Joan Minaker

The family announces the passing of Joan Minaker of Kitchener, Ontario, on October 13, 2026, at the age of 82. Joan was born on January 7, 1944. She was predeceased by her parents, Betty Parker and Walter Parker; her parents-in-law, Helen and Morley Minaker; her siblings, Lorna, Eleanor, and Ted (Ken); and her sister-in-law, Dorothy. Joan is survived by her husband, Jack; her daughter, Elizabeth; her sister, Audrey (Doris); and her brothers-in-law, Doug (Eleanor) and Vim. Visitation will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd., located at 507 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B2A5. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice, either at the funeral home or online through the charity's website. Please contact the funeral home to inform the family of any online donations.