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On Saturday, August 2, 2025, John “Ġanni” Bonnici at the age of 85 years, peacefully commended his soul to God, at Bethell Hospice, Inglewood. Beloved husband for 51 years, of Emmanuela Bonnici. Loving father of Josette Bonnici, and Pauline Vollmerhaus (Rainer). Cherished Nannu of Serenity and Jasper. Dear brother of Maria Sant (deceased), Teresa (deceased), Emanuel (deceased), Carmen Borg (John deceased), Josephine Schembri (deceased), Joseph (deceased), and Paul (Mary deceased).
At the age of 15, John began working as a stone mason in his hometown of Mosta, Malta. Two years later, in 1957, John began his novitiate as a Jesuit Brother and spent the next several years as stonemason and sculptor building Mount St Joseph in Malta. In 1967, his Brotherly life of service, prayer and community took him to Bikfaiya, Lebanon where he cared for the Residence and learned both French and Arabic. Between 1968 and 1971, John lived and worked in Cairo, Egypt (College de la Sainte Famille) as mechanic and carpenter. Understanding that his path in life was changing, John left the Jesuits in 1971. He married Emmanuela Sammut in 1974 and emigrated to Canada where his two daughters were born. As a dedicated provider for his family, John’s strong work ethic and craftsmanship continued as he thrived as a cabinetmaker and custom woodworker (Ashford Interiors) in the greater Toronto area until he retired.
John will always be remembered as being a good provider, a helping hand to his family and friends and as a craftsman in both wood and stone.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen St. S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Thursday evening from 5 – 7 o’clock. Funeral Mass will be held in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton on Friday morning, August 8 at 11 o’clock. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
For those who wish, donations may be made in John’s memory to Bethell Hospice where his last 24 hours were made comfortable (foundation.bethellhospice.org) or to the Alzheimer Society (alzheimer.ca) where they continue to search for the cure to a tragic disease.
2025
Death notice for the town of: Bolton, Province: Ontario
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of John “Ġanni Bonnici 2025 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
