John Steve Hambalek
1938 ~ 2010
of Campbell River, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox, after a lengthly illness.
Predeceased by his daughter Jenny, John is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife of 48 years, Genevieve; son Adam (Gill); daughter Ramona; and his grandchildren Jeff, Brian, Dylon, Shasta, Katie, Michael and Danielle.
He was a boilermaker throughout his career, and a member of Union 359. In his leisure, he thoroughly enjoyed boating and fishing. John was a good husband, father and friend, who will be greatly missed.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, June 17th from Comox Valley Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay.
For those wishing, donations in John’s memory to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.