Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 12:00 a.m.
Kinahan, Michael
MICHAEL JOHN "JACK" KINAHAN passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit in Lethbridge on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the age of 91 years.
MICHAEL JOHN "JACK" KINAHAN passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit in Lethbridge on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the age of 91 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Leona, his children, Brian (Linda) Kinahan, Michaela (Jim) Sloot, Patrick (Carrie) Kinahan, Theresia (Jim) Berry, Kevin (Christine) Kinahan, Kathy (Carlos) Kinahan, and Michael (Heather) Kinahan, his 22 grandchildren, Theresia (Chris) Reid, Shannon (Rick) Panter, Bryan (Lyndsay) Beattie, Graham Kinahan, Timothy (Kira) Kinahan, Brandon (Desirae) Kinahan, Kelsey (Glen) DesRoche, Jason, Aaron and Josh Van Kasteren, Jennifer (John Peter) van Zelm, Bradley (Briar) Hartwell, Matthew (Amanda) Kinahan, Christina (Dallas) Kinahan-Cobey, Kirkland (Michelle) Wieler, Kathleen (Adam) Wieler, Geoffrey (Randi) Wieler, Kevin (Sarah) Burris, Sean Burris, Mickenzie Kinahan, Raeanne Kinahan, Donovan Kinahan, Tyler Kinahan, Riley Kinahan and Amber Kinahan, his 20 great-grandchildren, Darian Reid, Aiden Reid, Sydney Reid, Jonathan Panter, Payten Kinahan, Avarie Kinahan, Linkin Kinahan, Sawyer Kinahan, Breckyn Kinahan, Braylee Kinahan, Raylyn DesRoche, Rory DesRoche, Evelyn van Zelm, Lawrence van Zelm, Frances Hartwell, Knox Kinahan, Ashton Kinahan-Watson, Cassidy Kinahan-Wemekamp, Phoenix Cobey, Peightyn Williams, Cohen Hoyt, and unborn Baby Girl Wieler, his sisters in laws, Geri Kinahan, Blanche Kinahan, Terri Ducie and Helen Heisler as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter Deborah "Debi", his parents, his two brothers, his two sisters and their husbands, and Leona's three brothers and two of their wives, her sister and husband and her remaining sister's husband.
Jack was born at his home on the family farm in Blucher, Saskatchewan on June 27, 1926. He married Leona Heisler on June 27, 1953 and shortly thereafter they moved to southern Alberta where they raised their eight children. Their last 49 years were spent in Lethbridge.
Dad was a veteran, having served his country proudly in WWII. He was an honourary life member of the Knights of Columbus and was a faith filled man who served his church in many capacities throughout his life. His deep love of God, family and friends was the greatest gift he gave to us all. In a letter written to his family a couple of years ago, Dad said, "One kind word said to the living is worth more than a million tears shed over a grave."
A Prayer Service will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH - 2405 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, September 29, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. with Father Kevin Tumback officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback, Celebrant.
In honour of Dad's life, donations may be made to a charity of your choice, as Dad never refused an appeal for help from any needy charity.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
We're very sorry that we were all unable to attend. We all thought highly of Uncle Jack. Please accept our condolences. We love you.
Dear Mrs. Kinahan and Family You may not remember me but in the early 70's Debi and I worked together , lived together and were bridesmaids for each other when we got married. Over the years I had tried to find her but didn't realize she had passed away until I read Mr. Kinahan's obituary. I am so sorry for your loss at this time and hope Debi and her father are having a great time together. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending sincere condolences to the Kinahan Family, I had the pleasure of working with Jack for many years at Luckys Bingo and he was such a wise man , with great stories! He will be missed.
Kinahan Family - we are so sorry for your loss. We met your Dad a couple of times through my Dad (Dalton Kenney). Dad lived in Saskatoon and with his many visits to Lethbridge he took time to visit your Dad. I'm sure they are continuing with the many stories and laughs again.
Condolences to the Kinahan family on the passing of their father. Know that he was welcomed by God with open arms. God bless you all through this trying time.
Dear Leona and cousins all. Please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father, granddad, my cousin and friend to all. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to meet and have several visits with Jack at the family reunion. It was truly wonderful. We will not be able attend prayers on Friday or the funeral but will be there with you in spirit and will remember Jack in our thoughts and prayers.
Leona and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved, Jack. He was a fine, fine man and always the gentleman. May God Bless you
Our deepest sincere sympathy for the loss of your dear husband father and Grand Father. Jack was one very special, great man. He showed what a true Christian life should look like. A perfect example for how we should all live!
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing Anything I can do, let us know. God Bless /Rick Stedman