John Cervantes

John Anthony CervantesJohn was born in Vanora, Kansas on June 1, 1938. He was an avid sports enthusiast, and a KU Jayhawk fan. John played softball with St. Michael’s adult league for many years. He also spent time as a coach for the school’s basketball teams. One of his favorite past times was his hobby of being a projectionist at the Bonham Theatre.In 1960, John entered the U.S. Air Force with his service including several years as a Physical Therapy Specialist/Medical Assistant. John was Honorably Discharged as Staff Sargent when his term of service ended in 1968. John then attended Wichita State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree in 1971, and University of Kansas Medical Center, earning a degree in Physical Therapy in 1972.John spent his career helping others as a Physical Therapist; working at Jefferson Community Hospital in Fairbury from 1979, then Beatrice State Developmental Center, until he retired in 2011 at the age of 73.John spent his last few years at Louisville Care Center in Louisville, NE, where he enjoyed many visits with his family, including window visits during the pandemic. In 2021 John moved to Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, where he was lovingly watched over by his daughter Monica, RN, who worked there. His days were brightened by frequent visits with his daughter’s chihuahua, Poppy. He loved getting kisses from her and having her as his nap time buddy(Poppy, not his daughter). John passed away after a brief illness on May 9, 2023 at the age of 84 at Heritage Care Center.John was a hard-working father to eight children: Maria (Tim), John II (Katy), James (Amanda), Monica, Joseph, Jacob, Marissa, Jason; a proud grandfather of twenty grandchildren: Sinéad, Rebecca (Tim Gisi), Caitlin, Sarrah, Isabel, Alyssa, Thomas (Sarah Southerland), Matthew (Maggie), Paul, Aubrey, John III, Shelby, Jacqueline, Isaiah, Faith, Noah, Damian, Phoenix, TaLeia; and 2 great-grandchildren: Michael, Evangeline.John is survived by Alicia, mother of his children, and joins his family who have preceded him in eternal rest, including his parents Andres and Esperanza “Hope” (Sepulveda).In lieu of flowers, John’s family requests that you consider a donation in his memory to the Special Olympics of NE, in honor of his daughter Marissa.https://support.specialolympics.org/a/give-in-your-state-now?state=ne&sourceid=1041173&ms=google-nebraska&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvJyjBhApEiwAWz2nLfEZlBpQEFS6gmbNhal5GzzO7UjINe35zFouvcn_wnoGXX9sRVwtUhoCTXsQAvD_BwEFull obituary can be found at www.chapelofmemories.com

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