamed for assistance when she couldn't keep Juvera above water.
DSC coordinator of outdoor recreation Luke Wilkins paddled to the area where Juvera was last seen and dove into the water. On his second attempt, he found Juvera and brought him to a waiting Lake Patrol Boat at the surface. Wilkins immediately began CPR as the boat took them to an ambulance at the dock.
Doctors pronounced Juvera dead at around 8:45 p.m., three hours after he slipped beneath the surface.
Reid said Juvera showed his commitment to a better life even in the manner in which he died.
"He was at a multicultural event, not out drinking or partying," Reid said.
Reid coached Juvera through four years of soccer that saw the young man become a force on the soccer field. As a senior, he earned First Team All Region status and was fifth in the state in goal scoring, with 28.
"When I met Oscar, I didn't know if he would even graduate high school," Reid said. "I challenged him to reach for his goals, to help him mature and work hard to achieve his goals step by step, first getting good grades and working hard at being a good soccer player.
"I'll never forget that he called and asked for my address, then drove over to give me a graduation invitation. He said, 'I want you to be there. Thanks for taking time (to help).' He really wanted to be that person in his family who made it."
The 2007 BMHS graduate had transferred to Dixie College to concentrate on his studies after a successful 2-year stint playing soccer at Delaware's Wesley College. Reid said Juvera was at the age where he still was unsure of a major, but was considering business or physical therapy.
"He wanted to pursue his dreams. It's hard to be a student athlete in high school and even harder in college," Reid said.
Reid recalled how the O's - Oscar Juvera and Omar De Los Santos - were inseparable through high school and two years at Wesley, to the point of earning co-player of the year honors from the Daily Courier newspaper.
"They were good friends," agreed Bradshaw cross country coach Mike Simon. "They ran cross country early, but began to focus more on soccer as they got older."
"The thing about Oscar is he made a huge impact on the school, community and everyone around him," Reid said. "Oscar certainly had the will to succeed and that showed in the success he achieved year in and year out. When he actually went on to college, (it was evident) the pride people in the community had, just to associate with him."
Reid said the O's came back for Bradshaw's annual alumni game and encouraged the team.
"He sat the kids down and told them to get good grades, and don't let being a minority stop you from achieving," Reid said. "To see him come back every year and give back speaks to the individual he was. He was a really, really good kid."
As his fans gather to trade stories of the good individual who was Oscar Juvera, their own smiles will return.
Funeral services are at 12:30 p.m. Friday at St. Germaine's Catholic Church in Prescott Valley. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Sunrise Funeral Home in Prescott Valley.
The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Oscar I. Juvera, 20, passed away Sept. 24, 2010, in St. George, Utah. He was born Aug. 10, 1990, in Prescott, Ariz. to Maria M. and Oscar Juvera.
Oscar was a Bradshaw Mountain High School graduate and was attending Dixie College of Utah.
A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Sunrise Funeral Home with a 7 p.m. Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at St. Germaine Catholic Church in Prescott Valley. Burial will follow at Heritage Memorial Park.
Please visit www.sunrisefuneralhome.com to sign Oscar's guestbook.
Sunrise Funeral Home assisted the family.
Information provided by survivors.
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Prescott Valley Tribune, Prescott, AZ
September 29, 2010
Oscar Irvin Juvera always had a smile for everyone, said his Bradshaw Mountain High School soccer coach, Philip Reid. But smiles are missing from the faces of his family and friends after Juvera, 20, died in a swimming accident Friday.
Juvera had completed a kayaking stint on a Dixie State College of Utah-sponsored excursion to Sand Hollow Reservoir in the 20,000-acre Sand Hollow State Park near St. George. While waiting for the second group of kayakers, he and a classmate decided to swim from the beach to an island. He began to have problems in the water and the classmate swam over to help, then screamed for assistance when she couldn't keep Juvera above water.
DSC coordinator of outdoor recreation Luke Wilkins paddled to the area where Juvera was last seen and dove into the water. On his second attempt, he found Juvera and brought him to a waiting Lake Patrol Boat at the surface. Wilkins immediately began CPR as the boat took them to an ambulance at the dock.
Doctors pronounced Juvera dead at around 8:45 p.m., three hours after he slipped beneath the surface.
Reid said Juvera showed his commitment to a better life even in the manner in which he died.
"He was at a multicultural event, not out drinking or partying," Reid said.
Reid coached Juvera through four years of soccer that saw the young man become a force on the soccer field. As a senior, he earned First Team All Region status and was fifth in the state in goal scoring, with 28.
"When I met Oscar, I didn't know if he would even graduate high school," Reid said. "I challenged him to reach for his goals, to help him mature and work hard to achieve his goals step by step, first getting good grades and working hard at being a good soccer player.
"I'll never forget that he called and asked for my address, then drove over to give me a graduation invitation. He said, 'I want you to be there. Thanks for taking time (to help).' He really wanted to be that person in his family who made it."
The 2007 BMHS graduate had transferred to Dixie College to concentrate on his studies after a successful 2-year stint playing soccer at Delaware's Wesley College. Reid said Juvera was at the age where he still was unsure of a major, but was considering business or physical therapy.
