John was born on December 9, 1959 in Grand Forks B.C., to Helen (Hlookoff) and Alex Barisenkoff. John was the youngest of 4 siblings. He passed away from complications of COPD, and a heart attack, on November 5, 2023.

In 1962, the Barisenkoff family moved to Agassiz, B.C. and in 1965 moved back to Grand Forks, where he grew up. After leaving school in 1978 John moved to Crescent Valley. Then, in the early 80's, he moved to Ontario for a brief period before returning back to the Nelson area, where he eventually met his former wife with whom he fathered a son. In the mid 90's John moved to Alberta, eventually settling in the Grand Prairie area, where he lived and worked for a number of years before once again, returning back to the Kootenay’s, two years ago.

John began his work-life in the potato fields in Grand Forks. In the Nelson area he did a variety of jobs including driving cement truck and driving cab for Heritage Cabs, eventually becoming the owner. John enjoyed people and especially the bar scene where, in Ontario, he worked as a bouncer. He later attended Selkirk College in Nelson and obtained welder certification. He worked for a number of years for Zap Welding as a welder-fabricator-installer. After moving to Alberta he welded for a short time then had an opportunity to operate heavy equipment, which he pursued to the time of his passing. The last 3 years of his work life were a struggle with COPD and affected his ability to perform his work effectively, but he never quit trying.

John had many talents. He loved fishing, his friends, and enjoyed playing the guitar. When his health was better, he enjoyed the entire variety of work he experienced, and always had stories to tell of the people he worked with.

John was predeceased by his son James, 2022, his mother, 2000, and his father, 1987.

He leaves behind his brother Peter, sister Bettyann (Abbey), brother Fred, several nephews and nieces, and many exceptional friends. He will be missed.

John did request in the past that there not be a funeral ceremony. Instead we just wish people would think of him next time they’re partying and having a great time. He would have liked that. He was cremated and his remains will be spread in nature where he lived, worked, and played. Breathe easy, John.

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