John Ourada

John G. Ourada, formerly known as Giovanni Auletta, was born in the village of Calciano, region Basilicata in southern Italy, on October 6, 1946. He and his younger brother, Thomas, were adopted by Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Ourada of Fairmont, Minnesota, when John was five years old. Soon, John and Tom were joined by four more adopted siblings, and Tony and Mary’s daughter, Mary Margaret. John enjoyed some of the activities involved in operating a 47-acre hobby farm, on which Dr. Ourada raised Angus cattle. Winter chores excepted. John graduated from Fairmont High School in 1965 and attended community college in Marshall, Minnesota, for a term, then decided to join the U.S. Navy. He was on board the destroyer, Herbert J. Thomas for two years, then extended his enlistment for another year in Vietnam. After his military service, John worked as a bartender and restaurant manager. He worked other jobs, including being houseman for Mr. and Mrs. Charlton Heston in Beverly Hills. After retirement, John enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, particularly around Yellowstone National Park. He doted on his little canine companion, Suzie. Left to honor his memory are Thomas (Beverly) Ourada of Los Angeles, CA; Ann (David) Strubler of Lake Orion, MI; Mark (Merrilee) Ourada of Buffalo, MN; Elizabeth Ourada of Hutchinson, MN; and Mary (Thomas) Pedersen of Smyrna, GA; and nieces and nephews. No services are being held.

No Service. He passed away