May 4, 2004

Sad news. John passed away last night after a 2 1/2 year battle with leukemia. Read the blog if you'd like details about his medical condition.

The memorial service will be on Saturday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Church located at 2005 Berryman (at Shattuck) in Berkeley. A reception celebrating John's life will take place the apartment he shared with his friend James at 742 Masonic Avenue in Albany immediately following the service.

Donations in John's memory can go to Alta Bates Summit Foundation, 2450 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705. Make sure to reference John Sanchez memorial fund for 4NE. Becca and John wanted to get DVD/VHS players for each of the bone marrow transplant rooms.