John Patrick Cantrall

On October 30th, 2017, our loving husband, father and papa, John Cantrall, passed away. John was born on February 1st, 1942 in Wisconsin and grew up in the Los Angeles area. John took the oath to serve our great county as a United States Marine. He was deployed during the Vietnam War and earned the Navy Unit Commendation Medal while aboard the USS Constellation during the Gulf of Tonkin incident. While serving his time in the Marine Corps, John met his soul mate, Maureen, at Pizza Pete’s in Bremerton, WA. John and Maureen married on June 8, 1966 and settled down in Santa Ana where they began a family. John was the proud father of his daughter Kristy and twin sons JP and Jason. After moving for job related reasons to Santee, CA and Santa Paula, CA, Santa Paula became the family home town where he resided since 1981. John worked as a Union Representative for many organizations, which included the United Farm Workers, Orange County Employees Association, California State Employees Association, Teamsters, Kern County Law Enforcement Association, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association, Sheriff Employees Benefit Association (San Bernardino Sheriff), as well as a short term business owner of Adobe Glass and Mirror. John was a provider for his family and loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman and could always be found fishing whenever an opportunity existed.

John is survived by his wife of 51 years Maureen Cantrall, daughter Kristy Cantrall, sons John “JP” Cantrall and Jason Cantrall (Therese Cantrall), grandchildren Delaney Cantrall, Colin Cantrall (Brooke Cantrall), Brandon Rominger, Shaylyn Stark, Addison Cantrall, Kiana Cantrall, Gavin Cantrall, and great granddaughter Ava Cantrall.

A memorial service will be held on December 9th, 2017 at 10:00 AM at SkillIn-Carroll Mortuary 738 E. Santa Paula Street, Santa Paula CA 93060. John will be laid to rest with his fellow Veterans at Riverside National Cemetery.

Almighty Father , whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold. If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer.

AMEN