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John Sawaya Obituary

John A. Sawaya on Sunday, January 1, 2006. Son of Alice Dienes Hyver and the alte Abraham Sawaya. Stepson of the late Edward T. Hyver. Father of Shan, Jay and Timothy Sawaya. Brother of the late Gloria Sawaya Gray. Grandfather of Tabehta and Danielle Sawaya. Age 66 years. A native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation Services from the Funeral Home of THARP-SONTHEIMER-THARP FUNERAL HOME, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 12:00 noon. Visit after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 8, 2006.

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Vana Acker

January 10, 2006

To the Sawaya Family:



Deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.



May God comfort your heart.

Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

January 8, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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