Dear Marlene,

It happened that I thought of John and You just recently as looking back on my time harvesting tabacco back in 1980
I am sad to hear that John has passed away
I will always remember me as being straightforward, correct, laughing
He impressed me very much 
Condolences and strength

I am so sorry for you loss! I just heard the news and was very saddened by it. John was such a super man, he was like a second dad to me when we worked together in Toronto and I feel very lucky to have had him in my life at that time. I thought about him a lot through the years and I know he will be missed.

Marlene, Tammy and Leslie: Just heard about John's passing via the Delhi grapevine...am so sorry and had I known, Rob and I would have attended John's celebration in T.O. We have thought of you often and hope you will know that we have great memories of John...too many to mention! We will be in touch...Jane&Robin

I remeber when we moved up to Marathon, we didn't have much of anything, but John would have us over for dinners and good times and would do anything for us. That's just the type of person he was.  always loved and never forgotten. You were the best John.

Marlene, Lesley, Tammy and family,

Im very sorry for your loss and hold you in my thoughts. I would like to share this poem with you. I hope it touches you as it did me.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put His arms around you and whispered "come to me". With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

He will be missed but never forgotten.

Love you all
Sharon Riendeau
Aurora

Marlene, Tammy and Lesley,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John.  I always looked up to him and loved his laughter.  John always made me smile.  I know it has been a very long time since I have seen you all but my heart goes out to you and extended family.  He will be greatly missed and if there is anything I can do to help with your pain, please let me know, I understand how you are feeling at this time.
My condolences...

Marn, Tammy & Lesley,
I am very saddened to hear about your loss. Cherish your memories and have comfort in knowing that your families will always have a guardian angel watching over them.

Marlene, Tammy, Lesley and family:
My sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, and friend. I hope you are all able to find strength in each other and to cherish your memories of John.

We are very sorry to hear of John's passing.The memories of your life together will help you through the coming days.

I am very sorry to hear about John's passing.  He was a wonderful man, father and friend. He had a smile that was contagious.  He will be sadly missed and will be in my prayers.  My thoughts are with you Marlene, Tamara, Lesley and families.
Teresa (Dewaele) Syms, London, ON

Dear Marlene and family: I was so very sorry to hear about Johnny.  The good memories I have are about him and Eddy.
Know that with time God heals.  Blessings and love to you and all. I am sure he will be truly missed.  Namase Dorothy Otvos (Marosevich)

Tam, Marn, Lesley and families,
I was so sorry and saddened to hear about John.  Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.  John was a wonderful and deeply loved man.  He was a great husband and father,and loved you all very much.  Cherish (as I know you will) the memories you have - they will never be forgotten.  Take care of eachother and know that you have someone watching over you and your kids.

Marlene, Tammy and Leslie ,
We were so very sad to hear of the loss of John  there are so many wonderful memories of old times back on the farm the photo gallery is beautiful the girls have grown to beautiful women you must be so proud you truly have a beautiful family and I'm sure John will be missed greatly..in our thoughts and prayers Love Barb Marosevich and family

I am so very grateful for the last few years we were able to spend wonderful times together after a long period of no contact. It was like we were never apart. Dear cousin John, you will so be missed by me and my family. To Marlene, Tammy and Lesley, we send love and sympathy, hold onto the memories of which there are many.
Kris, Paul & Wendy.

John 
you will be miss  you was part of my life and never will forget you
share the sorrow with your family  Marlene, Tammy, Lesley and all your grand childreens
Maurice Berthiaume , Pei Lian Qin my wife  
Tillsonburg  ON.

Tammy and family,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father and the loss of your boy's grandpa.  My thoughts are with you and your family.  Each day that will pass will get better.... Take care and it was so good to see you at the buck and doe a while back.  All the best... Jane Loncke

We wish we could be there with you to celebrate the life of John.  Such wonderful pictures to bring back great memories for all the family.  Our trip to Marathon in the middle of the winter will always hold a special place in our hearts.  We were pampered with hospitality in the middle of the woods at the Stefek Camp.  
Condolences, Best wishes and Love from Japan.

Phil, Sachie, Mihiro and Taiki

The first time I met John, was at a Good Friday family get together.  I was engaged to my husband Ron at the time.  When we arrived for the family fun, John, Bob, Julius and Joe were in a very heated discussion about government/tobacco farmers. (I do mean heated!)  My husband turned and and said well how do you like them so far as I thought they were going to come to blows!  Well they all calmed down and I had my first roasted pork that John was famous for .He brought them  to many many more family Christmas and Easter dinners,and we always had a wonderful time.  John was a good soul, no matter was happening in life he always showed up with a smile on his face and happy to enjoy the company of the Hertel/Kneisz family. 
I will really miss him, but have only happy memories of him!
Karyl

I'm sorry to hear of John's passing. It must be very tough for you and your 2 daughters and their families. I looked through the photo gallery provided and it looks like you've shared many very special memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. John was a great person.

OBITUARY

John Joseph Stefek

December 31, 1948 – May 23, 2010

Giffen-Mack and Trull Funeral Home

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