John Thomas Sweeten

May 16, 1963 - Jan 18, 2022

Obituary

Funeral service with burial to follow will be held Friday January 28th at 10:00am at the East Lawn Chapel located at 9189 E. Stockton Blvd in Elk Grove

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The Callejo Ohana says:

January 28, 2022 at 8:24 am

Sending our love and prayers across the ocean. May God provide you comfort during this time of transition.

“Peace I leave you; my peace I give you. I do not give you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)

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Kathy Ramirez says:

January 28, 2022 at 9:56 am

This is the time for healing and I love you all

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Denise Sturrock says:

January 28, 2022 at 9:59 am

Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Ellie, Eliott, Samantha and the extended family. Love, Denise, Blake, Alexa, and Desiree Sturrock

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SYLVIA WONG says:

January 28, 2022 at 10:44 am

Elli, Elliot and Samantha,
Our sincere condolences to you. May it be comforting to know that John is no longer suffering and at peace with God. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

With love,
William and Sylvia

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Steven O’Connell says:

February 2, 2022 at 11:42 am

The world is so much smaller now with you not here; thank you for 45 years of true friendship, never hurting me and always being there for me since I can remember… idk what else to say but “I love you” and I always have; I hope you see this from wherever you are looking”

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