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John Soneff Obituary
1927 ~ 2012
John James Soneff "Johnny" passed away Sunday, June 24. He is survived by his two children, Jay Soneff (Jan) and Joni Zahller, one brother Edward Sonneff (Betty), one sister Blanche Stegman. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly. Johnny was the owner of Soneff's Master Garage for 40 years. He was an avid car collector and was a member of numerous car clubs. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 28, from 6-8pm and graveside service on Friday, June 29, at 9am. Memorials can be given to Kristine Leigh Disability Trust, 2525 South Fenton Lane Lakewood, CO 80227.
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Bob Sumrall
April 9, 2013
I just was thinking about John and Beverly only to discover they both have passed. They were tremendous friends to me, what a loss, may God Bless them and keep them. Very sorry to hear Jay.
April 1, 2013
Hi Dad, We had a great Easter. The absolute proof that you and mom are in heaven with Jesus. Jesus died so that we can have eternal life. Always believed that. Joni and I are doing well. She is wonderful and very smart. We are more than just brother and sister we are best friends. When I get up there I can't wait to tell you how grateful we are for you and Mom. And grateful to God for everything. Love you always, Jay
December 26, 2012
Hi again Dad. We had a really nice Christmas. John and Lorraine still doing great. JJ has a super sweet girl friend, could be the one! Hope he names his first son after you. Joni and I are doing well. The family is doing really well. We pray every day for Eddy and hope he gets to feeling better. I know you are not ready for him up there since it is so peaceful. You and Mom left us good. But, can't wait to see you guys.
Jay
December 8, 2012
Hi Dad. Just thinking about you. I did close on the Dikeou Lot. Its doing great. Leased it out with Alpha Park. I cleaned it up just like you would have! it will be our best lot by far. We also sold my office and the lot next door. I'm moving this weekend. Had to throw in the gtx and cuda though :(. That is an unhappy face if you don't know in heaven. I'm sure nobody is ever unhappy there. Tell Mom I love her.
Jay
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October 25, 2012
Hi Dad, its been 4 months since you left for Heaven. Joni and I are taking care of biz. We miss you and Mom so much. We can't wait to be together again. Your birthday is Sunday. I'm sure you would be looking forward to Joni's carrot cake and some black walnut ice cream! The bible says that you remember us when you are in Heaven, but you are not worried. You have Mom and Jesus, your parents too. I know Heaven is incredible, but I bet you wish you had your red convertible with you? Oh, you do! Lucky guy. You had it all on earth and now you have even more in Heaven. Truly Dad, you had so many friends and admirers. I didn't know. I will make sure your great, great grandkids will know all about you. Love you dad. Jay
Tom Fitch
August 5, 2012
To Jay and Joni, I am extremely saddened to hear of your loss - both last year with your mother and now with your dad. I pray that they are now together and joined in eternal love and peace. God bless all of you.
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jay soneff
August 2, 2012
Dear Dad,
Get a note to God to send Jesus as soon as possible. Its time we blow this popcorn stand. Miss you Dad
Jay
July 19, 2012
Dear Grandpa,
I am so glad that I got to have you as my grandfather. You were such a great guy with a big heart. You taught me so much from how to wash a car, playing poker, and playing your favorite jazz tunes. I will never forget those times when we would go up to Dale's house for music lessons then go out to eat. We will miss you so much. But, I know I will see you again someday. By the way, I can't wait to drive your 1953 Hudson when it is done. I love you.
Love,
John
Joaquin Castro
July 19, 2012
Dear Jay, Joni, Ed. Im so sorry to hear about your loss but Im sure John is looking down on us and watching over us along Beverly. Im sad to hear that hes gone but I know hes in a better place. I know John was one of the very few people I could call a true friend.
July 18, 2012
Dear Dad,
You were my Rock. Always there for me. Life will never be the same. I learned so much from you. How to be tough and not let people run over you, how to have fun, and how to love. I will miss you forever. I am so glad you are in heaven with Mom. We will take care of everything down here until we come see you. xxoo
July 18, 2012
jay@joni, John was my best friend for forty years.We did the Kruse sales all over the U.S.My wife,Lee,and I loved your folks very much.I know you will miss them as we do..God bless you in your grief.uncle Don and Lee Johnson.
jay
July 16, 2012
So much I want to ask you. So many things we still didnt get to do. We did get the Lot Dad, I'll be running it in January. It will never do as well as if you were running it. I won't be out there in the rain collecting the last Dog for sure. But, on opening day Dad, we will honor you on all your lots. "Rockies Greatest Fan" Never missed a game, never gave up on the Rocks. He loved watching Clint Hurdle chew gum. He would say, "look his hat moves up and down when he chews" Tell mom we love her when you guys are out dancing tonight.
Walt Kyzer
July 3, 2012
I was the owner of three Hudsons in my past and John was my favorite connection with those good ole days. I'll miss him sorely.
Bob Reed Neil Rakes Chris Rebuilders
July 2, 2012
As long as I live I will never forget John coming over to our shop just looking for a small part of some sort which resulted in long-winded conversations about Mopars & Hudsons.It was always a pleasure to see & speak to him. He is loved & will be greatly missed.
