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John Barend Obituary
Avon: Sept. 20, 2011, at age 82.
He is survived by his Loving wife of nearly 44 years Anita "Annie"; 1 brother, Leo Barend of Sodus; 1 niece & several cousins & his beloved Black Lab, Joy. He was predeceased by his parents John and Grace Barend. John was a former World of Wrestling Legend for nearly 25 years having wrestled in Hawaii and Japan. Memorial Services will be held SAT. OCT. 22 at 3 pm at the 1st Presbyterian Church, East Avon, NY. Arr. JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Morris. Sign the online registry at www.johnwmartinfuneralhome.com
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October 7, 2011
Aloha Annie, I just opened my e-mail and was sadden to hear of the passing of Johnny, He will be greatly missed by so many, especially by many back home in Hawaii, Every year when i go back home our grampa and many of the kupuna's always ask how's handsome Johnny Barend doing. I'll always remenber when he came to the shop to bring us portuguese sauage and talk story. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you Annie. Aloha Oe, To our friend Johnny, Aloha Aukai & David (Port Gibson, NY)
Joe P.
September 29, 2011
Thank you Johnny for all the wonderful memories.
September 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you Annie. I never got to meet Johnny in person, but heard so many stories from Donn when they were wrestling partners years ago... Aloha
Judy Lewin
Honolulu, HI
Dave Stokes
September 28, 2011
May God bless your family. My dad was into wrestling and we spent many a Wednesday nite at the Edgerton Park Sports Area in the 40's and 50's. Johnny was always the local hero. It was another time and another place--but thank you for the memories "Johnny."
tom maier
September 28, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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