RIP Brother Joel

Kind of shocked more than anything.  I saw him just a few weeks ago at MBK.  I thought he might battle this out for a while more.   DAMN IT!  What a loss to all of us!

Joel,  you fought long and hard brother.  Rest now and know that all of us will think of you every time we gather.  You never gave up.  MOOCH STRONG,  even now.

Joel passed away with the smell of garlic rice and bistek in the room.  My apologies for not being public about his condition over the last few days, but he insisted on not making a big deal about it.

I'm gutted and can barely type, but know he is in a better place now and wanted us to celebrate his life rather than cry.

My family and I will miss you brother.
I hope you come back as a eagle or a badass dragon.
Love ya

RIP Joel, gonna mis you bro.  You were the first person I met from NCKA.  never will forget you dude.  I learned alot from you the way you're so friendly with everyone you meet, I'm now and in the future going to live my life like that.
 

 We love you Joel.Thank you for everything.Moma & tiny

I am so sorry for the loss of Joel. 
My heart breaks for those closest to him
and I pray for your comfort right now and in the days
ahead.  He seemed like an amazing spirit loved by
thousands.  Please direct me to charity of his choice
so that I can make a donation in his name.
Godspeed.

Our beloved brother Joel "Mooch" Lotilla set the inviting, fun, caring, and unconditional loving culture early on here at NCKA.  He introduced and welcomed many of us to this outstanding community.  I've met many of my best friends here at NCKA, and we've shared some of the best times I can remember.   I THANK brother Joel for that.  He was the glue that held us all together.  Please...please let no one disrupt the vibe that the Mooch created here.  We owe it to him to keep it alive forever.  We're all better people because of Joel.  No words can express how much I will miss my brother Joel.

Our club just lost it's finest brother. Thanks for the inspiration to be better at fishing & everything else in life. Godspeed Joel.

i cant beleve this week had a great lunch together a couple weeks ago, joel is the reason i started kayaking or i would still be in a float tube, i will miss you, you were a great friend till the very end.

Thanks Mooch. Be seeing you on the water, brother.

Mike

going to miss you JOEL you were one of the funniest guy's I ever met
always  fun to talk to and just great to hangout with

rest in peace brother 

REST EASY BROTHER MOOCH! I WILL NEVER FORGET THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED.

Mooch was everybody's best friend.

-deva

RIP Mooch. Although we only met a couple of times, and as everyone has also stated, your friendliness and kind way being showed through and through.

My condolences to all friends and loved ones.

Damian

Right behind you Mooch.