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John PANIO Obituary
John, born February 21, 1941 in Ituna, SK passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 18, 2015 at the age of 73. Survived by his wife Angeline; son Shawn (Sandra) of Guelph, ON and their children Aaron, Brandon and Christine; daughters Delilah (Darren) of Los Angeles, CA and Venus (Troy) of Saskatoon, SK; brothers Dave and Vlad; sister-in-law Marjory (Wayne) Duesterbeck, and brothers-in-law Walter Patron and William Patron; and numerous nephews and nieces, and extended family and friends. Predeceased by parents John and Jean and brother-in-law Donnie Patron. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation at www.heartandstroke.ca. Prayers will be held at St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1757 Toronto Street, Regina, SK, Friday, January 23, 2015 7:30 p.m.; Funeral Liturgy will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Father Vladimir Mudri and Father Andrei Kachur presiding. Interment will follow at Grenfell Cemetery, Grenfell, SK. Online condolences may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhome.com.
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April 9, 2015
Very sad to see John pass away. I played with the Panio Bros band from 1981 to 1984. Johns sense of humor will be sadly missed. Gary Harty
February 14, 2015
From the Skowronski and Kinjerski families in Alberta.
Rest in Peace Duna Duna.
Hab Love
February 11, 2015
It was 1962 and I was in Teacher's College in Regina. I was just another gopher from Lumsden, Sask. It was Christmas and the school put on a concert. I recall standing at the back of the large auditorium and watching this big man stand on the stage singing Silent Night. I could not believe how good he sounded nor could I believe that there were tears rolling down my cheeks. That was my first memory of "Big John". Over the years I would see John at teacher functions and when our kids competed in sporting events. John was always a friendly, fair and humorous guy. I will never forget his deep voice and that big laugh of his. John will be missed by friends and especially his family. However, we all have such wonderful memories of him.
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February 10, 2015
The Ukrainian Canadian music community has lost another important figure with the passing of John. May his family take comfort in knowing that The Panio Brothers Band touched many people over their career and that the music lives on forever.
Dennis Hrabowsky.
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Marlyne & Randy Wight
February 7, 2015
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. "Someone special can be taken from our life but never from our heart" May the memories bring you peace.
January 31, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to the family. We met John when he was in High School and numerous occasions since. We loved his music. Jean and Jim Millham
January 29, 2015
Our condolences to you and your family Angie.We were very shocked & saddened to hear of John's passing. Henry & Marlene Mamer
Elsie & Nick Antonishyn
January 29, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
So long old friend. One day we shall meet.
We well miss you and all the wonderful things you did for the community.
Now your voice and music well is heard in heaven amongst the Angles.
May your soul rest in peace.
Connie Senkiw
January 29, 2015
My sympathies Angie to you and your family. It was nice to have had the chance to visit with John at our Shamrock Superannuated Teacher's Christmas gathering....little did we know we would be saying good bye. ????? ???? ??????! May his Memory be Eternal!
Ed & Yvonne Antonishyn
January 28, 2015
Our deepest symphaty to you Angie & family. Our thouhts & prayers and may God give you strenght for your loss.
Fred Buchko
January 28, 2015
May his soul rest in peace. I remember his sense of humour and his beautiful singing voice. I will treasure the cd he gave me of his music. I have fond memories of his youth as we were neighbors in Ituna.
Fred Buchko
Karen Booth
January 27, 2015
Angie, Shawn, Delilah and Venus, my deepest sympathies. John was a kind and gentle man, passionate about music and family, and I'll never forget how he made this "new kid in town" feel welcome when our family came to Montmartre.
Dan & /claire Delorme
January 27, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Angie and family. We remember him from the Lake. God bless you all!
January 27, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carolyn and Stella Gorniak
January 26, 2015
Dear Angie and family
We will miss John every Monday at our jam sessions in Tuffnell.
God's blessing to you and your family.
Hank Ukrainetz, Laureen Kells and The Tuffnell Circle Jammers
Betty Jamieson
January 26, 2015
Angie Shawn Delilha Venus, so sorry for your loss, cherish the memories.Angie I'm glad we got to visit with you and John this past summer , take care I'll contact you when we get home. Take care
Bill and Linda Sluser
January 25, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Yvonne Ross
January 25, 2015
Angie and family, I'm so sorry to hear about John's passing. I fondly remember all the good times spent together camping, visiting each others' homes and following the band to their numerous functions. He will be missed by many.
Yvonne Ross
Bud Klasky
January 25, 2015
Sorry for your loss, Love and thoughts are with you.
Marie (Wengrowich) Cedar
January 25, 2015
Dear Angie and Family, our deepest sympathy on the passing of John. He touched many hearts and will always be fondly remembered. From the time he started teaching at Lunnville school to playing music at Auntie Sophie's 100th birthday he was always thinking of others. My parents, John and Pearl Wengrowich and I always cared for him. May his memories live on.
