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Earl Otto JOHANSSON

1931 - 2015

Earl Otto JOHANSSON obituary, 1931-2015, Kelowna, BC

BORN

1931

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

First Memorial Funeral Services - Kelowna

1211 Sutherland Ave

Kelowna, British Columbia

Earl JOHANSSON Obituary

JOHANSSON, Earl Otto: Born June 28, 1931 in Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away February 7th, 2015. He is survived by his sister Ann Johnson, his five children, Eric, Frances, Paul, James, Peter and his six grandchildren. Earl's wife, Joanne passed October 14, 2011. Even after fifty years of marriage, Earl endearingly referred to Joanne, as his bride. A devout Catholic, Earl formed many friendships in the clergy and the catholic communities in both Spokane and Kelowna and was widely known for his religious conviction and dedication to prayer. His home church was Immaculate Conception in Kelowna. Known as Earl "Ching" Johnson in his hockey days, he was a left winger, and during his expansive hockey career played in six different leagues in 13 different cities in 15 professional seasons as well as a member of the Stanley Cup Champion, Detroit Red Wings in 1953-54. Prayers will be said in his name at 7:00pm Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC. Funeral service will be 1:00pm Friday, February 13, 2015 at the same place. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, B.C. ph: 250-762-2299.

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Published by Okanagan Valley Newspaper Group on Feb. 12, 2015.

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Mike Kraft

August 5, 2017

Earl's kindness and fatherly friendship to me will never be forgotten. He came down to Spokane frequently and always checked up on me. He often wanted to meet at an Italian restaurant where we chatted until the sun went down. Blessings to his friends and family. Mike Kraft (509)202 2451. Or text (509)475-6710

July 2, 2015

Condolences to all of the Johansson family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time Carol Sandra and Lee

April 10, 2015

Condolences to all of the Johansson family My thoughts are with you at this sad time Debbie

Daisy MCINNIS

March 7, 2015

Sonny was neighbor of Jim Daisy McInnis on Sinclair st . Fort Frances my condolence to family .often wondered were he went ,was great dancer could do jitter bug.

Anita Armstrong- Rostie

February 19, 2015

Sonny was like family and will be missed. Resting where no shadows fall,in peaceful sleep,he awaits us all; God will link the broken chain, when one by one we meet again.

Cyril Chalk

February 15, 2015

Dear Paul and family:

I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. I remember a very proud and caring father, and a man of great faith. "Servant of God, well done."

February 15, 2015

thank you for being my friend
Sharon

February 15, 2015

Good bye my dear,dear friend. I will so miss our telephone conversations. I will remember especially the last one a couple of weeks ago. You were right dear Earl....
your friend in Winnipeg, Sharon

Jennifer (Kaerne) McKenzie

February 15, 2015

Our condolences to you Jimmy, Paul, and family...our parents are never far from us and will always be in your hearts...

Yvonne & Ralph Gusdal

February 14, 2015

Happy that earl is on the time and place of real happiness. Look forward to seeing you Earl! And as a catholic like yourself we're still praying for you. Our sincerest sympathies to all the family. We pray for you all too
Ralph & Yvonne Gusdal.

Dave Dube

February 14, 2015

While my brothers grew up with and knew Sonny best, I'll always have the stories to keep him alive in my heart! He will be missed! Our condolences to the entire family.

Natalie B

February 14, 2015

Earl's humor and his gratitude for everything, as well as his kind words will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with the Johansson's during this time. Natalie and Caeleb

Bill Lang

February 13, 2015

Paul, Jimmy and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless!
Bill Lang, Kelowna Owls

Gail Hanlon

February 12, 2015

Condolences to the Johansson Family.

Gail Hanlon

February 12, 2015

My Condolences to the Johansson family.
It was a pleasure knowing Earl during his stay at KGH
He somehow had away for you to stay a little longer. He enjoyed being among family and friends.
He is with God's family now and never will he be alone.

Blessings
Gail Hanlon

Betty Yarrow

February 11, 2015

Earl was a champion in many ways. His Faith was so important to him and his prayer life was notable. He was well versed in Church and other areas of high interest. May he rest in Peace.

With love & prayers, in memory now of Joanna & Earl,
Betty Yarrow

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Memorial Events
for Earl JOHANSSON

Feb

12

Prayer Service

7:00 p.m.

Immaculate Conception church

BC

Feb

13

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Immaculate Conception church

839 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC

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