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Victor, Now that you are no longer in our lives it has opened my eyes. I never really realized how short life is and how quickly a loved one can be removed from our lives. I now realize that we are all here for just a blink of an eye. We sometimes do not appreciate those around us and take people for granted, assuming they will always be around. I see now that I was wrong. We never know when our time will come, when God will be knocking on our door. So to all of you I say this.
Life is Short..
Live life to the Fullest
Make ever day Count
Make a Difference
Never Settle for Second Best
Love
Laugh
Forgive
Appreciate those around you; you never know when they will also leave us.
Live every day as if it was your last day.
And Never hold Grudges
RIP Victor, we Love you and will never Forget you.
cecy lozano
a month ago today apart of me died because your no longer with us. i never got a chance to say thank you for being number one husband to mom, father to us, grandfather to all six grandkids they love you so much we will all miss you! Most of all thank you for being that Man of God that you where you never gave up on God you show us to put God first in our lives and in our family and God would take care of us. Because of your and moms faithfulness God has favor with all of us..You have always taken care of mom and eveyone so thats the least i could do when you look down at us your gona be so proud!!! That saying you dont know what you have til its gone is so true because i never knew how muched i loved you i never would have thought it would be this hard i wish you could still be here with us( i hope your not drinking to much soda and eatting chips) cant wait for the we see your smile i love you so much dad im gona miss you more then anything... oh dont worry about your car im takin care of it... Ps. this is to everyone take care of your family and the people you love because you never know when Gods call them home!!! Enjoy every minute you have with them... LOVE YOU DAD........
elijah (the cutest grandkid)
grandpa theres not a day that goes by that i dont think of you when i hear a car come up the drive way i look out the window and hope it would be you i no your in a better place eatting all the chips and drinking soda im gona miss you so much thank you for everything getting me pampers,clothes, feeding me chips even in the middle of the night and singing to me when i was scared most of all thank you for loving me the way you did!!! i love you grandpa
Sergio, Shirley and Celina Arriola
Victor, he was a faithful, loyal friend. When ever we needed advise he and Deby would always be there. His love, dedication and faithful to the Lord, was shown in his everyday walk as he touched those around him. We will miss Victor but we know that he is walking streets of gold and someday we will sit next to him and enjoy his friendship once again.
Olivia Ybarra (Livy)
Time did not allow us to say our good byes it was so sudden and the only thing we were left with was a deep and tremendous feeling of loss. Pastor Victor in your absence we have discovered what a special man you are, a pastor at heart, you looked at humanity with such loving and caring eyes, your heart was a reflection of the heart of God. You were simple and pure, your love for your wife and family was real and the testimony of God's keeping power was evident in you. Though our time in working together was not long, it was long enough to know that no other can fit in your shoes or replace you. Your presence is our loss, yet we rejoice in the fact that ONE DAY we will meet again. I thank God for the privilege in knowing you. Livy
From all the Grandkids
Grandpa
The day that you left us
You didn’t say good-bye.
God was calling his angel home,
There was no time to ask why.
How we cried when you left
The pain was felt by all.
Memories now is all we have
And your pictures on the wall.
Though I cannot see you,
I know that your still here.
In my memories you will always live,
In my heart you’re always near.
Tears have fallen for you,
Some happy and some sad.
A man that I grew up to love,
A man I called my Grand-Dad.
We miss you very dearly,
You’re missed very much.
You will never be forgotten,
You’re in a child’s touch.
Victor Miguel Lozano Jr.
On December 25, 2009 at 9:47pm the trumpets sounded as a mighty Angel was Born in Heaven. My father Victor M. Lozano walked through the gates of Heaven and was greeted by our creator, whom had his arms open as far as the eye can see as he welcomed him home.
My dad was a man of many gifts in life. He was great at what he put his heart and soul into. One thing he was exceptionally great at was serving the Lord, bringing people to god. My Dad was the best Dad ever, all the sacrifices he did for his Family and for God.
