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Jordan Barranco Obituary

Jordan Robert Barranco, 23, of Topeka, passed away on June 6, 2012, from injuries sustained in an accident. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 30, 1988 the son of Juan Salvador and Elizabeth Ann (Gonzales) Barranco.

Jordan attended Shawnee Heights High School and graduating with the class of 2007 from Free State High School in Lawrence and attended classes at Johnson County Community College. He was employed as a Data Processor for Nationwide Publishing.

He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Matthew Catholic Churches. Jordan loved sports especially basketball, baseball and golf. He was an avid KU fan.

Jordan loved blowing bubbles with his son Jordan Salvador Ramiro Barranco, Jr. He is also survived by his parents, Juan and Elizabeth Barranco, his brother, Ryan Barranco, his sister, Jerilyn Barranco, his grandparents, Salvador "Sal" and Eusebia "Peggy" Escobar Barranco and Alfonso and Grace Pimentel Gonzales, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jordan will lie in state at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Monday after 4:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and a Parish Vigil Service will be at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested in lieu of flowers to the Jordan Barranco, Jr. Fund to help with his son's future needs and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603.

Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jun. 10, 2012.

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June 13, 2012

Barranco Family, so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. We are praying for you all. The Brooks Family

June 13, 2012

Dear Barranco family... our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Geis family

anthony jabary

June 12, 2012

rip jordan even tho i didnt get do have much exp with at school all our outside fun will never be missed love you man your in a better place
anthony jabary

Mike & Ronnie Padilla

June 12, 2012

Liz & Juan,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. No parent/family should have to suffer such pain. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.

June 12, 2012

Rita and family, we can never understand why things happen when they do but always trust and believe that God knows best and will help you and your family pick up the pieces and continue your journey, God Bless You- Love you!

Dee Dee Russ

Roseanna, Mike & Jordon Haugen

June 12, 2012

To my dear friends Juan & Elizabeth & Family. My heart is saddened by your devastating loss. There is nothing that can be said to lessen your pain except for your faith in God which I know is strong. Know that you have family and lots of friends who are available to support you. Keep his memory alive for his son. My deepest sympathy to all.

julie fields patterson

June 11, 2012

I am so sorry for your family....Sal always spoke with a twinkle in his eye when talking about his grandkids. Prayers for you all.

Laura Watson

June 11, 2012

Juan & Elizabeth their are no words that I or anyone can say to take your pain away in the loss of your Jordan. Just know that my prayers are with you both and your family. Rita, just know my heart and thoughts are with you. I know how much you love your nephew (God Son). Be strong my sister and lean on GOD to get you and your family through this unbelievable loss. Love Laura

Shawn Mason

June 11, 2012

Jordan, You were a great friend, Great co-worker, Great father you truly will be missed bro R.I.P.

Kelsie Keleher

June 11, 2012

Liz,

Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your son.

-Kelsie and Khris Keleher

Tish and Adrian Alcala

June 11, 2012

Dear Rita, We are so sorry for your loss. Your heart is hurting...but know Our Lord has your beloved Jordan in His care. May the memories of your time together bring a smile to your face and peace to your heart. You are a wonderful Aunt and Jordan will always keep you close.

Susan Thowe

June 11, 2012

Juan and Liz--
How our lives can change "in the twinkling of an eye...". I am so very sorry that your beloved son is no longer with us here on earth. I pray that you can feel God's arms around you to help you with this incredible pain.

June 11, 2012

Juan and family we are very sorry for you loss.
Steve and Karen Alfrey

Linda Ruiz

June 11, 2012

Liz and Aunt Grace and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you all as you go through this very tough time. I know there are no words to ease your pain, but may the Lord hold you all close and offer you His peace. I am so sorry for your loss. Love you all.

Celena Ramirez-Lira

June 11, 2012

Liz,
My prayers are with you and your entire family. I'm so sorry for your lost. May your memories of Jordan help ease your pain.

Aaron & Celena Ramirez-Lira

Jeremy Garcia

June 11, 2012

Our condolences from the Garcia Family Jeremy,Helena, Avery, Ayden, Valencia, Sydney, Gabriel. May God give your entire family strength in this time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Sarah Terwelp

June 11, 2012

Liz,
My prayers are with you and your family. May your memories help ease the pain.
- Sarah Terwelp

Jamie Shore

June 11, 2012

Prayers to the family. I am so sorry for your loss

Suzy Herman

June 10, 2012

Juan, Liz and families,
In our prayers, we ask that God bestow upon you the strength, understanding and comfort to get through the coming days,

Kim Ybarra

June 10, 2012

To all Barranco Family, my deepest sympathy to you all. So sorry for your great loss. May the Lord be with you all.

