John Joseph Hoffart

John, born December 31, 1926, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Pasqua Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Agatha along with brothers Joe and Jack. John is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Rose; children David (Pat) and their son Oren (Pam), grandchildren Claire and Benson, and daughter Leah; Caroline (Rick) and her son Adam, grandson Kaysen Gartner, son Lucas (Becky), grandchildren Jayan and Amelia Gartner; daughter Amanda (Dominique), granddaughter Lennix Powers; daughter Jessica (Ben) Measner; and daughter Cara Gartner (Amrit Mavi); Clifford (Glenda) and their daughter Lana (Blair), grandchildren Talia and Kahra Chaykoski; daughter Jamie (Tylor) and grandchildren Finley and Lachlan Mills. John and Rose began their life together in 1950 farming in the Bethune area. They then owned and operated the Chaplin Hotel until they moved to Regina in 1968. John enjoyed the simple things in life such as family, friends, food and watching his favourite sports teams. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 3239 Garnet Street, Regina on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Sathiadas Antony presiding. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.leefunerals.com

Arrangements under the direction of Lee Funeral Home and Crematorium, Regina, SK.