Spehar, Janko (John)

He passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at the age of 75. Lovingly remembered by his wife Mary Spehar of 55 years together, and his children, Steven, Robert (Leah), Lorraine, missed by his loving granddaughters, Kiara, Mackensie, and Evelyn. Predeceased by his parents, Josip and Barbara Spehar.

Janko enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling, and volunteering. He enjoyed his favourite TV show, M.A.S.H. and was a big history aficionado.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Bay Gardens Funeral Home (947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton).

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 26th, 2026, from 5-8pm at Bay Gardens Funeral Home in Hamilton. Also on Sunday, April 26th, 2026, at 7pm there will be a Rosary.

A Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, April 27th, 2026, beginning at 10 am at Holy Cross Croatian Catholic Church (1883 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8K 1V9) with a Burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (600 Spring Gardens Rd, Burlington, ON L7T 1S9)

In lieu of flowers, donations made to Holy Cross Croatian Catholic Church (1883 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8K 1V9) or St. George Catholic Church (56 Ridgeway Rd, Crystal Beach, ON L0S 1B0) would be appreciated by the family. Envelopes are available for donations at the funeral home for Holy Cross Church and donations to St. George Church can be made by e-transfer to sgc.crystalbeach@gmail.com