John was a good friend and a great lawyer. We worked on many things together over the years. His intelligence, work ethic and sense of humor was inspiring.  We were all better for having had him in our lives. 

Our condolences go to John’s family. He will truly be missed and we will forever cherish every memory we have of him.

From:  David Lerma and family

Dear Serrano family, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing.  I am blessed to have known him. God bless you.
Love, Deb Kaiser

Vaya con dios mi amigo. John taught me how to be honest and fair as an attorney. Our love of books gave us a shared connection and I will never forget his wit and his laughter. We have truly lost a special man. Love ya, John, Michael Perry.

Uncle John Serrano and Caressa Domasig at San Diego Harbor, 1988 

“Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack, he said, “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Mark 10:21. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11: 28-30

When I think of you Uncle John and the life that you have set before your family and generations after, these passages I read, is an example of what it means to humbly follow Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. You humbly allowed God to use you for his purpose, for his Glory and for your joy. 

You are deeply missed Uncle John, but I hold fast to Gods word and promises as it is written in Psalms 34:18, “The lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” I am blessed to call you my Uncle John, my Dad’s best friend of over 60 years, who is loved by the Domasig Family. You were like a second Dad to me. Thank you for keeping close to my parents and I, for being concerned of our well-being and continually praying for us and our salvation. We continue to pray for Auntie Linda, Alex, David and Henry, that God will comfort the entire Serrano family. 

I am proud of you Uncle John and your accomplishments, but most of all, I’m proud that you’ve kept the faith in Jesus Christ. As Paul the apostle wrote in 2 Timothy, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”

I love you so much Uncle John, I look forward to seeing you again one day.

Love you,
Caressa Domasig 

John Serrano with Steve Domasig, Christmas 2018 

Aunti Linda and Uncle John Serrano with Steve and Precious Domasig, Christmas 2018 

Obituary of my Brother John Serrano.

What does one say about the physical passing of a friend that you’ve known for over sixty years? We had known each other since I was ten years old.  Both of us were the oldest of three children. Both of us were culturally driven to take responsibility for achieving for the sake of helping to better our families economic and social status.

John would confide in me and I in him about what we each would need to do to provide for our future family responsibilities.  We wanted to be the best at whatever we were going to do.  That was especially so for John.  He was disciplined enough to show those he loved that he would do anything to be the best Priest, Prophet, Protector, and Provider for his family.  Virtues that a true man of God would aspire to. 

Innermost secrets that friends would share with each other are kept for a reason.  There is a trust that can only be earned through years of experiences shared.  But there is one that we both were willing to share with others.  That is the saving grace that only our mutual Lord and Savior Jesus Christ can provide.  John was not ashamed to testify about our Lord.  

It hurts me to see my oldest friend pass away.  I cry inside.  Even though I try not to show it, it is still painful.  I know it would be even more so for Linda, David, Henry and Alex. 

The only consolation is knowing that those of us who know and have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, will eventually see each other again in heaven for all eternity.  In that way I rejoice in knowing that John has fought the good fight, he had finished the race that God gave him, and that he had kept the Faith! I love you my brother John and look forward to hugging you again!

Steve Domasig

Rest in Peace, my friend. I have many fond memories of our times together with the men of Foothills UMC.

    Poco tiempo de tratarnos, pero demostrate tu gran corazon con nuestra hija, tu Futura nuera, siempre con una sonrisa, ahora ya te encuentras rumbo a la eternidad. 
   Buen viaje, Jhon...💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏

John was a good lawyer and and even better man.  He was a fine colleague and good friend. He will be greatly missed.

I remember him fondly as a kind man with a pleasant smile.  I had the pleasure to work for him im the mid-90’s.  I ran into him outside the Hall of Justice several years ago, he was so kind.  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

OBITUARY

John Holmes Serrano

September 12, 1950 – June 6, 2022

Glen Abbey Memorial Park & Mortuary

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