John Roy Newberry Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Roy Newberry of Athabasca, Alberta, who passed away at the age of 89, on January 1, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Newberry and Celina Newberry (Cartier); his siblings, Louis, Shorty, Phillip, Maudie and Susie; and his son-in-law Lorne Pretula.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Lou Newberry; his children, Dale Newberry, Brenda Pretula, Caroline Rainville (Daniel) and Janet Bauer (Brian); his grandchildren, Derek Pretula (Alison), Shalane Pretula, Krista Cauchy (Beau), Erin Newberry (Jerry Galiwoda), Brittany Rainville and Noah Rainville; his stepgrandchildren, Tara Lee Murray and Matthieu Rainville; his great grandchildren, Ashlyn, Jillian, Brooklyn, Donte', Mya, Liam, Mason, Ellie, Hadley and Emry; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Stella, Blake, Ivy and Stark; his siblings, Betty Lou Edwards (Jack), Dorothy Risdale, Melvin Newberry, Phyllis Lange (Art), Joan Newberry and Alfred Newberry (Rita); and his half-sister Lorraine. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Donations may be made to the Athabasca Healthcare Auxiliary Association or a charity of ones choice.