Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday December 31, 2025 aged 81 years. Loving husband of Mary. Much loved father and father-in-law of Phil and Net, Liz and Tony, and Michael. Grandfather/Opa of Chelsea, Ty, Luka, Bella, and Gemma.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at the Merbein Lawn Cemetery Wentworth Road, Merbein, on Thursday January 8, 2026 at 9.30am.

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Mario Zema
To Mary & family,
So sad to hear of John’s passing.
Our sincere condolences to you all at this time.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Mario & Josie Zema & family
Christal
Dear Mary, Liz, Phil and Michael
I am so sorry for your loss, thinking of you all at this sad time xx ❤️