

Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination -Oscar Wilde
A prince's tale
Emilio was born on May 27, 1987 in Visalia, CA. Before Emilio could talk he was screaming and pointing for things. Once he could talk at the ripe age of 3, there was no stopping his mouth from going a hundred miles a minute. He always wanted to do things--amusement parks, McDonalds playhouse, drive, be in nature, ride his bike, swim, anything he could imagine he would ask to do. Emilio's favorite 3 questions were: 1. Are we there yet? 2. Can we go? 3. Why?." Emilio made friends wherever he would go with his magnetic personality. He always did well in school and would only get in trouble for talking--obviously. Emilio went to middle school and high school in Lindsay and earned an Associate's at Porterville Community College where our parents worked. He could not wait to leave the Central Valley and transferred to UC San Diego and earned his BA in English. He made a lively life for himself in San Diego with different friends from everywhere, there was no slowing the guy down once he left home. Only thing that ever slowed him down was money--so he went on to pursue a Bachelor's in Nursing and became a Registered Nurse. Emilio had been a nurse at a young age with helping our tia Josie through her cancer care and liking to look up ailments in my mom's handbook on medical ailments. Emilio had 2 main modes: making fun of you or helping you while rolling his eyes. Emilio moved to New York 4 years ago and had even more best times of his life. My brother was about having fun, love, and connection. The takeaways Emilio would want you all to have are life is too short to not enjoy it, so find adventure and humor wherever you can.
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We had open casket celebration for my brother in NY 1/9/2025, second celebration was in Lindsay, CA 1/19, and third celebration was in San Diego 2/2/2025. If there are any questions or concerns feel free to contact me (Eztli) or my mom (Mercy).
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Emilio you were the most loyal, amazing, supportive friend to me. I can't believe I'll never get to hear your voice calling me again. You always called me to check in and kept calling until we connected. You helped me not only survive my 20s but blessed me with so many life experiences and joys that I'm so glad we got to share together. From days at work to struggling to the top of Half Dome, to snow in Zion and the beauty of Yellowstone, from Disneyland to Taylor Swift, we had the absolute best time together. You were taken too soon and we all are going to miss your sassy, wonderful, live-life-to-the-fullest self. You'll be in my mind and my heart always, but most often when I listen to our girl Taylor You were a true star ⭐️




My heart aches, and no words could ever truly capture how I feel. I still remember the first day I yelled your name in the hallways back in 7th grade, all because of that Night at the Roxbury movie. Steve Garvey Jr High is where that shout sparked a friendship full of endless laughter and wild memories, one that I’ll treasure forever.
Oh, Emilio, there are so many stories I could tell—too many to share them all here—but some or I should say ALL will always stay with me. Like the time we were smoking hookah and you made me laugh so hard I got sick, or when you asked Momma Claudia if, well, cocks are different colors, and her reaction! LOL, if you know, you know. Or when we got caffeine-drunk off Coca-Cola at your house, and Momma Mercy thought we were on something—but it was just a sugar high! Our moms always thought we were some interesting wild kids.
I’ll never forget you taking me to Hollywood for the first time. We overheated every 50 feet on the Grapevine, but we made it. You should me the famous stars and said we be on one one day. Or watching Destiny’s Child’s final tour in Anaheim, screaming every lyric together. U were my favorite to bump RnB jams! I still got the cd you made me and “burned”. And that Costa Rica trip with my mom during junior year—getting our butts handed to us by the ocean and coming out all sandy and beat up. We were a HOT Mess!
And Rosarito…oh my God, our first international trip at 18 w no parents! A 3 day weekend go remember. LMFAO. . .memories. . . The way you described me to the U.S. Embassy—I still can’t believe it! And you trying to get me to still lie to my mom, hoping she’d freak out so she come to MX and than we could make it to the Lil Jon concert that night. I’ll never forget your face when you said, “I told her you were lost,” and then immediately added, “but I knew you weren’t!” We laughed the whole ride home (5-6hours) while everyone thought we were crazy. They just didn’t understand US, Emilio. You and I were a team, chaotic and full of life together!
My sweet, funny, crazy Emilahoe, I miss you so much. My heart feels hollow, but I take comfort knowing you’re in a better place. As you’d say, “Earth is ghetto,” but my life was brighter because you were in it. Thank you for being such a beautiful soul, for making me laugh until my sides hurt, for your honesty (even when you grabbed my love handles and made a show of it!), and for all the singing, dancing, and embarrassing yet unforgettable moments we shared.
You’ll always be a part of me, Emilio. Forever missed, but never forgotten. I have so many stories I could tell, but I’ll just hold them close to my heart.
Love you always,
Forever your friend Monie


