Judi, John's sister has sent a copy of his obituary to be posted for all his on line friends. It includes the Church and address for anyone planning to attend the memorial services January 23 at 1:00pm. The family realizes there is so much love out there for John... Many who can't attend but are mourning his loss and would be there if they could... Just know that each and everyone of you added to the smiles we so often saw upon his face and created warm wonderful memories in his heart as we have many to carry with us. I am asking Cherie and Gary, our Gator to post this as well as they come in contact with friends I do not.
The post are so beautiful and such a tribute to John and I will let the family know of the plans for John's Birthday as well. God Bless each and everyone of you. You are all such special friends.
John Edward Oliveria
Jan 22, 1951 - Jan 11, 2010
John was born in Carmel, CA and attended Monterey High School and MPC. He worked with his father at M.E. Oliveria & Son Chevron Station in New Monterey until 1972 and worked as a carpenter for many years.
John’s interest was photography and he loved the mountains and the outdoors. John was a very generous person, always helping someone, and his kindness reached many throughout the world.
He is survived by his fiancée, Linda Owen of Birmingham AL; his mother, Agnes Oliveria of Monterey; two sisters, Judi Oliveria of Monterey and Jean Cowart (Ross) of Lebanon, Missouri; two nieces, a nephew, two grand-nieces and numerous cousins. His father, Mac Oliveria, preceded him in death in 1996.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 23, at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of the Oaks, 841 Rosita Road, Del Rey Oaks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church of the Oaks or the donor’s favorite charity.
All words that come to mind seem so inadequate. Just know that I keep you in my thoughts and prayers and I pray the depth of your loss and suffering eases quickly. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteYou have been in my thoughts all week, Linda. I can't begin to express how much my heart hurts for you.
ReplyDeleteI can't be at the service, but I will burn a candle in his memory on the 23rd at 1:00pm.
ReplyDeletei will be there in my heart
ReplyDeletelove to you and yours sweet linda
My heart so goes out to you...♥
ReplyDeleteLinda you are daily in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI will be with you that day as well the same way.
Yes, my thoughts too find their ways to you so often these days, Linda. Thank you for this blog.
ReplyDeleteHow I wish right now I could come around to each one of you and tell you how much your love and words mean... And although I am reading so much you are writing and feeling all the kindness and love toward John, I am working at night so must sleep now...
ReplyDeleteI don't know how to put into words how much you all mean to me. It is no wonder the love for John is there but to see it and feel it like you have shown it is indescribable. Bless each and everyone of you. My heart is with each of you as well for I understand the loss.
I will be there in heart, as you said... And will light a candle as well. Love you all!
ReplyDeleteLinda I am re-posting this now. I am sorry i missed you earlier my friend...My love and prayers continue for you, cherie, and Johns family...
ReplyDeleteDear Linda I'm so far from you but with my heart and thoughts I'm next to you. I wish I could be there at the memorial service.
ReplyDeleteBeing so sorry for the big loss and English being the second language for me I have difficulty in expressing my feelings. I'm sure you do understand me.
With all my sympathy to you. God bless you. HUGS
Hei Linda Dear
ReplyDeleteSad news indeed ...
I had a good read about on John's site and came across this in one of his entries:
"Do the dead Dream?
Do those at rest Remember?
Do they think of us,
as we think of them?
Do they fade as the memories fade?
Do they diminish at each forgotten reminiscence?
Do they wane into shadow,
or is it we who become the lesser,
for memories forgotten?"
JohnO
(It was in his PP entry of MEMORIES http://johnoh.multiply.com/journal/item/420/PICTURE_PERFECT_---_MEMORIES)
John most certainly will be remembered by us all who were blessed to be connected to him online and by all those near and dear to him...
HUGE HUGZ
hi Linda...just know I send you my love and prayers as you find your way through this painful and unreal time of your life....John's death continues to move me deeply and to tears, a constant reminder of what you must be feeling shadows me.... my heart is with you... xxoo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lady, I think of you often..am sending lots of hugs..
ReplyDeleteDear Linda...Words cannot express the sorrow I am feeling, but I know your sorrow over shadows mine. It all seems so unreal. Bless you dear friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this, it is good to read a little more about such a fine man. Will be praying for God to give you strength and peace. hugs
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the time of service. I have been wondering about that. Of course I can't be there in person but at that same moment I will light a candle and so I can be with you in mind and heart. My heart also goes out to his family, especially his mother. It is tragic to survive your child. My thoughts are with you all.
ReplyDeleteToo young to go... He will be missed.
ReplyDeletethank you for this... he will be missed so much by so many...
ReplyDelete((((((HUGS))))))
John was five years younger than myself and it was way too young for him to go. Linda, I know words cannot fill the void of your loss, but my thoughts have been with you all week, and hopefully you are aware of all the people out there who I know feel the same way. Be thankful for your time with him, especially those last two weeks. You were meant to be there. Hugs and all my love my friend.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers go out to the family and my heart goes out to you!! God's comfort to you all.... ((((HUGS))))
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ReplyDeleteHe's still here watching over you. Hugs...xoxoxoxo
Hugs Linda ... just Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to hear from you Linda, and I concur with all the thoughts expressed in the comments above.
ReplyDeleteWe are all missing John and thinking of you all the time. I will be with you all at the Memorial Service in my heart and my candle has been burning constantly and will be, until after the Service...
Big hugs and Blessings
Aww Linda feeling for You and John's Family Here.
ReplyDeleteI am so loving the photos that are being posted and even if I had never seen John, I could always feel that bright and warm smile that he seems so readily to display.
Sending Love From Aussie Land..I will take a moment by the seaside in memory.
God Bless and Big Hugs.
Hugs Linda, my heart and prayers are with you...
ReplyDeleteLinda, my heart breaks reading this but I know he's in heaven with our Heavenly Father. May the Lord gives you strength and comforts in this heart time. Sending you hugs and prayers.
ReplyDeleteAll my love...
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all the time and wish I could be there on Saturday !! Big hugs and much love sent your way !!
ReplyDeleteLove from us all, Linda.
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