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John Steven Hanzlick

March 7, 2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of John Hanzlick. Born in 1945, in Vancouver, BC and welcomed to Heaven by awaiting brothers Doug and Stan on March 7, 2025, at 80 years of age. 

Survived by his loving wife Dora, Son Steve (Kerry) Daughter Tanya. Granddaughter Rachel, (Jerzy) Grandsons Curtis, (Taylor) Dawson, Hayden, Beckam. Great Grandson Mason and Great Granddaughter Logan. 

John will be greatly missed by his sisters Teresa and Virginia, as well as all of his dear extended family, friends and lifelong crib partner Jack. 

John worked till 73 years of age as a plywood millworker. Although he would tell you he didn’t do a full day’s work in his life, for many decades, he worked 6 days a week, to provide the best possible life for his family. 

John was an avid card player with crib being his favorite game. He could always be found at the local crib tournament or playing at home at the kitchen table. 

John loved the simple things in life, sweet treats, root beer floats, all of his loyal dogs, but most of all, he loved his Family. 

All that knew him will miss John immensely and think often of his sense of humour and all the wonderful memories he has left with us. 

Until we meet again Dad, I say, I’ll see you down the road, the same way you ended every one of our crib games….

“Thanks for all of the Action!”

Messages of Condolence

You will always be in my heart , I miss you so much today and everyday . Love you today , tomorrow and everyday .❤️🥲
- Dora
Dad, not a day goes by that I don’t think of you, miss you, and wish we had more time together, one more crib game! You were always there for us, whenever we needed you. Always there to give must rides as kids, I never remember you saying no, or that you were too busy! Thank you for all the sacrifices you made over your lifetime, to give us, your family, a better life. We all still look over every time we are outside, at your chair, at the kitchen table. I wish you were still there. I’ll do my best to take care of everybody, and to make you proud. You taught me more about life than you realized, and I’m grateful for that, and for every moment we spent together. I love you more than I can put into words. You are loved, you are appreciated, and you are missed. Until we see each other again, Dad. “Thanks for All The Action” 
- Steve Hanzlick
A lifetime of precious memories to look back on, with you, Uncle John and your beautiful family.  Thank you for always welcoming us with a smile and a hug, and for the laughter and stories.  Often you were the quiet one, but out came the funniest comments :)You and Auntie Dot created a strong foundation of love and family, the true Hanzlick way. So grateful to be part of your family!We love you and will miss you.
- Cheryl and Cliff and family
I still cannot believe you are gone. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. I still feel like you should be sitting in your chair at the table when I come over. Your last words to mom and I were it’s getting late make sure you guys eat something. Even laying in a hospital bed on your last day you were taking care of mom and I. I cannot thank you enough for everything you did for all of us over the years. You will be greatly missed by all of us but take comfort in knowing that your memory will live on in our hearts and in our memories. Don’t worry about mom we will take care of her. Till we meet again Dad your loving daughter Tanya.
- Tanya Hanzlick
Well It will be a year this Saturday (Mar.07,2026) that you have passed. I still miss you so much babe. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you, wishing you were here . I know your in a better place right now and one day we will be together again. For now I will continue to miss and think of you every day. I LOVE YOU !!
- Dora Hanzlick
Dad, today it’s been a year without you here. Not a day goes by I don’t think about you, miss you, and love you! I can’t count the number of times I look over to your chair at the kitchen table , and remember your smile, your wave, and all the time we spent playing crib on Sundays. I always knew I would miss those games one day. I hope you know how loved you are, and how much you’re missed. I hope you get the messages I send you, in heaven, and know when we are sending our love your way. We often all about the things Grandpa loved, and the things Grandpa would say that made us all laugh. I want you to always know you were a great Dad. You gave everything of yourself for your family, and we know that. Thank you for all the sacrifices you made to make a great life for us, even now, although you’re not here in person, the life you left is with we are all grateful for. I hope things are great for you, and that you’re with all our friends and family in heaven, enjoying sunshine, country music, and lots of card games. Keep sending those signs that you’re thinking of us, they help to ease the grief and let us know even though we don’t see you physically these days, that your still here, watching over us. Thanks for everything Dad, miss you, and love you always!!! Love Steve
- Steve Hanzlick
Dad it’s feels like just yesterday we lost you. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year. Not a day goes by that we don’t wish you were still here. We talk of you often. We know you are watching over us from heaven and we are so grateful for that. I hope you know how much we love you and miss you. Thank you for everything you did for us.Love always Tanya
- Tanya Hanzlick

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