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John Gouveia, 79, of San Diego, passed away, Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He was born December 5, 1933, in Lowell, Massachusetts, to John and Rosa (Ferreira) Gouveia.
John and his family moved to California when he was 15 years old and settled in Point Loma. On February 1, 1958, John married Nagailia Patricia Kirsch in San Diego. He lived his life as a commercial tuna fisherman and was a very successful captain. John was a great sports enthusiast and animal lover. He loved spending time with his family and friends and he loved sharing his life stories.
John is survived by his four daughters, Norene and her husband, Pat, Carmel and her husband, Charlie, Bridget, and Erin and her husband, Sebastian; two sons, John and Steve; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Rosary and Mass will be on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1140 Evergreen St., San Diego. Entombment will be after Mass at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 4470 Hilltop Drive, San Diego.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA (tribute gift) in honor of John Gouveia.
Arrangements by San Diego Funeral Service.
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So sorry for your loss. I grew up with the Gouveia family on Sunny Brae and have so many wonderful memories. My prayers & love to all.
Kristin (Lewis) Howard
October 25, 2013
I was saddened to learn of the death of my old friend and neighbor. May he rest in peace. My condolences to the family. R. "Al" Heising, MD, and family.
Ralph, "Al" Heising, MD
October 24, 2013
Dear Gouveia family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I went to Pat and John's wedding and she showed me the home they would share as newly weds.
There was no mention of Pat, is there any way I can reach her? We worked together at Pac Bell in the '50s. I will pray for your peace.
Grace Lange ([email protected])
October 24, 2013
Rest in Peace, John. Blessings to your family. In memory of Walt.
Cheryl Thompson-Smith
October 23, 2013
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH, REST IN PEACE, LOVE FRANCES AND CHILDREN
FRANCES GONSALVES
October 22, 2013
REST IN PEACE UNCLE JOHN YOU WILL BE MISSED.
LOVE FRANK&JOANNA
FRANK DRUMMOND
October 21, 2013
With our deepest condolences to the Gouveia family. So long old friend. "May you always have a following sea and the wind at your back".
Arnold & Anna Fernandews
October 21, 2013
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