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San Diego, CA - John Roberts Kuberra, 58, passed away on Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 in San Diego, California. John was born on January 16, 1959, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and moved to Sun City, Arizona with his retired parents when he was 16. John attended Peoria High School and went on to Arizona State University, where he earned a BS degree in Construction Engineering and an MBA in Finance, and became a devoted ASU sports fan. After John graduated from college, he worked in Saudi Arabia for two years in order to earn enough money to pay off his student loans and to purchase his first house and ski boat. Real estate, construction, and home improvement became a passion for John, and he could always be found working on weekends and evenings renovating his family's homes, creating the perfect nest for his wife, Susan, and their three daughters, whom he loved dearly. John's early career centered around real estate in the banking industry. His 25-year banking career began with Pima Savings and Loan in Tucson, where he met Susan, and continued with Valley National Bank, Bank One and JPMorgan Chase in Phoenix, Arizona. His best-in-class, COO performance for JPMorgan's Commercial Real Estate Division led him to be recruited away in 2007 by HSBC Bank in New York, NY, where John became the Head of US Commercial Banking Operations. In 2013, John moved his family back to the west coast in San Diego, California, in order to pursue opportunities related to a low-carbon economy and assist banks with the development of new loan products centered on this new trend. John will be remembered as a great mentor to all who worked under his guidance. He fundamentally changed the lives of those lucky enough to be his friend through his kindness, wisdom, and determination to bring out the best in everyone. John could be found hiking Torrey Pines State Beach several days of the week, and of course, a trip or two to Home Depot was always on the list. John is survived by his wife, Susan; his beautiful daughters, Alexa, Kathleen "Kiki", and Marisa; a brother, David Kuberra; and a sister, Mary Kuberra Swenson. Services will be held at 1:00 pm on January 7, 2018 at Whitney & Murphy, 4800 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ. Charitable donations in John's memory may be made to The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, 1820 W. Webster Ave. #304, Chicago, IL 60614, www.stopsarcoidosis.org.
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Todd Hartsuff
October 17, 2018
I very much remember John from high school, Class of '77. Very smart, with a great sense of humor. Last time I saw him was late 70s, early 80s - when he was working on fire crews and even had some flashing lights on the front of his car so he could get there quickly. As so often happens, we lost touch. So sorry to run across this obituary as I was looking him up. My best to all his loved ones.
Bob O'Neill
January 26, 2018
So sad to hear of John's untimely passing. Prayers and condolences to the Kuberra family
January 2, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. It's never easy losing a loved one. Please be comforted in knowing that God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. (1Peter5:7)
Judith
January 1, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the departure of your beloved husband, father and brother. Cherishing his memories along God's loyal love Will comfort. Psalms 119 verse 76.
January 1, 2018
To the Kuberra Family;
My heart felt condolences, my you draw comfort and hope from the words of (Hosea 14).
A P
December 30, 2017
May You all find comfort in prayer. Matthew 5:3-5.
D. Romans 15:33 Andrews
December 30, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
December 30, 2017
To the Kuberra family, my sincere condolences go out to your family during this difficult time. When facing grief we are reassured of both God & his son's everlasting love for us at John 14:18, which says "I will not leave you bereaved. I am coming to you."
December 30, 2017
I am very sorry about the loss of John. Please take comfort in prayer to God during this tragic time. My condolences go out to you all.
Drey Thompson
December 29, 2017
Isaiah 65: 21-22. They will build houses and live in them... They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full. We all wait for the day when are days we be like the of a tree. Endless. My deep condolences for your loss.
December 28, 2017
Please accept my deep expressions of sympathy. May the loving memories you've shared continue to warm your heart. Psalms 116:15
Susan Whisner
December 27, 2017
My condolences to your entire family. John was a great mentor, manager and friend to me. So many of his "teaching moments" have helped me through my career and for that I will always be grateful. John was a treasure chest full of information, ideas and concepts and was always willing to share with those who cared to learn. I was one of those fortunate people for having known him. May God grant you fortitude and bless you with only the very best of memories. I am so very sorry for your loss.
December 27, 2017
To the Kuberra Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
J
December 25, 2017
Cherish his memories. May God and his promise at John 6:40 bring comfort and peace to the family. My deepest condolences
T. W
December 25, 2017
My condolences to the family of Kuberra. Mr. Kuberra is a hard worker which I know he installed in his daughters. My the God of comfort, comfort the family during this hard time. 2 Thessalonians chapter two verse sixteen and seventeen help comfort the Kuberra family.
TC Aikens
December 23, 2017
Please keep in mind those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes.
Hosea 13:14
December 23, 2017
Dear family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. May you find comfort during this difficult time. Luke 1:78
Jennifer, Ryan and Cooper Pierson
December 23, 2017
Rest In Peace, Uncle John. You will be dearly missed. Love to Susan and your girls.
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