With broken hearts, the family of Johnathon Taylor Frank Ward of Goodfish Lake, Alberta regretfully announce his passing on Wednesday April 8, 2026 at the age of 28 years.

Johnathon is lovingly survived by his common law wife: Rae-J Pruden; cherished daughters: Isabel Burns, Raeanna Ward-Pruden; brothers: Louie Ward, Trevor Ward, Kenny Badger; sisters: Melissa Ward, Wendy Ward, Tania Ward; special parents: Luke Pruden & Viola Sparklingeyes; special mama: Betty Sparklingeyes; special auntie: Christine LaPratt; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and extended family.

Johnathon is going in to the arms of his parents: Linda Ward and Kenny Badger; brothers: Michael Ward, Terrence Ward also known as Blackie, Jason Ward, Jeff Ward.

Viewing, Monday, April 20, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Memento Funeral Chapel, St. Paul, Alberta. Wake, Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm, Goodfish Lake Cultural Centre, Goodfish Lake, Alberta, leaving Memento Funeral Chapel, St. Paul, Alberta at 2:00 pm. Funeral Service, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm, Goodfish Lake Cultural Centre, Goodfish Lake, Alberta, with Pastor Frank Ward officiating. Pallbearers: Dain Sparklingeyes, Devon Sparklingeyes, Ricki-Ray Sparklingeyes-Pruden, Raydyn-Ray Sparklingeyes-Pruden, Daymond Sparklingeyes-Jackson, CaLee Sparklingeyes, Elroy Houle, Kenny Badger Jr.; Honorary Pallbearers: Erwin Lavalee, Donovan Jackson, Jaret Cardinal, Elizabeth Jackson and all those that loved and knew him. Cremation to follow.

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