Joan Fischer

In Loving Memory

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35

It is with heavy sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Kathleen Fischer, born on
January 5, 1934, in the picturesque town of Knysna, South Africa. Joan left this world at
the age of 91 on August 21, 2025, in Peterborough, Canada, where she spent her final days
surrounded by love. Joan lived a life filled with tremendous passion and service towards
others. The void felt by her passing cannot be described in words.

Joan was a humble woman. She was selfless. She inspired everyone around her with her
dedication to her family and community. A devout member of The New Apostolic Church
during her time in South Africa and then in Canada after she immigrated here in 1987, her
God-fearing nature and unwavering devotion made her a beacon of hope, strength, and
faith.

Preceded in joining the Lord are her parents John and Maud Beukes (nee Prinsloo), who
instilled in her the importance of hard work—an attribute that would define her character
throughout her life.

Joan is survived by her husband Harry Fischer; her son Wayne and his children Angelique,
Renee, and Catherine, and his grandchildren Cylus, Carmen, and Jackson; her daughter
Lynndee with husband Carl and their children Andrea (Shane) and Pierre; her son Clive
with wife Michelle, their children Victoria and Bradley, and their grandchild Mya; her
daughter Annaliese with husband Rick and their children Nataylia and Sabastion. Alongside
her immediate family, Joan also leaves behind her stepdaughter Wendy and her children
Camilo (Geneva), Ella (Jake), Liam (Victoria); her stepdaughter Jackie and her children
Tony and Nicholas; and her stepdaughter Andrea with husband Ryan and their children
Marten, Jason, and Jasmine.

Joan’s journey through life included becoming an internationally published author at 88
years old. She had an insatiable appetite for learning and expressing her creativity, as was
evidenced through the many gorgeous wedding and confirmation dresses and suits she
painstakingly sewed when asked, the baked delicacies she lovingly made for family and
friends, her delightful floral arrangements she happily made for church and friends, and
her beautifully crocheted gifts from booties to blankets—to name only a few. Joan’s
passions also included reading, cooking, crafting jewelry, and engaging in puzzles and
word games; she had a brilliant mind. She was a woman of incredible talents, annually
winning multiple first-place prizes at The Norwood Fall Fair for her crocheted creations and
delicious baked goods. Joan’s literary prowess also earned her the Editors’ Choice Award
for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry, a testament to her ability to articulate the beauty of
life through words. Receiving the “Volunteer of the Year” award for her detailed work as a
librarian for the Jubilee Choir, speaks to her devotion to enriching the lives of others. Never
one to miss choir practise unless absolutely unavoidable, Joan absolutely loved singing in
her New Apostolic local, senior, and district choirs.

In accordance with Joan’s wishes, we request that donations be made to The New
Apostolic Church in lieu of flowers.

As we bid farewell to Joan Kathleen Fischer, we celebrate a life that was nothing short of
inspiring; one that had a profound impact on all who had the privilege to know her. May her
spirit continue to inspire us and guide us as we carry her memory forward the way she
would have wanted.

Rest in peace, dear Joan. Your light will shine on in the hearts of all who knew and loved
you.