John Rock

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving husband and father Hans John Rock. Known by so many in the Bow Valley and all over Canada. John was born in Freiburg, Germany

and passed away at Banff.

John became a P.O.W. in Lethbridge and Ozada (Kananaskis) in 1942. Loving the mountains so much, he returned to Canada following WW II and eventually resided in Banff to start a family with his wife Edel. As a barber by trade, John made many friends. He was very sports oriented - soccer especially, his number one sport and participated in many events - far to many to mention. John loved fishing, walking and was a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Canmore. He would often be seen playing a game of pool and chatting with the boys over a beer. A wonderful friendly kind man, John will be missed by all who were so lucky to know him !

John had been residing in St. Martha's in Banff over the last few years. He leaves behind, in great sorrow, his wonderful wife

of "65" years, Edel, his son Gordon, daughter Ursula (Pauline),

and many family overseas and also thousands of friends.

Our family wishes to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone at the Mineral Springs Hospital and St. Martha's Place, the doctors, nurses and all the staff for all your care and support for our loving father.

He loved you all !

Goodbye dear husband and Dad.

Until we meet again, we love you our dear "Bup"

At the family request, there will be no funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to remember John may make a donation, in his memory to the Br #3, Royal Canadian Legion,

834 - 7 Street, Canmore T1W 2C8 or to the Bow Valley SPCA,

123 Bow Meadows Cres, Canmore, AB T1W 2W8

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.