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John Medina Obituary

JOHN MEDINA, born in Texas on May 15, 1934, entered God's Eternal Garden Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 4:00 AM. John was raised in Chicago, IL where he met his wife and started his family. In 1956 John moved his family to Houston to pursue a career in the hospitality industry. Working long hours, he honed his skills to provide for his wife and children. He became owner of Spanish Village Restaurant after many years of managing the family owned business. John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Delia P. Medina, three children, John Medina, Jr. & wife Charlotte, Linda Baker & husband Michael, and Joseph Medina & wife Violet, five grandchildren, Alexander, Lauren, Adrianna, Amanda, and Joseph, brother Frank Medina and sister Marie Medina. John will be greatly missed by his family and the many people whose lives were profoundly impacted by his generosity, spirit and wisdom. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday, December 21, 2003 at Forest Park Lawndale where a Rosary will be held at 7:30 PM that evening in the Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, December 22, 2003 at St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic Church, 11011 Hall Rd., Houston, TX 77089. Interment will follow in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Dec. 19, 2003.

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Dina Kelley

December 19, 2003

I was very sad to her that John passed away. I send all my love to Delia and her family during this season. Our prayers are with you.



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SUSAN FAY

December 19, 2003

EIGHT YEARS AGO - I LOST MY DAD IN DEATH AND WATCHING MY MOTHER GET THROUGH THAT TIME WAS TOUGH. BUT THE MEMORIES WE HAD OF DAD HELPED US THROUGH THAT DIFFICULT TIME. LALA, HOLD ON TO THOSE PRECIOUS MEMORIES - JOHN CERTAINTLY GAVE YOU MANY WONDERFUL ONES TO LOOK BACK ON. THE SHORT TIME THAT I HAVE KNOWN JOHN AND LALA, I HAVE GROWN TO LOVE AND RESPECT THEM BOTH. MAY JOHN REST IN PEACE.

Maria Rodriguez

December 19, 2003

To the family of John Medina, I just want to send my condolences to the family, Lala I am sorry to hear of the passing of John he was such a great man, I remember first meeting the two of you at "The Beehive" on Dixie drive, when I was a waitress for Bea, remember I was the one that they called the dancing waitresss, I remember the sweet smile that John had, and the fun times we all shared over the years, going out with the crowd, Bea, Gracie, you and John all the stops that we made along the way, like I would always tell him, the man in black.



Lala, we have all the good memories of the sweetest man that ever walked on this earth and my prayers are with you and your family in your time of need and God Bless you for all of the years that you had with him and for the children that he gave you and he was able to see his children grow and have their own children. Love you always Lala and John and I will keep you in my heart for ever.

Bill Ross

December 19, 2003

I was very saddened to hear that Big John had passed away. I know it is a very hard time for all of those close to him. I just want to say MJ and I send our love and prayers to all of you. God bless

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