February 10, 1948 - May 26, 2023
In Loving Memory ~
John Alexander Carachelo passed away peacefully on Friday May 26, 2023, at his home in Barriere, BC with his family and close friends by his side.
He is survived by his daughters Laura-Lea Proulx (Fred) and Lana Lind, his granddaughter Jessica Thompson, his two grandsons Ty Proulx and Kolten Smith and his partner Irene Klassen, his siblings Connie (Frank) Degan, Wayne (Pia) Carachelo, Bill Prior and Kandy (Greg) Prentis.
John is predeceased by his wife Leanna, granddaughter Alyson Proulx, sons in law Mac Lind and Jordie Cook, sister Teresa Sehn.
John was born in Revelstoke, BC on February 10, 1948.
His love was his family. He was a carpenter for many years then became a building inspector. He worked for the TNRD for 25 years. John retired at 55 years old, he enjoyed spending his summers fishing and camping at Dragon Lake with his grandchildren, spending the fall season hunting in northern BC, team roping and watching his family rodeo.
Irene Klassen has been his partner for the last 12 years and has brought her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren into his life bringing him so much joy and happiness.
There will be no service at John's request.