Joan Irene Salajko Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joan Irene Salajko (Kitchener, Ontario), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 2, 2025 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Irene Salajko to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Stanley Siefried and Irene Siefried; her in-laws, Magda and Izidor; her brother-in-law Drago Salajko; her sisters, Marie Siefried and Donna Shushack; and her close friend Nancy Anderson.
She is survived by: her husband Tony; her children, Tina Yonemitsu (Steve), Jeff Salajko (Kelli McVay) and Jill Hastie (Deryk); her grandchildren, Jordyn, Eric, Natalie of Kate, J. J., Luke, Brayden and Ma's; her siblings, Rita Thompson, Mary Lou Benedict (Ted), Joe Siefried (Sue), John Siefried (Deb), Jim Siefried and Ruth Siefried; and her close friend Delores Bergin. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington (https://alzheimer.ca) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). The family has chosen to send donations to Alzheimer Society- Waterloo WellingtonDonate Now (https://alzheimer.ca). Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Heart and Stroke FoundationDonate Now (https://www.heartandstroke.ca).
