Joseph Andrew Ward

Joseph Andrew Ward April 4, 1932 - January 9, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Andrew Ward aka "Santa Joe". Joe was predeceased by his wife Oma, daughters Donna Lacey and Joanne Ward. He is survived by son Brent Ward (Nancy), daughter Bev Ward Young (Randy) and grandchildren Miles and Clint Lacey, Tara and Jaz Young and Hayley and Sami Ward. Joe was a Jack of all Trades, inventor and adventurer. At an early age he moved to Churchhill Manitoba where he became a fisherman and the proud owner of a dog sled team. Joe was a man of many talents; machinist, volunteer fireman, square dance caller, carpenter, prospector, magician and Santa to name a few. He worked for Finning Tractor as the Supervisor of the Maintenance Department, retiring in 1997. Joe was a long standing member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He loved the water and spent many hours fishing and crabbing. Joe loved people and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. It gives us comfort knowing he is with "our spirits in the sky". Thank you to the staff at Broadway Pentecostal lodge for their care and support. There will be no service by request.