Reverend John A. Canjar

Reverend John Canjar, 93, of Denver, passed away November 20, 2014. He was born June 24, 1921 in Denver to Frank and Mary Canjar. He was the sixth of 10 children. He grew up in the Globeville neighborhood of Denver and attended Holy Rosary grade school and Annunciation High School. After graduation he entered St. Thomas Seminary in Denver to study for the priesthood with ordination on June 4, 1949. His assignments included Holy Ghost, Holy Family, St. John's in Stoneham, Sacred Heart in Cheyenne Wells, Holy Rosary, Cure d' Ars, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Mark's in Westminster. He retired from active ministry June 9, 1996 after 47 years of service. He is survived by sister Lucille (James) Stanaway, sister-in-law Mary (Leo) Canjar and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Frank, Ray and Leo; sisters Helen, Mary, Catherine, Florence and Margaret. The recitation of the rosary will be held Friday, November 21, 2014 beginning at 7:00 PM at Little Sisters of the Poor (Mullen Home), 3629 W. 29th Ave. The Funeral will be held Saturday, 10:00 AM at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at Logan and Colfax. Burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. A reception will follow the interment at the reception center at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Little Sisters of the Poor, 3629 W. 29th Ave., Denver CO 80211 or Mount St. Vincent Home, 4159 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80211. Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories of Fr. John or messages of condolence with his family.