John Valentine Weisbeck

The funeral mass was celebrated in the Holy Family R.C. Church in Odessa, Saskatchewan on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. by Rev. Louis Abello. The pallbearers were Tayo Weisbeck, Cole Weisbeck, Augustus Weisbeck, Casey Weisbeck, Zach Weisbeck and William Weisbeck. The interment was held in Saint Paul Roman Catholic Cemetery, Vibank, Saskatchewan.

John was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Barbara Weisbeck; his wife of 1.5 years Anne Marie Weisbeck; his wife of 48 years Naomi Weisbeck; infant daughter Constance Weisbeck and his brother-in-law Aloysius Kehler.

John is survived by his loving wife Shirley Weisbeck; daughter Anne Marie (Gerry MacPhail) and their family: Mike (Jenn) and their children Arlo and Sophie; Jayne (Andrew) and their children Leland and Peyton; Carla (Tim) and their children Jack and Mia, Barbara (Tony), Alexandra (Connor); stepdaughter Penny (Bob) and their children Adam and Jessica (Nevin) and their children Mara and Jayla; son Eric (Val) and their children Tayo (Keri) and their son Meyer; Nikki; son Greg (Stacey) and their children Raeann (William) and their son Russell; Brittany (Alex); Megan; stepson Barry (Tina) and their children Kelsey and Ryker; son Ian (Carol) and their children Cole (Danielle) and their children Taylor and Huxley; Ryley and Heather; son Kenny (Erin) and their children Zach, William and Lincoln; son Mark (Luree) and their children: Augustus (Jaylyne) and Casey; sister Dorothy (Norman); sisters and brothers-in-law: Norman (Carol), Lynn (George), Max (Gary) and Phil (Jan), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Dad truly loved the land and farming and was especially good at animal husbandry. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards and watching the Blue Jays. Dad enjoyed a night out dancing or sometimes the casino. And above all he loved his children and grandchildren.

They say that a parent’s job is to teach their children how to survive without them and that the hardest part is admitting success. Our dad taught us much more than to just survive; he taught us faith, respect, honesty and integrity. He showed us how to be good husbands and fathers, wife and mother. He taught us all to be good people, not by saying much, just by setting an example.

"He will be missed.”