JOHN JOSEPH ZASTRE

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JOHN JOSEPH ZASTRE

John Joseph Zastre passed away suddenly at Royal Inland Hospital on Monday February 17, 2025. Losing his wife Dorothy of 66 years only four weeks prior was a sadness he could bear no longer.

He was born on July 12, 1935, in Ste Rose du Lac, Manitoba. He met Dorothy in Winnipeg in 1955, and they were married in 1958 in Vancouver, BC. He is survived by his children: Monique Zastre, Michael Zastre, Tony Zastre (Tina), Lucille Zastre(Matt), and Theresa Ramgren(Fred) and his grandchildren: Erin (Mike) Kugi, Sean Mulholland, Michael Doolittle, Victoria (Jerson) Marroquin, Amanda Ramgren, Rebecca Ramgren and 3 great-grandchildren Scarlett, Miles and Felix.

He was loved by his many nieces and nephews and will be missed.

John was predeceased by his father and mother, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. John and Dorothy raised their family in Vancouver and Prince George and finally retired in Kamloops BC. John was a skilled auto mechanic, and his passions were hunting and fishing, camping and coaching softball. He was a talented guitar player and loved to sing.

Heartfelt thanks to the staff on 6th North at RIH, Dr. Conley and Dr. Pun. If desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association or the Heart and Stroke foundation in John's memory are appreciated. A Celebration of Life will follow at a later date.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 22, 2025