July 12, 1935 - February 17, 2025
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 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 and Rebecca Ramgren and three great grandchildrenScarlett, Miles and Felix. He was loved by his many nieces and nephews and will be missed.
John was predeceased by his father and mother, five brothers and four sisters.
John and Dorothy raised their family in Vancouver and Prince George, eventually retiring 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 6 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.