John Gonsalves Lenardo III
December 27, 1941 – November 26, 2025
John Gonsalves Lenardo Ill passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday, November 26 in Mercy Hospital Redding from a long illness.
He was born on December 27, 1941 to John and Dorothy (Hansen) Lenardo in Scotia, CA. John was the oldest of five children. He grew up and lived inFerndale on his father's dairy. John was very active in sports and received the Len Casanova MVP trophy in his senior year. After graduation he went to work at Pacific Lumber Co. in Scotia.
He met and married Valerie Hurst and they had five children, John IV, Lisa,Michael, Jeffrey and Scott. He enjoyed going to the kids sporting events andthere were many!
After the 1964 flood he went to work for Beacom Construction as an apprentice and completed his joumeymanship. As time went on he became very accomplished in the construction business and was promoted to Construction Supervisor. He worked on many projects such as the Shanghilow Chinese Restaurant, College of the Redwoods, Chico State University and many others. John went on to running jobs for Par Electric in Nevada building power plants, retiring and moving to Redding, CA to be closer to his children.
His hobbies included woodworking and enjoyed building planter boxes, toy boxes, cedar chests, wine racks, shelving and many other items. He enjoyed giving them to family and friends. He was an excellent finish carpenter. He loved watching the San Francisco 49'ers and Giants and getting his lottery tickets each week.
John's friends will always remember him as a hardworking, strong and loving father, brother, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, cousin and friend. John leaves behind his sisters Joan (Tom) Hubner and Patsy (John) Miranda. His four children, Lisa Noble (Larry), Michael Lenardo (Brooke), Jeffrey Lenardo (Shawn), Scott Lenardo (Tammy). He also leaves behind grandchildren Garrett Lenardo, Maia Lenardo, Kaitlyn (Gregory) Harris, Kendall (Trevor) Glantz, Madison (Travis) Will, Savannah Lenardo, Chelsea (Ryan) Curato, Cody Powell, Hannah Lenardo and 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, special close friend, Mike Sisson of Redding. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Lenardo, Jr, son John Lenardo IV, sister Rita Lenardo and brother David Lenardo. His passing will be felt by many of his friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Ferndale after the first of the year, a place and date will be announced at that time. The family of John Lenardo Ill wishes to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Assistants at Mercy Medical Hospital for their kindness and care during the time of his stay. Their care both for our father and us is truly appreciated.
