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John Yechtel Obituary

John Yechtel, beloved husband of Mary, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence in Calgary, AB on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the age of 93 years.

John is lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Mary; children: Rick (Maria), Ray (Lori), and Patricia (Miles); grandchildren: Nicole, Amy, Ashley and Dylan as well as by great granddaughter, Jocelynne.

A Celebration of John's Life will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Aug. 30, 2014.

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September 7, 2014

The Vogel Family would like to extend our Heartfelt condolence to you Ray and your Family

September 6, 2014

We will remember his kind smile. We live 2 floors above John and Mary. We only knew John a short time but knowing him was an honour. Our condolences to Mary and the family. Margaret & Dana Marcy

September 6, 2014

Dear Mary, Pat, Rick and Raymond - our best to you at this time. Linda will be back from her holiday today and we will make every effort to see you in Calgary on Monday. Fay Plomp

September 5, 2014

Dear Mary & Family:

So sorry to learn of John's passing. I worked with John many years ago and enjoyed his company.

Heartfelt condolences.

Bob Adair

Terry Rempel

September 5, 2014

Condolences Ray, Lori, Ashley, Dylan, Jocelyn with the passing of your dad, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather and to your extended family during this difficult time.

Sarina van Gilst

September 4, 2014

You can not talk to someone who is no longer there,
You can not listen to someone who is no longer there,
You can not laugh at someone who is no longer there,
But you can still love someone who is no longer there,.

Dear aunt Riet, Patricia, Ray, Rick and other familie off uncle John,
A lot of strength in this very difficult time and I think of you all

Corrina Titley

September 3, 2014

To the family of John..

I of course was his HCA, that saw him four days a week every morning, and was with you that sad day you found out the terrible news. Again my heart has been with all of you since that day, and still has been. You've been in my thoughts and prayers since and will continue to be, and I have been sending you my strength, as much as you can possibly handle, given your loss of such a special person to all of you. I feel blessed to have been able to know John for the short time that I did and that I was able to have been able to help you through that in some way on that very painful day. Again please remember if you ever need me don't hesitate to contact me.

Laurens van Gilst

September 1, 2014

Dear aunt Riet, Patricia, Ray and Rick my condolances with the loss of your husband, your father. I wish you strength in this difficult time and later.
I know the grief is fierce and it like a piece of heart is missing.
Laurens van Gilst

Liesbeth van Gilst

September 1, 2014

Gecondoleerd met het verlies van uw man, tante Riet, Patricia, Ray en Rik. Heel veel sterkte in de komende tijd en daarna.

Alysson Brocke

August 31, 2014

Heartfelt condolences to you and your family Ray, wishing you strength at this sad time.

Piet en Alie van Gilst

August 31, 2014

Lieve Riet, Patricia, Ray en Rick,
Onze deelneming met het verlies van je man en jullie vader en opa. Dat mooie herinneringen mogen troosten in dit grote gemis van John.
We wensen jullie veel sterkte toe op de dag van het afscheid en heel veel kracht
De afstand doet nu pijn maar in gedachten en gebeden zijn we bij jullie.

Liefs Piet en Alie en kinderen

Miles Atwood

August 30, 2014

A great and loving man has passed on. He will always be remembered by his family, friends, co-workers and all for his quietness and always willing to help anyone in need, especially his country in the 2nd World War. John, you will be missed...

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