Elko, Nevada
1917-2011 (Age 93)
John passed away June 8, 2011 in Elko, NV at the age of 93.He was born and raised in Ophir, UT. The son of Joseph and Inez Ala. He had six brothers and three sisters. John joined the Navy and served 3 years. John resided in Montello and Elko NV since 1945. John was a miner. He owned and operated...
Read MoreI will miss my Uncle John so much! We loved listening to his mining stories and I will never forget the time we visited the old mines in Montello with him. I will also miss seeing him at Ophir Days.
Tammy & John Elorriaga
June 28, 2011 | Nampa, ID
My fondest memories are of John,Sadie and Mike (the dogs) riding around in the old red truck at Wildhorse. Mining,"fixing",and blowing things up, there was nothing John couldn't figure out. We will miss visiting him and seeing his PHD hangin on his kitchen wall, the pictures of my girls he kept by his phone and his love of ice cream sandwiches. Our family will miss this old man so much, he was always a fixture in our lives and we learned so much from him. I am sure he is raising cain in...
Jennifer Corbari
June 28, 2011 | Caldwell, ID
Many good memories from the Chromally days. Rest in peace.
Tom Foertsch
June 27, 2011 | Casper, WY
Uncle John I will miss you..... Love Linda Fitch (Ala)
June 16, 2011
Please accept my condolences.
Felix De Guzman
June 14, 2011 | Elko, NV
uncle john, even thro i had not seen you in awhile i will always remember the days in montello and the 50cent piece you gave me say hi to my dad for me donna kay
donna robinson (ala)
June 11, 2011 | Chelsea, OK
