Derek James Porras
August 21, 1987 - May 29, 2012
Obituary
Derek, 24, of Auburn, died May 29, 2012. He was born July 21, 1987 at Highline Hospital in Burien. He attended school in the Federal Way and Auburn School Districts and worked for Best Western and for his father in the Global Packaging business. Derek was a beloved father, son, grandson, brother, fiancé, and nephew and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Derek is survived by his father, Winston Porras, and his mother and step-father, Laura and Michael Wilson, and his beautiful daughter, Ava Jane Porras, age 3. He also leaves his paternal grandparents, Arturo & Patricia Porras and maternal grandparents, Robert & Carol Voelzke. He is also survived by his step-sister, Britney Coffin and fiancée, Kristina Osborn. He is survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Anthony Porras. Visitation hours will be held at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial; 16445 Int’l Blvd., SeaTac on June 7, from 1pm-5pm & June 8, from 9am-5pm. Funeral services will be held at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial June 9 at 11am.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Death is one of the most difficult things we face but may it comfort you to know that others care. I have found great encouragement when reading the beautiful words penned in the Bible at Isaiah 25:8 ” He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” May this promise also comfort you in this difficult time.
Derek being our only granson meant so much to me. I loved him so much, and was so happy that he gave me my only great grandchild ..Ava Jane. Derek was so proud of her and was a super dad when she was born. He brought me so much pleasure when he was younger, and we were very close for many years. He was always happy and loved a good joke. I will miss him the rest of my life. I pray that the good Lord will take good care of him.
What can I say that I haven’t said before to you? You’ve always been my favorite friend of Derek’s… The first time I met you over seven years ago, I knew you were someone special, with an even bigger heart. If I can remember right, I don’t think i’ve ever seen you once without a smile on your face… Quite infectious actually. if I’m going to remember anything about you, it would be those memories… Being young, not a.care in the world, and how you even in your down times, always had a smile for everyone. You’ll be truly missed, no doubt, and not because you were the best backseat driver I ever had.
Derek will be missed greatly by us. His love for Kristina will always be remembered. We will always remember him through our Grand-daughter Ava. I pray he has found his peace with God. I know he will always be watching over our Kristina and Ava.
Dear Derek, im so blessed to have met you, your princess and your family. My best childhood memories are kicking it with you, your daddy O , uncle shawn and brit!! I can remember it like it was yesterday screaming as loud as we could on the freeway all of us singing and dancing” Y M C A”!!! thank you for giving me great memories i will never forget!! You will be truly missed! My heart and prayers goes out to his family and friends. Fly free our guardian angel god bless you! love you kid!!!
Derek,you are peace now and Mike & Laurie and family so sorry for your lost.Derek will always be remember.,i;ll recall him being very nice little boy when he was small,just joy to be around him.RIP
Jack Elvig Sr.
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints;
other times there were one set of footprints.
This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.
So I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?”
The Lord replied,
“The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand,
is when I carried you”.
Kristine and family
Derek, You will be sorley missed my friend from all the years watching you grow from a liitle boy to a young man and even a Dad. The times spent wakeboarding or playin in the pool. Watchin’ you unwrap more presents than Toys R Us… Catchin’ one of your baseball games at the White Center Fields… Or when you tried wrestling that ‘lil girl and LOST… I love you so much Derek! We will see each other again my dear friend. Love Shawnie Boy, Tonya, Cody, Hannah, and Mason.
All of my memories of Derek are of him smiling or laughing. He was greatly loved. R.I.P. Derek
Search Light Moms wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your Derek. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
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