Mr. Adam S. Jimenez
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Mr. Adam S. Jimenez

  • September 7, 1960 - May 12, 2011
  • South Gate, California
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“Happy Birthday Dad! You would've been 51 years old today enjoying all the perks of senior citizenry. But you're in Heaven now and I know that Heaven...Read More » ”
1 of 43 | Posted by: Stinky - Favorite daughter

“Happy Birthday my love. You are looking down from Heaven watching me and the girls now. We are all trying to remain strong and keep going.. Just as...Read More » ”
2 of 43 | Posted by: sylvia - wife

“My Dearest Brother, Feliz cumpleanos! Today is not a sad day but rather a celebration of your life here on earth. I...Read More » ”
3 of 43 | Posted by: Blanca - Ontario, CA - sister

“Hi Dad, Happy Father's Day. We miss you a lot. I wacked the weeds and trimmed around the rocks and planters for you. I love you Dad. ”
4 of 43 | Posted by: Stinky - CA

“My Dearest Brother. I miss you so much and not a day goes by I do not think about you. I miss calling you and hearing your sweet voice. I called...Read More » ”
5 of 43 | Posted by: Blanca - Ontario, CA - sister

“Your memorial service was amazing. You truly were a wealthy man just like you said. You have a wonderful family. It was amazing to see how many...Read More » ”
6 of 43 | Posted by: George Moreno - Los Angeles, CA

“Adam may have lived a short life but his journey was fulfilled. He would always say… “I am a Wealthy Man” not in the materialistic sense but in...Read More » ”
7 of 43 | Posted by: Ray Serna - Arcadia, CA

“Dad- Stevie's the winner ”
8 of 43 | Posted by: Darlene J - south gate, CA

“Hi Dad, Your service was as perfect as you were. You would've liked the food too. I love you always, Dad. -Inie ”
9 of 43 | Posted by: Inez - That's my daddy.

“So many things I want to say and can't explain. I will always remember you as one of my great friends. You opened the doors to your house for my...Read More » ”
10 of 43 | Posted by: Ellie Duran - Inglewood, CA

“Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. May the peace which comes...Read More » ”
11 of 43 | Posted by: Armando and Rosemary Castillo - CA

“A good CIGAR' JULY 4th' and HALLOWEEN' we will all remember.... ”
12 of 43 | Posted by: Tom H Downey Jr - southgate, CA

“Thank you for the memories you gave me Uncle Adam. When I think of my childhood, all I can think of is the great memories you gave me. I looked up to...Read More » ”
13 of 43 | Posted by: Christopher Guevara - Ontario, CA

“We am very saddened for your loss. My family and I want to express our deepest condolences. May God console your pain. We will keep you in our...Read More » ”
14 of 43 | Posted by: Luis Herrera and family. - CA

“Although I only met Adam once at Halloween 2010 haunted house I knew then he was a special individual. This earth misses you but your lord and savior...Read More » ”
15 of 43 | Posted by: wayne downey - port orchard, WA

“I was shocked and sad to here the news, Adam and I go way back to the days in high school. As we got older and found our way in life, we followed...Read More » ”
16 of 43 | Posted by: FERNANDO PRIETO - ROSEMEAD, CA

“I can't think of Adam and not have a pleasant thought of him, always smiling and enjoying life, his wife, family and his beloved YoYo. All that I can...Read More » ”
17 of 43 | Posted by: Mike I. Valdez - Wildomar, CA

“Dearest Sylvia & Kids, Please!! I'm so sorry for your lost. Brother J will be missed a lot!! God Bless, ...Read More » ”
18 of 43 | Posted by: RAR 13 - Los Angeles, CA

“Hey Bro. Adam, Thanks for the years of letting me stay at your house after school to hang out with Lori & Inez. Your home was my home away from home...Read More » ”
19 of 43 | Posted by: Katherine (Morin) Mitchell - ME

“My deepest condolences to Miss Sylvia, Lori, Darlene, and Stevie... It was a great privilege to know Adam and his family. We became friends when I...Read More » ”
20 of 43 | Posted by: George Moreno - Los Angeles, CA

“Dad, I'm going to miss you very much. It's hard for me to believe that I'll never hear you yelling at me to clean out my car or put air in my tires...Read More » ”
21 of 43 | Posted by: Lori - CA - Daughter

“I was blessed to meet Adam in 1995.Right away we hit it off.He became one of my best friends.when I went with him to a job site i knew it would get...Read More » ”
22 of 43 | Posted by: Ciro Napoleone - san pedro, CA

“I first meet Adam shortly after he bought his home in S.G. We used to kid each other in passing because we worked for different company's. I would...Read More » ”
23 of 43 | Posted by: Erasmo Castro - South Gate, CA

“What can I say about a man of such character, love, generosity and respect? Upon our very first meeting I knew you were a man that would take an...Read More » ”
24 of 43 | Posted by: Ryan McKee - Upland, CA

“Daddy, There hasn't been one moment that has passed where I am not thinking about you. You were taken from us too quickly..I dont know why and I...Read More » ”
25 of 43 | Posted by: Darlene J - South Gate, CA

“Adam, you were just like a brother to me and I will really miss you.A void has been left but it brings me great comfort in knowing that you trusted...Read More » ”
26 of 43 | Posted by: marcos - ontario, CA

“Adam was so full of life. I met Adam and Sylivia through my brother in law Sergio(Neighbor)We hanged out twice to watch football games. I remember he...Read More » ”
27 of 43 | Posted by: Barbara Cambero - South Gate , CA

“I remember in high school when Adam and Sylvia came to pick me up and we went to a pool hall to hang out. Great people... ”
28 of 43 | Posted by: Florence Subia (Martinez) - NM

