"I'm praying for your family this morning as I can only imagine how difficult this season is for everyone. May the God of peace be with you all and give you supernatural comfort. May your love for each other overflow and fill the void as you are each filled with the love of our good good God. Please know you have so many people loving you from afar. If you ever need anything I am here. Lori "
In loving memory of
Joaquin Phillip Ellis
August 16, 2016 - January 25, 2018
I guess my time on this earth has come to an end. Just as I was brought into this world by the grace of God, I am leaving by the grace of God. I know so many people loved me and I was able to love them. I took every opportunity to be held and hugged and kissed and give hugs and kisses back. Even though I will be flipping up a storm in heaven, Mommy and daddy have planned for me to save lives. My liver will go on to save another infants life. My lungs will go on to save another infants life. My heart, which never stopped beating and never gave up, will go on to save another infants life. I pray Mommy and daddy will be able to meet my donor recipients and know that I live on!! In only 17 short months, I am fulfilling God's purpose in my life, to save and deliver others, to help understand that there is a God and He is so good!! Most people it takes a lifetime for them to realize what their purpose in life is, why God made them exist... THIS IS MY PURPOSE. -JPE
Joaquin Phillip Ellis is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Abran and Otila Barrientes and Dan and Neena Sanfilippo. He is survived by his loving parents, Hayden and Clarissa Ellis of Weslaco, great-grandparents, Manuel and Feliciana Cadriel of Pharr, Bill and Patricia Ellis of Arroyo City, grandparents, Joe and Diana Cadriel of Weslaco, Ted and Rosemarie Ellis of Weslaco, aunts, Krissy Cadriel of Weslaco, Kathryn Cadriel of Weslaco, Katrina (Bryan) Sherman of Gonzalez, uncle Vance Ellis of Weslaco, God-parents, Rick and Dana Arce, and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 29th, 2018 from 10am-9pm at McCaleb Funeral Home Chapel, with a rosary at 7 pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 30th, 2018, 10am at the First United Methodist Church in Weslaco.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to the Hydrocephalus Association at http://www.hydroassoc.org. Please use recipient email addresses: Hayden Ellis (ellishayden12@yahoo.com) and Clarrisa Ellis (cadriel12@gmail.com).
Also, the family is asking to wear blue and white in honor of all the angels in heaven if possible.
Tributes
"I'm still praying for your family as you grieve the loss of your precious son. You are loved by so many and you inspire me every single day because of your love for Christ and His Kingdom! "
"Heaven is the hope..we are all passing through but one thing is for sure ...Joaquin by impacting many lives has fulfilled his greater calling and all in 17 months. Praise be to God ...the glory of the Lord was revealed through him. Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints. May the Lord comfort you in the days ahead through His Word and all your friends that love you dearly including us. With much much love Angela Moses and Josiah "
"I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Joaquin. I have several children with various illnesses I pray for regularly and he was on my list. I sat behind him at church a few times and he immediately had my heart. He had such a sweet demeanor and always a smile. I have a 14 month old and can not fathom the pain and grief you are enduring. My prayers God sends you some light, peace and comfort in these dark days. Joaquin is whole now - spirit, mind and body, in the hands of our Savior."
"I know exactly what you and your husband are going through. We lived at the hospitals, and my 9 month old son had numerous brain surgeries, unfortunately, he just recently passed away on November 2nd. He was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and battled a very rare brain tumor, at/rt. There are no words to understand the reason of this, but believing in God and remaining in his faith will continue to let you all have strength. Just remember, we have baby Angels that are rejoicing in heaven and are no longer suffering. My sincere condolences. - Roxanna Villalobos - De Leon, Weslaco, Texas."
"Katrina, Brian and family of sweet Joaquin, our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort are being lifted up to you all. Love, Wendy, Kiley & Doyle Allen, your Gonzales family"
"Joaquin, Doug and I are so lucky we got to see your smile and listen to your sweet giggles. I will always cherish the moment I got to hold you, when you were just a few months old, nestled in my arms. You changed the world around you the moment you were born. You melted hearts, lifted spirits and turned your mom and dad into beautiful parents. Watching them love you, protect you, guide you and show you the world was our privilege, and a gift only you could give. I am so proud our daughter got to meet you and take a picture with you. She will always know about the sweet boy who gave his life to help other children live. We will live you forever Joaquin. - The Vankers"
" We absolutely loved seeing him at church on Sundays, he brightened up the room with his laughter and smile. Last time I saw him was at our Christmas Eve mass. He was so joyful and interactive with us, clapping his hands together for all to hear. We even got "sushed" for being too loud. Keep this precious little man in your prayers, along with his mommy and daddy during this difficult time. ??'? xo -Robert & Sabrina de la Rosa"
"To Hayden and Claire and family of Joaquin, sweet and wonderful, you are all a blessing. Keep thinking how good to have seen you, Haden and Joaquin, just a couple of weeks ago together in the grocery store. Felt so happy that day to see you, could not quit smiling. Glad to read your loving memory, and to know how special his purpose is and will continue to be! You are all a blessing. Thank you. Love and prayers, Bonnie and Leon Nunn "
"My heart breaks for all of you. My deepest condolences to you all. What an amazing thing that a piece of him will live on in three other children. Hayden and Clarissa I can not even begin to imagine what you must be going thru. Joe and Ted and your families please know we are praying for you and thinking of you. May you find strength in knowing he is at peace in heaven and that a piece of him will live on."
"I only know Joe, through working with the State and I never met Joaquin, but felt like I did. Joe spoke of his grandson with so much joy and happiness. Beautiful Baby! My heartfelt condolences to the Ellis and Cadriel families. God bless you all! Lucy Salas Edinburg Regional Office"
"Clarissa & Family my heartfelt condolences to you all. Joaquin has touched so many lives. And his heart will live forever in another child, what a gift. God bless you all. "
"I only know rosemary but my heart breaks for all of you. I know what it is like to lose a child. We couldn't donate my daughters organs (cancer) and I think donating Joaquin's organs to save others is the most amazing thing you could do. A little piece of him will be in three other children. He lives on. How wonderful is that. I hope it helps you with your pain. Praying for all of you. Linda taormina "
"Your son is beautiful and your family is the apple of God's eye... I heard about your loss from my son and though I didn't know Joaquin I am moved by his story and the love he is continuing to bring to others. Thank you for sharing and know that your brothers and sisters in Christ (near and far) are standing with you in prayer as you move through this season. We all love you! Love, Lori"
"Our moist sincere and heart felt condolences to ALL your family. Joaquin was loved by many, knowing that he is saving lives as he lost his is nothing short than AMAZING. What a Blessing he will be forever to those infants, a HERO in my book! Sincerely The Gilbert Mata & Family "
"Another beautiful angel has his wings. May your family find peace & comfort in knowing that your donor families have renewed hope because of you. Sherri Garcia"