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John Acuna Obituary
John was larger than life and deeply committed to the Santa Ana and Orange County communities in many ways. He was a Founding Board Member for High School Inc. at Valley High School. A veteran of the U.S. Army, John helped create Santa Ana College's Veteran's Resource Center, devoted to assisting veterans with their transition from military service to civilian careers after his first retirement. John was also a valued member of the Orange County Wheelmen, providing critical assistance during long-distance events and coordinating the Christmas Bike Build for SOS Adopt-A-Family, providing 75+ brand-new bicycles to the children of Santa Ana every year. He was a man who lived his faith in service to others.
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Tim lile
September 9, 2024
I just found out about John´s passing. I went to High School with John and had classes with him. I went to SAC then Cal Polytechnic. I joined IBM then was drafted and went to Fort Sill the same time John was there and never knew he was there. Great person sad about his passing. It was great to have known him.
Kathy Taylor
March 3, 2024
Santa Ana College counseling students and the Freshman experience with him. I taught mathematics and made an instant bond with John. Felt I could talk about anything with him and he´d listen. Think he was that kind of a person for everyone he knew. He will be sorely missed by many. God bless his family!
With Sympathy and Love, Kathy Taylor, SAC 2000 - 2008
Robert Lee Kohler
February 26, 2024
Robert Lee Kohler
February 26, 2024
John was an Army First Lt. who served in the Field Artillery at Ft. Sill, OK:
1968-1972.
He joined our St. Thomas More Honor Guard and served on Flag Tributes to deceased veterans on many missions.
I knew him personally as I'm the Veterans Ministry leader that I formed in 2010 with our founding pastor Fr. John Janze may he rest in peace.
Sgt. Bob Kohler
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Juanita Flores (Aguilar)
February 21, 2024
John Acuña was my Jr. High school counselor. He was an inspiration and a good mentor. Very kind person. I last spoke with John a few years ago when he was still working/volunteering at SAC. I only wish we would have been able to get together for lunch.
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