“Adam, Syliva,and girls..I LOVE YOU ALL like family. Adam was a precious gift to you all, and we as friends were blessed to have known such an angel...Read More » ”
29 of 43 | Posted by: Angela Martin - Norwalk, CA

“My memories with Adam always brings a smile to my face, when he would call me to ask me how to make tamales for the girls for the Christmas Holiday,...Read More » ”
30 of 43 | Posted by: Mama Cruz - Los angeles, CA

“Adam, there is so much to say about Adam. He was a man with a big heart allways willing to help others. I thought about what Sylvia posted on face...Read More » ”
31 of 43 | Posted by: Pat Acosta - Buckeye, AZ

“Sometimes when you meet someone they carve out a unique spot in your heart. Adam was that kind of person. As his manager Adam was the kind of...Read More » ”
32 of 43 | Posted by: Jayson Powell - Long Beach, CA

“I talked to Adam every morning before he would go enroute to his jobs, he always made me smile and laugh in the morning and would let me know how...Read More » ”
33 of 43 | Posted by: Keisha Alford - Rochester, NY

“I know adam is with the lord he was a very good person and most of all a saved one I know adam is happy god bless to his familyx ”
34 of 43 | Posted by: Lupe jimenez - baldwin park ca, CA

“My Dearest Brother, I miss you so much and feel so lost without you, but I am at peace knowing that you are in Gods grace and no longer in pain or...Read More » ”
35 of 43 | Posted by: blanca - Ontario, CA - sister

“I wish I could have seen you before you passed. Everyone misses you so, however, we are all in agreement that we are glad you are no longer suffering...Read More » ”
36 of 43 | Posted by: Yvette Garcia - Anderson, IN

“Uncle Adam will be truly missed, but never forgotten. He was a great person with a deep caring heart. Great to hangout with and always telling funny...Read More » ”
37 of 43 | Posted by: r.maupin - corona, CA

“I Know that Adam was well loved and respected. He had great character and a big heart. I will never forget the fond memories of Adam. He was a fun...Read More » ”
38 of 43 | Posted by: David Crowe - Glendale, CA

“Whenever I saw Adam, I made it a point to say "Good Morning or Hello" before he had a chance to say it to me. I would literally make my way towards...Read More » ”
39 of 43 | Posted by: Robert Acosta - los angeles, CA

“I will always be grateful for the friendship and experience that Adam has shared with me. I know this world and my life will be different and I will...Read More » ”
40 of 43 | Posted by: Jesse N. Romero - Los Angeles, CA

“My sweet brother, you are truly missed. I know you are in a better place, where you could play in the garden and smell the pretty roses. Where only...Read More » ”
41 of 43 | Posted by: goya garcia - Scottsbluff, NE

“Sylvia, Lori, Inie, Darlene, and Stevie. I am very sorry for your loss. Adam was a very nice, funny, and honorable man. I thank you guys for...Read More » ”
42 of 43 | Posted by: Melissa Guevara - Alhambra, CA

“dear jimenezes, he will be greatly missed and I re member all the memories I had growing up as a little girl with Stevie! The bike rides, the car...Read More » ”
43 of 43 | Posted by: Carmen payne - irvine, CA


  • Dads 49th Birthday with all his girls!
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ADAM JIMENEZ
09.07.1960 - 05.12.2011

Adam was born on September 7, 1960, near the gorgeous beaches of La Jolla, Ca. Growing up he surrounded himself with his 6 brothers and sisters, and was humbly raised by parents’ Luis and Beatriz Jimenez. At the age of 11, his family left San Diego County for the Los Angeles area, where he met the woman he would love for the rest of his life.

After meeting at age sixteen, Adam and Sylvia began their journey together in a one-room guesthouse owned by a family friend. Soon after, Adam and Sylvia moved to El Sereno where they began to raise daughters Lori, Inez, Darlene, and Stevie. After moving back to East LA, they met Pastor Mike Valdez of then Immanuel Baptist Church, who helped pave a pathway towards God for the Jimenez Family.

In 1998, after years of hard work, Adam purchased their lovely home in South Gate, Ca. He prided himself in letting others know this home belonged to Sylvia, and spent countless hours in his beautiful garden listening to everything from opera to circus music. It was his ‘castle’ and ultimately his final destination on earth.

Adam was last employed by ADT and held the position of Service Technician for over 30 happy and prosperous years. Adam loved his job and developed a mutual respect with his co-workers and management alike. He felt fortunate in his work, calling every day a ‘’kick back day’’.

Adam cherished his wife and children, and always took full advantage of spending time and making memories with his immediate and extended family. He greatly enjoyed barbeques, traveling, camping, fishing, and cheating at board games. However, nothing beat relaxing at home to some football or a good, loud movie.

Adam especially appreciated his time as head usher at First Baptist Church in Long Beach, Ca. He also coordinated and cooked meals for the homeless as part of the church’s’ Eagles Ministry. He loved being a part of such an encouraging ministry because through Adam’s example, many have found their way to Christ’s love.

Adam’s health rapidly diminished when he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in early January of this year. Due to the aggressiveness of the disease and overwhelming respiratory complications, Adams’ battle against cancer ended on May 12th, 2011. While his battle was brief, he was never alone in his fight for survival. He is now survived by his wife, Sylvia and his 4 daughters, who he lived for everyday of his life.

Adam leaves behind a legacy and example of unconditional love and faith, hard work and dependability, laughter and discipline. He was loved by many because he willingly gave himself to anyone in their time of need. His life on earth was short, and for this he will be greatly missed. Through God’s love and mercy, we shall all see Adam again.

"Say not in grief, 'he is no more', but live in thankfulness that he was."