John Austen Gates's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2023 in Penticton, British Columbia

John Austen Gates

January 28, 1942 - May 2, 2023 (81 years old)

Penticton, British Columbia

John Austen Gates's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2023 in Penticton, British Columbia

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Everden Rust Funeral Services & Crematorium

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John Austen Gates

January 28, 1942 - May 2, 2023 (81 years old)

Penticton, British Columbia

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John Austen Gates Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Austen Gates (Penticton, British Columbia), born in Bracken, Saskatchewan, who passed away on May 2, 2023 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Austen Gates to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his sisters, Lucy Robson, Betty Kluzak, Christine Balfour and Isobel Gates. He is survived by: his wife Anita; his children, Stephen Gates (Yoshie) and Nancy Murphy (Colm); his grandchildren, Megumi, Kie, Eka, Koji Gates, Joshua, Caitlin, Aoife and Fiona Murphy; and his siblings, Ross Gates (Beth), Ron Gates (Sherri), Margaret Stenson (Glen) and Kathy Gates (Don DuFraimont).

Donations can be made to John's favourite charity, the St. Vincent de Paul Society to help the poor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Everden Rust Funeral Services & Crematorium



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May 13

Memorial service

St. John Vianney Catholic Church
361 Wade Ave W, Penticton, BC V2A1V2

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May 13

Burial

Lakeview Cemetery

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