Obituary: John Miranda, Jr., 72

Following a tough battle with cancer, John Miranda, Jr., died on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. He was born to John and Myrtle Miranda on June 24, 1950.

He grew up in Bayliss and graduated from Willows High School. He enlisted in the Army and served in Vietnam, where he was an avionics technician.

He was honorably discharged in 1971. He retired out of Johns Manville after 35 years of employment as an industrial mechanic.

He was an avid motorcycle rider, enjoyed watching sports and especially loved spending time with his grandsons.

He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Lacey and Ephraim Jo; son John Miranda III; sisters Patricia Hoskey and Barbara Schroer; and his beloved grandsons, nephews, cousins, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father, John, and his mother, Myrtle.

His family invites you to join them in celebrating his life at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Orland Memorial Hall.

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