Juhani (John) Allen Hartikainen

It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, son in law, and friend John Hartikainen who passed away on January 29, 2026 at the age of 58 after a brave battle with cancer.

John started his career in the Canadian military in the Army Reserves with the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment from 1984 to 1988. That is where he met his wife Cathy and married in 1988. He then worked as a journeyman carpenter, and later as a journeyman millwright.

Anyone who knew John knew of his unstoppable work ethic and deep love of his family. He had many passions over the years from fishing, hunting, and kayaking, to wood working and knife making, and in recent years playing golf, hiking, and being a Pappa. Through the years his passions evolved, but remaining constant was how he drew in his friends and family to share these joys together.

John is deeply missed by his wife of 38 years Cathy Hartikainen, daughter Rachel (Brock) Dermott, son Erik (Jan) Hartikainen, granddaughter Blake Dermott, sister Anne (Kari) Pouru, father Aulis Hartikainen, father and mother in law Art and Deanna Douglas, and many others. He is welcomed to rest by his mother Laila, Roy, and Veikko Hartikainen, and loyal companion Tuk.

Celebration of Life
Friday, February 13, 2026, 2:00PM
Trinity Funeral Home
10530 116 St NW, Edmonton, AB

In lieu of flowers, the family asks to donate instead to the Alberta Cancer Foundation: https://albertacancer.ca/donate/