I was preparing for a lifetime of awkward run ins and unsolicited updates about you from our common friends until I got the biggest shock of my life. I thought it will be easy being an ex to accept this news but I was wrong. I was rooting for anger and hate but at the moment of your passing all I felt was all the love you’ve given me through the years. I was agonal crying, my gut wrenching, and felt sharp stabbing in my chest, a feeling I don’t wish for anyone to experience.
Oh boy! The season just started and you are the last person I expect to sashay away in the first episode. I’m gonna add you to the list with Porkchop, Shangela, Kelly Mantle etc.. I know you always believe you’ll always be in the finale.
Sometimes in life, things just don’t make any sense at all. You’ve taken life by the balls, seizing every moment, unstoppable. And now it all makes sense to me. I didn’t realize when you stepped in New York City a 5 year time clock started and boy oh boy you made the most out of it. We had the best of times. So many beautiful happy funny memories it will take til dawn to relieve.
Before we parted ways, you told me our good years were the best years of your life and I didn’t make any of it until now. For me, it was just okay (lol jk). Everyday was an adventure, you kept me in my toes. Thank you for all the songs you sang to me, the dance moves that made me spit my drink, the humor and jokes that randomly comes so often it brought smile and wrinkles to my face.
I will never miss how messy you are and I hope “heaven” has a full time housekeeper. I never regret every moment loving and taking care of you though sometimes you made me think otherwise lol.
To the Emilio who I fell in love with, thank you for the wonderful years together. I learned to enjoy life, don’t take things too seriously, take risks, take chances, live life
To the Emilio who I lost, thank you for teaching me to love myself. To put myself first above anyone else so only then I can love others and remember if you don’t love yourself how the hell you gonna love somebody else? can I get an Amen!
You are at peace now. You may miss a lot more happy times but for sure you’ve been freed from the pain and troubles of this life. You are forever young and beautiful as you always wanted.
You left this earth with all the love in the world. As I continue my journey, I take with me the memories of your love. Thank you for everything. I will always love you!
Rey












It’s been years but I am at loss of words. Knowing you are not here on Earth speaking your truth and sharing your laughter makes the world a little more empty and grey.
I will always cherish the good times, the laughter we shared and your banter with Michelle.
My deepest condolences to your family.
Jackie Khal
We went to school together in Lindsay (eww) and shared some of the best moments. Causing havoc on Halloween, making fun of everyone that stood in our way, rolling like gangsters in your mom’s van lol, and then in your silver Honda. We were so close some people thought we were hooking up (we all knew that would never happen). We thought we were so cool when we learned to play guitar together lol and I was awful at math but you let me cheat off of you so we could advance and make sure we had all the same classes together. Of course there was no way you would slow down for me so I had to cheat off you to make sure we stuck together- Mr. Miguel knew 1,000% we were cheating but there was NO way he could prove it lol!!
We graduated and our paths crossed again in San Diego. Oh my gosh we had the best most funnest times! As “adults” we could run the show now-that’s right bitch. Going out for drinks, having breakfast, and sitting on the roof going through Facebook to see who had gained weight were some of the funnest times. Our friendship was one of laughter, fun, support, and love. We never demanded anything from each other, we didn’t have to talk every day, and even if we went months without talking-it was like time hadn’t passed.
You were brave enough to live your life the way a lot of us wish we could. You left this place as a fabulous, skinny, hoe, bitch and that’s the way I will always remember you. Emphasis on skinny, because you loved it when I called you skinny lol. Heaven is about to get hit by the firework that is Emilio and they have no clue how incredible of a place you are about to make it.
P.S.
I have just proclaimed myself as Lukas’ Godmother. He will be getting gifts and cash on a regular basis and I will be making surprise, unannounced, home visits. If he is not being treated like a King, I will call CPS.
Love you forever bitch!
#liveyourlife #dogdadsarehot #mydogiscuterthanyours
#hoebag







Im heartbroken, speechless, and still can’t believe you are gone, Emilio.
I am so grateful to have shared so many laughs and adventures with you.
All those jokes, my funny, smart, friendly & crazy boy.
Rest in peace, knowing you are deeply loved and will be greatly missed. You are forever in our hearts 🕊🙏🏻💔🌹 Love you




To your family, thank you for raising such a beautiful man inside and out! I pray that God gives you all the strength and love to get through this hard time, even if it takes one second at a time.

