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“Dear Adrian,
Today is your 32nd Birthday. Not a day goes by that you aren't in my thoughts. Surfing is the best medicine for the pain I continue...Read More »
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1 of 58 | Posted by: Jorge Hinojosa - San Diego, CA
“Feeling Adrian deep in my thoughts and my heart over the past few days. What an incredible spirit that lives on through all of us every day.
All...Read More »
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2 of 58 | Posted by: Krista Bartlett - San Diego, CA
“Adrian Sobrino,
Me estoy enterando de tu historia a través de mi prima Magali, tu madre, a quien recientemente nos reencontramos en una reunion en...Read More »
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3 of 58 | Posted by: Luis Del Barrio Luna Mexico, City
“Been thinking about Adrian a lot recently! Hope your inspiration and drive show through me when I work with my students this year, Adrian. I wish I...Read More »
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4 of 58 | Posted by: Krista Bartlett - San Diego, CA
“El carecer de palabras para expresar lo que deseo decirte solo significa que con palabras no lo puedo expresar solo con hechos viviendo a plenitud...Read More »
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5 of 58 | Posted by: carlomario Cortez Lewis
“you weree a qreatt /... i wishh youu the bestt upp theree! :)
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6 of 58 | Posted by: brianna eiles - san dieqo, CA
“Miss you...Have been thinking about you a lot lately. Travis is bringing a cool little statue to Mex to put in the yard you shared down there....Just...Read More »
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7 of 58 | Posted by: Dawn Fischkelta - San Diego, CA
“Hello,
I just found out that Adrian has passed away. My heart is completely broken. I am nothing less than completely shocked. I have been Adrian's...Read More »
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8 of 58 | Posted by: LauRenn Reed - New York, NY
“Dear Adrian,
It’s taken me a long time to figure out just what I want to say. I’ve read all the nice things that people have said about you and...Read More »
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9 of 58 | Posted by: Taunya Hinojosa - San Diego, CA
“I just found out today about Adrian's passing. I just met him this past April when I got called to sub at Memorial Prep. We were assigned the same...Read More »
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10 of 58 | Posted by: Lindsay DeLong
“My condolences on your tragic loss, I knew Adrian from Marston all the way through Mission Bay and had some classes with him. I recall him being laid...Read More »
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11 of 58 | Posted by: Randy Areola MBHS '97 - Dallas, TX
“Hello Adrian...Been thinking about you often lately, especially since your birthday just passed. Sonja and I have been hanging out a lot and we've...Read More »
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12 of 58 | Posted by: Dawn Fischkelta - San Diego, CA
“Adrian,
Today is your 30th birthday. It's been over 3 months since you left us, yet it feels like yesterday. We are trying to be strong, but it is...Read More »
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13 of 58 | Posted by: Jorge Hinojosa - San Diego, CA
“I just found out today about Adrian's passing and I must say that I'm at a complete loss for words. I was one of Adrian's close friends in his...Read More »
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14 of 58 | Posted by: Michelle Cash - San Diego, CA
“Is there another way to say "we miss you". Words seem so inadequate. People say things so often, that special words assume common meaning....but...Read More »
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15 of 58 | Posted by: Dawn Fischkelta - San Diego, CA
“I am glad we had a chance to meet and talk about Adrian. Adrian was a wonderful human being we will all miss him. This is a wonderful tribute page. I...Read More »
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16 of 58 | Posted by: Gary Lawson - San Diego, CA
“My friendship with Adrian initially flowered in a funny, unique way and it set the tone for the way our friendship developed from then on. It was a...Read More »
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17 of 58 | Posted by: Krista Bartlett - San Diego, CA
“Dear Magali and Family,
I am so sorry I was unable to make it to the memorial for Adrian. We have known eachother since KG, due to living down the...Read More »
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18 of 58 | Posted by: Jodi Collins
“Adrian...Jiampa told the story perfectly of how you paddled out to the jetty with Mason on your back. From what started as tears of fright turned to...Read More »
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19 of 58 | Posted by: Paul Tagariello - Pacific Beach, CA
“I am getting ready to move back to california and south mission beach. One of the things I was looking forward to was surfing the jetty on a big day...Read More »
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20 of 58 | Posted by: mike hudson - pacific beach, CA
“The Bandys miss seeing you around. You will always be a grom surfing with me in the line-up. To all kooks, "Beat it!" We will always love you, Adrian.
