John Stephen Kokoruda

Obviously it´s been many years since I met John through my very close friend Sam. I bought one of his chalk drawings the evening I met him. He was a treasure. Such talent and sweetness.

This is very late. I adored John. He was my hair stylist for several years in Kansas while my daughter lived there. What a joy he was. What a loss to his family and friends. Rest in peace, my friend.

I am so lucky to have known John and am sad that we grew apart in the last few years before his illness. I adored him, his laughter, beauty, talent, friendship, and just the joy of being around him and his wonderful extended family. I will never let him go and see his wonderful art in my home every day. We shared many crossed paths and coincidences in life through the years including a friendship with one of his partners in the 70's, Bill Hill whom he met while at KU. John and Ron and I...

I am so lucky to have known John and am sad that we grew apart in the last few years before his illness. I adored him, his laughter, beauty, talent, friendship, and just the joy of being around him and his wonderful extended family. I will never let him go and see his wonderful art in my home every day. We shared many crossed paths and coincidences in life through the years including a friendship with one of his partners in the 70's, Bill Hill whom he met while at KU. John and Ron and I...

Dear Kokoruda Family & Ronnie,
I was so sad to learn of John's passing. I have many memories of John from the Salon, since I went there for 22 years. Even though I usually had my hair done by Gene, there were occasions when John did my hair. We had a special relationship and loved to make each other laugh. I attended several of his art shows, and have 2 beautiful pieces hanging in my kitchen. "Colorful" is a wonderful way of describing John in personality and his painting. A few of...

Dear Kokoruda family and Ron,

I am so sorry to hear that John has passed away. He was one of my best friends growing up and was always so full of life and joy. Rest assured of my prayers for all of you as you mourn your great loss.

Steve Foster
Alamos, Sonora, Mexico
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May the love of family and friends fill your heart with peace. I knew John for a few short time in college as we were all learning to become our true selves. I'm sure those of you that knew and loved him longer were blessed with even more sweet memories.

I went to grade school and high school with John and he was a great guy. I know he will be truely missed by all his family and friends. You have my deepest sympathy.
Pat (Gorman)Rodina

My condolences to all the family and especially Carole and Laura. I didn't know John but loosing a close family member saddens the heart.