Crystal Sinner
July 1, 2012
Uncle Johnny was a wonderful man, who was there for me whenever I needed him. I will never forget him. I can recall so many late night dinners after the auctions and of course all the family dinners as well. He's with Aunt Bev now and happy. Jay and Joni my thoughts are with you.
Tyler Matson
July 1, 2012
You will be Uncle John to me! As I read through the many experiences and encounters others had with you, I know you influenced many people for the better. I am thankful to have known you for 35 years. It is hard to think, you have stole away to be with your sweetheart. There is no words that can express the sorrow and sadness Jay, Joni, Ed, Betty, Blanche, and all the kids feel in your absence. There will be days for sorrow, but today I am grateful for the compassion you had, the work ethic you maintained, the commitment you had to friends, family, and business partners. Another man said it well, A big piece of History has been torn from the book of life. Love you uncle John! May the Lord keep you till we meet again. (((Hugs to all the family)))! I will keep you guys in my prayers.
william Eurich
June 30, 2012
sorry i did not get to see john last fall when i was in colorado but i do remember when he almost sold me a car @ an auction in florida when i scrathed my nose.he will missed greatly.our greateat condolensefrom the Eurich Family.
Tony Darcangelo
June 29, 2012
Sorry I couldn't be at your funeral, I did not find out until today, your friend Tony the car polisher.
June 29, 2012
Today I went to see the family at Johnny's house and my memories of all the holidays spent together came back. My family alway look forward to spending Christmas and 4th of July with you and Beverly. Uncle Johnny you were alway there for me when times were bad. and I will miss you dearly.
Denise Kinney your Niece Colorado
Ron Hopkins
June 29, 2012
John gave my father, Gene Hopkins the chance to live a life he loved working on antique cars; specifically Hudson's. Both John and my dad loved working on and driving them "ole' Hudsons" and sharing the great memories. I thank John and the Sonoff family for the opportuntiy they gave my father to do this. My condolences to the Sonoff family for thier loss.
Steve Bennett
June 29, 2012
To all the family and to the ones I knew personally, Ed, Blanche, her husband, who did plumbing for my father Judge Bennett our thoughts go out to all., I was shocked to see his passing. I had a lot of laughs with all of them. I will miss him tremendously. Your friend always, Steve Bennett
Donald Saba
June 29, 2012
We will never forget Mr. Soneff coming in to our garage across the alley and just looking around and giving me vintage car adivse. He will be missed.
Don Saba
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Marsha Laurienti
June 28, 2012
Such a fun character. Scooter Patrol will be sadly missed. Best memories are when he would tell his stories of his hey day and the cars that he drove around. Rockies opening day will never be the same for me.
June 28, 2012
Joni, Jay and families, Johnny was a first cousin to me but because of our age differences, our relationship didn't blossom until these last 15 years and I am so grateful we were able to share these later years together. . I am blessed, richer and privilaged to say he was my cousin whom I loved. Sandy Vallier (Trojanovich)
David Kinney
June 28, 2012
They say they're canceling the fireworks because of the weather. I think John and Bev have just moved the party to a better place. Our entire family has fond memories of 4th of July and Christmas Eve at Uncle Johnny's house. Jay and Joni, all our best. Thanks for letting me be a part of your family for the past 25 (!) years.
Rick Will
June 28, 2012
June 28, 2012
God Bless You John,It was always a pleasure to stop and visit you,May God Continue To Bless Us All
Your Friend Rick Will
Alex Kinney
June 28, 2012
Uncle Johnny will surely be missed and remembered always. I will always carry with me the memories of Christmas Eves and 4th of July nights spent with him and the rest of the family. I remember seeing his smiling face at the lot everytime I went to a Rockies game growing up. I wish I could be there to give my respect and share memories with the rest of the family. You are all on my mind. I miss you Uncle Johnny.
June 27, 2012
Jay & Joni - our thoughts are with you during this time. We have fond memories of your parents but they are now together.
Your cousin Sherrie & John Sleeper (Trojanovich)
Arla Matthies
June 27, 2012
Joni, Jay and family, I just want to extend my heartfelt condolences to you all on your dads passing. I have such fond memories of a man with a great sense of humor and compassion. How can I ever forget getting to ride in some of his most beloved Hudson Cars. God Bless you all! Arla Matthies and Family
Brad and Marcia Sorensen
June 27, 2012
Soneff Family.... We were truly shocked when we heard about John's passing and felt a small part of the emptiness you must all be feeling at this time. It was great working for him during all those copier repairs! He was a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Breck Howard
June 27, 2012
John is going to be missed dearly, he was a know it all for cars and his wisdom. With his passing we loose a great man. Our condolences go out to the family. If I could only hope to be the man he became. Breck and Virginia Howard
George Hubbard
June 27, 2012
A good man.
Jazmin Bennett
June 27, 2012
Jay, I consider you as family and there is not a more difficult moment than losing a loved family member, Especially a great man as your Dad, Hopefully your memories with him will bring you comfort... Love you Jay.
