AJ Quimby
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Date of Death:
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Age:
16 years old
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Date of Death:
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Age:
16 years old
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Date of Death:
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Age:
16 years old
AJ Quimby
Alexander Jayce (AJ) Quimby, 16, of Rochester, MN, passed away Thursday, May 4th, 2023.
AJ was born December 14, 2006 in Albert Lea, MN to Jenna and Dustin Quimby. AJ was a student at Lourdes High School in Rochester, MN.
AJ loved snowboarding, wakeboarding, playing football for the Lourdes Eagles, weightlifting, superhero movies, playing Xbox, and watching the show “The Office” on TV. He also loved to hang out with friends and was always up for an adventure. AJ was an entrepreneur in the making, with many great ideas. He was also a great debater and incredibly funny.
AJ loved his siblings and had an extra special relationship with his 6 year old brother Jaxon.
AJ is survived by his parents Jenna Quimby (partner Brandon Dahl) and Dustin Quimby (partner Mickaela Halvorson), all of Rochester, MN; siblings Kaitlyn Quimby, Colin Quimby, Kaydra Quimby, and Jaxon Quimby, also all of Rochester, MN; maternal grandparents Jeff and Jean Johnson, of Rochester, aunt and uncle Candi and Dave Ince and cousins Henry and Johnny Ince, of Spring Lake Park, MN; uncle and aunt Ryan Johnson and Elysse Longiotti, of Chicago IL; and bonus siblings Kaeden and Liam Dahl. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Gordon and Mary Quimby.
The funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Father Tom Loomis officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow a luncheon at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.
The funeral Mass will be livestreamed at: https://youtube.com/live/K4zuJy-Vghg?feature=share
Memorials are preferred to any organization with the mission of mental health awareness.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of AJ Quimby has received the following condolences.
Jenna you have my deepest condolences. I was shocked to learn of this tragedy. I understand grieving is difficult and mere words offer little solace. Time will bear out the pain and you shall endure.
Jean, Jenna, and family,
I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly heartbreaking and difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Jen
Jenna, your work family at Health Access MN offers our deepest condolences to you and all of AJ's family during this time of sorrow. As you suggested, we will memorialize your beloved AJ with a donation in his honor to an organization with the mission of mental health awareness, especially among youth and their families. We wish you all courage, strength, and peace as you face this devastating loss, and we offer our unwavering support.
My deepest sympathies to all of you. AJ will be remembered with love and missed greatly. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Mary
Jenna & family,
We are so sorry to hear about AJ. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
John, Sue, Jake & Amy Tasker
We are sending so much love and hugs to the entire Johnson/Quimby families. Our deepest condolences for this tough loss. AJ was a wonderful boy and so well-loved! ♥️
Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. I can’t imagine your pain and grief at this time. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
~Sara Knutson~
I am so sorry for your loss. From a family that has experienced the death of a young person to suicide...pray, surround yourselves with loved ones, take 1 step at a time, and grieve when you need to, and in your own time.
Prayers to your family.
Such a tragic loss. Please except Al’s & my heartfelt condolences to All of you at this extremely difficult time. Prayers to you All ??????
I am so sorry for your heartbreak and loss. I cannot even imagine how difficult this must be for you all. I hope you find peace in your loving memories of AJ. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
AJ, you are a light in your mom’s eyes no matter what. I am sorry for your pain. You have made such a difference to the world, your family, and friends and I hope beyond hope that you can somehow feel all this worldly love and feel okay. Jenna and family, we are so incredibly sorry for this tragedy. I have personally admired how you all work together and love each other even when it’s chaotic and hard. And I have no doubt you will come together now more than ever. We are here for you. Rest in peace, sweet AJ.