James Agnew

James Agnew was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, uncle, friend, and confidant who left this world to soon.

Born January 12th 1968 to Glenda and Michael Agnew in Calexico CA, the second of 4 siblings; Micheal W., Keith, and Christopher, he quickly shone as a vibrant personality who wasn't afraid to get into childish hijinks. He often regaled his children with stories about jumping off the roof on his bike into the above ground pool and other such shenanigans that are past the statute of limitations but not beyond the promise of confidently.

He met his wife Christina when they were both students attending Ontario High-school, and he fell for her completely while she needed a little more convincing. He had a silver tongue and eventually won her heart, a feat he was not shy to brag about often. They wed early November 1986 and welcomed their first child Crystal in late February 1987. While transitioning from work as a pizza delivery boy, employee of Pitney Bowes, and eventually settling into a decades long career with the Post Office he did his part to bring two more precious lives into the world. His eldest son Matthew was born early April 1991 and his youngest son Evan finished out the tribe in March 1996. His daughter inherited his itchy feet and is a nomad, his eldest son inherited his patriotic nature is a proud US Army Veteran, and his youngest son followed his father's footsteps and serves our nation as a US Postal employee. All three of his children brought him immense pride.

His greatest joy was his family and family (friends who become family) whom he loved, celebrated, and supported with his whole heart. His brothers graced him with 5 blood nieces and nephews; Katie, Tyler, Tori, Kyle, and Amanda who he delighted in watching grow into amazing and unique humans. His found family increased the fold by many many more. So many in fact that listing all his chosen nieces and nephews would double this brief tribute. He took it as a personal calling to teach the next generation everything he knew about off color comedy and off-road riding, he was truly ecstatic when they mastered what he was imparting on them. Each and every kiddo and young adult was close to his heart and a blessing in his life. His love also extended to his fuzzy family. He leaves his dogs Sandie, Copper and Onyx and his cats Priss in Boots and Lil' Bit,

He was an early adapter of computer entertainment, enjoyed commuting on his motorcycle, was a fan of most things sci-fi, was always eager to share a perfectly timed inappropriate joke, could be found riding his ATV anywhere but particularly enjoyed the Imperial Sand Dunes in Glamis CA until his age required a cage and he begrudgingly transitioned to a side by side, and he also had an impressive Tshirt and baseball cap collection.

James is survived by his wife, his children, his parents, his brothers, his nieces, his nephews as well as a his great nieces and nephews.

He'll be greeted in the hereafter by his maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents, Uncle Bill, Uncle J.C., Uncle Richard, Aunt Evelyn, Aunt Mary Ellen and his recently departed Aunt Jessie.