June 27, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. John was a great person and a dear friend. May he rest peacefully with Bev at his side.
Dickensheet & Associates, Inc.
Bob & Jim Car-Go Battery Co
June 27, 2012
It has been our pleasure to have called you a friend as well as a great customer. Just do me one favor and don't start too many parking lots up in heaven!
Steve Blake
June 27, 2012
I will deeply miss my good friend John. It's as if a page of history has been snatched right out of the book. My condolences to the family.
Dan Slusher
June 27, 2012
My support and good will I extend to the Soneff family.
John was a friend before he was my employer,he always said "if you can work for me you can work for any body".
John I will miss you,there were just a few more things you were planing to do which meant there were a few more things I would learn from you . Your
body ran out before your ambition did.
I`m sure Beverly was glad to have you back by her side. Thank you for you.
Samuel Mustari
June 26, 2012
Jay and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
I have a vision of him sitting in his recliner with a glass of cold beer in one hand and a fistful of peanuts in the other.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and hope you find peace in this difficult time.
— Samuel G. Mustari
Sam Sidhom
June 26, 2012
John may you rest in peace. I will miss you. The words that will stay with me forever...{dada}...your Canadian Friend,
Sam Sidhom, Canada
Joe and Jeanne Young
June 26, 2012
Jay, Please know that our hearts ache for you and your family as you grieve the loss of your father. Saying goodbye to a parent is one of life's hardest tests. Remember that you have lots of friends to help you through this.
Love,
June 26, 2012
I want everyone to know how wonderful my brother John was, as well as a great family man. My brother Ed & I will greatly miss him. He is in gods loving hands now. In the past weeks we shared together our past. We cryed, we exercised, we laughed, we talked. I have received what a lot of people never will never experience. A CLOSURE OF LIFE. God bless my brother John. " May the lord be with him." Sister Blanche
June 26, 2012
Jay and family,
Sorry to hear about your father's passing.
I still have a vision of him sitting in his recliner with a glass of beer in one hand, and a fist full of peanuts in the other.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and hoping you find peace during this difficult time.
— Samuel G. Mustari
Julie Zimmerman
June 26, 2012
I had known Johnny for many years through the collector car auctions. He was always good for a laugh and he was fun to imitate! :) I will ALWAYS think of him when a Hudson crosses my path. My deepest sympathy to your entire family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Denise Ingerson-Larzalere
June 26, 2012
Joni and Jay,
My prayers are with you during this very sad time. I have some wonderful memories of your Dad when I was growing up. Tap dancing in the garage, model airplanes and always wondering why you had so many "old" cars at your house! Your Dad will be missed, but certainly brought a lot of joy and happiness to those he met.
Jan Varriano
June 26, 2012
Anyone who has had the pleasure of visiting Soneff's Master Garage gets the sense of what a legacy Mr. Soneff was. The garage is filled with polished antique auto's and a plethora of other interesting collectables including two rather creepy lifesize manicans that seem to watch you as you browse the endless sites.
I got to work for Mr. Soneff as a parking lot flagger at Johnny's Auto Park a couple of times. I was bugging him to work me more around the shop. He told me to talk to his wife, Beverly. "She's the boss" he said.
John was a man who loved his family deeply.
Warmest condolences to his children and grandchildren. May they hold close there fond memories of their father.
Pam Justus
June 26, 2012
Jay & Joni,
My deepest condolensces to you and the entire family. I have lots of great memories of fun times with John at The Collector Car Auctions. He will be greatly missed.
George Soneff
June 26, 2012
We are a Soneff family here in the Los Angeles area. John was the brother of my grandfather George, who died several years ago. I met John only once, about 10 years ago when we were on a summer trip with our two sons (John and Michael Soneff). We remember fondly John's warm hospitality, and my boys loved the cars. His garage reminded me of my granfather's metal shop; funny what kinds of things run in a family. We offer our deepest condolensces for your loss.
Marsha Taylor
June 26, 2012
Jay & Joni, No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve, he was a very special man and your family was blessed to have him. Now you have two very special angels looking over you. I am so sorry again for your loss.
Amanda Bales
June 26, 2012
I have such great memories of you, you will be missed Uncle Johnny, I hope they have a lot of books in heaven!
Robert Gonzales
June 26, 2012
Thanks for all the help in my antique car restoring and all the memories.
Bob Gonzales
Jay Soneff
June 26, 2012
There never was a better father. It would not have been possible to have had a father more deserving of respect, devotion, admiration, gratitude and the love of his children and grandchildren. Oh Dad, I miss you.
RICHIE CLYNE
June 25, 2012
NOT ONLY A GREAT FRIEND, BUT A GREAT MENTOR.
David Blanchard
June 25, 2012
Knowing John as a part of the HET Club allowed me to have a better understanding how important John was to the HET community. I found him to be a man of many words, opinions, and helpful insights pertaining to the club. He will surely be missed and know that he is resting well in the Lords hands. My heart goes out to the Soneff family in their time of grief.
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