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John Stenovich

Santa Cruz, California

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John Graham Stenovich DDS May 20, 1936-August 31, 2012 Resident of Santa Cruz Born in Madera, California to John and Lucile Stenovich, John Graham Stenovich graduated from Madera High School in 1954, where he played football, wrestled and was also student body president. He found a love for...

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And so now, in 2021, I reach out to all the family.....I rented 427 1/2 Rigg from John and Judy for years....both such kind and loving and generous people....I think of you both, and your tribe, often.....sending love to all of the family.....laurel

A slideshow commemorating John's life can be seen on YouTube. Enter the keywords "John Stenovich Celebration" and it should come up. RIP Papa!
JD

There is another angel looking after us now. John, you made all of our smiles brighter with your care, and were a great fishing companion with Chuck.

I will always remember your visit to Anchorage Alaska with Drew, Steve and Bill. What fun we had! I know you are out fishing for the "big king salmon" in your personal honey hole. You were my friend, my mentor and my sounding board. The world seems empty knowing that you have left us. You will be missed by so many. Theresa, Elise and Lola

I met John as a 10-year-old kid (fifty years ago) because I was either his first or one of his very first patients in Capitola. Over the years we kind of "grew up" together. As we said, it wasn't just dental, it was mental when I sat in the chair. John and I exchanged jokes, and stories through the years, and we talked about our lives, too. When he stopped being a dentist we didn't stop being friends. John Stenovich was a rare individual. Beyond special, unique, honest, caring, and all with...

John, Harold and Sequoya at his last birthday in May

Farewell John. It was "dear" knowing you.

Harold and Jean Rhude

Another angel is watching over us. Thank you, John, for making our smiles brighter.You were a great fishing companion for Chuck.

I was shocked to say the least at reading of John's passing. When you have known a person since teenage years, you don't expect to read that they have passed. I know that John is going to be missed terribly by his loved ones. My condolences to Judy and Jannie and the rest of John's family. I have a big hole in my heart, too. Love to you all, Evonne Sordi Gilman

Now Dr. John Stenovich's laughter has joined Jim McCaig's and Ray Speltz' in that great jazz band up there. Each worked so hard to keep me going off the deep end, saxophone-wise, with wise, yet kind, critique. I will miss you.