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Unrau, John

January 31, 2024

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Date of Service: January 31, 2024

JOHN HENRY UNRAU, brother of Ruth Neufeld, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit. He was 76 years old.

Besides his sister, he is survived by his bonus nieces, Cheryl O’Donnell, and Sylvia and Bill Klassen and their families as well as many relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Helen Unrau, and his step-mother Helen Unrau, as well as several cousins and friends.

John graduated from SAIT in 1968 with a diploma in biochemical technology, working in soil sciences at the Lethbridge Research Centre for 29 years. His retirement jobs included working in the receiving area and volunteering at MCC Thrift Shop. He also volunteered at Ten Thousand Villages, and washed piles and piles of dishes at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. They honoured him with a lifetime membership for his many years of dedicated service.

John’s hobbies included making many varieties of Christmas cake, petit point, and stained-glass work. Gardening and listening to classical music were his passions.

A Funeral Service will be held at the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 – 17 Street, Coaldale, AB, on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ryan Dueck officiating. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through John’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of John, donations may be made to MCC, 2946 32 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T1Y 6J7, or to Street’s Alive Mission (streetsalive.ca)

I graduated with John from grade 12 at Kate Andrews high school. Recently we got reacquainted at the hospital. Dear Ruth, may our Lord comfort you, and give you peace, knowing that he is no longer suffering. Until we meet again, Linda and Ken Stenbeck.

Linda Stenbeck, February 11, 2024

I’m sorry I couldn’t attend John’s funeral.We got to know each other while working together at the MCC thrift store.He had a great sense of humour and we shared a lot of laughs. I will miss him.

Bill Dyck, February 9, 2024

John's friendship was an exceptional gift to us, our kids and granddaughters. By his caring 'presence' he mentored, enriched and blessed all of us in 'things of the heart.' Truly John was grounded in Love. May you, Ruth and his extended family find a gentle Peace in your loss.

Sharon & Ron Hagel, February 8, 2024

My sincere condolences on the passing of a gentle man. I was a school mate of John's at KAHS and then chatted with him in the intervening years at Green Haven. Blessings to his family.

Ron Burr, February 8, 2024

Dear Ruth Your brothers memory will forever live on in the stories laughter and love you shared.My thoughts and prayers are with you .With Sympathy Bonnie

Bonnie Sturm, February 8, 2024

I worked with John at the research station for many years. He was always a great person to work with. He had a kind and gentle sense of humor.

Don Graham, February 6, 2024

Such a gentle soul!! John gave countless Blood Donations over the years at the Canadian Blood Services in Lethbridge. Every time John came to donate, he would always be wearing shorts. I will never forget our conversations and the laughter we shared.! I'm going to miss you John. Til we meet again my friend. God Bless.

Charlotte Fulkerth , February 6, 2024

I knew John from working at the Agriculture Canada Research Centre. He was a very fine gentleman. With Deepest Sympathy to his family Sincerely, Faye

Faye Van Deurzen, February 5, 2024

I worked with John at the Research Station many years ago, but I will always remember him for his kind and gentle outlook. We would meet occasionally after that and always have warm and memorable conversations. He was one of those people who could bring your blood pressure down just with his smile and his voice. I think of him fondly and always will. If there is a petit point club in the afterlife, he will be warmly welcomed.

Geoff Nash, February 5, 2024

John has been a wonderful neighbor for years. I will miss our curbside chats!

Diane Morin , February 3, 2024

So sorry to hear of your brother’s passing Ruth. He was a gentle man. May he rest in peace.

Darlene Ladd, February 3, 2024

Unrau, John

Date of Service: January 31, 2024

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