Vale Jonathan J Horan (OR1969)
Thursday, 5 December 2024
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Much loved husband of Josephine and loving father of Jon (OR1998), Mike (OR2000) and Dan (OR2002). Jon Horan passed away peacefully on 14 September, 2024 after a number of serious complications and a brief period at the SAN hospital. We farewelled Jon in late September at an excellent service at Corpus Christi St Ives and a fabulous wake at Killara Golf Club. Jon was a role model and inspiration to many throughout his life, first at Riverview as school captain and 1st XV captain in 1969 and throughout his career and later life through his parish and volunteer activities. Jon's human resources career took him to Gippsland, Melbourne and a return to Sydney with a young family. He spent later years volunteering for a number of causes, including Ku-ring-gai rural fire brigade and indigenous support through Corpus Christi. He was an avid and passionate rugby supporter – both through many years on the sidelines at his son's games and as a committed Wallabies/Waratahs fan. Affectionately known as 'Jonpa' by his eight adoring grandchildren, he embraced his latest role as a fun, loving and energetic grandad across Sydney, Singapore and Spain. Everyone will profoundly miss Jon's wise words of advice and support, his joy for life despite health challenges at times and his always bright smile. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out with thoughts, care, and love. It has been incredibly touching to hear how much Jon meant to so many. We are immensely fortunate to be surrounded by such a supportive community of Old Ignatians during this challenging time. Jon Horan (OR1998) |