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John Mayo Obituary
September 13, 1935 - June 17, 2021
San Diego
Born September 13, 1935 in Mobile, AL. Son of Lawrence Edward Mayo and Virginia Corine (Moore) of Mobile, AL and Pascagoula, MS. He is survived by his brother Edward Mayo (M'Lou) and sister Marlene Mather (Bruce). John moved with his family to California in 1948. He attended Grossmont High School from 1949 to 1953 and graduated Pomona College in 1957. John went to medical school at Northwestern University in Chicago, followed by an internship and residency at Mercy Hospital in San Diego. Board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, John remained a loyal San Diegan, practicing medicine here for 25 years. He delivered thousands of San Diego babies, across generations for some families. Known as an expert diagnostician, he closely followed medical developments throughout his lifetime.In 1963 John married Gayle L. Cummings of El Cajon. They were blessed with three children who survive him Paul Mayo (Kellie), Jolie Castellucci (Mike) and Bryan Mayo (Herb Schoening). John is also survived by children from his second marriage to Lore Mayo (Schroeder-Blsche), Marjorie Rios-Nogales (Michel Gonzales), Brian Lloyd (Patty Frances) and two grandchildren Phoebe and Henry.John was a great storyteller and always had a joke told with a breathy exhalation of amusement, at times, before the punchline was delivered. His passions included golf, tennis, jazz and marksmanship. His involvement in the Catholic Church provided him many lasting friendships throughout his lifetime.Memorial service 1:00 pm, Monday, June 28, 2021 at Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala 10818 San Diego Mission Rd. San Diego, CA. Reception following in the California Room at the mission. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala.
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Connie Ford
June 21, 2024
Was just thinking about him. He was a kind caring man with a sense of humor. I am blessed to have known him.
Connie Ford
June 21, 2023
I was very blessed to have had him in my life. A kind soul. Never looked down on me.
Connie Ford
July 25, 2021
I worked with this Dr. and he was always kind. I am heartbroken to learn he is no longer with us.
Jolie Mayo Castellucci
July 8, 2021
Thanks to everyone for your loving and thoughtful comments... Monica Hauck I especially appreciate your comments and want to share this picture of us I found in a Father's Day book I gave to dad in 1973....
Monica Hauck
June 29, 2021
Jolie, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I remember him with great fondness.
-your kindergarten BFF, Monica
Anne Wright
June 28, 2021
I will miss those occasional but always enjoyable conversations with John over the years. First met him while volunteering with RCIA so many years ago. He certainly was a kind and gentle soul, and truly a vessel of good works and compassion.
Nora Navarrete
June 27, 2021
Dr. John Mayo was a wise, soft spoken, gentle man ready with a smile and kind words. It was an honor and pleasure to serve on RCIA Team in the 90s with him. God's Love and Peace to all his loved ones, especially during these most difficult times.
Lois Pasquale
June 27, 2021
Lori and family, It was with great sorrow that I heard of John's passing. I have many memories of John as we complemented or senses of humor. I spent many years with John on the RCIA team. He was a great teacher and mentor for many of the new Catholics coming into the church. He certainly had and was a gift from God. God bless and comfort you.
Beth, Morris, Nikki and Alex Gatlin
June 27, 2021
We are so sorry for the loss of John. He was an amazing person and a friend to everyone. His quick smile and gracious hugs showed how gentle and kind he was. Our sympathy to the family.
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