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John Ewens Obituary

EWENS John Lloyd Ewens passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at his parent's home in Grand Forks, ND of natural causes. He was 23 years young and had lived in Grand Forks since 1995. John was born April 19, 1989 at Saint Lukes (Meritcare) Hospital in Fargo, ND the son of Mark Edward and Jolie Ducorbier Loomas-Ewens. John attendedHoly Spirit Catholic School inFargo, then Holy Family Catholic School in Grand Forks through 6th grade. He transferred to Sacred Heart in East Grand Forks, MN where he graduated High School in 2007. John is survived by his parents Mark and Jolie Ewens as well as 4 brothers: David Ewens - New Orleans; Daniel Ewens; Nicholas Ewens and Stephen Ewens, all of Grand Forks; grandmother, Catherine (O'Donnell) Ewens; grandparents, Robert and Letty (Bourgeois) Loomas all of Harahan, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Russell Ewens of Harahan, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Diabetes Association (http://www.diabetes.org) or Sacred Heart High School, (http://www.sacredheartegf.net/school/) or Holy Family-St. Mary's School, (http://www.holyfamily.k12.nd.us) Mass of Christian Burial: 12:00 noon, Friday, August 17, 2012 in Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Forks, ND. Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service in Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the liturgy in the church on Friday. Interment: At a later date. Norman Funeral Home, Grand Forks, ND. (www.normanfuneral.com)

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2012.

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Joanne Campana

August 19, 2012

Ms, Kay, Judy, Ron and family, we are so saddened to hear about your precious John. May God hold you close and comfort you with his undying love and promise of a wonderful reunion with John one day. Love and prayers to all.

August 18, 2012

Dear Kay and all of John's loved ones. Sandy and I wish you solace in this time of loss and grief.
Ronnie Schneider
Napa, CA

Gay Leland

August 17, 2012

Dear Kay and family,
Henry joins me in offering our love to you and your family and an extention of our prayers and sympathy.
Your friend, Gay

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