Dad, short and sweet.  We’ll miss those big blue eyes that I inherited from you.  Thank you.  

Your smiles  and jokes made us all laugh.

Gord will miss you deeply; he was a Son and confident to you.

I will miss you until the day I pass.  But you know what?  We’ll be together at last.

RIP

love you Dad.  Donna and Gord ❤️

My heartfelt condolences to you, Dear Donna Gord, and your entire family on the passing of dear John. It is still difficult to believe that he is no longer with us.

Although I had the privilege of spending only a few months with him, the memories I shared with him will always remain very special to me. I will fondly remember his beautiful smile, his innocent and childlike nature, and the warmth with which he always welcomed me. I especially cherish our conversations, his interesting stories about knives, and the lovely moments we spent doing puzzles together. I will also never forget asking him to recite Bible verses, especially Psalm 91. These little moments brought me so much happiness, and I will treasure them forever.

May Almighty God grant John eternal rest and welcome him into His heavenly kingdom. May he be reunited with his beloved Helen and rest in the everlasting peace of the Lord.

May God give you and Gord the strength, courage, and comfort to endure this painful loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. John will always hold a special place in my heart.

Rest in eternal peace, dear John. Your beautiful smile and the precious memories we shared will never be forgotten. 🙏 Jooli Thomas

Riley…John loved to feed his dinner too him when we weren't looking.  Lol

Thomas is a sweet son, was always there to help his dad.

John, was a sweet man and always looking out for his family.  He will be missed!  🥰

I remember when he came over to help build the shed with Tom.  They did a great job. 😊

The first time I met John and his wife Helen was at Gord and Donna’s house in Calgary. I got to experience his quick wit and dry sense of humour right away. We drank wine, played darts and had a great weekend.

I also had the pleasure of trying John’s homemade Montreal smoked meat, which was delicious! He brought a little taste of Montreal all the way out west. Being celiac, I couldn’t have it on a bun, but that certainly didn’t stop me from enjoying it!

Although I didn’t get to know him as well as I would have liked, he was always lovely to be around, had great stories and brought a wonderful presence to any gathering.

He will be fondly remembered and certainly missed.

Na zdravie, John!

With love,

Holly, Kevin and the Kids

Early days on the farm.  Lasting memories for John.

I remember my Uncle John as a doer, always physically active and engaged. Example: One year while visiting in New Hampshire, he decided the property needed a stone wall and proceeded to build one!
   Whether it was taking us fishing, or schlepping the gang off to Expo 67, Uncle John & Aunt Helen were always there for us.
                              Rest in peace Uncle John & Aunt Helen.
                                                      Lives well lived.

John Dorich was a lovely man, a devoted husband, and an adoring father. He was dealt a bad hand at the end of his life, but that did not make him any less of thoroughly first-rate human being. If there is a Heaven, John rests there with Helen and the Angels. Requiescat in pace...

I'm so sad to hear of your dad's passing.  I will always remember his sense of humor.  Your parents were such lovely people.   
My prayers are going out to your family and all that loved him - take care of yourself.  Hold on to the treasured memories he left and pray for his soul.

John’s  90th Birthday!  He was in great spirits and doing great!  Donna and Gord had a very nice party for him.  What a fun night that was!

John (Dad) was passionate about woodworking and fixing things. If something was broken, John could fix it — and if you needed something made, he would find a way to build it with his own hands. His workshop was where he was happiest, and his care showed in every project he finished for his family.
He also had a wonderful sense of humour. When I asked him how he was feeling, he would say, "with my hands." That was John — always ready with a quick, gentle joke.  

Thank you for taking care of John in his later years
Thomas, Donna and Gord.  🩵

To me (Colleen)  John was like a father. I will always remember his kindness, his patience, and the way he showed his love not just in words, but in everything he made and repaired for the people around him.
John, you will be missed by everyone and your always in our hearts. 🩵

In remembrance of John (Dad)

Those we love remain with us 
for love itself lives on,
and cherished memories never fade 
because a loved one is gone.

Those we have known and always loved 
are only a thought apart,
for as long as we have our memories 
they will live on in our hearts.

Na zdravie!
Robert (Bob) & Vivienne

One of my favourite uncles 💙 Before leaving uncle Johns after many holidays, ,birthday or just a regular Sunday  dinner he would lift me up and swing me in circles, It was starry  and I asked him stop when I reached my 20’s  😅 He was the best and  I will hold those memories fondly .
My heart goes out to Donna and Gord  for taking care of him after he lost Aunty Helen and for his sons who have lost their dad
Rest in Peace Uncle John you are in the arms of the angels now with your wife , Helen

OBITUARY

John Dorich

27 March, 1931 – 31 October, 2026

Patterson Funeral Home Ltd.

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