Obituary of John Francis Gattey

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It is with profound sadness that we, John Gattey’s Family announce his passing on March 7, 2026.

He died peacefully at home surrounded by family, and overlooking Gooseberry Lake, the Neutral Hills and the Cross Bar Ranch, his beloved home of 69 years.

John is survived by his wife Cindy; his two sons, Justin (Abbie) and their children, Jaxen and Kelby; Brandon (Meagan) and their son, Rico; step-sons, Justin (Elisha) Shipton and Levi (Brianne) Shipton and their children, Boyd and Ivy; sister, Joan (Dale) Bousquet and their children, Trevor, Nicole and Troy; sister, Dyane (Richard) Hughes and their children, Kelva, Drucilla and Bristow; sister Lynn's children, Stacey and Shanley; cousins and countless wonderful friends and neighbours.

John was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Kelva Gattey; sister, Lynn and brother in law, Lynn (Ron) Ogren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Consort Sportex with Pastor Darrell Durksen officiating.

For those unable to attend, John's service will be livestreamed and available through the GFH website under John's obituary at the time of the service.