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John Ernest Utz Obituary
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It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Utz announces his sudden passing on April 15, 2024, at the age of 60 years. He was born to Melinda and Mike Utz on April 9, 1964, in Calmar, Alberta.
John loved our Lord Jesus with all his heart and ached to please Him with his life. He loved to sing, and play his guitar, and to tell people about Jesus. No matter how many times he was hurt, John was courageous to love again. He was always eager to help others in need whether they were friends, families, or strangers he met on his day-to-day. He loved and cared for everyone in his life.
John was known to take other risks too. He loved rodeo and the thrill of riding a bronc or a bull made him smile. John went to a rodeo on his way to his sister’s wedding and arrived with a cast on his leg… but he made it. While he loved all farm animals, horses took first place among them. His last job on the ranch was a dream he was finally able to realize.
John was happiest when he was surrounded by his loved ones. His two closest grandsons were his pride and joy. He loved to spend time with them and looked forward to taking them camping and fishing, thus sharing his love of the great outdoors. He was eager to teach them to ride horses, already buying a saddle for when they were ready.
He did everything under the moon when it came to providing for his family; from farmwork like graining, and milking cows, to logging and building new houses before he found his place as a member of the Teamsters Union. He worked as a truck driver and equipment operator for some years, following the route of some of his brothers until he landed his dream job at the ranch.
John is survived by his beloved wife Suzanne Utz; his sons Leonard and Jason (Kaila); grandsons Robert Ernest and Jeremy John; daughter Ruth (Adam) Williams; grandchildren Isaac, Anna, Zachariah, Gabriel, and Elijiah; step-sons Ryan Petrovich and James Petrovich; his children’s mother Edith Utz; three brothers Norm (Janet), George (Sally), Dan (Fern); four sisters Ruby (Jim), Ruth (Jim), Ivy (Mike), Rhoda (Howard); sister-in-law Angie; along with many, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his sister, Veronica Utz; his parents Melinda and Mike Utz; his brother Vern Utz; sister-in-law Debbie Utz; and grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
No doubt about it, John will truly be missed beyond what words can say today!
You will always be remembered by us with love, John. Rest in peace, your journey is over.
A memorial service for John Utz will be held at the Okotoks Evangelical Free Church on Tuesday April 23, 2024, at 1:00 P.M.
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