JAKE PAEZ

FOREVER 25

Jake Paez was the kind of person who carried light wherever he went—a warmth that wrapped itself around his family, his friends, and even strangers who crossed his path. His sense of humor was his superpower, turning ordinary moments into cherished memories, his laughter echoing long after the sound had faded.

Jake wasn’t just loved—he was deeply cherished. He had a heart that poured itself into his siblings, his cousins, and everyone he held dear. Whether gaming with his brothers and sisters or laughing with his cousins, Jake wasn’t simply present; he made those moments matter. He brought a unique joy to every connection, turning bonds into unbreakable threads of love and laughter.

To Jake, family was everything. He appreciated his siblings not in passing, but profoundly, making sure they knew how deeply he cared. His love wasn’t loud; it was steady and true, felt in his actions, his words, and the way he always made time for those who mattered most.

Now, Jake is reunited with his mother, their love stretching across realms and binding them together once more. It’s easy to imagine him there, with that same sense of humor and that same big heart, filling the space with his warmth and joy. Though his absence here leaves an ache that words cannot fill, there’s peace in knowing he is not alone.

Jake’s memory isn’t just carried—it’s lived. In the laughter of his siblings, the stories his cousins share, and the quiet moments when his love feels most present. He was, and always will be, a beacon of love, humor, and light in a world that needed him more than it knew.

October 14, 1995 – April 30, 2021
Texas