Jannie Joubert

A natural leader, Jannie thrived in mentoring others. He took immense pride in guiding young co-op students and watched with pride as many of them carved out successful paths in their trades.

As many of you know Jannie’s Favorite sport was Rugby, he played in high school at PGSS and as an adult played a few seasons with the Fort McMurray Knight where if he wasn't playing, he loved to cheer on the team. He enjoyed rugby so much that on more than one occasion he would get up at 2am or earlier to watch the Springboks in World Cup matches, celebrating their victories, particularly over the All Blacks.

He loved fishing, or if the fish weren’t biting, playing bumper boats on the lake. He loved his Harley and his annual bike trips. He especially enjoyed striking up conversations with everyone he would meet (which apparently was not always a good thing, as he met some odd characters). If you knew him you knew he loved his Car (Rose) his dream car a 1981 Trans Am, he was so excited to get it he drove all the way to BC in January weather to get it home.

He was an amazing husband, and an awesome dog dad to Willow who passed in 2023, Bodhi and Milo and incredible person to all who knew and loved him. He will be forever remembered and loved by his parents, Annatjie and Seun Joubert; brothers, Marius (Whitney) Joubert and Hennie (Assunta) Joubert; his beloved Ouma, Chrissie; in-laws, Pam and Ray Lays; sisters-in-law, Amy (Ryan) Lays, Mandy (Evan) Jones, Crystal Lays; nieces and nephews, Charlie and Lucas Joubert, Kalena, Nora and Caroline Joubert and Kattie (Alex) and Morgan Jones, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.