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21 of 58 | Posted by: Alan Bandy - Pacific Beach, CA
“It took me a while to write this due to Adrian being one of my closest friends. I met Adrian when I worked at Pacific Drive with him. After to...Read More »
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22 of 58 | Posted by: Brian Clinebell - San Diego, CA
“Dear Magali and Marty, I am very sorry to hear what has happened. My condolences and thoughts are with you.Though I met Adrian only a few times my...Read More »
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23 of 58 | Posted by: alec esker - AZ
“For Aunt Magali and Uncle Marty,
My most vivid memory of Adrian was on your wedding day. You exchanged rings, and then you both exchanged a third...Read More »
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24 of 58 | Posted by: Kristen McNally - Studio City, CA
“you have always been close with my family, Magali and Marty, you let me stay in your house when i was young while adrian babysat, I will never forget...Read More »
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25 of 58 | Posted by: zane Abdelaitf - tucson, AZ
“Adrian was always ready to have fun wether it was going on a boat, having yogart, playing dominos, or .surfing
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26 of 58 | Posted by: Sharon Gordon - San Diego, CA
“...sweet Adrian, we were kids together, we laughed together, we shared moments together (remember pd when you were fetching shoes? remember french...Read More »
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27 of 58 | Posted by: k. - Denver, CO
“MR.V really liked to teach and every day he came to school and showed up and people did not treat him fair. he was a really good teacher and he...Read More »
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28 of 58 | Posted by: PERLA RAMIREZ - san diego, CA
“Adrian was one of the first friends I made when I moved to the US or rather San Diego in '97, same age, same outlook on life. He introduced me to a...Read More »
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29 of 58 | Posted by: Ken "GK" Hake
“i remember adrian as a grom and watched him grow to the amazing man that i knew!!!! i will miss him forever and dearly!! my thoughts and prayers go...Read More »
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30 of 58 | Posted by: dave "hop" hopper - san diego, CA
“welll i just want to thank mr.v for his time and effort to me and the rest of his classmates at memorial preporatory for scholars and athletes..i...Read More »
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31 of 58 | Posted by: brianna eiles - san diego, CA
“Hello again, Adrian. I keep wandering back to your page and finding myself at your memorial. I want to leave you treasures and pictures, thoughts and...Read More »
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32 of 58 | Posted by: Dawn Fischkelta - San Diego, CA
“I can't believe you're gone. But I'll always remember the good times we had together. Sport days, Lake Powell and Colorado River trips, surfing and...Read More »
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33 of 58 | Posted by: Nick Jiampa - San Diego, CA
“Adrian....I miss you buddy, I will think of all the fun times we had working at Pacific Drive together, our PD family will always charish the great...Read More »
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34 of 58 | Posted by: Marshall Clark - La Jolla, CA
“Our hearts go out to Adrian's family at this time. He was a wonderful person and will be missed deeply.
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35 of 58 | Posted by: Mike and Margo Dixon
“HE WUZ THE BEST TEACHER EVER I WISH HE WOULD OF NEVER DIED....WHAT HE DID FOR US WUZ VERY HELPFUL N WAT WE DID WRONG HE WOULD HELP US TO GET IT RIGHT...Read More »
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36 of 58 | Posted by: KARINA QUIROZ - NATIONAL CITY, CA
““The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the...Read More »
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37 of 58 | Posted by: Dawn Fischkelta
“Adrian, it's your world we were just livin' in it. Miss you already my friend, but feel so blessed to have had you in my life.
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38 of 58 | Posted by: Adrianne Grant - Murrieta, CA
“I am Adrian's neighbor from Carson Street. I knew him from the time he was a little boy . I play in Zydeco Band and know a lot of San Diego Bands. I...Read More »
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39 of 58 | Posted by: Jim Castelluzzo - San Deigo, CA
“Dears, Magali and Marty,
What a beautiful young man! Our hearts break for you and for Mason...
