May the love of those around you help you in the coming days. Remember the happy times as you make your way through this time of sadness. We are thinking of you and send you prayers from Scotland.

Dear Vera and family,

Our hearts are heavy. Joe will be missed so very much. We are thinking of you and send our prayers.

Penny, Irene and Christian

We were so sorry to learn of Joe’s passing. He was always a champion ready with a smile and his door ever open for any issue of the moment. Condolences to Vera and Family. Joe will be missed greatly.

Les and Suzanne

Dearest Vera and family: with my sincere sympathies upon Joe’s passing. I feel great sadness and am left with such wonderful memories of kindness, gentleness , astute advice and a true caring. I will always hold a warm spot filled with a smile. My regards, Linda

Crossley

Condolences to Vera and family. Joe was a great man and will be fondly remembered.

Dean

Dear Vera,

We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences; our thoughts are with you and your family.

Vera and Family.

I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. I am comforted to know that his dear Carmen took his hand and lead him home.

If I could describe Joe, I think of him as a Gentle Giant. From stories I’ve heard, I know of his remarkable business talents and his great successes. The two of you came into my life a couple of years ago, and it was all about the HUGS. We talked about how hugs were very much a “feel good” gesture. I would give him a hug and he’d get this sheepish grin from ear to ear. ie the man well above 6′ tall who would turn into this shy little teddy bear. I am thankful I got one last hug before he left Scottsdale last winter.

I am sending you a hug Vera, in hopes that it will help just a little bit.

May God be with him, and also with you.

Love to you all

Rolinda

Our deepest condolences to you and your family

Dear Vera,

I am so sorry to hear that Joe passed away. You are in my thoughts as you find your way though this. I know you will miss him and am praying for your healing,with the passage of time. I know you miss Joe; and send my consolation. Know that the strain, the pain, will eventually ease. May your pleasant memories of Joe sustain and comfort you. You are in my thoughts.

Dear Vera and family,

We are thinking of you and send you our love and heartfelt condolences. Joe made us feel comfortable and accepted into the Opus family the minute we met him. He was always there for us with sage advice, a smile and a funny story. He took care of all of us, he was the shepard that kept us together and was always there to listen and give advice. Pete and I were reflecting on the many times we spent with Joe….we were always laughing no matter the circumstances. He was a man of honor, loyal and a family man. Spending time with the two of you was always fun and inspiring. I’m sorry we can’t be there with you.

Love The Green and Rackow families.

Aaron and Mike and family:

Sending sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear father and brother from your friends and colleagues at Bow Valley College.

Dear Vera

My heart goes out to you. What a special man and what a special relationship you had. He will be so missed.

We are heartbroken for all of you.

Your family have shared such happy times together and such grief.

Our deepest condolences to you Vera and the rest of your family.

Our deepest sympathy to Vera and all of you on your loss of a Great Husband, Father and Grandfather.

Thanks Joe…for being Joe…how sad this first day seemed without you…a wonderful, unique, steady-as-they-come-Man’s Man….your Family and Friends will miss you but never forget you…your advice always appreciated.

To Vera, Joe’s Sons and extended Family:

Those We Love Don’t Go Away,

They Walk Beside Us Every Day,

Unseen, Unheard, But Always Near,

Still Loved, Still Missed and Very Dear.

Dear Vera, Aaron and Family

Our deepest condolences to you and you Family in your time of loss of a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother in Joe.

We shall miss seeing you and Joe together at Earl’s on Saturdays Vera ..we always enjoyed Joe’s conversation and his love for you.

Thinking of you all and wishing good memories to sustain you over time.

Warmest wishes…

Carol and Larry Ryder

Our deepest sympathy to everyone…we hope your wonderful memories of Joe will help you cope during this sad time…

Our thoughts and prayers are with you this very sad time. Take comfort remembering all the good times when he was here.

Pat & Joan MacDonald (Calgary)