Published in the Contra Costa Times on 6/11/2008
Contra Costa County CA


John J. Lake

Jan. 27, 1917 - June 8, 2008

Resident of San Leandro

Age 91, passed peacefully away June 8, 2008 with family at his side. He
joins in heaven his mother Catherine, father John and daughter Julie. John
was born in the Bay Area and was a graduate of Berkeley High School. He
faithfully served his nation during World War II. While in the Navy,
he met the love of his life, Evelyn. Their relationship blossomed into
marriage in 1945 in Washington DC. After the war, the couple returned
to John's home state of California. They have been residents of San
Leandro's Washington Manor since 1953. John is survived by his loving
wife of 63 years, Evelyn; sons, Larry, Jerry, John and his wife Janine,
and Kelly; and grandchildren, Natalie, Justin, Eric, and Julie. He is also
survived by his sister, Thelma Farnsworth and her family. Along with his
wife Evelyn, John was a pillar of the St. Felicitas Church Community,
instrumental in civic events and fundraising activities. John was a
long-time, dutiful usher and faithful Eucharistic Minister for the
church. John was an avid lover of music. In addition to his regular
duties during the war, John cherished playing saxophone in the Navy
Swing Band. After the war, he continued his lifelong enjoyment of music
also playing the organ. He shared a passion for golf as well, regularly
participating in annual golf tournaments. John was a long-time, career
employee of Southern Pacific Railroad. In retirement years, he enjoyed
traveling with his wife and friends in S.I.R.S. and was a loving and
devoted grandfather. Grateful thanks to St. Felictias, Sister Mary
LaSallette for her tender and supportive spiritual guidance during his
transition to heaven; to Mary Valladon for her recent in-home Eucharistic
ministry and to his health care professionals. Many thanks for the
countless prayers from friends in the St. Felicitas community. Visitation
will be Wednesday June 11, 2008 from noon to 8:30 P.M. at the Santos
Robinson Mortuary, 160 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro, with the Vigil Service
beginning at 7:00 P.M. A procession will leave the mortuary Thursday
June 12th at 9:00 AM going to St. Felicitas Church, 1662 Manor Blvd.,
San Leandro, for the Funeral Liturgy at 9:30 AM. Burial will follow at
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward. SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY SAN LEANDRO
(510) 483-0123 www.santos-robinson.com




Published in the Bay Area News Group publication from 6/10/2008
Oakland CA


Lake, John J.

Jan 27, 1917 - Jun 8, 2008 Resident of San Leandro Age 91 passed away
peacefully June 8, 2008 with family at his side. He joins in heaven his
mother Catherine, father John and daughter Julie. John was born in The
Bay Area and was a graduate of Berkeley High School. He faithfully served
his nation during World War II. While in the Navy, he met the love of
his life, Evelyn. Their relationship blossomed into marriage in 1945 in
Washington DC.  After the war, the couple returned to John's home state
of California. They have been residents of San Leandro's Washington Manor
since 1953. John is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Evelyn. Sons
Larry, Jerry, John and his wife Janine, and Kelly. Grandchildren
Natalie, Justin, Eric, and Julie.  He is also survived by his sister,
Thelma Farnsworth and her family. Along with his wife Evelyn, John
was a pillar of the St. Felicitas Church Community, instrumental in
civic events and fund raising activities. John was a long-time, dutiful
usher and faithful Eucharistic Minister for the church. John was was an
avid lover of music. In addition to his regular duties during the war,
John cherished playing saxophone in the Navy Swing Band. After the war,
he continued his lifelong enjoyment of music also playing the organ. He
shared a passion for golf as well, regularly participating in annual golf
tournaments. John was a long-time, career employee of Southern Pacific
Railroad. In retirement years, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and
friends in S.I.R.S. and was a loving and devoted grandfather. Grateful
thanks to St. Felictias, Sister Mary LaSallette for her tender and
supportive spiritual guidance during his transition to heaven; to Mary
Valladon for recent in-home Eucharistic ministry, and to his health care
professionals. Many thanks for the countless prayers from friends in
the St. Felicitas community. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 11, 2008
from noon to 8:30 pm at the Santos-Robinson Mortuary, 160 Estudillo Ave.,
San Leandro, with the Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 pm. A procession
will leave the mortuary Thursday June 12th, at 9:00 am going to St.
Felicitas Church, 1662 Manor Blvd, San Leandro for the Funeral Liturgy
at 9:30 am. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward.
SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY SAN LEANDRO 510-483-0123 www.santos-robinson.com