Wow Pops, it is very hard to except that you're looking down on us instead of at us. The hardest thing in life is to except that a person you Love and Hold so close to your heart has gone off to a better place.
It has been a pleasure growing up and learning all that you taught me to become the Man that I am today. I have so many memories of us joking, laughing, of the hard times but more than anything all the good times we shared. I Miss your smile your warmth, and your welcoming heart. I am so proud of you dad, for never giving up on what you believed in, what was important to you and Mom, which was walking with the Lord, and teaching his word.
Dad my kids Jocelyn, Joleen and Lil Victor miss you so much. Joleen was so ready to go to the hospital to pull your ear and tell you to take care of your self and get better. She wants to go see you in heaven. Dad thank you for loving and excepting my wife Theresa and for always making her feel like she was part of our family.
Dad our hearts are full of pain but in time our hearts will heal. This event has brought us together and has made us a stronger family. Mom is in the best hands ever, in the hands of the five kids you created with love that are a reflection of you and your love.
Dad I don't want to say goodbye, rather see you later. Dad from the bottom of my heart, I Love you so much. Thank you my Tata. Theresa, Jocelyn, Joleen and Lil Victor send you a big Hug and Kiss. You will never be forgotten. Rest peacefully my Pops Love Always Butch… aka Victor Miguel Lozano Jr. P.S. Tell the rest of our Family we miss them so much.
JONATHAN JOSEPH LOZANO
Words tht describe my Dad: Loving,Caring,Mighty,Giving,Loyal,Committed,Faithful,Pastor,Servant,Passion for souls,Champion,Fighter,Husband,Father,Grandfather,friend... You see i didnt just loose my dad i lost My Best Friend, My Pastor, My HERO.. Dad you are the strongest and greatest man i have ever known. Not a day has gone by that i havent shed a tear or not think about you. I Miss you very much and love you with all my heart Pops. Philippians(1:6)being confident of this,that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. That is so true with my dads life. My father lived every moment for God even up to the day he got sick. That day my dad was preaching at the mens home. My dad went out like the CHAMPION that he was & doing what he was called to do. I am so PROUD & it is an HONOR to be your son. I remember when i was around 4yrs old people in the church use to ask me what i wanted to be when i grow up, and even in school when we talked about what we wanted to be when we grow up. I alway said i wanted to be my dad a Pastor. And now im 27yrs old and still wanna be like my DAD.. If i could be a glimps of my father i would be a better person in life. THANKS DAD 4 BEING THE BEST FATHER EVER. Everything u ever said makes sense now thanks, I can hear your voice loud & clear. & to my family i say this isnt anything were ever going to get over just something that we as a family got to GO THREW.. But like dad would say SOMEBODYS GOT TO DO IT... SO DAD U WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED LOVED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN... MAKE ROOM FOR US DAD... YOUR ONE & ONLY:JONATHAN JOSEPH LOZANO.. P.S. GROOVIE BABY...
Marlene Lozano Hurtarte
My heart is broken and bleeding I miss my father with all my heart. I miss his smile and his warm embrace but most of all I am really going to miss his fierce love for his family. My father taught us kids how to love, respect, how to forgive, how to help those in need and most of all to embrace life. We have so many wonderful memories that will be cherished and never forgotten. No matter the situation my father’s answer to everything was a big warm embrace and you couldn’t help but forget everything and just enjoy the moment. He was an awesome husband, father, grandfather and father- in- law and he loved all of us with all his heart. He was a beautiful giving man and our life will never be the same now that he is gone true to a better place where he is no longer suffering and in God’s presence but still I am hurting so much right now I just want him back I have that selfish side that would give anything to have him back with us. A personal memory that I will never ever forget back when I was about seven or so we were all into WWF and we were huge fans myself, Butch and all the Escalantes that were around at that time well we were so excited because the first Wrestlemania was coming to the Sports Arena and we loved Tito Santana so my dad at the time (of course we didn’t know it) told us that Tito Santana was his cousin and so of course we were begging him to get these tickets for us not just for me and Butch but like six of the Escalantes as well so with all the begging and pleading my dad came home the day of the event and had eight tickets in hand need less to say we had an awesome time. That’s just the kind of person my dad was he was so giving and loving and if he had the means to give something he just would no questions or complaints. I love you dad and I miss you so much. I promise you that I will take care of mom and the whole family, so rest easy and in peace and enjoy Heaven you deserve the best.
