Johan Knudtsen

With never-ending love and tremendous sadness, Johan’s children, Paige and Javen Knudtsen announce his passing in Edmonton, Alberta, on May 15th, 2025.

Johan is now reunited with his predeceased brother Son (1990), sister Wendy (2019) and their mother Joyce Ulm (2020). He is survived by his two children, Paige and Javen. His siblings: Diane, Cyndi, Amy, Guy Jr, Alexis, Axel, his many nieces and nephews, and his father, Axel Guy Knudtsen. As well as his many cousins, loving aunts, uncles, friends and extended family.

Johan was the type of man who took the shirt off his back to help someone else. He touched countless hearts throughout his life and worked hard for his family. He would want us all to honour his legacy in a good way. Be kind & take care of each other, and work towards making the world a better place, as Johan spoke of this often. May he rest in peace. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to P+OPS Penticton and Area Overdose Prevention Society in Penticton, where his daughter Paige works, and in which Johan took great pride. Johan was equally proud of his son Javen’s career in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Due to unfortunate circumstances, his daughter will hold a private celebration of life with beloved family that will not be announced publicly.