Tracy, I realize this is a little late but I just found out about John’s untimely death. I attended Northern 1972 – 1975 and met John through his brother Frank. During my 3 years in Kirkland Lake I got to know John very well when the three of us would hangout. After college we drifted apart, although we still had some good times when John came to visit Frank in Toronto. I haven’t seen John for 36 yrs and was quite shocked to read of his premature death. Please accept my most sincere condolence to you and your family. Johnny was a good guy and I liked him a lot. I’ll miss him!! George Hourtovenko, Hamilton

My name is Isaac and I worked with John in Kazakhstan up until about 6 months ago. I have just learned of this tragic news and would like to send my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. John was a great man and I am thankful for having the pleasure of working with and knowing him. He will be missed greatly.

My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of John. I have known him and worked with him for many years and he will be missed.

Tracey and Family, Please accept my sincere condolences. I worked with John last three years in Kazakhstan. John was great person and very good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lukz and Family

My name is Abdylla, I worked with John in Kazakhstan and with great sorrow I have learnt the news that one of my personal friends and teammates, John, had passed away. John has left us too early â there are so many great things he could have reached, so many things he could have taught us, so many jokes he could have shared with us… I am happy of having had a chance of knowing him and working with him; and I regret that it was that short. We all will be missing you, John. I express my deepest condolences to Johnâs family and relatives. May the Almighty extend His grace and mercy upon him. Abdylla Tachmammedov

I’m an ex-Nabors employee who has worked with John in the past. I’m presently not in Canada and was informed of this Dec. 12th. I spoke to John only a few weeks ago. It is definitely a shock and a loss of a good friend. Words are not able to express my feelings for you and your family during these times. I regret that the only way I presently have to pay my respects are by through this message.

Dear Tracey, My name is Galiya. I worked with John about 3 years. It was very sudden and sad to hear that John had died.I suppose the shock of living alone with children must be quite difficult but I hope you have enough strength to carry on.You have my heartiest sympathy.

I worked with John in Mexico and Kazakhstan for 6 years. He was a very dear friend. Sorry to hear of the loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. David Scarbrough

Hi Tracey, I worked with John in Kazakhstan. He was a truly a good man and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sean Chimuk

Tracy – We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult time. May God Bless all of you.

Please accept my condolences on Johns passing. We have worked together since 2001, and spent lots of time together. Family and children were always a topic of discussion and shared stories. With both of us having young families, it was easier to relate to one another. Thanks and Regards Daniel Stevenson and Family

Hello Tracy. My name is Kurt Delorme I am greatly saddened for your loss of a great person that loved you very much. I am one of the rig managers in Kazakhstan. I was working there when John first came into the country and I have the true pleasure of calling him a friend. Reflecting in this very sad time I find myself very humbled by Johnâs character and love for his family. We would talk every morning on the phone about what was going on at the job but it was always just a minute or two before our talk turned to regular chatting between friends and what was going on in ours and our familyâs lives. I wish I had known him longer. I feel myself a better person for knowing his inability to compromise his love for his family, his character and his work ethic. John is a remarkable man and will be dearly missed. My warmest Regards from myself and my fiancée whom also worked with John. Kurt Delorme and Samal Karayeva

Tracy & family Please know that our hearts are breaking for all of you over such a tragic loss of a great guy. Your strong faith and family will help you through this sad, sad time. Our prayers are with all of you Tracy…please take care

Dear Tracey and Kids, There are no words to express our shock and sadness over this tragic event. Please know at this time we are there in spirit for all of you. If we could be there for you we would be. You and the kids are in our hearts and minds at this sad time and if there is anything we can do for you and the kids let us know. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Don and Lynn Mitchell

Tracey: We are so sorry to hear about John. Although we never met John, your Mom and Dad always had a lot of nice things to say about him. Your special Guardian Angel John is in heaven looking after you, Brianna, Nicholas, Jacob and Sean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children during this very difficult time. May God bless you, Brianna, Nicholas, Jacob and Sean. Love Aunt Vera & Uncle Ken

To Tracey and family: We are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers. Our deepest condolences from my family to yours. Love Debbie (Richard, Dian, Linda, Danny and families)

Tracy and family; please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss and the pain that you are all going through. Love Nancy & Rob

Please accept our deepest regrets and sincere condolences. Prayers & warm wishes, Ray & Shannon Génier Burlington ON

Dearest Tracy and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time, we can only try to imagine what you are going through,we wish you and the kids all the best, and keep you forefront in our prayers. God Bless, Barry, Sheri and Linda Ferguson.

Dear Tracey and Family, Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love Natalie(Cadieux)Denison

Dear Tacey, Brianna, Nicholas, Jacob & Sean, and families: Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are to hear of John’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Tracey, please know that your friends are with you and at anytime if we can do anything for you to please let us know. We are a phone call away. During the last couple of days I was reflecting on some of the ‘chat’s’ I had with John at the arena during hockey games and on the soccer field about photography, computers, cell phones and all the other new technology out on the market. John was always interested in the ‘new stuff’ to better enable him to do business and to provide the best for his family. I recall when Sean was born, I never seen John so happy. Bob and I were at the arena that day and he was so excited telling everyone his news of the new addition to the family he was so proud of you and the kids. I also remember, not too long ago, John came into the store while I was there to purchase a new computer for Brianna because he said, “she a teenager and she needed one!” He chuckled when he spoke. I told him if there was an award for father-of-the-year he would certainly get it. These are the times that we reflect on the type of person John was. We will always have fond memories of John as an attractive soft spoken man who was a caring and dedicated father and husband. With our sincerest condolences, Bob, Shannon, Darian & Cassie Galarneau

Our thoughts and prayers are with you..Wishing you all strength and courage during this difficult time. The LaCarte Family

Thinking of you at this difficult time. May your hearts be warmed with memories to cherish and last a lifetime. If you need anything, please feel free to call anytime. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Take Care! Sylvie,David,Brock and Tanner Mazzocato

Tracey I wish I could have made it up there to be with you at this time. I am so sad by the news and my thoughts are with you and the kids. Love, Bonnie, Michael, Jordan and Spencer Bradenton, Florida