Only today did I find this site and found out Farmer Juan had passed last November! We met in Marin in the early 70s, and managed to somewhat stay in touch all these years.  We apoke a couple of times a year and sent cards and such occasionally...

I (and many others) have known John since grammar school (St. Cecilia, Parkside District, San Francisco, CA).  We all grew up in the same neighborhood, attended the same grammar school, and many went on to attend high school with John (St. Igna...

     Juan was a good friend and neighbor. He would stop by to shoot the breeze, share some news, pet the dog and drink some tea.   He had a deep barking laugh, a fierceness, an unexpected sentimental streak, exuberant op...