On Monday, JuIy 4, 2011 in CentraI Huron, Jonathan VaIenta of CIinton, in his 22nd year. Cherished son of Dennis VaIenta of CIinton and Kathy (Williams) VaIenta of Paris. FondIy remembered by his sisters AIisha and her husband James Hunter and their son Zachariah, of Iondon; and Natasha and Katrina VaIenta, both of Paris. DearIy Ioved by grandparents StanIey and Ada VaIenta of St. Jacobs and GeraId and Pat Williams of Paris. AIso missed by severaI cousins. FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeraI service wiII be heId at the RoyaI Canadian Iegion, 95 Kirk Street, CIinton on Friday, JuIy 8 at 1:30 pm. Interment CIinton Cemetery. MemoriaI donations to Fathers Are CapabIe Too (Parenting Association), 3044 BIoor St. W., Suite 205, Toronto, M8X 2Y8, wouId be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Shelley Woitowich (Shelley Williams)
I have just recently learnd of Jonathan&&single&&s passing. I have been lifting all of you up in prayer, as I know this isn&&single&&t an easier time for all of you. I pray that God will wrap you in His arms of love and comfort.
Meghan Housley
My deepest condolences to the Valenta family. While I didn&&single&&t know Jonathan personally, it is clear he had a great impact on a lot of people in his all-too-short 22 years. He won&&single&&t be forgotten any time soon.
Sally Lowey/Martin Family
No words can express our true saddness at this time. Please accept our condolences and know that we are praying for your family and those lives that Jon has deeply touched! We pray for strength and help as these days will be very difficult for you all. We have a trust and hope that God will hold you all up in the palm of His hand real tight and may you be comforted in knowing that Joh is with God. Again, we are terribly saddened for you all. We do all remember him well! I encourage you to hold on to every memory, for it is them that will bring you closer to him and give you strength when needed most now and in the future! Please do not hesitate to ask for anything-we are here for you whenever and however!
Sally and Family
Steven & Danielle Goodwin
Dear Kathy, Alicia, Katrina, Natasha, Nanna & Poppa:
I&&single&&m so very truly sorry for the loss of your cherished son, brother and grandson. As I looked to the Scripture for a comforting word, this is the one that stood out to me:
2 Corinthians 5:5-8 “Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. For we live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”
In the times that you feel his loss most strongly in your hearts, I pray that the Lord will remind you of Jonathan&&single&&s soul, rejoicing in its new freedom in paradise.
My sincerest sympathies and prayers for your comfort during this time and for the years to come as you adjust and honour his memory.
Blessings,
Steven & Danielle Goodwin
Elizabeth Clarke
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this very painful time. I pray that God will be with each one of you in the very difficult days ahead as you heal from this tragedy. Be comforted in the knowledge that Jonathan is at peace with God. God bless and comfort each one of you.
Paul Fretz
Dennis, Kathy and family
Strength to you as you grieve and celebrate the life of Jonathan. Know that many are caring for you right now and in the months that come.
Paul Fretz
Lisa Tara Hooper, Patti Plant-Babcock, Vicki Schweyer
We are deeply saddened to hear of Johnathan&&single&&s passing. He was a terrific young man. My team and I had the opportunity to work with Jonathan and assist him in finding a job while he lived in Paris. He will be truly missed. Lisa, Patti, Vicki
lisa
Jon will be greatly missed. We will cherish the wonderful memories we have and never forget how loving and caring Jon was.
Love,
Uncle Jeff, Aunt Lisa, Sable & Clay Williams
Will VanNieuwenhuizen
I got to know Johnathan pretty well over the year and a half that i worked with him at the cobblestone. He always knew how to put a smile on people&&single&&s faces or how to make them laugh, he was just a very good natured guy and everyone at the cobblestone loved him. I know that i will miss him like crazy and i hope that he is off in a better place watching all the best movies and playing all the best video games. RIP Johnathan Valenta
Christi Chartrand
Sincere and deepest sympathy, I have a brother the exact same age, and can&&single&&t imagine the loss you feel. Wishing you peace and comfort to help you get through this. **hugs** Christi and family
Howard, Carol, and Cynthia Walters
Our deepest sympathies extend to Dennis, Kathy, Alisha, Natasha and Katrina.
Brittany Broeckel
I&&single&&m so sorry that this terrible accident had to happen to your family, no one deserves something like this to happen. May he rest in peace, our sympathy extends to Katrina, Kathy, Dennis, Alisha, and Natasha. Love Brittany & Jason.
Cliff and Betty Dettwiler
We are extremely saddened to learn of Jonathan&&single&&s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go to each family member at this time.
Lisa Plumstead
So sorry for your loss. Lisa and Family.
Brian and Denise Boertien
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time ….
Brian and Denise Boertien and Family
Jean Hedley
Hi Dennis – My heart goes out to you on the tragic loss of your son Jonathan. I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Hedley, CHP Huron-Bruce
Grant Wren
Dennis, my sincere condolences on the loss of your son. Knowing how hard you have worked for many other fathers, I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling. May your memories of happier times together bring you peace and may God comfort you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Grant
Colleen Smith/Ranney
Dennis,Kathy, Katrina, and Family. I am so saddened to hear the news of Jonathan. My prayers are with all of yous at this time and in the coming days.
Mary, Carolyn and Melody Van Dorp
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God give you HIS comfort and peace. The Van Dorp family, Kinburn Line
Melissa
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. It is hard losing a person you love, but I know that God will help you through this time of grief. I am truly sorry to hear about your lost.
Lynda Cooper
Dennis….I am truly sorry to hear about your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family…i hope the good times you had together with your son, will help you through this difficult time….i&&single&&ve always admired your strength to stand up for what you believe in, i&&single&&m sure that will help you get through this painful time…keep positive thoughts…Lynda Cooper
Karen Bierma
Kathy & family, Gerald & Pat. I am so very sorry you are having to deal with the loss of your Son, Brother, Grandson. Such a loss. Please know that you are in my prayers. I think I have an idea of what you are feeling right now. I have said it many times, since Fred&&single&&s death, that there is no way that I could have gotten through this without the strength I received from God. Rely on that. Many are praying and I am sure you will feel the strength and comfort by those who are upholding your family in prayer at this time.
With Christ you will manage.
God Bless
Karen Bierma
Rick and Janet Billson
Valenta Family,
We cannot begin to imagine how difficult a journey you are on right now. We do pray that God will give you peace and the comfort that He alone can give. It is nice to see the pictures on this site of Jonathan, because we haven&&single&&t seen him in years. We still remember his happy smile and enthusiastic play as he interacted with the other boys at homeschooling events.
We grieve with you, we weep with you, and we pray for you.
Dave Young
Dennis and family. I am so sorry and deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Be there for each other and find strength in your unity. kids be there for your dad. Dennis you and i have had many talks and I know how much your children mean to you. Hang in there Dennis. This pain will pass. Your a good man with a big heart.
Jackie Riggs
Today is the 10th anniversary of my 18 year old son&&single&&s passing and my heart breaks for all of you – family, friends, schoolmates. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Grant Robertson
Dear Dennis- Our family was so saddened to hear of your family&&single&&s tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you struggle through this very difficult time.