Bernie & Bill BEREZIUK
January 24, 2015
Dear Angie and family.
I have known John all my life as we lived next door to him and his family and have many childhood memories such as playing cowboys and indians in the church yard. He obviously touched many people throughout his short lifetime and hopefully you can find some comfort knowing this. My last interaction with him was when he delivered his CD to our home a few years ago. Try to find comfort knowing he is at peace. Hold close the memories.
Diane Preikchat
January 24, 2015
Dear Angie and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear about John. He was a great colleague to work with and we always enjoyed his sense of humor. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Diane and Ron Preikchat
Darren Vancuren
January 23, 2015
Mr. Panio.. was my favourite music teacher. I will forever remember the passion he had for his craft. I will never forget the enjoyable times I had in his class.. his passion was evident, and it inspired me. I will never forget him.
Willy & Edelean Cole
January 23, 2015
May we extend our sincerest condolences on John's passing. He was a wonderful educator, musician and friend to all. His love for his family, church, heritage and ancestry were always a priority. God Bless. ?????? ??????
January 23, 2015
Dear Angeline and family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this most difficult time. Sincerely, your neighbor, Bernadine Nakrayko Wadena Saskatchewan.
January 23, 2015
Sorry to hear about the loss of John. We were happy to see him at our Christmas party. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this time of sorrow. Cousin Janet and Columb cryan, Winnipeg, Man
January 23, 2015
Sorry to hear about the loss of John. It was nice that we saw him at our Christmas party. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Cousin Janet and columb, winnipeg, Man
January 23, 2015
Thinking of you and your family.John as he was and his voice and musical talent will be missed......take care.
Fr.Trevor and Carey Alrhouse
Rozalia Bialek
January 23, 2015
Dear Angie - I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing. I met John & you at my sister's house, last May in Ituna. We listened o John's music & had a nice visit. My late mother, Mary Patron was very fond of John & his great talents. She made a special request to have John sing at her funeral & he did!! May God Bless you & your family at this time of sorrow. Rozalia Bialek (Patron - cousin)
sheila wright
January 23, 2015
Dear Family it is great sadness of the passing of John.From the Gorniak and wright side we will miss the great smile and loud speaking and singing voice we will always hear in our great memories of john. Huge hugs and kisses to all of you in these sad times I'm so sorry. Love from Sheila, Shannon, barb wright (Shirley wright nee Gorniak) daughters
Ron & Darla Stechyshyn
January 23, 2015
Our Condolences to the Family
Kim, Wanda, Dylan & Kenna Bossenberry
January 23, 2015
Dear Angie & Family,
I was shocked and saddened as I read this notice in the paper. You were among our nicest neighbors from our Montmartre era. I'm so glad to have had the chance to curl with John for those years. We also shared a passion for the Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Riders, and of course, Bachman Turner Overdrive. I still marvel at John's record library, he enjoyed all kinds of music. He was a great friend, please accept our sympathy.
January 23, 2015
Dear Panio Family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of John's passing.
Please accept sincere condolences on behalf of myself and the members of the Regina Musicians' Association.
Don Young
President "Emeritus"
Local 446 Regina.
January 23, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
DonaLd and Hazel Smith
January 23, 2015
Sympathy and hugs from your Invermay friends. DonaLd and Hazel Smith. His warm personality and music will be missed by all.
Terry Erwin
January 23, 2015
Please accept my condolences for the loss of John. I knew him well though IHEA, and always liked him. May God be with you at this time to heal your pain.
Terry Erwin, Past Pres. IHEA
Hunter Education Mgr.
Texas Parks and wildlife Dept.
Cathy Paredes Suay
January 23, 2015
Sending a gentle hug your way, to comfort you, and to let you know that you're on my mind and in my heart today and always. With heartfelt condolences. The summers will not be the same without your visits.
Gary Rissling
January 23, 2015
John left a good impression to all of the people he met. Certainly to the Rissling Family. Now it is God's turn to have John and he will be well looked after. God Bless the Panio Families.
Ron & Lorna Janeczko
January 23, 2015
Angie & family, our prayers are with you and John. He will be remembered as a wonderful and dedicated teacher who spent much of his life sharing the joy of music and inspiring young people to do the same. He provided us with so many opportunities to explore our talents. We have fond memories of our glee club performances at Knox Metropolitan Church, "Profile" TV show, and school Variety nights and Christmas concerts. We were truly blest to be under his leadership. My thoughts and prayers will be with him this Sunday as I play guitar and sing at Mass in our Parish in Southey. We offer a prayer of thanks to God for blessing us with John's presence in our lives.
January 23, 2015
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of a dear husband,father,and grandfather.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Wally and Judy Kozakewich Edmonton AB
Eugene & Rose Lysak
January 22, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time
Wanda and Tim Laturnus
January 22, 2015
Our deepest sympathies. Many memories of John as my teacher. Remember his great love of music that was transferred to his students. R.I.P Mr Panio. God Bless.
