Jhon Joshua “JJ” Panela
elevated GRzqE January 16, 2007 ~ August 20, 2024
elevated GRzqE Visitation #1
Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
*Program to start at 4:30 p.m.*
elevated GRzqE Visitation #2
Friday, August 30, 2024 from 2 – 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
*Program to start at 5:00 p.m.*
elevated GRzqE Funeral Mass
Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Our Lady Queen of the World Parish
10411 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3P2
*All guests are to meet directly at church*
elevated GRzqE Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery: Section 43
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7
elevated GRzqE
elevated GRzqE Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we share with you that our beloved Jhon Joshua “JJ” Panela has entered into rest on August 20, 2024, at the age of 17 years old, in Toronto. He was the cherished son of Felicisimo Panela Jr. and Avelina Quillopo, and the dear brother of Joanne Panela and her husband, Dastyn.
elevated GRzqE He was deeply loved and supported by his family, friends, school mates, and basketball team. JJ had many gifts in playing basketball, artistic abilities, and showing compassion to others.
elevated GRzqE JJ touched the lives of everyone he met with his warmth and kindness. We find comfort in our Christian faith, knowing that JJ is now in the presence of our Lord.
elevated GRzqE We deeply appreciate all the messages and prayers of support and condolences we have received. JJ’s memory and legacy will forever live on in our hearts.
elevated GRzqE
JJ your smile could brighten up a room. You will be deeply missed thank you for the fond memories and all your contributions to the OLHC community. Never forgotten and always in our hearts rest in peace brother
Mr ALETTO?
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Adingko. Naalala ko nong nilalaro ko siya. He was only 3 years old back then but I have a memory with him, magalang na bata at mabait.
I pray that God will give you and your family the comfort and strength in this difficult time Adingko.
Jesus loves you and your family.
Life can change in the blink of an eye, but love is eternal.🕊️😥💔 Rest Now My dear Cousin JJ. Keep your Family Strong 🙏
To Avenlina and family
We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear about your unexpected loss of JJ.
May JJ rest in peace and you all be comforted with the loving memories he left behind.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Christopher Ho and family
My heart weeps for you and feels your pain of loss! May God give you strength!
To Jhon Joshua, your life is a blessing that left beautiful memories, loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.
Part of us aches on your sudden death. May you be home & safe in God’s keeping, Godson.
Our sincerest sympathy & condolences to the Panela family. You’re in our thoughts & prayers.
So sorry for your loss.
Even though we weren’t friends, the few times I’ve seen you in halls or visit your friends in my classes were memorable. You were funny and charismatic. I didn’t know you but I knew your name and smile. Rest well, maybe play basketball with God, see if you win.
Sending love, strength and my deepest most heartfelt condolences to JJ’s family and all of his friends. My son Mateo and JJ were very close friends since they met in grade 9. This loss is so unbearable but the beautiful memories my son has with JJ will be with him forever. May JJ’s soul rest in peace eternally and may the memories bring comfort to all those who loved him. Sincerely Kristina (Mateo’s mom)
My thoughts and prayers goes with you and your family my the lord gives you strength in this hard time my dip-pest condolences
JJ you were a great student at OLHC.
Our hearts are broken over this devastating loss.
May your soul have eternal rest in Christ’s embrace.
I can’t believe you are gone. You and Aidan were so close , I hear you’re car coming down the street:( REST IN ETERNAL PEACE you won’t be forgiven, LLJJ💜
Mathew Perreira( Aidan Perreira brother)
Our deepest condolences to the whole family and friends, our greatest memory with JJ is at OLHC winning the championship of Boards basketball with My son Rocky Adamo we will always have those amazing memories peace and love ❤️
💔
My deepest sympathy may God comfort and keep your family. Rest in peace JJ. This is so sad my heart hurts.
We are so heartbroken to hear of this tragedy. Rest in peace, JJ my heart breaks for the families. Life is not fair 🙏
To family and friends of JJ
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one, JJ.
He was well liked by his classmates was respectful and respected.
JJ comes from a loving, beautiful family who cherish him and raised him as a good, faithful, loving person.
May your faith and the memory of JJ give you strength.
C. Woods
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends 🙏🏼
Rest in Peace JJ 🕊️