John Irwin

1957 ~ 2017

Mr. John Sherman Irwin of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Eva, father of Caitlin Stock (Eric, baby Liam), Brad (Erin), and Keira, passed away on February 18 after a lengthy cancer battle, at age 59.

John was born and raised in Peterborough. He moved to Regina where he met and married Eva, received a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Regina, and had 3 children.

In 1998, the Irwins moved to Coaldale, and have lived in the area since. John’s greatest joy was his family: leading a family with Eva, volunteering at his daughters’ day care, and watching his son play CIS football for the Regina Rams. In 2015, John received the ‘Exemplary Long Service Award’ for his 25 years as a Parole Officer.

John was predeceased by his parents, Sherman & Dorothy Irwin. John is survived by his wife and children, and siblings, Barb, Brenda Hill (Dave), Jim, and Pat Hinman (John).

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00pm and 8:00pm on Friday, February 24, 2017 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th Street South, Lethbridge, AB.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2114 – 18th Street, Coaldale, AB.

For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to: Helping Families Handle Cancer at helpingfamilieshandlecancer.com