John Czarnecki
January 22, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the family on the passing of John. We will miss his great humorous jokes at our teachers meetings. From the Shamrock STS Teachers.
Melanie Singh (Bast)
January 22, 2015
Prayers to you during this difficult time...remembering Mr. Panio as a wonderful Grade 8 teacher, so knowledgeable, with great patience & kindness shown always.
Trena Belanger
January 22, 2015
Deepest Sympathy to this wonderful family! Thanks for the many wonderful memories of the glee club to the track and field meets! Until we meet again Mr. Panio, I know you will be singing in the Angels choir!
Belinda Swick
January 22, 2015
Condolences on the passing of Mr. Panio. He was a wonderful teacher and a beautiful singer. Our thoughts are with you now as you move forward.
Andy Romanow
January 22, 2015
No hayaleeta John !! You were a big influence in my younger years! I always appreciated your understanding of the younger generations. And your knowledge of music will always be in our memories! Thank you for teaching us Ukrainian and having the Xmas suppers at school! You are and always will be an inspiration!!
Darlene Romanow
January 22, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to Angie and family. John was a great friend, and will be missed. Vechnaya Pamyat
Steven & Tanya Romanow
January 22, 2015
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
January 22, 2015
Sincere condolences to the family on the passing of John. Worked with John in Pro Life. Muriel Nielsen, Swift Current, Sk.
Bernice Swanson
January 22, 2015
Dear John, we are so sad to say Good Bye to you. We will miss you, your music, your school day stories as our teacher, our volleyball coach and our glee club leader. You always said you wanted to have a reunion with your former students, well, have one with your heavenly students and when the rest of us join you, we will have another one. Say Hi to Mom and Dad and I am sure you are going to enjoy being with them once again to talk about all those good times you had. Our hearts are with you kids and Angie right now. Rest in Peace John
January 22, 2015
Angie & family. We were so sorry to hear about John. Knowing him, he already has a band going in heaven and a new CD on Ukrainian music. We have so many wonderful memories spent with you both. Our prayers are with you all. Talie & Wayne Calgary, Ab
Arden Curts
January 22, 2015
Sorry to hear of John's passing. He will always be remember his teaching hunter safety for the wildlife club and always willing to lender a hand whenever we needed it. A donation will be made in memory of john to the habitat trust fund of the Saskatchewan wildlife federation,
Allan & Mary Jones
January 22, 2015
Angie and family
We were saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a positive, compassionate and kind individual who touched many lives.
We have fond memories of John as a colleague and a friend.
Our sincere sympathies to you all.
January 22, 2015
So sorry to hear of John's passing. All too soon! John offered so much. A "staunch" Ukrainian singer, muscian, cantor, et al. We used to walk to Ituna High and sing in the church choir together. John always kept in contact via Christmas Cards. Vechnaya Pamyat.
Our Sincere Condolences~~Eldon & Elizabeth Hnylycia, Kelowna, B.C.
Shannon Hamelin
January 22, 2015
Angie, Shawn, Delilah, Venus... My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. John was a wonderful person and very talented. He will be missed
Ernie and Diane Rygus
January 22, 2015
Our hearts go out to you Angie, your Children and Grandchilren during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Helen Reimer
January 22, 2015
Dear Angie & Family. May the memories of all the happy times ease the sorrow of today. Our deepest sympathy. Hugs!!!
Helen & Erwin Reimer & Daryl
Corinne Pauliuk
January 22, 2015
We will remember him for his "big heart", his "musical talents", his hearty laugh and his singing/playing at our father's funeral. He will be missed....
Bill & Koni Lalach
January 22, 2015
Deepest sympathy, Angie and children. It was always nice to chat with John...he had a story for every occasion. Will miss him at Retired teachers functions and K. of C. get-togethers. Was nice to see you at Christmas Eve liturgy and chat for a bit in Wynyard. Take care. He is likely watching your every move!
Reg & Clara Englot
January 22, 2015
Our Deepest Sympathy To Angie & Family. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Take Care of another to get you all through this difficult time. Reg & Clara Englot
Darrell Frycz
January 22, 2015
My condolences too you all at the passing of your husband, & father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of John when he was my teacher. John will surely be missed by all.
Armand & Verna Lafontaine
January 22, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sherry Burgess
January 22, 2015
My condolences to the family. I knew John through the Legion. He was a wonderful guy.
Louis & Stella Caron
January 22, 2015
Our condolences too you all at the passing of your husband, & father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant him eternal rest.
Louise Aube (Perras)
January 22, 2015
Dee, Venus and Shawn,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Mrs. Panio, So sorry for your loss.
May God bless you in this time of sorrow. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
January 22, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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