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John Saleda Obituary

Born March 31, 1986 Resident of Oakland John passed away at his home in Oakland, Friday January 9th, 2009. He attended Sonoma High School and was due to graduate from Ex'pression College for Digital Arts on Feb. 12, 2009. John loved to make people laugh. He loved music, sports, and his family & friends. He is survived by mother Shannon Wester of Suisun and father James Saleda of Oakland Step-father Steven Wester, John Tompkins, Step-mother Tonya Saleda, Brothers James, Casey, Dekotah, Tylar and Sister Emily Grandparents Theresa & Sal Saleda of Mass., Maureen & Jonah Nuuhiwa of Corning CA. Loving pets Ottis, Rosey & Missy. He will be missed by all who has ever met him. Viewing is to be Thursday, January 15 from 4 to 8pm. Services Fri. Jan. 16 at 10 am. Chapel of the Chimes 4499 Piedmont Ave. Oakland Ca 94611 510.654.0123

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Published by Bay Area News Group publication from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2009.

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Judy E Rios

May 2, 2022

I miss you so very much.

Stephen Cramer

April 15, 2009

Jim, I am deeply sorry for your most profound loss. John was an incredible young man and I am honored to have known him and bantered with him about sports. My children are shaken over his passing. My family's prayers are with you and your family.

Respectfully,

The Cramer Clan

Crystal Jackson

March 5, 2009

I LOVE YOU JOHNNY!!!!!!! You were such a great cousin, just wished I could have seen you before. Also met my two little ones, Alexia and Alric. They'll definitely know of you though, I have pictures to share. Aunt Nony and Uncle Jim, Deepest sympathy to you and the rest of the family. Hope to be able to see you guys some time in the near future.

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Andrea Carr

January 25, 2009

Jimmy & Tonya,

I just found out today & I am so sorry to hear about John. Sending you love and light during your hard time.

Andrea (Saleda) & Robert Carr

Marianne & Bill, Nicole, Tim & Angela Steach

January 24, 2009

Dear Shannon & James,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We hope that in time you will find comfort in your memories. We remember your family fondly from the Prestwood years.

Travis Choate

January 22, 2009

To John's family and friends, I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I used to work with John at PJC & Associates, and he was a phenominal guy. He was so funny, I don't think there was ever a time when I was around him that I didn't have a smile on my face. There was always a new witty comment, or story that had me laughing, in fact I still tell stories about some of the hilarious things that John did at work. I only knew him a short time but he left an indelliable impression on my life.

Cathy, Eric and Jake Macy/Blechinger

January 16, 2009

Jim and Tonya
We are so sorry for your loss. Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Deby & Kelly Rake

January 16, 2009

" Our darling Johnny came into this world with an earthquake...
He left us when the moon was it's brightest in decades...
Look to the moon & remember our Johnny.....
Our hearts ache,
Your Godmother & Godfather,
Deby & Kelly "

Jennie and Russ Kinz

January 14, 2009

Shannon and Family;
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of John. He will always be with you, and you will have wonderful memories to look back on. Our strength and thoughts are with you.

Nadine, Dirk, and Alyse Zimmermann

January 14, 2009

John was such a wonderful friend to our son Ian. He had a great sense of humor and a very big heart. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you.

Kayla Howerton

January 14, 2009

Aunt Tonya and Uncle Jim,
I wish I could be there with you, I will always remember my younger cousin as the comic relief in the family. I miss him so much. You are in my prayers!!! I love you!!!

Charolette Jackson

January 14, 2009

Jim, Tonya, Jimmy & Emily,

Sorry I couldn't be there with you in your time of sorrow. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Jose & Grace Estrada & Family

January 14, 2009

Jim, Tonya, Jimmy and Emily
We are so sorry for your tragic lost. John was on his way to a great career and new life. Who would have ever imagined that God had a different path for him. Please know that we are all here for you and praying that God will help you through this difficult time. John was unique and will deeply be missed by us all.

The Catingub Family

January 14, 2009

Shannon and Family,

Johnny was so full of spirit, that we know his spirit will have to live on among us. Like everyone, we are still shocked that this could happen...We are here for you.

Our love and deepest sympathy,
The Catingub Family

Pam Murphy

January 14, 2009

Shannon, James, and Casey:

The boys and I send our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of Johnny. Words cannot convey how much we share in your pain.

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