Love you Always TATA
Marlene
Marlene
God looked around his garden
He found an empty place.
Then He looked down upon earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain,
He knew that you would never
Get well here on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered "Peace be thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you.
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
LORRAINE LOPEZ
A Great (Soldier) Man of God, has gone home (Heaven).
I have so many precious memories of Bro. Victor. I can recall and remember when I met Bro. Victor and Sister Debbie we were still in the Victory Outreach Mother Church in La Puente, CA. (We were only a Dept. Spanish Ministry) after a time the chruch was official launched out as an official church in the city of El Monte, CA. and at that time I came into join the Bible Study group with Bro. Victor and Sis. Debbie which they were teaching in Sandra's house.
I remember that they just took me under there wings, me a single mother brokenhearted with 2 children. I admire what I seen in Him.
I looked at his dedication to the Lord, to the Pastor, the church and his lovely wife and his kids.
He taught me how to pray (get of hold of God) and read my word (Bible)then as I got into ministry I desire to be like them, and with there exampleship as a role model, it was the best teaching that I could of of ever gotten.
The love that He and Debbie showed and demonstrated to me and my two children Liz and Albert was just so warming and inviting that I desire very much to grow in the things of the Lord and serve Him with all of my heart.
Before Rafa and I married, Just like many other families and friends also went on trips togehter the church services, conventions, pick-nicks riding inside his van without any seats (Wow what a ride, but we didn't care about that we had so much fun).
He was my husband's Best Man and Sister Debbie my Maid of Honor and beatiful precious Cesi our flower girl. Rafa and I thank you very much for that.
We broke bread together and so many fellowhips and most of all Serve in the House of our Lord together.
So many precious memories so many beautiful times together, which I will always treasure in my heart. I will always remember you as a Servant of God (That's what impacted me out of your life and I said to God and myself I want to have that to).
Debbie you are a great friend and I love very much and everyone of children you are all so special and you hold a very special place in my heart. Let's continue our relationship as Servants of Christ and as Friends.
My prayers will continue for you and the family that our Lord will continue to strenghten you and his peace and love will surrond you all.
your friend always,
Lorraine
RAFAEL LOPEZ
It seems like yesterday! It's been over 25 years ago that I met Bro. Victor when he came into the Victory Outreach Men's Home in Los Angeles, CA. to Brother Rudy Hernandez the Director. at that time I was Head Staff helping Brother Rudy run the home. Right away I saw the sincere of his heart to get right with God and to be used by Him. We did many things together We prayed, fasted, read the word (Bible), cried, laugh together, from that moment on, a precious friendship began.
I have so many precious memories of Brother Victor as we were both growing in the things of the Lord and serving in the ministry.
When I married my wife Lorraine, on the day of the wedding, 3 hours before the ceremony was to start, He noticed that my shoes were old, ugly and very much worn out. He took my to the shoe store and bought me the very best shoes He said nothing but the best "para el Varon de Dios" (nothing but the best for the "Servant of the Lord") but not only that. Him and his precious wife Debbie were out Best Man and Maid of Honor and Ceci was our little flower girl on my wedding day. My wife and I admire very much Bro. Victor adn Sister Debbie, His love for God, His commitment to the Lord in Ministry and his faithfulness to our Pastor Abel Reyes.
I never seen Bro. Victor complain or feeling down, he was always carrying the cross as a Soldier of Christ. I'm a first witness of his dedication for the work the Lord.
Always going the extra mile. He would always make sure that need will be met. Either in the Church or the Men's home. I learned alot from him: His loving, caring, kindness, humbleness and servanthood, and I fall short in words, on the kind of "Man of God" he became. He showed his love so much for his precious wife Debbie and his own soccer team (kids) for almost 39 years.