Felicia Anguiano-Reed and Family

June 10, 2012

Juan, Elizabeth, Ryan and Jeri,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and The Entire Barranco and Gonzales Families as you struggle through the grief and sadness. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
RB, sending hugs your way to comfort you, and let you know you're on my mind and my heart today and always~Love you~

Crystal White

June 10, 2012

We are very sorry for your loss. Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time.

God Bless,
Wes, Crystal, Tegan, Zackary & Elizabeth White

June 10, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of deep sarrow.

Darrick, from Mike Jones Bail Bonds

Victoria Shotts

June 10, 2012

May god be with each an everyone family member and friends threw these hard times... & Jordan continue looking down on each an everyone of them... My thoughts an prayers go out to all of you... God bless

June 10, 2012

Elizabeth, Juan and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May the memories of Jordan bring you all comfort.

Rosemary R Gutierrez and Family

June 10, 2012

Extending our prayers and sympathy to the Barranco Family.

Dominic, Roseanne Gutierrez and Family

June 10, 2012

Juan, Liz and Gonzales and Barranco Families, My sympathy goes out to all of you for your loss of Jordan, who is now with Our Lord and Blessed Mother. May you find peace, your family is in my prayers, Lisa Ybarra

Anna Ortega

June 10, 2012

Juan, Elizabeth & Family,
My heart is saddened for you all during this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you all and watch over you at this time of need.

Margie Barajas-Wood & Paul Cervantez

June 10, 2012

The Barranco Family: We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that God gives you the strength you need during this sorrowful time. We are praying for all of you & may Jordan rest in peace.

June 10, 2012

Juan, Elizabeth and family,
We are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Cindy Luna

June 10, 2012

May God watch over the Barranco Familia doing this time of sorrow. May he give you all peace and strength in the days to come. La familia is here to help you all get thru this. Much love to you all. ~Alyssa, Illena, Alana and Rosanna Ramirez- Arellano~

June 10, 2012

juan and elizabeth and family
our prayers are with you.sorry about your loss.
david and rachel rodriguez
emporia,kansas

Emil & Billie Ramirez

June 10, 2012

Juan, Liz and family, Please accept our condolensces and know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. May peace and love surround your families.

Bobby Munoz

June 10, 2012

My God watch over the family in this time of need. Prayers for all the family at this tome

Kimberly King-Mendoza

June 10, 2012

Juan and Elizabeth my thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.

Beyond the Sunset

Delaina Swanson

June 10, 2012

My heart is saddened deeply by the loss of your precious Jordan. I have three children, two of whom knew Jordan personally, and it is beyond my comprehension how unbearable the pain must be for you. Jordan came to my home on the day of the accident, and I was extremely impressed with his polite nature and pleasant demeanor, as well as his clean-cut appearance! My heart truly goes out to all of you for the loss of such a special young man! Please know that you are in my wholehearted thoughts and prayers! I hope it helps to know that he is safe in the arms of Jesus!

"Beyond the sunset - oh glad reunion!
With our dear loved ones who've gone before. In that fair homeland we'll know no parting - beyond the sunset, FOREVERMORE!"

Kimberly Moore

June 10, 2012

Rita,
My heart goes out to you and to your entire family and such a horrible tragedy. May his memories live in your minds forever and bring you a lifetime of comfort. Keep his memories alive for his dear son. RIP Jordan

Kimberly Moore

Ann & Larry Mah

June 9, 2012

Juan, Liz and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

TJ

June 9, 2012

Jordan u were a great baseball player and I can see u wanting to win but Your Life will not go unnoticed bcuz now u r in Victory Land. The Greatest Love is to lay ones Life down for another.Allelluia! You are not Alone what an Honor to be 'Glorifying God to the Utmost.' We had that talk once What we were gonna do when we see Jesus.But U never told me Good-bye B4 u left but, yur memory is still where Love comes from. And I know you are an "Angel Blazing for Gods Glory!". Evryday on this earth is a battle- Death is Lost but Love is Alive where you are."Only now you are Alive Alleluia!" for Eternity and with the Author of our Lives and You Are Jesus' becuz he still is Alive and so Are You just not in this world. Save me some space in Heaven becuz we have a lot of relatives and Your Spirit of Love lives on Brother In Christ.I kno you left me Love for my broken heart But I will lean on my Faith In Jesus and the Holy Spirit Comforter. Grace,Mercy,Forgiveness and Healing when I cry out to Jesus. So my answers may never be answered til we meet again. RIP! Love You friend in Christ. Miss ya!
May God Hold you in the palm of his hand. PEACE JORDAN!
Until we see each other in Eternity Praise the Lord and give him a Hug for Me and your Family.U will never be forgotten.God Bless you Elizabeth and Juan.Let our hearts be lead by Mercy. Becuz Jesus' Love Endures 4ever. Thanks be to God he has you as his parents to be "Thankful" for "You were his Gift in this world."He loved family and friends.May the Peace of God and your Faith and Hope is in the Lord. God Bless You thru this difficult time. But Jordan is "Enthroned in Gods Love." God Bless You and all who got to know Jordan like I did.

