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John Fike Obituary
John David Fike, born June 14, 1961 in Muskogee, Oklahoma; died May 22, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother Martha Gail Fike, and grandparents Sewell and Martha Raper and LaRue Fike Collins. He is survived by his life partner Donald Rodriguez. Also survived by his father John L. Fike and wife Linda of College Station, sister Martha Fike Kelly and husband Mike of New Braunfels, niece Katy Swift and husband Kyle, Great Nephew Sam Swift, and Nephew Kevin Kelly, by his uncle Charles Raper and wife Sandy and cousin Shawn Raper and wife Melissa. He was also survived by numerous other friends and relatives. John died after a brief battle with cancer. He was very active in the HIV community in San Antonio and served on many boards and panels throughout his many years of being HIV positive. He was formally a 30 year resident of the Dallas area. John was loved and supported by many during is battle with cancer. He will be cremated and his ashes returned to Muskogee, Oklahoma where his mother is buried. A memorial will be planned for a later date. You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Fike
Brian N
September 13, 2018
I went to college with John and we had so much fun together. He was the sweetest person.
May 31, 2011
Deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your son.
Please call on us if we can be of help to you in any way.
Sincerely, George and Susan Wright
College Station, Texas
Luci Rodriguez
May 30, 2011
John Sept 2006 - Chesapeake Beach MD
Mikael Jacobson
May 27, 2011
It came as a shock to me to learn of John's passing. My deepest sympathy and prayers to Don and all of his loved ones.
Rosa Laura Valdez
May 27, 2011
Don,
I am so sorry for your loss. I think of you and John often, how you loved each other and how you expressed it by taking care of each other. Know I always will keep you,John, and all those I met during my work in San Antonio in my heart and prayers. Please take care of youself and I hope to see you at the memorial service.
Tom Pasamante
May 26, 2011
Don, I mourn the loss of my dear friend John. Although we had not seen each other in a while, he was always in my thoughts. You are in my prayers. Please call me and keep me posted on the memorial...
Don Rodriguez
May 26, 2011
Thank you all for kind words about John. He was the love of my life and I know he loved life as well as what he was doing for the HIV community. I will always miss him. The picture remembering the good times.
Hopefully a memorial service will take place @ MCC June 4th.
Don and John - March 2010
Luci R
May 26, 2011
Luci Rodriguez
May 26, 2011
Don, my dear brother, I love you and John. He was a great addition to our family and I know you both meant a great deal to each other. John will be truly missed. Once these hard days pass, and they will pass, John will return to all of us through wonderful memories. At times like this, I wish I was not 1,649 miles away. Love you, always -
Bob Badeaux
May 26, 2011
Donald, I am deeply sorry for the loss you have had to go through.
John was one in a million, a man everyone enjoyed. His memory
will forever be with us.
Bob Badeaux
Roland De Leon
May 26, 2011
I'm so sorry for your Loss Don and to his family .. He was such a nice peson
Take Care and Big Hugs Don ..
RIP John .....
Roland De Leon
David Cazares
May 26, 2011
Regret your loss. Your cousin David T. Cazares.
Rod Bowles
May 25, 2011
I am so sorry for your great loss Don. May the love and life that you and John shared here on earth be the strength that carries you during this most difficutlt time. I will miss seeing him as I often did when out walking our dogs in the neighborhood.
Jim Fuller
May 25, 2011
Don, Barbara and I are sorry for your loss. I know John was a person of conviction as I am. He was always a perfect gentleman. Our view on politics may have been different, but my respect for him never waned. You have always been a close friend to my family and we appreciate that very much. We want to be available to you when you need us.
Charles Cima
May 25, 2011
Don,
I wanted to extend my condolences to you and your extended family. I'm sure words can't express the grief you must feel. You should take comfort in knowing that John stepped up to public service to help the community. You both did.
Howark Kanelakos
May 25, 2011
Don, I which you the best as you transition through your loss. I have really enjoyed knowing John and wish I had had more time to spend with him and you.
Howard Kanelakos, Houston, TX
Carlos Carmona
May 25, 2011
John was an exemplary man, He will be missed, So sorry for your loss.
Barbara del Amo
May 25, 2011
Don...May all the wonderful memories that you and John shared be with you always. All of your many friends are here for you.
May 25, 2011
Dearest John,
How you will be missed by those whose lives you touched with your smile and passion for things that really matter in life. Perhaps you and my Roberto have found each other already and are smiling down on the rest of us who are left behind. Don, I know this journey you have begun to travel - please call on me if you need an ear to speak into or a shoulder to lean on. You and John's family have my deepest condolences!
Dan Graney
May 25, 2011
Don and Family: Our sincere sympathy and condolences for the loss of your beloved John Fike may he rest in peace.
Our heart and tears are with you.
Daniel and I (Rose), first met John at the most unusual place at my aunt Berthas funeral, about a year later we attended a birthday party for Don’s sister Debra at their home, that is the last time we saw John but we never forget family. We always cherished the memories.
Don, “They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it.”
“Death cannot kill what never dies.” (willam pen)
We know that nothing we say or do can take away the pain.
We share in your grief and send our love.
Your cousins
Daniel and Rose Jimenez & Family
Richard Davidson
May 25, 2011
John was an incredible man who served the San Antonio community with passion, dedication that were reflective of his very strong ethics and person-centered ethos. He will be greatly missed because he was both a wondeful man and a funny man. Richard Davidson
Lena Gutierrez
May 25, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
May 25, 2011
My sincere sympathy to all of John's loved ones. He was a very dear friend and will be greatly missed by a great many.
Steve Christie
Gary Stephens
May 25, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. I have many years of fond memories of my friendship with John
May 25, 2011
don and i are so sorry for your loss. don and sylvia bidelman
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