Jason Blecha

On August 25th, 2021, Jason Robert Blecha, 37, was called home while in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Jason Robert Blecha was born to John Allen Blecha, Jr. and Loretta Ann Diehl (Madrid) on August 8th, 1984 in Tacoma, Washington.  He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Robert Arnulfo Madrid and John Allen Blecha, Sr. He is survived by his parents, Loretta and Ken Diehl of Walsenburg, Colorado, and John Allen, Jr. and Christina Blecha of El Paso, Texas.

He is survived by his brother and sister, John Allen Blecha, III and Yessenia Lauretta Quinones, and sisters and brother, Traci and Michelle Blecha and Valerie and Richard Valerio, along with nieces and nephews, Cedric Quinones, Desiree Quinones, Yolie Bueno, Lorianne Bueno, Anna Blecha, Jade Aden, John Allen Blecha, IV, and Devon Walker.

He is also survived by his grandmother, Laura Ana Rodriguez, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins who grew up with him and loved him dearly and lovingly referred to him as Ernie Face or Circle Head.

Jason attended Americas High School (El Paso, Texas) and Falcon High School (Colorado Springs, Colorado). He had a passion for working with his hands in construction and heavy machinery and obtained certifications in heavy machinery and truss fabrication.

Jason had a heart that was bigger than his body and a smile and deep, hearty laugh that filled a room. Jason had a friendly, outgoing, and fun-loving spirit. He loved people, had many friends and knew no strangers; only friends he hadn't met yet.

Jason loved the Colorado outdoors and spent his last few years in the Pagosa Springs / Durango, Colorado area where he worked at the Pagosa Hot Springs and hiked much of the surrounding area. Jason also loved to work out and often talked of becoming a trainer.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, September 13th, at 10:00 a.m. (doors open at 9:30) at Abundant Church West, 7100 North Desert Boulevard, El Paso, Texas 79911.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Jason Robert Blecha's name to the following ministries dedicated to changing lives and preparing and empowering individuals for success through freedom in Christ.

Freedom in Christ Residential Centers: http://elpasoteenchallenge.com/

Gary Skinner Ministries: https://www.garyskinner.com

Whom the Son sets free is free indeed! John 8:36

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Faith

I believe in the world and its bigness and splendor,
That most of the hearts beating round us are tender;
That days are but footsteps and years are but miles
That lead us to beauty and singing and smiles;
That roses that blossom and toilers that plod
Are filled with the glorious spirit of God.

I believe in the purpose of everything living,
That taking is but the forerunner of giving;
That strangers are friends that we someday may meet,
And not all the bitter can equal the sweet;
That creeds are but colors, and no man has said
That God loves the yellow rose more than the red.