Ignacio de Jesus Bohorquez

If there was ever a person who wanted to heal all the wrongs in the world, it was Ignacio de Jesus Bohorquez. He was an idealist who sought to bring harmony to those around him. Even though Ignacio was enthusiastic and generous, it was sometimes difficult for him to boast about his accomplishments. Ignacio had strong personal convictions, making it hard for him to relinquish those ideals he held dearest to himself. Despite his outer strengths and beliefs, Ignacio sometimes struggled in his efforts to see the world as completely positive. Ignacio's life motto was always to hope for the best and work hard towards that end, but be prepared for some of life's disappointments. This philosophy was a continual driving force in his life, but it did not extinguish the bright light that defined the dreamer in Ignacio, something that was always there and that he readily shared with everyone around him.

His parents were Dolores Calderon and Rosalio Bohorquez. Ignacio was raised in Oaxaca, Mexico. As a youngster, Ignacio demonstrated an excellent vocabulary and command of language. He was a compassionate person, a quality that he would carry with him throughout his life. Even at a young age, Ignacio was sensitive to his parents’ moods and worked hard to please them and live up to their expectations.

Throughout his life, Ignacio showed a remarkable ability to mend relationships. This was true even with his siblings. Ignacio was caring, diplomatic and tolerant of the feelings of those around him. Ignacio was raised with seven siblings. He had four older brothers, Miguel, Ernesto, Juan, Ramiro and two older sisters Elia and Esperanza and one younger brother Jacobo. Ignacio was constantly involved in activities with his brothers and sisters. Ignacio and his siblings had the typical rivalries while growing up, but they cared deeply for one another.

As a young boy, Ignacio lived a childhood filled with fantasy. He was generally in pursuit of his own identity, but he was also adaptable to almost any situation he faced. Ignacio took part in soccer. In his spare time he liked marbles, slingshot and trompo. Ignacio's memorable achievements included mathematics and spelling. However, to Ignacio, the most fun to be had was simply playing, and spending time with his many friends.

High school was a time for Ignacio to seek out knowledge. He enjoyed learning and had a natural interest in gathering information. Ignacio had a flair for the poetic and was very expressive and articulate, especially when it came to his writing. Ignacio took his education seriously. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was mathematics.

Ignacio's love of learning carried over to his college years. He applied himself scholastically, and he developed a particular interest in the humanities. In fact, Ignacio often viewed himself as a bit of a scholar when it came to his studies. He earned his degree in Business Administration from Universidad Autonoma Benito Juarez de Oaxaca in 1972.

While those who did not know him well found Ignacio to be somewhat reserved until they got to know him, he was an authentic and devoted friend. Ignacio was a tranquil person, with an easygoing and open-minded attitude towards life. He presented a pleasant face to the outside world but concealed the pain and discomfort he felt over his own friends’ difficulties. Ignacio sought to achieve harmony with everyone and possessed the ability to mend conflicts and avoid interpersonal struggles. While growing up, some of his best friends were his cousin Alberto. Later in life, he became friends with Luis Rave and David Ibarra.

The desire for romance was always present in Ignacio's life. He succeeded in finding it on March 30, 1973, when Ignacio exchanged wedding vows with Maria de Lourdes Zarate Ugalde at San Felipe del Agua Church of Oaxaca, Mexico. Ignacio cared passionately for Maria. His deep loyalty and a strong commitment to his vows brought a sense of completeness to their marriage.

Ignacio was a gentle person who held deep feelings for his children. He enjoyed having fun with his kids and was at times fiercely protective of them. Ignacio showed great empathy in his willingness to give every family member a voice in family decisions. He was blessed with five children, two daughters, Blanca and Karla, and three sons, Cristobal, Walter and Ignacio. They were also blessed with Six grandchildren, Jesse, Leoncito, Sebastian, Fabian, Adam, and Luz Elena.

Blessed with a strong sense of integrity, Ignacio was as loyal and committed in his work as he was in the rest of his life. Ignacio worked well with fellow employees and showed great cooperation in reaching common goals. Though he had a tendency to take on too many tasks, himself; Ignacio showed great patience with complicated situations. He was ingenious and trusted his intuition. For Ignacio, the application of logic could be optional, and while that sometimes bothered his co-workers, Ignacio always seemed to be able to get the job done. He was most comfortable working on the projects and jobs that he strongly supported. His primary occupation was business administration. He was employed for 44 years. Ignacio always tried to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

Ignacio enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. His favorite pursuits were soccer, chest, and dominos. Ignacio was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but he was also willing to share his interests with others.

Ignacio's tremendous enthusiasm for the activities he enjoyed also influenced the pleasure he drew from sports. In his college years, Ignacio continued to stay active by playing semi-professional soccer. Ignacio also enjoyed watching sports and liked following his favorite teams whenever he got the chance to do so. Tops on his list were soccer.

Being a selfless person, Ignacio did not seek approval from his peers, but he valued the recognition he received for his good deeds. Some of his most prestigious awards included Best Regional Manager.

Ignacio enjoyed traveling and going away on vacations. Taking trips provided the chance for him to kick back and relax, to visit new places and see new things. Favorite vacations included Las Vegas.

Ignacio was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Ignacio's favorites was Terri, a German Shepherd dog. His family was rounded out by his Lasie, Penny, Phoebe, and Bingo throughout the years.

Ignacio passed away on April 17, 2017 at his daughter's home in Bloomington, CA. He is survived by his wife Maria; his children Blanca, Karla, Cristobal, Ignacio; his grandchildren Jesse, Leoncito, Fabian, Adam and Luz Elena.

Ignacio de Jesus Bohorquez was someone who was able to see the world as a good and honorable place. He viewed the people who inhabited it as essentially good. A person who tended to see the world in terms of black and white, Ignacio tried to focus on the good he saw, knowing that there were times he would have to compromise. He was selfless and deeply committed to all things positive and good. Ignacio was a person who would keep his eye on tomorrow and constantly held onto his dreams. He was capable of being mystical at times, and he could be the seer or shaman of a group. It was this exceptional insight and quiet reserve that that became Ignacio's trademark qualities for all who knew him, and it was one of the many reasons why all who knew him loved Ignacio de Jesus Bohorquez.