Obituary of Joseph M. Rokosh

The family of Joe Rokosh sadly announce his passing on Friday, December 5 at the age 91 years. Joe was born on the family farm near Hubbard, Sask. He was one of 8 brothers and 3 sisters. He will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humour, his adventurous personality, and his incredible, always inventive and imaginative mind. Joe is survived by two brothers, Stan and Ted, and by his youngest sister, Emily. Joe will be dearly missed by his four children: Greg (Gillian) Rokosh, Elaine (John) Elick, Tony, and Norm (Louise) Rokosh; his grandchildren: Amanda, Jennifer, Kathy, Mickey, James, Emma, Sylvie and Matthew; and his “great” grandchildren James, Olivia, Mikey, Brittany, Madison and Charlie. He was pre-deceased by the love of his life, Jean, in 1995. May he now rest in the arms of Jesus. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church (8944 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow in the Good Shepherd Cemetery, Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 1605 100 Street S.E. (17 Avenue and Garden Road S.E.). Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society, #137, 2723 – 37 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T1Y 5R8 Telephone: (403) 521 – 5212. In living memory of Joe Rokosh, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.