My uncle jojo was the best he taught me how to play basketball and played Roblox with me when I had nobody to play with he always stood by me and protect me from everything he taught me how to be strong and mature. He would always play basketball with me when I wanted to play with somebody. Even one time he almost broke my ankle in basketball. He would never make me feel bad about myself he would always complement me. He is the best uncle anyone can ever have. I hope he’s hooping in heaven💙

I remember one of the last time we saw you, my sister and my dad had a bad fight you took us to the Del Mar county fair. I still remember the all games we played at the fair especially that tipping the bottle game. you brightened  my sister and my mood that day, thank you jojo I miss you. I hope when I see you again one day I’ve done things to make you proud, thank you for always looking out for me Jojo.

Jojo was an amazing man who always loved with his whole heart. My favorite memory together is actually the first time we met. We we’re destined to go on a trip to Cancun together and that is where we fell in love💙 It was an instant attraction and we just bounced off each other’s energies! Another favorite memory is when I surprised him at his 24th birthday celebration at his Airbnb. I planned it with his friends, showed up with a cake and was able to be there for his first birthday as a couple. I’ve never seen him more shocked and happy! He convinced me to go to the concert with him the next day and we had the best time celebrating with all of his closest friends💙 I love you so much Jojo, and I promise to keep your love alive through our memories! 

(From Left to Right: Jojo, Pearl and Goldie having dinner on July 28, 2020). I had just recently moved back to San Diego after living in various cities throughout the U.S/Canada since 2008. Visits were made frequently but distance often kept us from celebrating big events with each other. When we took this photo, we were extremely excited to celebrate a huge milestone: Jojo's 25th birthday! Jojo, we miss your laugh so much. The kids miss shooting hoops, playing Roblox and eating Hot Cheetos with you. Our older brother misses working on cars with you. Our parents miss spoiling you with food, and they miss asking you for help with their iPhones, just to get a little of your attention! :) 
 You are so dearly missed Jojo. We wish we had the chance to tell you SO many things before your untimely passing. We love you so much Jojo. See you again one day <3

Jojo at my 29th birthday dinner. Miraculously, you, Mom, Dad and our Aunt, had the evening free to spend some time with me. You were always busy juggling school, work and life, but bro, you did it with grace. You managed to show up at every important event, even if it meant having to bring your homework with you! But that's the thing about you Jojo - you did it all with a smile! You were always so creative and incredibly ambitious. Had I known how short your time with us would be, I would have wanted you to enjoy life more. You never wasted any free time you had, though. You made the absolute best of every moment. You made life so fun. I miss you so much Jojo. You make me so proud to be your sister.

I met Jojo through his older sister Pearl when we were kids. I remember in high school a bunch of us would always go hang out at Pearl’s house with Jojo and Goldie, always being there playing  in the background.  We would tease him about girlfriends and whatnot, the stuff older sisters do. I will always remember him as that kind, quiet, shy, big bright eyed little boy.  Fly High Sweet Jojo. You will continue to live on forever in the hearts of your family and loved ones.  

To my sister and her family during this hard& trying time please try to find solace in knowing that although Jojo isn’t here in the physical he is always, always with you and all around you as your protector and Guardian Angel.  All my love and prayers are with you. 

One of my favorite memories of you Jojo is when I first started dating your sister . You helped me out by asking your dad if it was okay if your Ate Pearl dated someone with tattoos. You were excited to tell me that you asked him and he said yeah. You were my little homie/ brother from that day on. I’ve known you since were 10 years old.  I still can’t believe I’m writing this right now, the tears won’t stop flowing. I’ll remember all those late nights I used to take you to the rec to play ball and then go home and we’d get into trouble by your sister. Then you grew up and balled on Tommy and Crystal at the rec. You were the best son, brother, and especially the best Uncle anyone could ever ask for.  We are all going to miss you so much. We love you Jo!! 

In 2021, I threw a joint birthday celebration for my two best friends, my sister Pearl, and my brother Jojo. Who knew it would be the first and last time we would ever get to celebrate your birthday together with Pearl’s. I am so heartbroken that we didn’t get to finish celebrating you the way we had planned to this year, but I’ll always cherish our memories together. This is one candid I snapped of you, baby bro! I hope you’re peacefully chillin in paradise, watching over us ❤️ Miss and love you forever. Fly High Jojo 🕊 

This photo is a perfect example of what it was like to be around you. Always making everyone laugh. Even when you were going through something, you managed to make a joke out of it and kept a straight face until somebody laughed. You always kept in touch with me and despite me being away for so long, every time we reconnected, it always remained the same. You always reassured me what I meant to you as a friend. You’re one of the very few I stayed close with over the years and I wish we had more time together. Solid since day 1. I love you Jojo. 

There are countless memories when I think about you Jojo. Countless days/nights balling at Lopez park and going to MG after free styling drinking blue gatorades etc etc… I love that you could be yourself around us and act a fool with a serious face and break character and start smiling for a couple seconds trying not to laugh at your own jokes. Thank you for balling with me recently when I was going through dark times, I will never forget you my basketball rival. Can’t wait to share another meal with you when I see you, maybe little cesears again like old times. I love you brother, Jojo forever! 

Though you are not with us physically, I know you are watching down on all of us. I will always remember kickin it late night at Justyn/Mimi’s house every single weekend with you. We would always clown on each other, sip, eat and just reminisce & talk about what we wanna do with our lives. Jojo  loved to eat, so on our trip in San Jose he would wake me up every morning  at 8 to get free breakfast. There was never a dull moment with him. Your smiles and laughter always brought joy to the room. I will forever cherish all the memories we have together.  I love you my brother, forever in my heart. I promise to always keep your name alive! LONG LIVE JOJO!

I will never forget the moment when I called you my Bestfriend. Early in high school, we were sitting at your kitchen table. Roasting each other and our group of friends that were there at the time. I said you were my Bestfriend and you shouted “Today, on November 16th, Sean admitted that I’m his Bestfriend!” I’ll cherish that moment forever. My Bestfriend and Brother, I love you and am very proud of you, always.

OBITUARY

Joseph Pajares Estrella

July 28, 1995 – July 29, 2022

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