Pam and Gary Gurney

June 9, 2012

Juan and Elizabeth
So sad to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you
Pam and Gary Gurney

cynthia sanchez-byrd

June 9, 2012

To Juan and the whole Barranco family.I am so sorry for you loss. Prayers to you all.

Adrian & Tish Alcala

June 8, 2012

Dear Barranco Family:

May God bless each of you today and in the days to come. May your memories bring your family comfort and peace.

with warmest regards,

Adrian & Tish (Padilla) Alcala & family

Chelsey

June 8, 2012

I am so sorry for the lose of Jordan, he was an amazing person and he will be greatly missed. my heart goes out to his family.

Blake Smith

June 8, 2012

I was saddened to hear this news. I remember playing basketball as a youngster with Jordan on his dads team. My prayers are with Jordan and his family.

Billie Fuller

June 8, 2012

My heart goes out to the family. God bless

Jeannie Bellmer

June 8, 2012

I'm so sorry, I know words cannot heal the pain you are going through but please know I am praying for you and your family.

Geoff & Jeanne Gawdun

June 8, 2012

Our deepest condolences on the death of Jordan. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him.

Becky Hastings

June 8, 2012

My heart goes out to the entire family, at this time of sorrow. I work with Aunt Rita, and even tho, there are no words to heal the pain & shock of the loss of Jordan, please remember he is in the hands of the Lord. And my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family!

Michael Tetuan & Family & Jesse & Chantal Cox

June 8, 2012

Barranco Family:
Please know we are praying for your mourning hearts. To loose one so young and beautiful. We ask God to give you strength. We send our love and deepest sympathy.

Regina Franklin

June 8, 2012

My condolence to the family of Jordan Barranco. So sorry to hear of your loss.

June 8, 2012

Entire Barranco Family,
There are no words. Take comfort in extended family, friends and each other.
Our Deepest Sympathy & Prayers.
Gary & Vicky(Chavez)Grimes & Girls

June 8, 2012

Barranco Family;

We are saddened to hear the passing of Jordan. Please take comfort in knowing a piece of him is still around, his son. May perpetual light shine upon him.

Michael & Tracy Gamino

Jerome and Lorraine (Pimentel) Aho

June 8, 2012

Barranco Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts. May the Loving God above hold you in the palm of His hand and comfort you with His Everlasting Love, during this difficult time.

Angela Cox

June 8, 2012

Entire Barranco family our deepest condolences are with you all.

~Angela (Ramirez)Cox Family

Anna Rodriquez

June 8, 2012

Juan and Elizabeth
I'm so sorry to hear about Jordan my heart go out to you and the family at this time and the days ahead, may God bless you in the time of sorrow.
Our LOVE and deeply sympathy
Anna,Raquel,Jose
Rodriquez

Beaver & Laura Arredondo & Family

June 8, 2012

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Lori Chavez

June 8, 2012

Juan and Family,

Our prayers are with you now and forever. Blessing to you in your time of need. God is good. Lori Chavez Family

Betty Martin

June 8, 2012

Ryan and family, Jordon was an awesome person, we enjoyed him greatly while he worked for Nationwide. He was so smart,and such apleasure to be around. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. I cant't even begin to understand how you feel, but hold on to your faith and know he is in a much better place now with our Lord.God Bless you and your family.

Connie Christenson

June 8, 2012

Elizabeth,Juan and family-
"The Lord shall preserve thee from all Evil. He shall preserve thy soul." Psalm 121:7."The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength."Nehemiah 8:10. Forgiveness is the Key that opens the door to Heaven.Jordan is with His Savior and Lord and 1 Glorious Day we will see Our Loved Ones in Heaven. I'm not skilled to understand what God has willed but always know He died for our sins. Allelluia! What a Joy to know the Lord.You r all in my thoughts and Prayers.Let the Love of God Guide you.Like the Angel of God Prayer.I Love you all. Let our lives be the proof of Gods Love, Amen! We r tested everyday and there is Grace to wash away every sin.Allelluia! I know how the Heart feels broken down but it brings my knees to the ground in Prayer. Thank God he accepts knee mail.;) Love you all!

Margie Barajas-Wood & Paul Cervantez

June 8, 2012

Elizabeth, Juan & Family: We are so sorry for your loss! Children are a gift from GOD that he gives us to raise. You did an awesome job in raising Jordon! Cherish the memories that you share in your heart & know that he now needed with our Lord. You are in our daily prayers & continue to have Faith in our Lord & God Bless you & your family!

Diana carriger

June 8, 2012

I am keeping u and your family in my prays. Love you.

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