A buddy right from the start always caring and helpful! Someone who I wish had spent more time with and I (Mike Bond) had a lot of things going on but always called him at least 1-3 times a year or texted him. Knew him from there in Yuma while going to University Of Phoenix before I transferred to Ontario, CA. Andrea was a big part of his life, and always super happy he had found her. Erik (Best - Buddy, Pal , & Mate) - Never Forgotten & Always Remembered!

Happy birthday pompa Eric . Today you were born and so happy we got to experience life with you. You made a difference in our familys lives-thank you. Happy birthday 

Can't believe it's been a year since you left us. I have so much fond memories working with you and will stay with me for rest of my life. Take care my friend and I will see you again!

Love you we always bring u up or see someone who reminds us of you -love u Eric -Vicky
I love you papa and you are the best papa even though we are not close together our hearts are close♥️♥️Riot

Happy throwback Thursday pompa Eric we love and miss you always- thinking of you and always thinking hey ! That looked like Eric ! We think of you daily.  Miss you love you happy Father’s Day bonus dad 💕-Vicky riot bubba ❤️🎈

Thinking of you Pompa Eric we love you. Miss you. Love riot. Bubba and Vicky. 

Can't believe it's been a year since you passed away. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again!

Dear Erik, my step dad. I remember this past Father’s Day I sent you a key chain that said Best Dad. I knew you would rock it! I remember the text message you sent replying about how much you appreciated that. I felt that in my heart. 

Erik you  made my mom the happiest. You made her wishes come true. Like her wedding day! I knew you were a real stand up guy. I remember the look you had on your face when you first saw my mom as she was about to walk down the isle.

 Pretty sure you are home now with my mom in spirt(always together).I miss you and I Love you dad. 

Dear Erik, my step dad. I remember this past Father’s Day I sent you a key chain that said Best Dad. I knew you would rock it! And I knew you’d love it. I remember the text message you sent replying about how much you appreciated that. I felt that in my heart. 

Erik you  made my mom the happiest. You made her wishes come true like getting married. I knew you were a real stand up guy. I remember the look you had on your face when you first saw my mom as she was about to walk down the isle.

 Pretty sure you are home now with my mom in spirt(always together).I miss you and I Love you dad. 

Friends will come and go in and out of your life everyday. There are true friends who will live in your heart forever. Erik was a true friend. I meet Erik at our place of employment. The very first time I meet Erik he opened his arms for a hug. So I hugged him. At that moment I knew he would be my brother and friend for life. He ran a tight shop but was also a gentleman with his staff. We went to many classes together and broke bread on many occasions. When we would attend the supervisors meeting every week we mad a bet who would get in trouble at that meeting. We would laugh and laugh and made fun of each.  My wife Ana and I offer our condolences to Andrea and all of your family.
Erik I will miss our conversations. 

I first met Erik when I became engaged to marry his step daughter Dominique in 2015. Erik welcomed me into the family with open arms, and really made me feel welcomed and belonging.. he was a kind, gentle person who always made my stay fun when visiting him and Andrea from the UK where I currently live. Erik also took the time to fly out to England with Andrea to attend our wedding, a long journey which meant a lot to us, and really reinforced their support and welcoming into the family.
My best memories with Erik will be the simple times, hanging out with him cleaning the car, taking a drive up to the dunes or going out to the firing range. 
The photo I have attached is of me and him on a drive between San Diego and Yuma AZ, we had pulled over to enjoy the sunny view and were joking around.
Rest In Peace, Erik. You'll be missed greatly.

Although we only new Erik for a short time in his life, we enjoyed so many happy moments in England and in Yuma. We will remember his kindness forever and he will live on in our memories. It was a privilege to have known him.  

Met Erik at Yuma school transportation. We became good friends, one of the nicest guys I ever met, always went out of his way to help me out at work and away from work.

It was truly a pleasure working with Erik at Yuma County.  I’m deeply sorry your family is experiencing the pain of a loss like this. My heart goes out to each of you. Erik will be deeply missed. 

I had the privilege of working with Erik. I got to know him as a friend and the best co-worker ever. He was always so pleasant and hard working. He was a beautiful soul and will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

OBITUARY

Erik Ivan Ontiveros

August 15, 1982 – December 14, 2020

Johnson Mortuary & Desert Lawn Memorial Park

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