Jose L. Duarte

Every time I return to Mexico, my pride for my culture and ancestors grows stronger. Celebrating my bestie's (of 22 years) birthday in CDMX was truly special, so grateful to have shared this moment with you @iamvalfleury !

#2026 is the new #2016 apparently. let's see...

to old friends and new, reunions, celebrations, concerts, traveling and being present - 2025 it’s a wrap!

Eat Pray Marseille 🇫🇷

¡Feliz Quinceañera Zoe!

2024 Wrap Party

a little morning self(ie)-reflection🪞

08/10/2020 - 06/29/2024 It is with heartbreaking news that I write this post, over the weekend Tux suffered one of his most extreme seizures to date. It all started Thursday afternoon and into early Friday AM (that was normal seizure activity up to that point) but then on Friday afternoon he had the worst one to date, lasting around 25 minutes as I rushed him to ER. They admitted him overnight where they provided round the clock care and increased his meds to help stop the seizures. He had several more while under their care, nothing seemed to help decrease them. I went to visit him on Saturday afternoon and nothing had changed. He just wasn’t himself anymore. He was unstable, bumping into walls and mentally not there. At that point I saw him scared, in pain and full of confusion. While I was there with him he had at least another five seizures and knew he wasn’t going to bounce back from this. At that time with the guidance from the doctors I knew it was time to let him go to relieve him from his pain and suffering.  I am completely gutted and heartbroken that I lost my sweet loving boy but I know that he is now pain free and up in heaven looking down on me along side my grandparents and sister. To my lil guy, bubba, bubs, bubbalooboo, tuxy, tux deluxe and best friend you will forever be in my heart and thoughts I love you so much my sweet angel. We were brought together for a reason even though it was short we have a plethora of memories. You changed my life for the better and I’m honored that you allowed me to care for you and call you my son. Love you always and forever my sweet angel, -Dad

To family, friends and to being present in the moment.

Sister, I love you so much! More than you will ever know. I’ve never felt more pain and emptiness in my life. This cant be real. I don’t understand it. No one can prepare you for this type of pain, hurt and emptiness. I can’t stop crying. I can’t stop thinking of you. I will never stop thinking of you. We were just together last week celebrating the life of our grandmother and a few weeks prior to that, celebrating the life of our other grandmother. First Grandma Carmen, then Grandma Rosa and now you?! Our family can’t handle another loss. This has broken us forever. You brought so much life, love, joy and humor to everyone you knew and everything you did but now you’re gone forever. This is a complete sudden shock. I just don’t get it. Why?! We were just reminiscing last week about our childhood days and laughing at random old memories. I dropped you off at the airport last Sunday and said goodbye, I love you and safe travels along with a big fat hug. If I only knew that was the last time I would ever see you. Now you’re gone forever. We now only have the memories left and no new ones can be made. I will cherish every one of those memories until the day we are reunited again. I’m so broken right now and can’t comprehend this feeling. This empty void I have will last forever. I just wish I could hold you one more time and tell you how much I love you and that everything will be ok. You were loved so much by all your/ our family and your friends but now you’re gone. We will all continue to love and cherish you. I just want to hear your voice, hear your jokes and laughter again. I dont know what to do without you in my life sister. Mom, Dad, Sister, Alicia, Tina, David, Gabby, RJ, Carson, Emma and I, all love you so much! Rest in peace my sweet angel! Love, your baby brother.

Rosa Baca Duarte 2/22/1931 - 6/30/2023 Love you and miss you already so much Grandma! Now you’re up there with Grandpa. I’ll cherish all the memories we had together and thanks for teaching me the love of music, singing and laughter! I’ll always have a shot of tequila waiting for you! Rest in peace my sweet Angel!! Love you mucho! Xox

Carmen Florence Perez 5/24/1931 - 4/23/2023 she lived a long beautiful and loving life. she taught me strength, wisdom, intelligence and humor. I’m gonna miss you grandma. Love you so much! now you’re up there with grandpa smiling down on us. Rest in peace my sweet angel! and many more…