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Chap Rowe
September 28, 2025
Johnny was the sax player in several bands we played in together. Glen Wells and the Blends was the first. David "Chap" Rowe. RIP Johnny.
David (Chap) Rowe
August 17, 2024
Played one helluva tenor sax. I played trumpet in a band with John in Pt. Arthur TX in the late 50s and early 60s. RIP Johnny.
Ross Martin
September 28, 2023
John, you will never be forgotten. I´m proud to be your friend.
Daniel Miller
June 28, 2022
I didn´t know this man John but I came upon his obituary and read it he sounded like a very gracious and kind and good person and talented as well I hope he rest in peace and I hope his family finds peace my condolences Daniel
Tom Tarpy
March 26, 2022
Pat - I just noticed John´s passing as I am looking forward to being in Santa Fe next Spring. So sorry for your loss. Currently, I am setting in our great room admiring five of John´s art pieces, one of which we commissioned for over our fireplace. His tremendous talent will be missed.
Ross Martin
August 17, 2021
Pat, I just found this when I was searching for y'all. We are so sorry. This is a terrible loss for all of us. John was a great talent in many areas. We will miss him. How can we get in touch?
Thomas Strain MD
January 30, 2021
I acquired my 1st Oteri in the mid 1990's . Would love to view his works at Joe Wade Gallery and Alexandria Gallery when it was in Taos and in Santa Fe. Always enlighte3ning and inspiring. His talent shall be missed.
Dr. Thomas Strain
Angela and Terrence Burke
November 17, 2020
What wonderful times we had together in Austin and working with Pat at Rotan Mosle. “Party at the Oteri’s” was often our mantra and will always be a treasured memory. Terry and I are saddened at the loss of this talented, warm and wonderful man. Our love and thoughts are with you, Pat.
Tami
October 19, 2020
Pat,
So sorry for your loss. There are no words to help you through this time. May God hold you close and help you through this rough time.
Carrasco Jorge
October 4, 2020
John Oteri was a dear friend and close acquaintenance while we all lived in Austin. We knew him and his wife, Pat (a work colleague), and considered both friends with whom we enjoyed many times with. We knew him as an exceptional person and talented architect who harbored a passion for art. He followed his passion while in Santa Fe and will always remember him and Pat dearly. We hope Pat is consoled by the many people John touched during his life and can count on many friends to provide support and comfort during this time of loss. Jorge
Sam Drago
October 4, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I knew John when we were both teens playing baseball. John possessed a really nasty curve ball I had trouble hitting. I decided on my next bat to hang in there and hit his curve. The first pitch was out sidebar called a strike. The next pitch, I thought, was his curve ball. I didn't back out of the batters box and hung in just waiting of that ball to curve over the plate. It never did and smacked me on the side of my head. Once i got to my feet, John came over and apologized for the pitch. I hadn't seen John for a long time and ran into him in Port Arthur where he was working as an architect. I was an architect too so we were kindred spirits. Again, so very sorry for your loss. John was really a great guy . . . . except when he threw that curve ball.
Ponciano Morales III
October 4, 2020
John was a wonderful friend and a great architect. I am very sorry to read about his passing. Our prayers are with his family.
Horace E. Wilson
October 4, 2020
We remember John and Pat well. John worked with our firm in Austin for several years. We are so sorry to hear about John’s passing. Our prayers are with Pat.
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