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1954
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2025
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John Joseph Obituary
John Richard Joseph, named after two kings, was born December 13, 1954 in Albuquerque, NM and passed of heart failure on March 25, 2025, in Farmington, NM.
John was a dynamic individual with many talents. With a 6'8" frame, he was a star college basketball player in his youth and loved following sports. He was a prolific inventor, with dozens of patents in the area of electro-optics, founding two laser optics companies and pursuing technologies that would provide connectivity to underserved populations worldwide.
John was also a talented artist, painting, and drawing in multiple mediums, and at one point co-owned an art gallery in Fountain Hills, Az. John was such a creative individual. Those who knew John the best however knew his most outstanding characteristic to be his very devout faith in Christ, and great compassion and care for his fellow men.
John is survived by his ex-wife of 37 years, Nikki Joseph, his beloved four children; his daughter, Nova Lee Walsh and her husband Dan Walsh and their son, Connor; John's son, Alexander Voltaire Joseph; his second son, David Gideon Joseph and his wife Mila and their two children, Maximilian and Celeste Joseph; and his youngest son, Michael Vincent Joseph. John is also survived by his brother Franklin Arthur Joseph Jr.; and his sister, Susan Jane and her husband Philip A. Sackinger.
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-9
Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10 am at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum with the burial to follow on the grounds. Please visit the online guestbook for John at www.frenchfunerals.com.
Memories and Condolences
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William Tubman
May 7, 2025
It is with sadness to receive such news about John for the short time we've interacted.However, extend condolence to his family, friends,and OptiPulse Inc.You were a bright star and wonderful person to all.Rest in the arms of the Father.
Christi Chaffee
April 27, 2025
John was a wonderful man and a kind and thoughtful friend. He was so bright and creative. We are blessed to have known him. Condolences to his family, children, and friends. Christi & Diego
John Spence
April 16, 2025
I heard through a mutual friend, Bob Copeland, that John had died. I knew John from Wilson Junior High School and Highland High School when we were growing up. I last saw John and his sister Susan not long after their mother died when we were still in our 20's. I was sorry about his death, but I was glad to hear that he had a good life.
JOHN N BOUDREAU
April 15, 2025
R.I.P. ///////,.JOHNNY ...YOU WERE A GREAT MAN!!!!!!
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