John
William
Bonokoski
John Bonokoski
1925 - 2023
John quietly passed away on March 14, 2023 at St. Joseph's Special Care Home, Estevan, Sask. at the age of 97. He was the second youngest of 14 siblings.
John is survived by his wife of 75 years, Lucille; daughter Lila (Bill) Nicholson; son-in-law Steve Foster; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his daughter Sharon Foster; son Wayne Bonokoski and 13 siblings.
John was born in the Torquay area and lived on a farm, eventually becoming a farmer southwest of Torquay. John and Lucille lived on the farm where their three children were raised and then a brief period living in Torquay before building a new house in Estevan. His last few years were spent at the St. Joseph’s Special Care Home in Estevan.
John began curling as a young man and continued in Estevan where after retiring he added golf to his sports. He filled in much of his time reflecting on his belief in the Catholic faith, and of course there was time spent with his TV keeping up on sports and visiting with friends over coffee.
The Prayer Service was held on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan and the Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, with Rev. Sathiadas Antony the celebrant. A time of fellowship and refreshments was held in the parish hall immediately following the service. Later in the day, the family attended the Rite of Committal at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens.
If friends so desire, donations in John's memory may be made to the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation (designated to Long Term Care), 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, Sask., S4A 0H3.
Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to John's family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director.