Dear Jace and the entire Rodak Family,

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to you in the passing for your Father, John. John touched so many lives and you and your sisters are living proof of how amazing your parents were. We are sorry that we could not attend John's Celebration of Life. Our thoughts are with you and your Families.

Sincerely, The Walker Family

Words can’t express the gratitude that I have in my heart for having your family next door to ours

John and Clara babysat Mikyla when she was just 3 years old and they both continued to give us love and service till there passing.

The day before John’s passing we were texting him to watch out for a package for us.

John was always there for us in every way possible. I have such fond memories of watching John and Les race to see who would shovel the snow first. Most times John won and would have the shoveling done before Les had a chance to get out.

I remember looking out the window and seeing the two of them leaning on their shovels chatting.

John was a kind man, a loving man and a man of great character and dedication to his family and friends.

We will miss John dearly but know we will see him again.

I just want to express how wonderful it has been to have all the Rodak family in our lives . My prayers are with you all in this time of grieving. It is right that we grieve even if it is a celebration of a life well lived and a sweet reunion with loved once since passed.

Thanks for everything John

Carol

Dear Rodak families,

We want you to know how much your family has meant to us over the last 30 years that we have been neighbours. We have such wonderful memories of your mom and dad, and of your sister, It is hard to believe that the end of an era has come.

Your mom and dad were all about helping and your dad was always making jokes about when he was really going to retire from helping Gord and helping Jace and helping Matthew and all of his family.

And he was a great help to us as well! From over 30 years ago when he and your Mom would watch Mikyla and Caitlyn, up to the last day of his life when we texted him to ask if he couldn’t put a package in our house that we were expecting. His reply was always sure, no problem. What an amazing legacy of service! John was truly a Christlike man.

Today, as you remember him, remember that his life touched many around him, and that he was loved by many outside of his family. (Though for us he was family!) May the thoughts of John reuniting with your Mom and Tami bring you much joy as you experience the sadness of this temporary separation from a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

All of our love,

The Stehmeier’s

Dear Lori, Sari, Gina, Jace and family,

My most sincere sympathy in the passing of a wonderful person whose well lived, long journey has ended.

We had an enjoyable phone conversation on Sunday. I promised to call again on his 94th birthday on January 20.

I will greatly miss his yearly "pilgrimage" to visit Wakaw & Saskatoon.

May the many wonderful memories of him be of great comfort to you always.

God Bless You Always,

Sincerely & many, many hugs, Mary Kalist

We were sorry to hear of John's unexpected passing. The last I saw John was when he was visiting a common neighbour just a few houses from ours. It was a nice warm day on the front patio even though it was January 2024. John enjoyed being around people just listening to conversations with others. John and Clare used to visit Jace and Jan's place as well as Gord and Sari's place just down the street. They were friendly people. We will miss them. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ron & Adeline