In Memory Of

John Edward Senkyr

Feb 8, 1953 - Jan 13, 2026

Service

Thursday, January 22, 2026
2:00 pm
Evergreen Hall
Evergreen District

Notice

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to Stars Air Ambulance.

Obituary

Johnny passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2026, at home with his loving family by his side, after a long battle with cancer. He showed amazing strength and courage facing this battle and despite his pain he always had a smile for everyone.
John was born on February 8th, 1953, to parents, June and John Senkyr on the family farm in the Evergreen area. He was the first son, having four older sisters: Judy, Marilyn, Donna and Barbara, followed by younger siblings Randy and Isabelle.
Growing up Johnny enjoyed helping on the farm, participating in 4H and even tried his hand at calf roping. He worked on the drilling rigs for many years on and off and during the winter months, he would come home when break up started to do the spring work on the farm. Some of the companies he worked for were Precision, Nabors and Jomax. He started with Cactus and always went back there whenever they started up. Johnny really enjoyed his days in the patch and was always very happy to swap stories with others and tell his family many interesting stories as well.
Following the sudden passing of John’s father in 1977, John took over the family farm. Johnny married his high school sweetheart Rita Ogilvie in 1972. The following year they had their son Bobby, followed by daughter Jennifer, in 1976. They were the light in his life. When the kids were younger, they farmed as well as operated a dairy barn. After retiring from Dairy Farming, Johnny continued to farm with range cattle. In this time, he also worked as a long haul trucker, which didn’t last too long as he didn’t like being away from home. His love for trucking and his love for the oil patch led him into starting his very successful business, Senkyr Water Hauling. In the later years John continued farming, growing and selling green feed and hay.
Johns’ mom June loved living on the farm, and he wouldn't have wanted it any other way. She lived there with John and his family for many years. John as well as his sisters and their families (who spent a great deal of time coming to help and visit) always made sure she was well looked after and loved, she moved to town later in life.
John and Rita parted ways after the kids were grown but always stayed friends.
In 1999 Johnny met a sweet gal named Jane Denny. He then found the love that he would forever hold for the rest of his life. They moved in together in 2000 and in 2008 he married his beautiful Jane. Together they ran the farm and enjoyed spending time with their kids, grandkids and great grandkids as well as family and numerous friends. John and Jane were well suited for each other, they both enjoyed camping and being outdoors. They loved traveling together. John finally got to go on a tour to the Yukon that he has always dreamt of with Jane and their good friends, Albert and Tahanita.
Family was the most important part of Johnny’s life. When it came to the little ones, he certainly had a soft spot. He loved snuggling with the babies and watching them as they played and learned. John always had the time to stop and teach his children and grandchildren, as well as any child who was interested in learning. As much as he cared for the littles, you could see that they loved him just as much. He was always there with a helping hand or to offer advice, all the kids would say “If Papa can't fix it, No one can!!” John worked very hard in life to provide for his wife and always helped his family in times of need. His free time was spent camping, horseback riding, and curling. John and Bobby played in many bonspiels together. Johnny and Jane hosted many family reunions and holiday feasts over the years. He also enjoyed cheering on his beloved Oilers.
John’s life was lived just as he wanted it to, he was born and raised on the over century old Senkyr Family Farm, and he passed in the same place. He was very proud of the farm.
Johnny will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife Jane; daughter Jennifer (Mike) Avramovich; daughter-in-law Savonn Senkyr; stepsons Lucas Denny, Matthew (Megan) Denny; grandchildren: Jordan, Ashton (Tyler), Damien, Katie (Brett), Toryn (Austin), Keira (Dawson), Rayne, DJ, Keegan, Lily & Evelyn; great grandchildren: Jaxsen, Gabriel, Johnny, PJ, June, Wheeler, Bobby & Luca; siblings: Marilyn Baron, Donna Ross, Isabelle (Darcy) Stuart, brother-in-law Pete Boyle; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Johnny was predeceased by his parents John and June Senkyr; his son Bobby Senkyr; his brother Randy Senkyr; his sister and brother-in-law Judy (Ken) Leer; nephew Rocky Leer; sister Barbara Boyle; and his brothers-in-laws’ Tom Ross and Emil Baron.
A funeral service will be held at the Evergreen Community Hall on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to Stars Air Ambulance.

Condolences

Billy and Wendy Maluorno :

Jane were so sorry to hear about John's passing. We have often mentioned his name over the years since we moved back to Ontario. We often tell stories to friends of the adventures we had on the rigs when I worked the 9 years for John while we lived in Alberta. Out deepest Condolences to and your family.

Craig and Michelle Berger:

RIP John, you were a great man, I had the pleasure of getting to know you hanging out with Bobby. You will be missed on Earth but cherished in heaven.

Cheryl Waddell:

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Joyce Zirk:

My condolences to Johns families and friends. May he rest in peace.

Clinton Jamieson:

Rip uncle. You were more than just an uncle; you were a mentor, a second father, and a best friend. Heaven gained another angel.

Dean Ross:

Donna and families. Please accept my deepest condolences on your recent loss.

Corey and Marie Cermak:

We would like to express our sincere condolences to Donna and all the Senkyr families.

Edward and Norma Edl:

we are very sorry to hear of Johns passing he was an great man he will missed .Our deepest sympathy to your family,

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