John William Hollas passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2010 in Vancouver, at the age of 83 years. John was predeceased by his loving wife Theresa of 54 years and his older sister Tess Cuddy. John is survived by his loving family: seven sons, John (Karen), Michael (Crystal), David (Sharon), Brian (Pat), Martin (Liezl), Terence and Paul (Candace); eight grandchildren, Collin, Mark, Martin, Courtney, Bryan, Caitlin; Sydney and Mathew; 2 great-granddaughters Lana and Tiana; niece Nancy (Bill, daughters Nicola and Louise) of England, and relatives and friends. Visitation to be held on Friday, March 19 from 9:30-10:30am at the St Augustine’s Parish. Funeral mass to be celebrated on Friday, March 19, 11 am at St. Augustine’s Parish, 2028 West 7th, Vancouver B.C. Interment at Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.