James Ryan Mendoza Farinas

James Ryan Farinas, a loving son and best friend to many who love him dearly. We lost James Ryan last Sunday, November 15, 2020, from sudden death in Memorial Hermann-Sugarland. He is fondly remembered by family as “our Great Masseuse.”

James lived in Houston most of his life outside of time spent training nationwide and abroad. He was an active servant of the Lord during his high school and college life volunteering in CFC Youth for Christ in Houston for young adults, and loved playing paintball. He graduated from Alief-Taylor High School, Class 2009. James acquired a Bachelors in Criminal Justice/Political Science at the University of Houston, Class 2020. His love for guns brought him to the Radical Firearms Family, where he had the opportunity to work as the Customer Service Manager. He was passionate about teaching gun safety, target-shooting, training, and educating the community to the principles for use and handling of guns. He actively gave his input for gun design and improvement when necessary. He also achieved his Masters in Security Administration at Sam Houston State University, Class of 2020.

James dedicated part of his life to the pursuit of knowledge gained from martial arts, receiving his black belt in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo. As a teenager, Jiu-Jitsu took James to train in Hawaii and Japan and compete on the world stage at PanAms and Abu Dhabi trials. After suffering a severe knee injury, James stepped away from jiu jitsu for 7 years prior to returning under Jorge "Macaco" Patino Gold Team where he received his black belt.

He is survived by his parents Dulce Mendoza Farinas and Jaime Melchor

Farinas; and his brother, Edward Dion; and also by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends from Australia, Philippines, Middle East, and USA.

James's Favorite Quote - "Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong. That is your oath." - Kingdom of Heaven