John. R. Hofer

John R. Hofer, beloved husband of the late Rebecca (Wipf) Hofer, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the age of 93 years.

John was born in Glenwood, AB, on November 24, 1930, to John & Mary Hofer. He grew up at Felger Farms south of Lethbridge. He married Rebecca Wipf on July 11, 1954, and they raised their family near Stirling, AB. John was a part of the Stirling Mennonite Church, and his greatest desire was to stay faithful to the Lord.

John raised and trained many horses in his younger years. He was an avid woodworker and made treasured pieces for family and friends. He also spent hours in fieldwork. He remained interested in life around him until the very end. His faith in God carried him throughout life and finally home to glory.

John is survived by his daughter Linda (Ron) Ulrich, his son Glen (Charlene) Hofer, his son Jonathan Hofer, and his son-in-law Allen (Mina) Hostetler. He is also survived by his brother Jacob (Junia) Hofer, sister-in-law Mary Hofer, brother-in-law Dave Stahl, brother-in-law Tim Kubassek, and sister-in-law Mary Wipf.

John is predeceased by his wife, Rebecca (Wipf) Hofer, his daughter Esther (Hofer) Hostetler, his sisters Marie Stahl and Sarah Kubassek, his brother Darius Hofer, infant twin brothers, and two grandchildren. The family extends sincere thanks to the Raymond Hospital staff, the staff at Buffalo Grace Manor in Lethbridge, and Linda Ulrich for their wonderful care of Dad/Grandpa. God bless you for it.

“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen” Jude 24 & 25

A Viewing will be held at 6:00 pm, on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/JohnR-Hofer

 A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the STIRLING MENNONITE CHURCH, 61022 Range Rd 201, Raymond, Alberta. The Funeral Service will be recorded and available to view later at https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/JohnR-Hofer

 Interment will follow at the Stirling Mennonite Cemetery.

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