Ballard Minor Funeral Home

09/09/2026

Funerals are a time for family and friends to come together, share memories, and take comfort in each other. Our caring staff is here to help you craft a meaningful remembrance. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.ballardminorfh.ca/traditional-funeral-services

09/07/2026

This Labour Day, we honour the dedication and hard work of people across every field and generation. So many spend their lives building, caring, and providing for the people they love. Today, we celebrate that effort and the lasting good it creates in our communities.

09/04/2026

Cremation offers families the flexibility to design a unique and meaningful memorial without the time constraints of a traditional burial. Whether you prefer a simple gathering or a more elaborate celebration of life, our caring team is here to help you plan an unforgettable service. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.ballardminorfh.ca/the-cremation-process

09/02/2026

From memory tables to unique floral arrangements, there are countless ways to personalize a funeral. When you preplan with us, you have the opportunity to select meaningful details that reflect your life’s story. Take control of how your story is told. Visit our website to start preplanning today: https://www.ballardminorfh.ca/pre-arrangement-process

09/01/2026

Jakob "Jake/Jim" David Janzen
September 4, 1940 – August 30, 2026

Jake/Jim Janzen of Dunnville, Ontario, passed away on August 30, 2026, just days before his 86th birthday. Born in the Ukraine on September 4, 1940, he was the son of David Janzen and Helene (Wiebe) Janzen. Following the Second World War, after years living in Stuttgart, Germany, he immigrated to Canada with his mother, settling in Manitoba before moving to Ontario. He married Hertha Klassen in 1965, and together they raised their two sons, David and Robert. He and Hertha enjoyed many winters together in Florida and summers on Lake Erie near Dunnville until her passing in 2019.
He was predeceased by his wife, Hertha; parents, David and Helene; and brother John. He is survived by his sons, David and Robert (Andrea); his grandchildren, Shaylyn (Calvin), Rachael and Andrew; and his great-grandchildren, Elliot and Lennox. He is also survived by in-laws Frieda Janzen, Victor (Mitzi) Klassen.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at South Cayuga Community Church, 6182 Rainham Road, Dunnville. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., followed by interment at South Cayuga Trinity Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to South Cayuga Community Church or Haldimand War Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Minor Funeral Home, Dunnville. For further information, please contact the funeral home at (905) 774-7277. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.ballardminorfh.ca

08/31/2026

Over the years, you’ve given your loved ones many special gifts. Preplanning your funeral is one final gift that can spare them financial and emotional stress. Visit our website to learn more about preplanning: https://www.ballardminorfh.ca/pre-arrangement-process

08/28/2026

Our funeral home has strong community ties and experience supporting grieving families. Turn to our caring staff in your time of need. Visit our website to explore our grief resources: https://www.ballardminorfh.ca/grief-support

08/26/2026

Smith; Jack Charles
1935-2026
Jack peacefully completed his journey to Heaven on Sunday evening at 10:15pm and thankfully, he is now with Jesus, his Lord and Savior. He came to a saving knowledge of Jesus in 1983 and has faithfully served the Lord in many ways over those years, both at People’s Church, Hamilton and Calvary Church, Dunnville. His fervent wish was that his whole family would join him in Christian faith. He was the loving and dedicated husband of Norma. Loving father of Clint (2023) and Yolanda, Christopher and Ann, Carey and Tracey, grandfather of Tom, Emily, Adam, Crystal and Samantha and great-grandfather of Charlie, Maxwell, Bennett, James and Brynn. He retired from Burlington Hydro with 34 years of service and often looked back with fond memories to his time there. We would like to sincerely thank Grandview Lodge staff for their dedicated service to Jack during his stay. He was treated with respect, love, kindness and friendship and he came to love them all. Grandview really is one great big family! He did not wish to have a funeral or visitation (saying that he had been to enough of them) and so we are honouring his wishes as he planned. His desire was to ‘slip away with no fuss’ because he knew exactly what his next address would be and he was looking forward to Heaven. This is not a sad time but a time of rejoicing that his trip was successfully completed. May the Lord bless you and keep you all. Arrangements entrusted to Ballard Minor Funeral Home, 315 Broad Street East, Dunnville (905-774-7277). Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.ballardminorfh.ca.

08/26/2026

Announcing a funeral on social media is an effective way to quickly inform family and friends about the details of your loved one's service. Learn more funeral etiquette tips on our website: https://www.ballardminorfh.ca/funeral-etiquette

08/24/2026

We are super excited to be the 2026/2027 Game Day Sponsor of the Dunnville Junior Mudcats! Our family has always supported minor sports because we believe that the skills and behaviours learned while participating in athletics translate well to everyday life. Behaviours such as perseverance, overcoming adversity, teamwork and cooperation and working toward a common goal are learned and perfected in a good sports environment and also are essential to living a successful life and having a successful career.

24 days away, buckle up!

We are also proud to announce our official Game Day Sponsor, Ballard Minor Funeral Home LTD!

“Ballard Minor Funeral Home in Dunnville, a member of the Cooper Family Funeral Homes.”