Please accept our sincere and deepest condolences. Our hearts go out to you during this time of sorrow.
❤️ Emilio, may you rest in peace.
NYP Allen Family
May you rest in peace ❤️
Love,
Masaki

I have too many funny stories to tell when I hear your name! There are so many adventures we shared together. You were funny, adventurous, helpful and sassy! You never hesitated to give your unapologetic opinion lol! Even though you weren’t always keen on showing affection, in those brief moments when you did with me and the guys I’ll always hold those moments close to heart. I knew that you always really cared.❤️🩹



Jimmy (Jean ❤️)

There are few people in this world that make it sparkle, can light up your day, and make you feel like things aren’t so bad when you feel you just can’t take it anymore and he was that for me. Even as the distance grew in miles he was always with me. He’d call me and say “okay real quick anything new?” on his way to work or to run an errand. I felt with him as he would share all the places he traveled to or where he was going and what he was doing. He pushed me to always be better in a way that only he could. His jokes and his singing could make my day. I have a million stories that I will carry in my heart forever.
The last time we talked was on Christmas. He told me he was spending it with Lukas because he had to work. Usually we talk 100 miles a minute but that conversation was calm and slow, almost relaxing. At the end I wished him Merry Christmas and I told him that I loved him, to which he replied “love you too” . After, I received a video of him playing fetch with Lukas in the snow and I felt there with him.
Just like our stories, Emilio will now live in my heart forever and I am so lucky that the universe gave me the most fabulous human being to grow up and grow old(ish) next to. ❤️
Emilio, may your soul rest in peace. Fly high!❤️
You’ve been so much more than a best friend—you’ve been my rock, my safe space, and my greatest supporter. From the moment you stepped into my life, you brought a light that I didn’t even realize I needed. You’ve been there for me in ways that I can’t even fully describe. When life felt unbearable, and I didn’t know how I’d make it through, you didn’t just stand by me; you carried me. You offered help not just in words but in action, with no hesitation, no conditions—just pure, selfless love.
I’ll never forget the moments when I felt like I was falling apart and you held me together. Your strength and patience astound me. You didn’t just listen when I needed to talk; you heard me, truly heard me. You didn’t just offer advice; you walked with me through my struggles, sometimes saying nothing but making sure I felt your presence every step of the way. You made me believe in myself again, even when I was at my lowest.
Your kindness is unmatched, and your heart is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever known. You’ve shown me what it means to love someone unconditionally, to support someone without expecting anything in return. Whether it was a late-night phone call, a simple gesture to make me smile, or just sitting quietly beside me when words weren’t enough, you always knew exactly what I needed, often before I did.
I don’t know how I got so lucky to have you in my life, but I thank the universe for you every single day. You’ve taught me that it’s okay to lean on someone, that I don’t have to face everything alone. You’ve given me courage when I felt weak, hope when I felt lost, and love when I felt unworthy of it.
You are the definition of a true friend—loyal, compassionate, and endlessly giving. I can’t imagine my life without you in it. You make the world a better place just by being in it, and you’ve certainly made mine brighter in every possible way.
Thank you for everything—for your laughter, your wisdom, your empathy, and your unwavering belief in me. Thank you for loving me even when I didn’t love myself. Thank you for being you.
You’re not just my best friend; you’re family. I will always cherish you
I will never forget you
I wish it was me not you
You don’t deserve it



John foster.
It was great working with you and we missed you when you transferred to the Allen Hospital, but you were so happy because you were now able to go home on your breaks.
Our joke: 'I fight in real life.' I'm glad you were at the nursing station that night and heard that threat made against me. That threat became our joke.
Emilio, you will be missed.
Love,
Carol F
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