Obituary of John Joesph Bruketa

John Joesph Bruketa of Calgary passed away at home on December 22, 2003 at the age of 45 years. John was born on August 6, 1958 in Swift Current, SK. He worked for the City of Calgary Transit and was a member of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 583 for twenty-seven years. John had a passion for trains and traveled extensively by train through out Canada and the United States. John is survived by his parents, Walter and Dona Bruketa of Calgary, many beloved friends he thought of as family and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Walter Bruketa, Jr. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Friday, January 2, 2004 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel, on Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 2:30 P.M. To forward expressions of sympathy go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Humane Society (S.P.C.A.), 1323 – 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6T6. Telephone: (403) 250-7722 ext. 309. In living memory of John Bruketa, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 243-8200.