Obituary
John Ignas
It is with great sadness that the family of John Ignas announce his passing on September 9th, 2022 at the Bonnyville Health Care Center at the age of 89.
He is survived by his sister: Stephanie (Brian) McCluskey of Oakville ON; nephews: Neil McCluskey of Toronto ON, Sean (Melissa Lin) McCluskey of Redwood City CA; nieces: Sabrina McCluskey of Toronto ON, Judy (Cory) Trippel of Drayton Valley AB.
He is also survived by his step nephews: Rick (Irene) Scharf of Bonnyville, AB, Larry (Karen) Scharf of Slave Lake, AB, Todd Scharf of Mackenzie, BC, Patrick (Nely) Scharf of Alaziziyah Alkhobar, KSA; step nieces: Marilyn (Ken) Topilko of Grand Prairie, AB, Sherry Brosseau of Bonnyville, AB, Linda (Pat) Peters of Calgary, AB.
John was predeceased by his parents Edward and Agnes of Ardmore and his brother Ted (Sonja Scharf) of Bonnyville.
John was a kind man, compassionate and supportive of his family, and a good friend to those who knew him. He shared his working years farming in Ardmore and operating heavy road building equipment for Poole Construction in northern BC and in the Yukon. In his retirement years in Bonnyville, he enjoyed boating and fishing. He was an avid member of the Bonnyville Singles Club and of the Seniors Club playing cards, pool and floor curling and taking day tour trips.
The family wishes to thank the Doctors and the Staff at the Bonnyville Health Care Center for the kindness and thoughtful care provided to John in his final days.
A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Louis Roman Catholic Church in Bonnyville, Alberta on Saturday September 24th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Rene Realuyo officiating. Final Resting place St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Alexander, AB.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Ignas December 1 1932 September 9 2022 (age 89)..
Death notice for the town of: BONNYVILLE, Province: Alberta