Obituary of John Stefan Obeda

The Rev. John Obeda went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, November 9, 2018 in his 89th year, entering the place that His Saviour, the Lord Jesus, won for him by His life, suffering, and death on the cross. John leaves behind Marian, his faithful wife of 61 years, sons John (Suzanna), Stephen (Heather), Paul, and his five grandchildren: Michael (Dena), David (Mikaela), Kristen, Katie and Grace. He is survived by his sister-in-law Ann DeLuca, his cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding him are his dear parents, sister Mildred, brother-in-law Elmer Slabon and nephew Wayne. John was born in Chicago to Stefan and Zuzana (née Basnar), graduating from Concordia Lutheran Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri in 1955. He served various congregations in Texas, Michigan and Ontario; served as chaplain to area hospitals and nursing homes; and after retiring, still served as a guest pastor or organist. He attended worship services at Faith Lutheran Church, London. Among other passions, he was an avid rose gardener, a member of the William Saunders Rose Society and the Lambeth Horticultural Society. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m., with devotion at 8:30 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 310 Southdale Road East, London on Friday, November 16th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at the church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rhineland, Ontario where John served as pastor in the early seventies. In lieu of flowers, donations to Faith Congregation’s Memorial Fund, Lutherans for Life - Canada, London Area Right to Life, or the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition will be gratefully accepted.