In Memory

Kenneth Janigo

November 8th, 1931 - August 8th, 2024

Born in Nordegg, Alberta

Passed in Lacombe, Alberta

It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of Kenneth Janigo on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Lacombe Alberta. He was a devoted husband to Nita, a loving father to Linda (Barry) Tee and Rick (Carol) Janigo, and a beloved grandfather to Heather (George) Saganis, Colin (Tracy) Tee and Daniel Janigo and great-grandfather to Aiden and Ethan Saganis, and Charlie and Sawyer Tee. He was predeceased by his father, John Janigo Sr.; his mother, Lilly Janigo; and his brother, John Janigo Jr. Ken was born on November 8, 1931 in Nordegg and filled his younger years with schooling, sports, horseback riding and outdoor activities. He also worked underground in the mine as a driver. He later joined the Alberta Forest Service, where he remained until his retirement in 1988. In 1950 he met his wife Nita, while on a fishing trip to Goldeye Lake. On April 19, 1954, Ken and Nita were married and continued to live in Nordegg. In 1960 he transferred to Rocky Mountain House, where he remained until 2022 before moving to Lacombe. Ken will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature, his love of life, and his generous stories and recollections of the past. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Thank you to the staff of the Lacombe Extended Care Unit for enhancing his quality of life for the final year and a special thanks to Dr. Olivier for her exceptional care.

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Glen Feys

3 months ago

I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing
He was my brother Harold 's very best friend growing up in Nordegg.
Rest in peace John,a job well done.

Don and Ellen Maconochie

3 months ago

We were so sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. He was so much fun to talk to and visit with. Our sympathies to the Janigo family.

Dianne Ferster

3 months ago

I met Ken & Nita when I was managing Fit Express In Rocky Mountain House. Ken & Nita would sit and talk to me after there workout. Ken always had some good jokes to tell. I would see him at Coop, and Sobeys give him a Big Hug. I will miss him a lot . Condolences to you Nita & Family

Stewart Stephanson

3 months ago

My sincere condolences to Nita, Linda and Rick and families.
So many memories of Ken, flood through my mind.
Meeting at DR 6, while waiting to be
transferred to a remote lookout.
The day I was in yard at Forestry Ware house ( a member of a standby crew )
Ken drove into yard, gets out and strides up to our group. With no uncertain question , he taps me on my chest, and explains, STEPHANSON ! Be at the radio room ( in main office down town ) Monday at 8 AM!
VERHESEN is going make an operator out of you! ( I was, he did )
It was in that setting, I really got to know all the office staff Especially KEN !
He often included me to ride along on fixed wing air craft patrols with him.
Over the later years, I always enjoyed a visit with them both.
One great couple I shall remember !
Sincerely
Stew

Cecily and Allan Titford

3 months ago

We are very saddened to learn of Ken's passing. Cecily worked at Forestry - I loved hearing his stories, leaning on the counter in the office, his wonderful smile and smiling eyes. The Boys in the back office - Ken, Ben, Floyd, and Art .. such wonderful, gentle men. Ken never lost his love of telling stories -he always had one, whenever we saw him and Nita in a grocery store. Sincere condolences to you Nita and all the family. Rocky Mountain House, AB

Gail Horth

3 months ago

My condolences Nita, RIP Ken, you made the world a better place, I am grateful to have known you both. ❤️

Pat (Kay) Ironside

3 months ago

Nita, Carol, Rick and family I am saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. I will miss him. He always had a hug for me. Saunders Reunions have not been the same.

Bill Black

3 months ago

Nita - Please accept our sincere condolences on Kens passing. I fondly remember the old days working with Ken and Ben Shantz in Rocky Mtn. Hse. Bill and Marilyn Black Camrose,AB

Val Hanson-Wilson

3 months ago

I will always remember Mr. Janigo sitting in his Lazboy reading a law book as us under aged teens partied in the basement. Celebrate him.

Tony & Edie Biggelaar

3 months ago

Thinking of you Linda, Barry, and family at this very sad time.

Arlene & Chuck D'Amico

3 months ago

I will think about Ken whenever we pass by the Four Mile Dam. He was a great fly fisherman and that will always be how we will remember him. Condolences to his family. Our 'Nordegg' family is saddened by his passing,.

Denise van Nieuwkerk

3 months ago

Soooooo sorry for your loss-try to remember he is “only just a thought away”! HUGS❣️❣️❣️

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