John Centeno Jr. Obituary
The passing of John Centeno Jr. (Santa Maria, California) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 12, 2025 at the age of 95. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his fathers, Pasquale Centeno and Juan Centeno; and his siblings, Arnold Centeno, Sal Centeno, Joseph Centeno, Rosemary Keith (Herm) and Mary Hood (Russ).
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Centeno; his daughter Joni Centeno-Padgett (Jeff) of Meridian, Idaho; his sister Connie Quigley (Fred); his sisters-in-law, Dorothy Centeno and Sylvia Centeno; his stepchildren, Brenda Olivera and Craig Olivera (Shannon); his grandchildren, Kristin Hopkins (Joe), Matthew Olivera (Venesa) and Meghan Olivera; and his great grandchildren, Cal and Ben Hopkins. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to: • St. Joseph High School Scholarship Fund, 4120 Bradley Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455,• Shadows Fund (a sanctuary for shelter dogs), P.O. Box 1472, Lompoc, CA 93438,• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Keep John's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
