John passed away from pancreatic cancer on August 15, 2013. He was a professor of Physics at the University of Utah.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Kurtak and Virginia Viner; 2 nieces and 1 nephew; 7 grandnieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, August 19 at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 20 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 East South Temple.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Program or Cancer Research.