I have been to many funerals and burials, but Bro. Victor was very diferent something very special, I lost a very dear friend.
It seems like yesterday! I can see his beautiful smile, like saying God is in control, everything is going to be OK.
Lorraine, I and my family are going to miss very much Bro. Victor. His words of ecouragment, his presence, his jokes. But His legacy continues because has left such a beaufiful family who ae able to transmit his spirit.
It seems like it was just yesterday! Over 25 years ago. Now my friend is gone home, to be with the Lord. Where one day we will be together again and that time it will be forever (Eternity) and ever. Amen
Our prayer are with you sister Debbie and the family, you hold a special place in our lives, our family and our hearts.
Brother Rafa
Lovette Escalante
Nino:
It's with bittersweet tears I write this. Bitter because I can't help but miss you and recall the generosity of spirit you bestowed on me as I grew up, and sweet because I know you are now walking on golden roads in heaven.
I can't think of you without thinking of my childhood, in fact, the happiest memories of my childhood. You took me on vacations: San Felipe several times, San Diego, TJ. I don't know if you took me willingly or, I just packed & jumped in your car (invited or not!). In fact, any time I heard that blue camper start up, I ran down those stairs to jump in your car. Sometimes, we went to the beach or park. Othertimes, we were off to the swapmeet or evening services at Victory Outreach. It never mattered where . . . it just mattered that I joined you on the trip. Unfortunately, I can't join you on this trip - your final trip. But, a part of me thinks that you rode in that blue camper all the way to heaven.
From the funniest things you said - - like the names you made up for Marlene & Suzette's little & big friends, or the names you made up for the dogs to the biggest impact you had on me, my family, your family and eventually, the whole neighborhood - your salvation, I thank you. I thank you sincerely and sadly. Despite my grief, I smile because you left me with me many jokes and one liners that not surprisingly still make me laugh. I use those same nicknames on my daughters' friends now. And, I'm still very fond of road trips. But the most important gift you left me and that whole Magnolia Avenue household was the introduction to the power and presence of God in our lives. With that gift, you shared life and hope for all of us.
Your death was sudden, shocking & deeply painful, but you died serving the Lord. Literally, you were sharing His Word up until the end. And, for that, God will reward you accordingly. I can only be thankful that God called you when you were in His Grace.
I am saddened to be without you, but I rejoice knowing you are sitting next to the Lord in heaven.
Lovette
Nathaniel Gregory Hurtarte
Grandpa I love you and I will never forget the impact you had on my life.
Adriana M. Alvarez
I met Victor a long time ago, his younger sister Guille is married to my brother. And as I think back I remember the days when he was the Pastor for our Victory Outreach Church in Huntington Park....We had allot of good and unforgetable moments with him and his family! my heart is sad that I lost contact with him for like 10 or 12 years :O( but 2 years ago when I was going through one of the hardest times of my life he was there to comfort me and my family and to remind us that GOD is Great and he will see us through all our hard times no matter what they may be....I wasn't as LUCKY as so many other people to of been able to have Victor and Debbie be a big part of my life!! But the part that they both where has been very special to me!!! And they both have a very special place in my HEART....To all his kids I say you know that your DAD was a very special man so be proud that you will always be a big part of him...Keep smiling he always had a smile for everyone :O)
"R.I.P Pastor Victor"
Sophia Kayla Martinez
My grandpa was always nice to people and he was always there for everyone that needed help. He spent a lot of time with his family. Everyone always wanted to be with him. We are all going to miss grandpa. But I know that grandpa loved his Tula and in return Tula loved her grandpa and I am really going to miss him with all my heart. I also want grandpa to know that I am heartbroken and I love him very much and I will always be thinking of him and have him in my heart.
Aleena Bermudez
Even though you were not my real grandpa, that is how I knew you as "Grandpa Victor". Thank you for always treating me just as one of your grandkids. I will always remember your kindness and make sure I have flowers when I visit you.
