Obituary of John Jerome Gignac

September 11, 1981 – Midland, Ontario

January 18, 2024 – Okotoks, Alberta

It is with profound sadness that the family of John Jerome Gignac announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the age of 42 years, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Born and raised on the Georgian Bay, ON, John's journey started at Disney's Canadian restaurant in EPCOT after college, sparking his passion for the food and beverage industry. This enthusiasm propelled him through various restaurants in his professional career while simultaneously excelling in management and sales roles within Shaw, Tervita, and SunLife, where he also formed lasting friendships. Amid these professional pursuits, his most cherished roles were becoming a loving husband and father to two beautiful girls. John's passion also extends to sharing his love of music, avidly supporting the Green Bay Packers, and enjoying time on the golf course.

John is survived by his loving wife, Katey, two beautiful young daughters, Giuliana and Livia; parents John and Heather; mother-in-law, Della, and siblings, James, Joanna, Patricia, Alberta, and Julie.

The family expresses their forever gratitude to the ALS Society of Alberta, the ALS Clinic at South Health Campus, the exceptional staff at the Foothills Country Hospice, and the compassionate and caring home care staff that included healthcare aides, nurses, occupational, physical, and respiratory therapists, and speech-language pathologists.

A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at The Village: Brentwood's Lifestyle Center (4039 Brentwood RD NW, Calgary, AB) on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with a luncheon to follow.

If friends so desire, the family would appreciate if memorial tributes were made directly to the A.L.S. Society of Alberta (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), 7874 – 10^th Street N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 8W1, www.alsab.ca,  the Foothills Country Hospice Society, P.O. Box 274, Okotoks, AB, T1S 1S1, Telephone: (403) 995-4673, www.countryhospice.org, or the John Gignac Classic Golf Tournament, Website: gignaccharityclassic.com.

For those who are unable to attend in person, please reach out directly to John’s family as a recording of the service will be available upon request.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with John’s family here.

In living memory of John Jerome Gignac, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.