It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Trefanenko (St Paul, Alberta), born in Smoky Lake, Alberta, who passed away at the age of 86, on November 16, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Trefanenko to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter and Helen; his siblings, Nick (Vicky), Mary Kaufman (Andy), Tom (Carol) and Paul; his brother-in-law John Yakimishyn; and his sisters, Doris and Irene.

He is survived by: his wife Lucille; his child Koreen Trefanenko (Dean Sonntag); his grandsons, Jonathan, Matthew (Emma) and Jacob (Claire); his daughter Maureen Ference (Lawrence); his grandchildren, Zachary, Allison and Lisa; his child Glen Trefanenko (Allison); his grandchildren, Brooke and Leah; his siblings, Charlie (Sharon), Bill (Rosemary), George (Norma), Steve (Jennifer), Lil Yakimishyn and Kay Willekes (Arnold); and his godchildren, Brenda Binette and Kari MacLean. He is also survived by numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel (5626 51 St, St. Paul, AB T0A3A1).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haying in the 30's (Cancer Support Society), St. Paul & District Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care), or a charity of one's choice ℅ 5626 – 51 Street, St. Paul, AB. T0A 3A1.

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November 19, 2024

Prem and Sasha Kalia wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Lucille and family, with heavy heart prem and I would like to share your grief at this time. Please accept our heart felt condolences at this time of your great loss. John was a good friend and a good boss for many years. We together tried to make life comfortable for many. We worked on many projects to assist others who were in need. John was a kind and caring person and did his best to improve the quality of life of many,whoever came into his contact. Our heart aches and we pray to God to”

“Dear Lucille and family, prem and I with heavy heart would like to share your grief at this time. Our heart felt condolences to all of you. John was a good friend and a good boss for many years to me(Sasha) and many others. We together served many people during this time. John was a kind and caring person and we all enjoyed his company. He was very much involved in the community by playing many roles. He has left many marks on the St.Paul community and his memory will always shine in St.Paul. O”

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