"He wanted to pursue his dreams. It's hard to be a student athlete in high school and even harder in college," Reid said.
Reid recalled how the O's - Oscar Juvera and Omar De Los Santos - were inseparable through high school and two years at Wesley, to the point of earning co-player of the year honors from the Daily Courier newspaper.
"They were good friends," agreed Bradshaw cross country coach Mike Simon. "They ran cross country early, but began to focus more on soccer as they got older."
"The thing about Oscar is he made a huge impact on the school, community and everyone around him," Reid said. "Oscar certainly had the will to succeed and that showed in the success he achieved year in and year out. When he actually went on to college, (it was evident) the pride people in the community had, just to associate with him."
Reid said the O's came back for Bradshaw's annual alumni game and encouraged the team.
"He sat the kids down and told them to get good grades, and don't let being a minority stop you from achieving," Reid said. "To see him come back every year and give back speaks to the individual he was. He was a really, really good kid."
As his fans gather to trade stories of the good individual who was Oscar Juvera, their own smiles will return.
Funeral services are at 12:30 p.m. Friday at St. Germaine's Catholic Church in Prescott Valley. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Sunrise Funeral Home in Prescott Valley.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Oscar I. Juvera, 20, passed away Sept. 24, 2010, in St. George, Utah. He was born Aug. 10, 1990, in Prescott, Ariz. to Maria M. and Oscar Juvera.
Oscar was a Bradshaw Mountain High School graduate and was attending Dixie College of Utah.
A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Sunrise Funeral Home with a 7 p.m. Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at St. Germaine Catholic Church in Prescott Valley. Burial will follow at Heritage Memorial Park.
Please visit www.sunrisefuneralhome.com to sign Oscar's guestbook.
Sunrise Funeral Home assisted the family.
Information provided by survivors.
~~~~~~~~~~
Prescott Valley Tribune, Prescott, AZ
September 29, 2010
Oscar Irvin Juvera always had a smile for everyone, said his Bradshaw Mountain High School soccer coach, Philip Reid. But smiles are missing from the faces of his family and friends after Juvera, 20, died in a swimming accident Friday.
Juvera had completed a kayaking stint on a Dixie State College of Utah-sponsored excursion to Sand Hollow Reservoir in the 20,000-acre Sand Hollow State Park near St. George. While waiting for the second group of kayakers, he and a classmate decided to swim from the beach to an island. He began to have problems in the water and the classmate swam over to help, then screamed for assistance when she couldn't keep Juvera above water.
DSC coordinator of outdoor recreation Luke Wilkins paddled to the area where Juvera was last seen and dove into the water. On his second attempt, he found Juvera and brought him to a waiting Lake Patrol Boat at the surface. Wilkins immediately began CPR as the boat took them to an ambulance at the dock.
Doctors pronounced Juvera dead at around 8:45 p.m., three hours after he slipped beneath the surface.
Reid said Juvera showed his commitment to a better life even in the manner in which he died.
"He was at a multicultural event, not out drinking or partying," Reid said.
Reid coached Juvera through four years of soccer that saw the young man become a force on the soccer field. As a senior, he earned First Team All Region status and was fifth in the state in goal scoring, with 28.
"When I met Oscar, I didn't know if he would even graduate high school," Reid said. "I challenged him to reach for his goals, to help him mature and work hard to achieve his goals step by step, first getting good grades and working hard at being a good soccer player.
"I'll never forget that he called and asked for my address, then drove over to give me a graduation invitation. He said, 'I want you to be there. Thanks for taking time (to help).' He really wanted to be that person in his family who made it."
The 2007 BMHS graduate had transferred to Dixie College to concentrate on his studies after a successful 2-year stint playing soccer at Delaware's Wesley College. Reid said Juvera was at the age where he still was unsure of a major, but was considering business or physical therapy.
"He wanted to pursue his dreams. It's hard to be a student athlete in high school and even harder in college," Reid said.
Reid recalled how the O's - Oscar Juvera and Omar De Los Santos - were inseparable through high school and two years at Wesley, to the point of earning co-player of the year honors from the Daily Courier newspaper.
"They were good friends," agreed Bradshaw cross country coach Mike Simon. "They ran cross country early, but began to focus more on soccer as they got older."
"The thing about Oscar is he made a huge impact on the school, community and everyone around him," Reid said. "Oscar certainly had the will to succeed and that showed in the success he achieved year in and year out. When he actually went on to college, (it was evident) the pride people in the community had, just to associate with him."
Reid said the O's came back for Bradshaw's annual alumni game and encouraged the team.
"He sat the kids down and told them to get good grades, and don't let being a minority stop you from achieving," Reid said. "To see him come back every year and give back speaks to the individual he was. He was a really, really good kid."
As his fans gather to trade stories of the good individual who was Oscar Juvera, their own smiles will return.
Funeral services are at 12:30 p.m. Friday at St. Germaine's Catholic Church in Prescott Valley. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Sunrise Funeral Home in Prescott Valley.
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