Ivan Miguel Pastrana-Vega

As a parent you never imagine losing a child, planning a funeral, or picking out the last outfit your child will wear but unfortunately for us that is what we are left to do. We are completely broken and beside our selves with grief and loss but like Kayly said “mom we will get through this because that is what Ivan would have wanted”

We ask for some privacy during this time and we hope everyone understands.

Iván Miguel Pastrana-Vega was a cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, boyfriend, and friend.

Iván had recently graduated from West Johnston High School where he played soccer for 4 years. For all who knew him they knew how much he loved playing soccer and how intense and seriously he played every game. He had continued to play soccer with his dad on Sundays in the Coats Hispanic Soccer League where they recently won a championship. He had one more season of travel soccer in the Spring with his travel team of many years the Strikers.

Iván was working with his uncles at their tire shop to save money to buy a new Jeep Wrangler. Friday night as he went to dinner with his parents and sister he shared this news with them with the biggest smile on his face.

Ivan had plans to attend Wake Tech for Automotive Systems Technology in the Spring. He was very exited to start this new journey in his life. Iván had so many plans to restore classic cars with his dad as they both shared a passion and love for their classic cars, especially their 1964 Chevy Impala.

Yesterday morning Ivan Pastrana departed his earthly body and went to be with our lord. Although this is a very tough moment for his family, they are thankful for the 18 years they were able to love him and see him grow up.

Iván is survived by his parents Miguel Pastrana and Ana Vega, sister Kayly Pastrana, grandparents Maricruz Gonzalez, Ernestina Lopez, Miguel Arturo Pastrana, uncles Israel Pastrana, Jose Ivan Pastrana (Violeta Silva), Carlos Milian (Adrienne Milian), Eduardo Gomez (Rebecca Perez), Gloria Milian (Alejandro Bernache), cousins Edwin Pastrana, Gael Pastrana, Karla Pastrana, Ian Milian, Isabella Milian, Ana Gomez, Kimberly Gomez, Angel Gomez, Carlos Milian, and Stephanie Villalobos, his beloved girlfriend Crystal Lopez, and many many relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace our sweet boy. We will miss you every single minute of every single day. We love you more than you would ever know.

The family will receive visitors Friday 11/5
Visitation: 10-11am
Mass: 11am
St. Ann Catholic Church
4057 US-70 BUS, Clayton, NC

We ask that only immediate family be with us at the gravesite. Please be respectful of our last wishes.