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John Frees Obituary

John Earl Frees LUBBOCK- John Earl Frees loving husband, son, brother, and friend entered into rest July 17, 2013. Formerly from Morse, La., John attended the University of South Louisiana and Aviation Technology Schools. He was a Certified Pilot and a United States Air Force Veteran. Later, he became a Field Service Representative for Hawker Beech Aviation. John was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Beulah (Labit) Frees. He is survived by his wife, Francesca G. Frees; son, Michael Salinas; sister, Earleen Ruonavaara and husband, Jerry; and grandchildren, Michael Salinas II and Mikayla Salinas. The rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today, July 25, 2013, in Resthaven s Abbey Chapel. His family will then receive friends until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday, July 26, 2013 at 1 p.m. in Resthaven's Abbey Chapel and interment with military honors will immediately follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park. Pall bearers are Danny LeChuga, Michael Salinas, Timothy Leal, Michael Salinas II, Trine Lovato, and Juan Tenorio. To leave on-line condolences, please visit www.resthavenfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Jul. 25, 2013.

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Glenn Richard

August 17, 2013

John Earl and I grew up next door to each other. I hadn't seen him in ages. We had a great time growing up together. RIP my friend.


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Connie Young

August 4, 2013

Francis, I'm so sorry to hear about John. He was a great guy and a friend. You and your family are in my prays.

Mike Bridges

July 31, 2013

Hard to believe John is gone. Truly a wonderful friend that I learned a lot from within the aircraft T-1A Program.

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July 25, 2013

Francis, John was a great guy and a pleasure to work with when we were at Reese AFB. I wish you the best.

Jackie Parsons

Willie Bob Gschwend Jr

July 25, 2013

My condolence to Francis and family. I worked with John and Francis at Reese AFB. May the Lord comfort you in this difficult time.

mike raquel chris megan michael mikayla brayden and Bentley

July 25, 2013

You will always be remembered as wonderful well respected dad father law and grandfather.love you always

JEREMIAH, REBECCA & SEBASTION LARA

July 25, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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