In loving memory
JOHN OSADAN
(1940-2013)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Osadan of Blairmore, Alberta who passed away on July 16, 2013 while camping at his favourite spot in the Beaver Mines area at the age of 73 years.
John was born on April 22, 1940 in Blairmore, AB to Martin and Annie Osadan. He worked throughout his life as a driller in the coal mining and petroleum industries. He was a hardworking man who was blessed with kindness and compassion. John won the heart of a lovely young lady, Margaret Squarek, and courted for eight years. They married on June 21, 1969 and shared a further 44 years as soul mates and best friends. They raised their two daughters with love and provided for each other with devotion. John loved the great outdoors. His passions in life were exploring the various majestic mountains of the Crowsnest Pass, spending many hours fishing and hunting, camping with his family while telling many a tale around the campfire as well as tending his garden and tree-filled yard. He was an amazing provider and fed his friends and family with fresh game and fish. He was a long time member of the Hillcrest Fish and Game Association and the Royal Canadian Legion and was a loyal friend to many people in our community.
Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life include his loving wife, Margaret Osadan of Blairmore; his cherished daughters; Sheryl (Trevor) Brazzoni of Hillcrest and Shelly (TJ) Barlow of Hillcrest; his cherished grandson Brandan Brazzoni; his brother Steve (Kathy) Osadan of Pincher Creek; his sister in-laws Carol Osadan and Midge Macintyre; his brother in-law Nick (Lois) Squarek of Hillcrest and his sister in-law Florence Squarek of Blairmore and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members as well as the many friends that he made throughout his lifetime. John was predeceased by his parents Martin and Annie Osadan; his sisters Kathy (Leon) Grosso and Vern (Frank) Edl; his brothers Martin Osadan and Joe Osadan; his father in-law, Nick Squarek; mother in-law Margaret Squarek; and brothers in-law, Bob (Doreen) Squarek and Steve Squarek. At the family’s request, there will be no funeral services held. Cremation followed at Fantin’s private crematorium. Donations in memory of the late John Osadan will be gratefully accepted towards the Heart & Stroke Fdn, Box 2211 Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4K7. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.
Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (877) 896-8555.