THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED DEPUTY JOHN E. LOFTHUS.  HE PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 22, 2023. JOHN STARTED WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON JANUARY 22, 1973.  HE RETIRED AS A DEPUTY WORKING AT MAJOR CRIMES BUREAU ON MARCH 27, 2005.