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John Zacharias Obituary
Passed from this earth on Feb. 2, 2005 at 1:00 am at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento. He is survived by his wife, Janice, his children Casey, Annette and Aliese Zacharias, and his grandchildren Elisabeth, Michelle and Alex; and his sister and brother-in-law Mary and Bob Curtis. He was preceded in death by his daughter Claire, and his parents Henry and Patricia; and by his brother Thomas. John graduated valedictorian of the 1953 class at San Juan High School. He retired as head of CLETS at the Dept. of Justice of the State of California in 1996. John was past president of the Sacramento Amiga Computer Club and originator of Ami West, the annual west coast conference for the Amiga Computer. Service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 10 am, with viewing at 9:15, at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, Marconi and Mission in Carmichael.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Zacharias
November 4, 2025
I just received the John Zacharias Award at this years Amiwest, Im beyond honored to have won this award, Though ive never had the honor of meeting you, Im Incredibly Grateful to have earned this award! Your Legacy Lives on in our Amiga Hearts.. B&B
Cynthia Schafer
February 27, 2005
Jan and family:
Sorry to hear about John. The two of you were great supports of A.M. Winn when my children were there.
Cynthia Schafer
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Jerimy Campbell
February 14, 2005
I consider myself lucky to have spent some time with John at the Amiga shows. He was very intelligent, humble, and extremely pleasant to be around. His passing is a great loss and I truly feel for the family.
Cedric D
February 12, 2005
My prayers and condolences to the family. While I've never met John personally, I've attended a couple of the Amiga shows in Sacramento.
Thanks for all his hard work with the Amiga.
Donald Feldbruegge
February 9, 2005
I only knew John briefly, but I admired him as a fellow Amiga user and great software developer. AEMail is still my favorite email program.
My sympathy to his family. May he rest in peace.
Jason Stafford
February 9, 2005
To the family:
Peace be with you...
To John from a long time fellow Amigan:
Thank you for all you did for the Amiga community. You will be missed...
Jim Szutowicz
February 9, 2005
John was one heck of a man. He always helped evryone the best he could in the club. My condolences to the family and who all loved the man dearly.
George Sokianos
February 9, 2005
It is really a pity loosing a man so great. I did not know John, but I'd like to express my sympathy to his familly and friends. He did a lot for the Amiga community, and we thank him for this. Let's pray for his soul.
Luigi Cavallo
February 8, 2005
I did not know John but I have been an overseas admirer of the Ami West experience for many years now. John, I think we can all be proud of the legacy you have left to us all to enjoy. Thank you.
Al Kozeliski
February 8, 2005
I am happy to have been able to meet John. The lives of many have been touched and I am but one of them.
Steve Hodson
February 8, 2005
I will always remember John as a kind, helpful person having met him first in 1999 at Amiwest in Sacramento. His legacy lives on in AEMail, Amiwest and all the people he met over the years.
Happy travels.
Steve
Felicia Young (Akens)
February 8, 2005
The entire Aken’s family sends their condolences to your entire family,
Our family was deeply saddened to read/hear of your lost of both Mr. John and Claire’s passing. You may not remember us, but you all were our neighbors when you lived in Lincoln Village we lived directly in the front of you. Also, my sister and I went to school and played with Casey and Claire when we were growing up, and we also remember when the twins were born and begin school.
Krystyna Beucher
February 8, 2005
I offer my solemn condolences to the famiy of John F. Zacharias. I did not know John very well, but I'm aware of all the wonderful things that John did for the Amiga Community, and all the work that he put in to make the Amiwest Convention a yearly success. John will be missed by all who knew him. But, his spirit will continue to live on in all of us.
Warren Katchmar
February 8, 2005
I met John at AmiWest and though it was a short visit, I emjoyed meeting him.
I am sad to hear of the lost of John. I too add my condolences for his family. The loss of a love one is always a challenge. May peace abide with John and his loved ones.
Robert Du Gaue
February 8, 2005
Jan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I count John as one of my dear Amiga Pals and will miss him. The amount of time and effort he has devoted to our Amiga community of friends will not be forgotten. Take care.
Bill "tekmage" Borsari
February 8, 2005
I first remember meeting john in 1998 at the St Louis Amiga Show. He was there with his daughter selling AE Mail, his Amiga Email client. Later that year I attended my first Amiwest show and have not missed one since. John and the members of SACC where always helpful and managed to produce a great show every year. We will miss you John!
Ben Granville
February 8, 2005
My condolences to the family.
Sorry to hear of John's passing. Although I never met him in person, he was well known and appreciated for the great things he did for the Amiga community.
Thank you John.
David Ferguson
February 8, 2005
A true Amigo for the Amiga. He will be greatly missed. Best wishs to his family during this difficult time.
Paul Sadlik
February 8, 2005
I'm terribly sorry to read of John's passing. I interviewed him and his last Amiga show and it was obvious how much he enjoyed his Amiga times - it was a pleasure to experience his entusiasm. I missed him over the last year and am sorry we cant look forward to his return.
fleecy moss
February 8, 2005
I always enjoyed seeing John at the Amiga shows in the US. He was one of a rare breed, a real gentleman and the world has been enriched by his life.
Effy Guardian Angels
February 8, 2005
I live a few thousand miles east of New York, but still at that distance I would like to say how sorry I feel that somebody who did so much for the Amiga community has to pass away ...
Harv Laser
February 7, 2005
Remembering John and all the good things he did for his beloved Amiga computer and the Amiga community.. I am profoundly saddened by his loss..
Prayers for and deepest sympathies to his family..
Michael Tobin
February 7, 2005
I met John at an Amiga computer convention. I was impressed with his kindness, his warmth and his intelligence. All of us in the Amiga community will miss him.
Jill McNamara
February 7, 2005
Annette and Aleise, I doubt you remember me, but I went to elementary school with you at AM Winn. I was looking through the funeral notices and recognized the name, hoping it was not your father, but I'm sad to see it was. I'm also sad to see you lost your sister Claire already too. Please accept my condolences and I hope your family is doing well.
I remember going to your house after school many times.
Take care.
Deane Hillsman, MD
February 7, 2005
Dear Janice,
I was very saddened to hear of John's passing.
By chance I was thinking of him a couple of weeks ago, when I dusted off an old manuscript written with WordSaber.
It took me back to the days of the old Commodore Computer Club, meeting in your house every month. I always wondered how you tolerated that mob decending on your home every month.
Computers became a part of my life, and John was a significant part of that.
He did indeed make a difference, and though I have not seen him for years, I will miss him.
My deepest condolances to you and yours for your loss.
Deane Hillsman
Debbie Langston
February 7, 2005
As a co-worker at Dept. of Justice, John was always very friendly and quite underestimated in terms of his depth and background. I remember being surprised when he spoke of his time as a drama teacher and other experiences. He was a very nice man.
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