Joan Elsie Bonazza

Peacefully with her family at her side at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday July 18, 2024. Joan, beloved wife of Lorne for 60 years, was in her 80th year.

Loving mother of Carol Bonazza (Tom Mahood), and Nancy Ehl (Rob).

Cherished grandmother of Devon, Catlin (Madison), Trinity and Nicholas.

Great grandmother of Juniper and Harley.

Joan is survived by her siblings: Albert (Donna), Sharon (late Joe) and predeceased by her father George Perry.

A great nurse for 40 years; selfless and kind, she touched many lives. Joan had a smile that could light up a room and characteristic wink you couldn’t forget.

The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel 210 Ontario Street in Burk’s Falls on Sunday July 21, 2024, from 1 to 4 pm. Parish prayers will be held in the funeral home at 12:45pm.

Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated in the Church of the Holy Spirit, 39 Hwy 520 in Burk’s Falls commencing at 11:00 am on Monday July 22, 2024, with Father Aji Sebastian officiating.

Cremation will follow with interment of ashes at St. Patricks Cemetery in Kearney later.

If desired, memorial donations to the Huntsville Hospital Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family.