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John Mavar

San Pedro, California

1926 - 2019

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Wounded Warrior Project

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Dec. 26, 1926 - March 4, 2019 Legendary San Pedro builder John Mavar passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019, at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, John A. Mavar (Holly), Sande Dannehl (Dennis), Shirlee McIlvaine, Jim Trevillyan (Jan Maree), and Kelly Main; grandchildren,...

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Dear “Dad”,
There are truly no words to convey the impact you had on so many lives, and my life. You always made sure to teach us all so much, I don’t even know where to begin, except the very true core you gave to all of us – the value of family, and true friends. I am so very thankful you came into my life, and filled it with more love than I could ever have imagined. You blessed me with more sisters and a brother, and made sure to make us close, I will be forever grateful. We...

When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure may those treasures of a life well lived bring comfort to you during this difficult time I am so sorry for your loss

Our deepest condolences to the Mavar family on the passing of John. With the entire Mavar family around him, i'm sure he was comforted until the last minute. God Bless you and yours.

I am blessed to Have grandparents for over 40 years. No matter what kind of family drama we all may have though out the years I have always Appreciated and respected what family is all about.
With the passing of a San Pedro Man who came from nothing but in turn poured his own foundation that built a big family And a community. Not a politician like his grandson, but a person that changed City of LA building codes with respect to heights and
Density of properties. Chances are you...

John Mavar and grandson John JJ Mavar

To The Mavar Family,

Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your beloved husband, father and friend. He truly was a trail blazer in building many beautiful buildings here in San Pedro.
Know that caring thoughts are with you all.

dear Nancy and family as part of your family we wish we could have spent more time with you.John you were a very special person in our lives and made everyone else around you special.We will always miss you.