Sunrise April 1, 1981 – Sunset March 3, 2019
Delairo Berach Koonce known to many as “D”, began his journey of life Chicago, Illinois on April 1, 1981. Delairo accepted Jesus Christ into to his life and was baptized on July 31, 2017. He was a member of Bridge Church. Delairo was the youngest son of Leatice Petross and Brian Koonce.
At a young age Delairo and his family moved to Omaha, Nebraska where he grew up, he was educated in the Omaha Public Schools. He earned his GED and furthered his education at Metro Community College, as a result of having a great interest in business management. Delairo became a successful entrepreneur at a young age (he was a go-getter). Delairo owned and operated three business; L and L Lawn & Snow Removal, Best Property Management and an Auto detail shop.
One of D’s greatest accomplishments and one that he often mentioned was having family. As most children do, they drove him crazy, but he would do anything for them. Delairo was devoted in providing them with the tools necessary to maneuver through anything they faced in life.
Delairo believed giving the gift of time to his family was the most precious commodity he could provide. Family was his priority; for Delairo they always came first. His love for his children and family never faded. Delairo’s children were his life Delairo’s happiest moments was when attended Deshawn’s and Delairo’s wrestling tournaments, volleyball practice with Delaiya and going over numbers and letters with Teriya.
To know Delairo was to love him. In the minds and hearts of many “D” was known as the life of the party. He will always be remembered as a person who wanted to have a good time. His favorite meal was fried chicken from “Time Out”. His favorite pass-times were many, he enjoyed listening to music, working on cars and most of all spending time with his family.
Delairo had a fun-loving outgoing personality and the sweetest smile that could light up a room like a ray of sunshine. “D” was the kind of man that would offer you words of encouragement and good sound advice. Everyone that met him he touched their heart on some special way. Delairo gave all of us life lessons by his work ethic, patience, kindness, loyalty and trust.
During Delairo’s walk through life, he touched the lives of many, however his greatest seeds are his four beloved children: Delaiya, Deshawn, Delairo and Teriya.
There are many loved ones that cherish Delairo, his parents Leatrice Petross and Brian Koonce (Valera), brothers, Cameron Koonce, Shawnn (Stacey) Mapp, Brian Dennis and stepbrother Prince Lowe, sister; Niya Jackson, Takida (Willie) Lomax and Monica Rideout, grandmother Mrs. Delores Petross and his grandparents who preceded him in death Mr. & Mrs. James Koonce and Mr. Robert B Petross Sr., his aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces and a host cousins, the mothers of his loved and cherished children and his extended family and friends.
On March 3, 2019 Delairo joined the eternal Family of God. Delairo’s loving and memorable life will be forever cherished in the hearts of many, but especially his beloved family and friends.
You’ve been gone fot 15 days, I said my final goodbye 2 days ago, Please come back to me!💔 Delairo I LOVE YOU!!!! I NEED YOU!!!! Who will I call when my mind heavy? Who will I call just to I love you? No more hugs, No more smiles, no more laughs, No more You!😢 I have no support system to help me as I grieve, you knew all too well, so I need you watch over me, come to me sit next to me, visit me in my dream ANYTHING!!! This will take time for some, but my pain run deeper than time, I may actually pass from a broken heart. I miss you!💙😢 I love you, Always fav!