Obituary of Joseph Emile Albert Bilodeau

September 7, 1946 - April 2, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Bilodeau of Calgary, AB, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the age of 76 years.

Joe was born in Winnipeg and raised in Sperling, MB moving to Alberta in 1969 with his wife, Sandra.

Our dad loved spending time with his family, including the annual family trips to Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C., enjoyed his cars (new and old), golfing, curling, hockey, baseball, antiques and his lifelong collection of coins. He was an avid fan of the Montreal Canadians. GO HABS GO!

Dad was well known for his ability to strike up a conversation with anyone and had a gift of making friends anywhere he went. He always had a smile on his face and his laugh was contagious. Joe had many lifelong friendships throughout the love of sports and working in the automotive industry.

Joe is survived by his daughters, Tannis Brown (Darcy, Brielle, Sarah), Tara Walker (Dave, Koen, Gavin), Trisha Dupuis (Rob, Dradon, Lexie); his siblings, Suzanne (Ed), Arthur (Wendy), Marie, Anne (Fritz), stepbrother Jamie (Elizabeth) and their families, as well as many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Alice and Emile Bilodeau.

Our dad's wishes were that he was to be laid to rest in Manitoba. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.   If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to Diabetes Canada, 220, 6223 – 2nd Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 1J5 Telephone: (403) 266-0620, ext. 1112, www.diabetes.ca.

In living memory of Joseph, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.