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John Ribeiro Obituary
West Lafayette - John Frederick Ribeiro was born in Berkeley California on December 10, 1992. He started his primary schooling in Worcester, Massachusetts, and moved to West Lafayette, Indiana, where he completed his studies at the West Lafayette Jr./Sr. High School. He then enrolled at Purdue University, graduating in May 2015 with an Electrical Engineering degree while a member of the Purdue Engineering Student Council and a long distance runner for the Purdue University Cross Country and Track & Field teams. He completed his Master's degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zürich in 2017 and was a Doctoral student in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Physics at Purdue University.
John was an idealist and a dreamer, striving to impact the world with his intellect and kindness. His pursuit of excellence was reflected in his character: his incredible work ethic, genuine compassion, generosity for his friends and family were truly admirable. He had passions extending through the sciences, fields of engineering, humanities, and the arts. He was a talented writer and musician. His broad smile was his hallmark feature, the manifestation of his bright spirit. He was fortunate to have many friends for whom he deeply cared. The light of his soul will be carried on by the many lives that he touched.
He departed us prematurely. He is survived by his parents Fabio and Beata Ribeiro and sister Julia Ribeiro.
Due to current COVID-19 conditions, a private Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Ann's Church in Lafayette, Fr. Dennis Faker officiating.
A celebration of his life will be conducted at a later date. Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home of Lafayette is honored to serve the Ribeiro family. Please leave memories and condolences at www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com
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Christina Joseph
January 27, 2026
What a beautiful Man who is still missed tremendously. May his memory continue to bring smiles and love.
Christina Joseph
January 27, 2023
Dear Fabio, Beata and Julia,
We are thinking of all of you and are hoping that the sadness that has permeated everything in your lives has subsided. May your memories of John be a blessing in your lives and may you each be a comfort to one another. Time has passed so quickly, and yet it seems the world has stood still. We just keep going, hoping tomorrow will be better. We send love and the hope for peace.
Arthur, Christina and Philipa Joseph
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Marcia Shigemoto
August 16, 2021
My heart is very heavy hearing of your tremendous loss, and the sorrow you are going through for your beloved Johnny. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May his memory live brightly inside your heart forever. Hugs with much love.
krishna kamasamudram
June 15, 2021
Fabio, I was saddened to hear that your son passed away. We offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Krish
Debbie
February 4, 2021
Fabio, Beata, and Julia,
David and I are deeply saddened by John’s passing. We send our love and prayers for peace and healing for your family.
The Lubelskis
Christina K. Joseph
February 3, 2021
A beautiful, loving man with a spirit that radiated through him and affected everyone he loved. A great loss of love and talent, he was a tribute to the love and attention of his parents who helped he become the man he was. Peace be with you, his family, and peace unto him.
He will always be with you, Julia.
Lafayette Urban Ministry
February 3, 2021
The Board and Staff of Lafayette Urban Ministry wish to extend our sincerest condolences to Beata and Fabio (John's parents), Julia (his sister), and his family and friends. May God hold all of you in the palm of His hand.
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