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John Shura Obituary
John Shura, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Henry May Hospital, Santa Clarita, CA after battling a rare and severe case of Septic Shock. He drifted peacefully to paradise to the light-hearted tunes of his favorite Motown classic, "My Girl" by The Temptations, a song that echoed his longtime love and romance with his beloved wife, Mary Shura.
John was a Valencia resident, retired from 34 years of service at the Southern California Gas Company. He dedicated his time and infectious charisma to passionate volunteer work bringing joy to the ill at Henry Mayo Hospital and working to find homes for pets at the Castaic Animal Shelter.
A US Army Veteran, John adored three things most: his red Corvette, his two Chihuahuas, Roxy and Brody, and his dream girl and wife of 17 years. He cherished his daughters, Kirsten and Heather, with all his heart.
John is survived by his wife Mary, his two daughters: Kirsten and Heather, his two stepsons: Scott and Chad, his mother Jeanne, his sister Diane and his grandson Nathan.
"My love, my light, my husband... watch over me and guide me to be brave as I face the most excruciating reality of all, life without you. Your love has liberated me and because of that, I am forever whole, forever yours. Until we meet again, fly free, my angel." ~your wife, Mary
Private memorial services will take place at 10:30am Thursday, April 28, 2016, with reception to follow, at the San Fernando Mission, 15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations may be made to the Castaic Animal Shelter in the name of John Shura.
The Signal, April 22, 2016
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BRIAN ZAIDMAN
April 25, 2016
MARY AND SCOTT I'M IN SHOCK TO HERE ABOUT JOHN HE WAS SUCH A NICE GUY I WILL MISS HIM DEEPLY. TAKE CARE AND I WILL SEE YOU SOON BRIAN "RALPHS"
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