Friday, August 4, 2023 at 12:00 a.m.
Swen, Jonah
JONAH MARK SWEN, passed away tragically while hiking with his dear friend Greg Gaudette, on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the age of 35 years. We share our grief with Greg's family.
JONAH MARK SWEN, passed away tragically while hiking with his dear friend Greg Gaudette, on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the age of 35 years. We share our grief with Greg's family.
Jonah is predeceased by his parents, Pjam and Franz Swen.
Jonah is survived by his spouse Grace Garratt, siblings Christine (Marco), Marjolein (Dimitri), Francesca (Michel), Miryam (James), Nicole (Steven), Ben (Nicole), nieces and nephews: Kim, Mark, Eline, Marsha, Kian, Mila, Tay, Will, Lily, Levi, Madison, Seth, Arlo, Lukas, Ruby, and a multitude of friends too numerous to count.
He loved helping others and could always be counted on to help in any difficult situation. Jonah found his passion for EMS early in life, and exemplified duty and commitment to care for every patient lucky enough to be cared for by him.
Family would especially like to thank Lethbridge Search and Rescue (LASARA), Fernie Search and Rescue, Sparwood Search and Rescue, Wildlife Conservation, and Crowsnest Pass RCMP Chris McKerracher and Natalie Stevenson for their exhaustive efforts in locating Jonah and Greg.
A Celebration of Jonah's life will be held at the LETHBRIDGE EXHIBITION GROUNDS - South Pavilion, 3401 Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and available for viewing on Jonah's obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to LASARA, Sparwood Search and Rescue, Fernie Search and Rescue or the Jonah Swen and Greg Gaudette Memorial Fund.
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Our deep and sincere condolences to Jonah's family.
John, Carlyn, Jade and Callum
hi jonah, i know you are no longer with us but i wanted to say how lucky i am to have met you. You have brought so much joy to Grace and I cannot thank you enough for the support and unconditional love you had for her. We will miss you
We deeply want to wish our condolences to Jonah's family and friends. He will definitely be missed and he was a great person. God Bless You Jonah we will miss you
You have all been in thoughts and prayers. We are all grieving your loss as a family. Jonah lived a life full of adventure, passions and great love. We will never forget the impact he has made of many lives. The service was beautiful. Hope to see you soon! The Gettman's
Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on your loss. May fond memories of Jonah bring you comfort during this hard time in your life.
Jonah, You were are gem of a human and a great practitioner. It was an honor to know you, and you will be missed. The world needed more people like you, and we all lost a good soul. My condolences to your fianc? and your family.
I went to school with Jonah, he was the nicest, smartest and most caring person. Throughout my paramedic career he was always there to support me or give me advice. He was the best. Condolences to both families
Our deepest condolences to the Swen family. We are thinking of you during this tragic time.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the Swen family. Angie, Nicolletta & Marcella Roelofs?.
Jonah was an amazing colleague. He worked very hard to go above and beyond for his patients and colleagues. You will be deeply missed and always remembered Jonah ?
I am so saddened by the loss of Jonah and send my deepest sympathy to all Swen family . I know you are a very strong and loving family. Please take care as you go through this difficult time.