You gave Adrian your love, your name, much of your...Read More »
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40 of 58 | Posted by: Greg and Marilyn Noonan - CA
“Adrian was such a key person in my life I am extremely sad he is gone. He was the first friend I made at Mission Bay that I didn't arrive with. What...Read More »
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41 of 58 | Posted by: Alison Mora - San Diego, CA
“Adrian, neighbor and dear friend, you grew from the coolest little boy into a responsible young man and father on our block. You always had a warm...Read More »
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42 of 58 | Posted by: James Castelluzzo - San Deigo, CA
“Our hearts go out to Mr. & Mrs. Vusich, Mason, all family and friends...We love you "little brother"!
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43 of 58 | Posted by: Laura, Lola Jane and Jules - CA
“"Oh, the tree of life is growing
Where the spirit never dies
And the bright light of salvation shines
In dark and empty skies
When you’re standing...Read More »
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44 of 58 | Posted by: Jessica Cleek - San Diego, CA
“Dear Magali, Inez and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Adrian, he will be missed so much by so many. Love to you all.
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45 of 58 | Posted by: Sylvia Castelluzzo - san diego, CA
“Life will never be the same without you.
Uncle Dan and I surfed South Mission on Tuesday and OB today -- we did our best to channel your energy. I...Read More »
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46 of 58 | Posted by: Jorge Hinojosa - SaN Diego, CA
“Dear Magali, Marty and Family,
We are totally devastated for you. We will be thinking of you and will be there for you in any way we can.
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47 of 58 | Posted by: Tracy, Andy, Drew & Tim Nelson - CA
“Easter 07
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48 of 58 | Posted by: Elisa and Mason - San Diego, CA
“Magali:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sharon tells me you have the support and sympathy of your many friends and family members. My deepest sympathy....Read More »
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49 of 58 | Posted by: Maya Sanchez
“I just wanted to share with everybody why I used the songs in the slide show of Adrian. This is the reason each song has a story. Here they are.
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50 of 58 | Posted by: Tyrone taylor - San Diego , CA
“It'd been too long. Gonna miss you homie.
-Searcy and the rest of your boys in Los Angeles.
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51 of 58 | Posted by: Jason Searcy - Torrance, CA
“Adrian,
In the short time my family knew you,you touched our hearts. The day Eliza"Beth" brought you home to meet us you fit in like we had known...Read More »
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52 of 58 | Posted by: sue - san diego, CA
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am at a loss for words - still in shock. My sincerest sympathy - Love Always, Kathy
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53 of 58 | Posted by: Kathy Hinojosa-Brown - Marrero, LA
“Magali,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. Please take care, and comfort in your memories...Read More »
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54 of 58 | Posted by: Christine Lee
“I miss you so much, my love. Jack sends his love and says he misses our weekend trips to Twiggs coffee and the dog beach. I wish I could hear you...Read More »
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55 of 58 | Posted by: Sonja - San Diego, CA
“It is so difficult to begin, for I have so many amazing memories of this lovely person.
Sweet Adrian, I remember back to when I first met you. You...Read More »
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56 of 58 | Posted by: Holly Turville - reno, NV
“Adrian, I miss you so much. I still cant believe you are gone. I am going to miss our talks and chats, cherish all of the amazing advice you have...Read More »
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57 of 58 | Posted by: Your little sister - san diego, CA
“Adrian - It was a real shock when I first learned that you were no longer with us. I will miss you and you will be seriously missed by your son,...Read More »
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58 of 58 | Posted by: Conrado Hinojosa - San Diego, CA
Benefit Concert: A benefit concert that includes performances by 8 local bands, including Adrian's band, The KABBS, will take place on November 21, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at WAVE HOUSE in Mission Beach. This concert is a funder raiser for Adrian's son's, Mason's, College Trust Fund. Mason just turned 4 years old this month.
Adrian Marcel (Voorhees) Vusich
Taken too soon on July 4, 2009, born on October 8, 1979 in Seattle Washington, Adrian Vusich lived a vibrant life. He was loved by his family and a wide circle of friends.
