Obituary of John Gordon Makie

John Gordon died on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre. He was born near Sioux Lookout, Ontario on September 2, 1924, eldest son of Onni and Tynne Maki. Finnish was his first language. John left home to serve in the Canadian Navy during World War II. His son, John M. Makie, has written a book entitled “The Spy Worker,” about the years when John Sr. served as a member of a commando force specializing in underwater demolition. After the war, John Gordon worked in various careers in Regina and Winnipeg including many years in the investment business until he retired in Regina. John is predeceased by his parents; his wife Irene (nee Fofon) and by his brother Ernie. He is survived by his sister Helen of Florida; his children Gail Goebel of St. Albert, John M. Makie (Cathy) of Regina, and Sharon (John) Piniach of Calgary; grandchildren and great grand-children Robin Goebel (Jim) (St Albert), Bryce Goebel (Denice) and their children David (Toronto), Jake and Emily (Edmonton), Joel Cascun (Alicia) and their children Jayden and Jazlyn (Black Diamond AB), Holly Brown (Quentin), and their childern Gabriel, Nikola, Samuel, Katelyn and Zachary (Cayley), John W. Makie (Nicole) and their son John Beau (Winnipeg), Benjamin Makie and his children Tyler, Rachel and Kaden (Saskatoon), Chelsea Makie (Cordell) and their children Jack and Henry (Leduc), and Shauna Makie (Regina). John's passions included writing. He wrote and published a book about a neighbour at Sioux Lookout; "The Silent Moccasins." He was an excellent story teller and motivational speaker, skills he used in his devotion to the AA community. John was very proud of his service, and was pleased to spend his last years in the Vet's wing at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, where he enjoyed a new community during his challenging last years. Family and friends will Celebrate John's life at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2126 College Avenue, Regina SK, on Saturday March 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Thanks to the staff at Wascana Rehab 3-5 for their compassion and kindness. In lieu of flowers, kindly donate to Wascana Rehabilitation Centre Vets Wing, 2180 23rd Avenue, Regina, SK, S4S 0A5.