Wow… your life was loved and you have impacted many people here on earth. All I could think to say is thank you. Thank you for being you. When you first came to Papa John’s, I was shocked that I had a GM as cool as you! You not only taught us the business, you also taught us life concepts that we carried with us throughout the years. You impacted so many people! I remember when you use to let Titus and I play our music at the store and you hyped us up. Even though I didn’t become a big rapper, I did become very successful and productive in my life. It all started at Papa John’s. Thanks for everything. Everyone was blessed to have you. Rest easy ❤️

It's been a few days since I heard, and I swear it seems like months. I don't know where to start, don't know what to say. Just left with a mixture of emotions. That was my friend.  I sit and think about how I'm about the same age that he was when I first met him. I think about all the hood times. (Not a typo) Either way they were all good. I can't pin point a single one more important than the next. I remember when he took me to Wills and we jammed out. I was just rapping but it was legit fun! The 1st time I had a Bud Ice was with you..I'm bout to Crack one open right now. Even though I should've known it..you were the 1st one to teach me the Serenity prayer..I must've really been going through it for him to whip that one up. He kept it real. As real as he could. Pretty much hired my whole family if I asked him too.  Believed in me. Definitely. When I slid over to dough as a driver, he let me...he ain't tell me I suck or nothing just made me better, and made me Shift Leader.  It's not a surprise that it looks like everyone felt the same about you.
I Love You Man.
Wish I had more to say..but I also know you wouldn't trip.

Natalie - we never met your husband but the shock of his passing is still painful to hear.  Please know we have you, your sons, and all of your family in our thoughts and prayers.  Love, Darren & Pam Canington

I dated William Jones, and knew Thad through William.
(Will knew Thad since the first grade.) Thad always used to say “Hello sunshine” to me. I thought he was absolutely delightful. He always could make me smile. He used to play guitar at Will’s with Ernie and Eric.  Rest peacefully, Sweet Thad.
💐✝️🌞❤️

The news reached me at 6am this morning. There is so much to say, yet almost no words at all. Life branched off in to different directions for us, and we hadn't been in contact for quite some time...but I always imagined you off in your corner of the world living and loving the married life. I was so happy for you, and proud too. I hope that in the years since we last spoke that you knew endless happiness, love, and peace. I will  forever love you my friend and always remember you...too many memories to ever forget. Rest in peace, Thad.


Thad where do I began.... I remember spending every Friday and Saturday night at papa John's or partying on the weekends lol with everyone ill miss here Shannon I made this special pizza for you 🥰 or you coming to the house to play guitar with ernie and will even tho we haven't talked in awhile this breaks my heart 💔 R.I.P thad fly high till we meet again!!! 

Thank you for the memories cookie, I miss laughing with you at your wedding. You gonna be missed brother 💔  love you man 

Thank you for the laughter! Thank you for the music 🎶. Thank you for a million happy memories!! 

He would always call me killer and he was my papa. I will never forget what he has done for me. He never judged or got mad. I wasn't the best employee but he never gave up on me. One thing he always said was long as you try I will always be proud of you. To this day I use that in my life. I will never forget you. Rest in  peace papa! Till we meet again my friend. I will never forget you and I will make sure Noone else will either. Your legacy lives on bro

Cookie Cookie Cookie....I'll always remember you yelling at me that your name was THAD-D-E-US.  Or Poof making me a pizza....or Carolina Rebellion....Fly with the Angels, Amigo.  And dont tell Granny what really happened to the office door at Pizza Hut.  ❤️

Thanks for the Memories...

OBITUARY

Thaddeus Juan Ibarra

May 14, 1973 – July 18, 2021

Reeves Funeral Home

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