1931 – 2013
John "Jack" Loos, 81, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Jack was born on October 5, 1931, in La Salle, IL. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois and later served in the U.S. Army. He married Dorothea Rochinski on July 17, 1954.
Mr. Loos started in the aerospace industry but spent most of his career working within the water purification industry. He was an active member of San Rafael Catholic Parish in Rancho Bernardo, Knights of Columbus Council 9710, RSVP, and served in numerous ministries at San Rafael.
Jack is survived by wife, Dorothea; children, David (Jacquie) Loos, Joan Barnes, Nancy (Buddy) Cox, Janet Oliver and Richard (Leisa) Loos; brother, James Loos; sisters-in-law, Dolores Thomas and Peggy Loos; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 10 a.m. at San Rafael Catholic Church. The Committal will be private at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery in Oceanside.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Jack's name to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, www.svdpusa.org.
Arrangements are by Alhiser-Comer Mortuary.
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What fond memories I have of this man.... Teaching me to waterski and joining my second family on a couple of vacations!! What a great family man.....
Tom Forsyth
January 21, 2013
We love you. Our prayers are with you.
Ann & Ed Kleist
January 16, 2013
God Bless. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Dorothea.
Ginny Stump
January 16, 2013
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