August 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Kabatoff of Abbotsford BC, On August 17, 2024.
He was born in March 1935, in Verigan, Saskatchewan, to parents John and Mary Kabatoff. He was the oldest of his two siblings, Beverly and Virgina (predeceased).
John started working as an athletics instructor at the Haney Correction Center before starting a 25-year career with Overwaitea Foods throughout British Columbia. He then obtained his licence and became a realtor, mostly in the Mission BC area.
John spent many years coaching minor league baseball and was an avid sports fan. His favorite baseball team was the New York Yankees and favorite basketball team the Golden State Warriors. While attending high school in Mission BC John won numerous awards as a basketball player, including a BC High School Provincial title.
Besides sports, John loved his Time Hortons coffee, playing the Lotto and mostly his "growing" family.
He is survived by his wife Laurena of 66 years, his children: Dana (Scott) Guy, Kevin Kabatoff (Donna), Lee-Ann (Chris) Carlson, Sheryle (Craig) Johnston, as well as grandchildren: Kyle (Kailee) Hosker, Brandon (Shannon) Hosker, Lauryn Guy, Thomas Gardin (Melissa), Michale (Ashley) Carlson, Andrew Carlson (Brittany), Nicholas (Deanna) Johnston, Jared (Kristin) Johnston and 10 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life to be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), or the Foundation Fighting Blindness-Canada.