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John Punsalan Obituary

PUNSALAN John Peter John Peter Punsalan, 39, of Oregon, died Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Toledo on November 29, 1967, he was the son of Dr. Legaspi and Marcia (Weintraub) Punsalan. John is survived by his parents; brothers, Michael (Beth) and Neil Punsalan; sisters, Elizabeth (Stephen) Hillebrecht and Laura (Charles) Crane; 2 nieces and 2 nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 9 p.m. with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., Thursday at Hoeflinger-Bolander Funeral Home, 3500 Navarre Ave. Funeral services will be Friday, August 17 at 10:00 a.m. where family will receive friends at 9:30 a.m. in St. Thomas Aquinas Church for Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery. The family will appreciate tributes in John's name to the Toledo Chapter Society of Autistic Children.

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Published by The Blade on Aug. 16, 2007.

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The Benore Family

August 20, 2007

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Punsulan: I did not ever meet your son - but my daughter spoke of him very fondly this weekend. She will miss him at Sunshine and spoke of his love for "shoe strings". She looked up to the beautiful Sky on Friday evening and felt that John was making beautiful shoestrings out of the clouds! John and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Therese Reuss

August 19, 2007

Dear Punsalan Family,
I was so sad to hear about John's death. He was a special young man and I have so many fond memories of John in my classroom. Whenever I would see John he would sniff me and give me a big smile. He was a true treasure. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you face this time of loss.

Sheryl Krotzer

August 18, 2007

To the Punsalan Family,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. With a mega-multitude of words to choose from, why is it that none will come to me to help ease your sorrow? Please know that I am sorry that I was unable to attend the services in John's honor and memory ... but, know that I am keeping you all in my prayers.

Trina Hutchinson

August 17, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Sunshine Speech Department

Jeanette Latimer

August 16, 2007

A Poem For The Punsalans Family Miss Me/ But Let Go
When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me,I want no rites in a gloom/ filled room,why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little/ but not for long. Remember the love that we shared, Miss Me/ But let me go; For life is a jouruey we must all take, And each must go along, It's all apart of the Masters plan, A step on the road to home. So when you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds. Miss Me/ But Let Me Go.
Loveingly And Humbly Submitted
Jan Latimer

Jennifer Summers

August 16, 2007

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Punsalan,
I am sorry to hear about John and am even more sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral. I will keep him and you in my prayers. He will be missed.

Aysha Firdous

August 16, 2007

I'm sorry to hear that you have lost your son. I know he had the best mom and a grate family.
-Aysha Firdous
a former student of Mrs.punsalan

DeLaura White

August 16, 2007

To the Punsalan Family
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will never forget him. I am an RS float and took care of him many times. My prayers are with you.

Dana M. Maupin

August 16, 2007

Dear Dr. and Mrs. Punsalan, I want to express my deepest sympanthy to you on the loss of J.P. John was like a little brother to me. I will always remember his smile, his laughter, his energy, and his endless love of sweets.

Barbara McNett

August 16, 2007

Dear Dr. and Mrs. Punsalan, I am John's former Hab. Spec. at Lott. I cannot express my sorrow at hearing about John's demise. We at Lott all enjoyed John and his boundless energy, his bubbling personality and his great smile. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend either tonight or tomorrow. Please know that John will always remain in my memories.

Marv & Elaine Gladieux

August 16, 2007

Dear Dr. & Mrs Punsalan, Sorry to hear of your sons death. It is never easy to loose a child. You have our sincere sympathy.

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