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Rhomes Aur Obituary

Dr. Rhomes (John) Aur, passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2009 at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and moved to Memphis in 1963. He was one of the first hematologist-oncologists at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, where he spent most of his medical career. Dr. Aur also had a passion for soccer as exhibited by his contributions to the Memphis soccer community as a long time player, coach, and referee. He is survived by his wife, Celina; a daughter, and four sons. Vovo will be dearly missed by his eleven grandchildren, Lloyd, Matthew, Paul, Emilia, Catherine, Caroline, Maegan, Rhomes Andrew, Jonathan, Celina, and Ford. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2009 with a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. at Canale Funeral Chapel, 2700 Union Ave Extended. The family requests any memorial be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Canale Funeral Directors 901-452-6400

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Aug. 7, 2009.

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Jim Williamson

August 15, 2009

To Mrs. Aur, Amin, Zito, Monica, Didier, and Paulo - and, of course, all of your families - Sunny, Allie, Matt, and I have kept all of you in our prayers since hearing of Dr. Aur's passing. Sunny and I have such wonderful memories of your entire family, including the big smile and wonderful words we always saw and heard when we were able to be with Dr. Aur.
May God bless each of you and comofort you in these trying times. Please lean only on Him! He will always be there for you! "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man." (Psalm 118: 8)
We hope to see you all soon!

Jim, Sunny, Allie, and Matt Williamson
Brentwood, TN

August 11, 2009

Dr. Aur was so loved, respected, and honored by all of us here at St. Jude. His expertise, dedication, kindness, love, and respect for our patients, parents, and staff will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with you...Lennie Lott

Gene Jackson Borowski

August 11, 2009

To the Aur family,

My deepest sympathy to each of you in the loss of Dr. Aur.

I had the honor of working with him at St. Jude from 1972 until he left for Saudia Arabia.

What a remarkable man he was and what an inspiration to so many people.

How fortunate we were to have had him in our lives.

Westshore Capital Partners

August 11, 2009

Our sympathies to all of the Aurs. You are in our thoughts.

Marinell Adair

August 10, 2009

It was indeed a privilege for me to work at St. Jude from 1966-1969 with Dr. Aur. He was one of the finest
physician and gentlemen ever! No doubt,
he will be missed by many, many people.
Blessings and sympathy to all of his family.

August 10, 2009

To Mrs. Aur and family, the Volgas family would like to send our condolences to all of you. After the loss of two sons (Tim & Greg) within a year, we certainly understand your pain. You will be in our prayers. Sincerely, Jim & Irene, Julie & Nick, and Dave.

Sarah Sanders Boothe

August 8, 2009

Monica,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Katie called me this afternoon to let me know. She will be calling you. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.

Love,
Sarah

August 8, 2009

Our condolences to all of the Aurs. You mean a lot to our family. Would have been to the service but thought it was this afternoon. Dr. Aur contributed much to our world through medicine, soccer and all of those wonderful chlldren! We love you guys!
Eric and Rhonda Huber

mohammed almahr

August 8, 2009

Dr Aur was a special person and teacher a lot of patients and staff at King Fasial specialist hospital in riyadh Saudia Arabia will missed him

Jackie Dulle

August 7, 2009

Dear Celina and family,
Dr. Aur was indeed a very special person at St. Jude. I am sad to know he is no longer with us but surely he is in a much better place now! With love, Jackie Dulle

August 7, 2009

Dr. Aur was a special person to both patients and staff. He will be missed. Elizabeth Pell (St. Jude)

Yvonne Marshall

August 7, 2009

Dr. Aur was a wonderful Gentleman and all his patients were darling little angels when he called the Pharmacy.

Laura Strom

August 7, 2009

I worked with Dr Aur in the early years. He was here when I came in 1964. He was always the perfect gentleman and very very kind as well as a wonderful physician. He will be missed for sure.

William & Phyllis Benson

August 7, 2009

Dear Mrs. Aur & family, Our son, Marty was a patient of Dr. Aur's at St.Jude Hospital in 1963 & later. He was a wonderful Dr.(our son's favorite)and we have never forgotten him. Marty is considered to be one of the first cures for leukemia in 1966. He is now 49 years old and just completed a study going on at St.Jude. We attribute his return to good health to great Drs. like Dr. Aur, the prayers of many & the work going on at St. Jude. May God bless & comfort each of you. With grateful hearts, our deepest sympathy...Mr. & Mrs. William Benson...2nd.Cor.1:3-4

Lee Franks

August 7, 2009

Zito and family,

Very sorry to hear of your father's passing. What a wonderful presence in the community. Our condolences.

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