Julianna Esquibel
Dear Victor i wish i could go back and tell you that i truly appreciate every thing you and your family have done for me. Not only did you give me a home but for the first time in my life i felt like i had a family and i thank you for that. i have never seen a family love each other so much like yours does. It hurts me to see that your family is hurting because you are no longer with them but they understand that your in a better place and now they have a guardian angel to protect them where ever they go! but dont worry when i get a job i'll try to help your family as much as i can. thank you for taking me to school and supporting me as well. Also for the good times and jokes we shared. Oh i miss you calling me PEE-PEE girl!
Theresa Bermudez
I came across this quote today that reminded me of Victor:
" Anytime you do something from the HEART, people just know it"
Victor impacted so many of our lives in many different ways, and he did it from the bottom of his heart. Weather it was a simple act of kindness or something greater he did it from the bottom of his heart and we knew it. He was a very giving man that didn't have much, but was always willing to share what he did have. He was one who gave, without expecting anything in return.
The one thing Victor did have that will be with him forever was the Love of his Family, Debbie, Marlene, Victor, Jonathon, Cecy, Josh, Nathanial, Sophie, Jocelyn, Joleen, Victor Julian, and Baby Elijah and the beautiful memories he left in all your hearts.
Theresa Bermudez
Victor, thank you for embracing me into your Family and for always greeting me with kindness and a warm smile. I will always remember you and your warm smile.
Love your Dauther in Law
Theresa
Jocelyn, Joleen, Victor Julian
GrandPa Victor, we will forever Love you and Miss you...
Clemente Guy Escalante
My uncle Victor had a personality the size of Mexico!
the love we have for our families is greater in Jesus, Victor knew this ...the more perfect way.
the reality is that uncle Victor died in 1980(?), he was born-again and is now sharing in the Lord's victory over death ...o' death, where is your sting?
...So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory." 1Cr15.54
for now, we're stuck in time and carry heavy hearts ...but all tears will be wipe away.
acknowledging we need a savior is the first step to life, eternal.
i'll be looking for the saint with the BIG bigote!
Sulma Anguis
My deepest respect, condolences & love goes out to the Lozano Family. I met Victor through his daughter (Marlene) when we were back in high school. He was a very sweet, funny man who gave his trust to all his kids & their friends as well. Sometimes we don't understand why our loved ones have to leave us behind, but we need to keep in mind that God places us on this earth for a reason. Through God's eyes, Victor's reason for being on this Earth has been met & accomplished. Many people have learned from him & will remember him deeply for changing their lives. He is with our Savior & is now serving him without any suffers. God bless you & your family.
Deanna Cool & Kaylee Bruins
I have never met Victor, but I have met his Daughter and Grandaugter Marlene and Sophie throught Dance class along with Sophies Aunt and her young son. Just knowing them gives me a since of who Victor was. A good man who raised his children with conviction, heart and hard work. My heart is with the family during this very difficult time of great loss. My prayers are with all of you. My grandaughter would say, "Heaven is a wonderful place" and "Victor is happy, and when we get there we will be happy too." In Heaven Jesus wipes away all our tears. Its now that is hard, because we miss them so much, because we loved them so much.
Love from friend of family
Deanna Cool & Kaylee Bruins 8yrs
YVONNE CRUDUP
TO THE FAMILY GOD IS GOOD SO GOOD HE WILL GUIDE YOU AND STRENGHTHEN YOUR LIFE IT WILL TAKE TIME BUT THE HEART WILL HEAL BE PATIENT BECAUSE HE LOVE YOU ALL WITH ALL HIS SOUL AND HE WILL LIFT YOUR SPIRIT EVERYDAY. TO ALL HIS CHILDREN WATCH OVER YOUR MOM SHE IS YOUR GUIDENCE NOW AND FOREVER MAKE SURE SHE IS ALRIGHT ITS NOT ABOUT YOU YOUNG ADULTS ITS ABOUT MOTHER NOW LOVE HER AND TAKE CARE OF HER AND SHE WILL APRIECIATE YOU FOREVER.
