We Remember
FERGUS, John
October 15, 1961 — April 12, 2022
John passed away April 12, 2022, at the age of 60. If you knew John you knew his story. He loved his family and friends fiercely and lived his life passionately.
John is survived by his wife of 41 years, DeAnn; his children Crystal and Kaili (Andrew); his grandchildren Aiden, Codi, Chase, and Jaylyn; his parents Terry and Mary; his siblings Gail and David (Shanley); parents-in-law Joan and Doug; brother-in-law Earl; sisters-in-law Christine, Carolyn (Chris), Brenda (James); his many aunts and uncles; his numerous nieces and nephews; as well as his cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Terry.
A Funeral Service will take place on FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022, at 1:00 PM (PDT) at SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, with Perry Stang officiating. The reception to follow at Trinity Church at 1905 Springfield Rd, in the Hub from 2:30 – 5:00 PM. Guests are welcomed regardless of vaccination status, all are welcome. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of the organizations that John held dearly, John Howard Society Okanagan
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
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Condolences
My dear, sweet friend since Grade 1. I am going to miss our chats and the photos of what you & Rob were up to. The two of you always made me laugh. Rest well sweetie I am going to miss you beyond words can say. I will always love you to pieces. xox
My love & thoughts go out to Deanne, Crystal, Kaili and extended families on the loss of John. Warm hugs and blessings to Aunty Mary, Uncle Terry & Gail on the loss of your son and brother. To sad for words.
Fond memories of our family visits to Canada. Always welcomed with warmth & love. God bless
Dereth
My sincere condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Rest in peace John.
North Surrey Senior Secondary Grad 1979
DeAnn, Crystal and family we our heartbroken over the passing of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John was a wonderful husband and family man. He will be missed terribly by
All those who know and love him. I’m thankful to have known him.
Johny was one of my dearest friends and I’m very grateful the the time I got to spend with him. He will be greatly missed. Sending much love and prayers of peace and acceptance to the entire family. 💔🙏
Love all of you! Prayers and Strength for everyone at this time.
Deann, my heart breaks for you and your family, may you forever feel the strength of his love amd beautiful memories lives in your hearts forever. Sending love and prayers to you, your kids and grandkids and to Mary and Terry and the rest of the family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rip John. Condolences from myself and Ayshea. You will be sadly missed. Regards to all family and friends and our thoughts travel from across the pond xxx
So very sorry for your loss John made my holiday to Canada special
John was a great man I remember coming out to Kelowna a few summers to visit and he was always making sure you had everything you wanted or needed he will be missed
A soul bigger than life itself. A compassionate loving giving man who shall be missed by his family who he loved beyond life and all that knew him
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I have so many fond memories from our high school years. I know he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Rest in peace brother .. until we meet again.
Sending sincere sympathies to De Ann, family, friends. and all who John has touched with his infectious laugh and energy.
My heart goes out to you , sending love and light at this difficult time ❤
DeAnn. My heart aches for you and all that knew John. Sending you so much love and healing thoughts. As we all say goodbye to your Handsome Man. Rick and so enjoyed the limited visits we had with you both.! Hugs to you and your family. Love Rick Stacey Sandy and our entire family. 💕
Ah the millions of memories for us all to share of a wonderful person (nephew).
Love you more my John Boy. Xxx AK
R.I P in Gods Arms.
Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family DeAnn, we are think ing of you all. ❤
Sending you and your family my deepest condolences Crystal. Huge hugs to you. God Bless. Sincerely Jacqueline Phillips
Oh i am so very, very sorry to hear about your loss. John was such a fighter and always so positive about life and family. Hugs to you all. Ruth Perritt
I was shocked and saddened to hear of John’s passing. Gone much too young and soon. To Deann and their girls and grandkids I express my sincere condolences. Also to Mary and Terry, Gail and Dave we are thinking of you all. John lived and loved life to the fullest and he will be missed by many. I will miss visiting the Enderby campground and shooting stories with him. To all the families take care
I only met John on Zoom calls and telephone. But he had a big positive impact.
Very sorry for your loss of a father, husband and friend.
