Juan you are one of the coolest humans I have ever met. Miss you, buddy!

Thank you for sharing the news of Juan's passing, I had lost contact with him and was unsure how to reach out about how his life was going in Fargo. I'm happy that he was able to find his way back home to California, if only for a short while. I had great hopes for him and am saddened to discover his story has ended, a story I may never know.

I had spent a good deal of time living close to him during college. He loved people, was easygoing yet thoughtful, and had a talent for entertaining others. I always knew when I could visit with him, because his door would stay ajar if it was unlocked, and he would rarely lock it for when he needed privacy. His bold, quirky attitude led to some of the funniest highlights, but when it got him into some messy situations, it was his dad's opinion he would consider most.

May your family find peace in his memory.

Time is not the measure of all things.  

The measure of Juan was his friendship, his creativity, his authenticity.   Juan was an incredibly loyal and compassionate friend.  His gift for playing guitar and his design intuition were unmatched.  Juan was a genuine person; the most admirable of traits in our society today.   I am heartbroken for Juan's family; my deepest condolences on your loss.   All Honor to His Name. 

Juan was always authentically himself. He once made a slide show for our fraternity's formal dance that included our year's top highlights and an unexpected homemade horror film. I was originally worried about what other people might think by the nontraditional approach. Juan saw something that I did not. He made a film that brought our fraternity brothers together and made something unique and memorable. He challenged me to step out of my comfort zone and to enjoy life. Juan's creative approach made lasting memories and fantastic stories. Juan was also dedicated and hardworking. He stayed up countless nights to finish architecture projects. The conversations I remember most were at odd hours of the night. Juan was an incredible listener. I'm glad to have met him. 

I knew Juan in college at NDSU. He was one of my fraternity brothers. He was funny, smart, studious, and overall a great young man. He had a soul unmatched. He was the type of person that you could sit down with, have a deep conversation about life and self reflection. He also was a great baby sitter for my dog Runkle. He will surely be missed. All Honor To His Name!

I have many photos of Juan, but the one that I love the most is below. I think the night before Juan, Paulo, and I were hanging out and the next day went to a BBQ at Paulo's relatives. I love this photo since I remember it was all three of us playing with the kids toys after all the kids ditched us. We played with the toys for a lot longer than we should have...

Juan was always so present with you and had a sense of humor that was infectious. Only Juan can touch so many people’s lives and like myself create too many stories or memories to fit here. He is the absolute funniest, genuine, and caring man I will meet. I love him very much and he will live on with the stories I tell my two sons. I will butcher Juan’s mannerisms, but I will do my best buddy. 

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To Juan's family and the mother and father who raised him: you raised a great man, and I am so happy to call him a friend. We are mourning Juan here in Minnesota. I wish you did not have to go through this. 

Please reach out to me if you can so I can share more photos of him and to be in contact. Although strangers my family and everyone here in Minnesota is here for you if not physically.

With so much love,

-- Lincoln

To know Juan was to love Juan. There never will be anyone quite like him. All my college memories with Juan are good ones; I can still hear his laugh and comical expressions. He was a great friend, comedian, musician and artist. I'll forever treasure our time together.

Sending love to Juan's grieving family and friends,
AL 

I loved your son, we enjoyed spending the Holidays with him while he went to College with my Son Paulo. We spent vacations together at Wisconsin Dells for spring break and he added to the experience and was alway fun to for us to be around. I am sorry this message came to me this late. My heart goes out to your family. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Juanito

At a Starbucks threshold
he was going out, we were going in.
Skateboard in hand he saw us,
and stopped and smiled.

We hadn't seen each other in years
but he knew the three belonged to a clan.
We talked, his happiness touched me,
he was back to claim his spot in his house.

I felt I had to contact my estranged friends,
just like in the Bible stories.
I did and found out with saddnes
he had gottten his ticket and the call.

Juanito's message was loud and clear,
he got his place in his house,
cemented forever
with blood, tears, and laughter.

Little did I know,
little do I know,
little will I know,
but I know for sure he is UP THERE NOW.

Peace My Heart

Peace, my heart, let the time for the parting be sweet.
Let it not be a death but completeness.
Let love melt into memory and pain into songs.
Let the flight through the sky end in the folding of the wings over the nest.
Let the last touch of your hands be gentle like the flower of the night.
Stand still, O Beautiful End, for a moment, and say your last words in silence.
I bow to you and hold up my lamp to light your way.
You will be forever missed Juan Antonio 🕊

Gloria y familia,
Les enviamos nuestro más sentido pésame. 
En verdad espero de todo corazón que tú y tu familia se vean bendecidos con la paz y resignación del Espíritu Santo para enfrentar el sufrimiento que siempre causa una pérdida tan grande. 
Me encantaría poder aliviar aunque  sea poquito  tu dolor. 
Un fuerte abrazo lleno de cariño 🙏🏼  🕯
De corazón estamos con ustedes.  Oraciones hasta el cielo🕯

Gloria, Juan, and Family,

My family and I lament the loss of your beloved son. May God bless you and give you the strength to get through this. We will keep him and your family in our prayers. - Rafael, Carmen, and Family

                      

Gloria, Juan,

In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you and your family our heartfelt condolences. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones.
I know that what you are going through right now is very difficult, just know that we are here for you.  We truly sorry for your loss.
Again, our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your son Juan Antonio. May our friendship and prayers ease you through this difficult time.

JUAN ANTONIO

A musical mind
A heart so kind
We all measured his presence
When he spoke
Made us laugh
And brought his special essence
To his family and friends.

							Howard and Renee


Juan, Gloria and family,

We have many fond memories of our times together especially when Juan Antonio (aka Toasty and Cowboy) made us all laugh and smile. 

Please accept our deepest condolences and know that we are here for you.

Love,
Ken y Lupita 

I am very saddened at your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Juan Antonio was a great young man, a great musician, artist, person, friend, son, brother. He will always be remembered with love! 
To the Family our condolences!


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Juan Antonio Arce

August 27, 1993 – March 11, 2021

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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