John Edward Hayes, age 81, of Carlsbad, CA, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, Feb 17, 2024.
John was born in Des Moines, IA on January 29, 1943. His family moved to Cedar Falls, IA where John attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School and Cedar Falls High, class of 1961. John married his high school sweetheart Jo (Tremaine) Hayes on June 17, 1961 in Cedar Falls, IA.
John began his dental career in the midwest as a rookie salesman calling on dental offices. He continued on to establish Tiger Manufacturing where he designed and patented dental products. John and Jo later founded Hayes Handpiece Company, a successful family business that included all four of their children and many other family members throughout the years. The company eventually franchised Hayes throughout the US and internationally, and was ultimately acquired by a Fortune 500 company.
For many years, John was a volunteer with the Amigos de Los Californios organization, providing dental services for children and adults in the rural Baja Peninsula region of Mexico. He was also a volunteer with the Cure d’Ars Catholic Church Global Outreach Ministry, helping to build homes for families in need, in the colonias neighborhoods of Tijuana and Ensenada.
John’s main joy in life was his big beautiful family, and he loved any reason to get everyone together. A dedicated family man, he was always interested in hearing about what “the kids”were up to – school, sports, work, hobbies, church activities, travel, and anything else going on in their lives.
He is survived by his wife Jo of Carlsbad, four children: David (Donna Auguste) Hayes of Oceanside, CA, Jeanne Gable of Okarche OK, Diane (Todd) Roerig of Oceanside, CA, Joe (Kristy) Hayes of Carlsbad, CA; ten grandchildren: Casey, Joanna (former spouse of Marcus), John (Jennifer), Tyler, Jesse, Cole (Victoria), Dax, Chase, Mekenna, Emily (Blaine), Joey; four great grandchildren: Justice, Brooklyn, James, Maverick; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his Mother, Anne (Behan) Hayes; four brothers: Bill, Pat, Gerry, Tom; one sister, Mary Catherine; one grandson, Marcus; a nephew Kevin, and great nephew Chase.
Services will be held at St. Patrick’s Church in Carlsbad CA, where John and Jo attended. Details to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to City of Hope Cancer Treatment Research Center cityofhope.org or The American Lung Association action.lung.org.
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