Predeceased by Grandfather Conrado A. Hinojosa Sr., Adrian is survived by his son Mason Kaleb Vusich Richards, parents Magali and Martin Vusich, Grandmother Ines Hinojosa, his uncle Conrado A. Hinojosa Jr, and aunt Milma Lannes, aunt Teresita Hinojosa-Pereira and her husband Brian Pereira, uncle Jorge Hinojosa and his wife Patty Hinojosa, uncle Daniel Hinojosa and his wife Rowena Hinojosa; his cousins Dominique Hinojosa, Sergio Hinojosa and Serigo's son Logan Hinojosa, Taunya Hinojosa, Lauren Hinojosa, Victoria Hinojosa, and Samuel Hinojosa. His father Martin's brother uncle Leo Vusich. Mason's mother is Elisa Richards.
Adrian graduated from Mission Bay High School in 1997 and San Diego State college in 2005 with a degree in History followed by his teaching credential which he applied as a substitute teacher at Memorial Preparatory Academy. Adrian's passion for teaching came from a deep sense of making a difference in the lives of young people.
His crew will miss him in the line-up at South Mission beach, and his band mates from the "Kabbs" will miss his stage presence and energy. Adrian loved to spin records at local clubs, had a passion for the outdoors, and exercise, especially surfing.
There will be a viewing at the Pacific Beach Mortuary, 4710 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109, this Friday July 10 between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. A celebration of life mass will be held on Saturday July 11 at Saint Mary Magdalene church in Bay Park (Clairemont), 1945 Illion St. San Diego, CA 92110, at 11:00 AM. Immediately afterwards, join us for a more informal gathering, food and drink and celebration of Adrian's life at Andres Cuban & Puerto Rican restaurant salon at 1235 Morena Blvd San Diego, CA 92110-3814.
Paddle Out Video now online
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO VIEW THE VIDEO, READ THE IMPORTANT NOTE BELOW.
I finally finished editing the video of the paddle out and it is now available on this page. See on the right column at the bottom the section marked VIDEOS. Click on the video symbol there and the video will launch (BUT SEE NOTE BELOW). It is about 16 minutes long and captures that incredible day when more than 100 of Adrian's surfer friends and family held the paddle out to honor him and to distribute some of his ashes.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THere is a glitch on the website - for some reason the Video also appears in the slide show at the top as the last item (not on purpose). So if you click the link under VIDEOS at the bottom, at a certain point, as the slide show runs by itself automatically, there will be 2 instances of the video playing and you hear both sound tracks out of synch with each other. So until I can figure out how to fix this, here is the only way to watch the video for now without this problem:
FOR NOW, DON"T click on the video link at the bottom of the page. Instead, go to the top of the page and scroll all the way to the right, to the last item in the slide show - you will see a VIDEO Icon. Click on that video icon and you can watch the entire video right there were the slide show normally appears.
The other possible option, is to pause the slide show before you go to the video link - as long as the slide show is paused, you can watch the video the other way. But it actually displays better inside the slide show window anyway.
More Tribute events:
On July 16th, Adrian's band, THE KABBS, will be playing at the KEN at 4079 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116 at 9:00 pm at a gig that had been scheduled before Adrian's passing and will now also be a tribute to Adrian. His uncle, Conrado, who plays saxophone, will be playing Adrian's last composition with the KABBS on this occassion.
His family and friends will also have a traditional surfers paddle out on Saturday July 18, 10:00 AM at the South Mission Beach jetty. Special thanks to Jim and Todd Van Epp, the owners of the boat that was used in the Paddle Out event. Adrian's family and friends thank the Van Epps for their generosity in providing the boat and crew for this very special event.
NOTE: After the paddle out, join us for a special gathering at the High Dive Bar & Grill at 1801 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110, starting around 2:00 pm (Saturday July 18th). There will be a special raffle to raise funds for Mason's education fund and a portion of drinks sold will also be contributed to this fund.
Adrian's loss will leave a void in the lives of the broad community of family and friends he touched in his 29 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mason Richards scholarship memorial fund for his son's education. Checks can be made payable to the Fidelity Fund, in comments, for benefit of Mason V Richards.
Adrian Vusich Benefit Dinner
Come by July 29, 2009 for dinner or a drink at Jaynes Gastropub located at 4677 30th Street @Adams Ave. (619) 563-1011 for reservations. The owner of the restaurant is generously donating 50% of the proceeds from sales and employees 50% of their tips for Adrian's son's (Mason) College Trust Fund. Join us to make this a great night in loving memory of Adrian. Thanks Jayne and her husband for the great spread, excellent food and drink and a good time as well
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