My deepest condolences go out to John’s family and friends . My friendship goes back to the old days growing up in Enderby , have many fond memories of John RIP
John was a fun loving soul and hard worker he will be missed by all terry Mary David Gail Deanna and familyy heart goes out to you all ..haley gerlib
Condolences to you all on the loss of John. He was truly larger than life and had an infectious joy about him. Lots of great memories. I’ve attached a picture of golfing at Black Mountain with him and Mike (and Rick).
My sincere condolences to John’s family and friends. His tenacious attitude toward life and family was inspiring. He will be dearly missed. Until our rematch at the horseshoe pit, RIP my friend. NSSS Grad 79.
I will always remember John with a smile on my face a lovely outgoing nephew, I will miss our Facebook comments,my heart goes out to his family also Terry Mary, Gail and David my thoughts will be with you all on Friday 🇨🇦🇬🇧
DeAnn, Crystal & Kaili. I am heart broken for your loss. Anybody who knew John would agree that you three were his whole life. From the time I met you, all his attentions were always on you three. From summers at the beach lot sun tanning on your boat to building tent pads in the trees. Winters spent skiing at big white. Hogg’s condo night skiing, Racing John down Kalina’s Rainbow, those were the days. After the girls grew up and had there children who John was so very proud of. He moved to Joe Rich to his forever home on top of the mountain on Goudie. He loved the piece and quiet and all the toys to enjoy with his family, especially his gran children. Whether Snowmobiling, Quading or just sitting in the Hot tub that was John’s Kingdom. His love for family was endless. For me I will miss him for all the memories I hold in my heart For all the years of joy and fun we all had together. My tears go out to you and all of John’s loved ones. I will miss him like crazy. See you over the rainbow? Hot tub Les. DeAnn, Crystal & Kaili. I am heart broken for your loss. Anybody who new John would agree that you three were his whole life. From the time I met you, all his attentions were always on you three. From summers at the beach lot sun tanning on your boat to building tent pads in the trees. Winters spent skiing at big white. Hogg’s condo night skiing, Racing John down Kalina’s Rainbow, those were the days. After the girls grew up and had there children who John was so very proud of. He moved to Joe Rich to his forever home on top of the mountain on Goudie. He loved the piece and quiet and all the toys to enjoy with his family, especially his gran children. Whether Snowmobiling, Quading or just sitting in the Hot tub that was John’s Kingdom. His love for family was endless. For me I will miss him for all the memories I hold in my heart For all the years of joy and fun we all had together. My tears go out to you and all of John’s loved ones. I will miss him like crazy. See you over the rainbow? Hot tub Les.
My condolences to the whole Fergus family. I will miss my cousin John and our chats. I will always carry a piece of him in my heart.
I miss being able to reach out to him.
Sending lots of love – Linda
I just watched the ceremony on the live feed and it was a beautiful celebration of life. Seeing John trying to take a photo of his grandkids at the beginning was amazing. What a life you had cousin. You will be “missed” by so many which in turn means you have “touched” so many of us. You were such an amazing husband, father and grandfather. I never got to really thank you for helping me get clean and sober and I wish I would have taken the proper time and told you how much I appeciated you. You were so instrumental at the beginning of my journey I don’t know if I would have made it without you. “SO THANK YOU JOHN, I LOVE YOU LIKE A BROTHER”
To all the Fergus family, my heart goes out to you all. The world is a little less bright without John in it. He will be missed dearly. Love and light cousin ❤
Watched the service live ..saw you all sis, very sad but very touching, he’s going to be terribly missed by so many people, a big void ..what a guy eh ..and I’m so proud to have been his aunty ..say hello to the family and give our Mary, Terry a hug for us, what a day Earth day bless him xx
.An honorable and respectable sincere human being. We will miss john. May God be with you forever.
Marshall Dowla , Staff & all our family members.
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Dearest Deanne, we have just learned of Johns passing and are so very sad. He was are favourite gust at Corbett lake Lodge, whether with you or big Gord French. He will be miss by so many. I’m so very sad for your loss. What an amazing man he was. Take care Deanne, you light and love to you.