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Joseph Popadince Obituary
January 23, 1929 ~ October 15, 2009. This gentle man took on the fight of his life and though he fought valiantly he was defeated and left the confines of this earth to seek the very best golf courses and fishing spots. He leaves behind beautiful memories for his life partner Dottie Watson; four children, Judie Popadince, Michael Popadince, Barbara Waananen and Mrs. Patricia Fiorini; his brother Donald Popadince and his wife Mary Kay and family. He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, and an entire community of friends and family too numerous to mention. He was predeceased by his mother Anna Tarasuck; his father, Michael Popadince; brother, Jack Popadince and his late wife Muriel. In the eighty years Joe spent here he did so much for so many. There was not a single person that did not marvel at his ability to embrace life or envy his boundless energy. We truly will never forget what he brought to each and every one of our lives. Please join us for a celebration of Joe's life on Saturday October 24, 2009 at 2pm, it will take place at the ballroom at Trilogy at Power Ranch, 4369 E. Village Parkway, Gilbert, AZ.
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Michael & Gail Popadince
October 25, 2009
Dottie,
Sorry we were unable to make it there for you.We will all miss Dad's Passion for life. How lucky we were to have had this person in our lives.
The memories we have, will last a Life Time and will never know a good bye...
So when tomorrow starts with out Him, don't think your far apart... For every time you think of Joe, He's right there in your heart...
Love Mike & Gail Popadince
Roxanne Lowe
October 24, 2009
MOM,
we are so sorry we cannot be there for you, but know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Roxanne, Brian, and kids.
Bonnie / Dave Keeley
October 23, 2009
Dear Dottie, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We really enjoyed the time we spent when we visited you both several years ago. You take care and remember God helps us through these times of a broken heart. Love, Bonnie and Dave Keeley
Jim & Roberta Mazurkiewicz
October 22, 2009
Dear Dottie, We are very sorry to hear of Joe's passing, he will always be in your heart, and Thank God for all the wonderful memories you have of your time with him, NO one can ever take that away from you....may I please share this with you, and I hope it brings you some comfort..Loving words from Joe, I'm gone now, but I'm still very near. Death can never seperate us. Each time you feel a gentle breeze, It's my hand caressing your face. Each time the wind blows, It carries my voice whispering your name. When the wind blows your hair ever so slightly, Think of it as me pushing a few stray hairs back in place..When you feel a few raindrops fall on your face, It's me placing soft kisses. At night look up in the sky and see the stars shining so brightly. I'm one of those stars and I'm winking at you and smiling with delight. For never forget... you're the apple of my eye. Our Love, Jim & Roberta (J)
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Tara & Justin Allard
October 22, 2009
"As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends."
Dottie, you and Joe are amazing, I can only hope you take the memories you have of him and every single day when you get a chance look back and just smile, I admire you both and the love you had for one another, love like yours is soo very hard to find, me and Justin and Bailey love you very much and never hesitate to give us to call We love you, never forget that.
October 22, 2009
Dottie,
We will always remember the good times we all had together. Joe was such a special guy.
Love, Mary Kay and Mike Black
October 21, 2009
Dottie,
Sorry to hear about Joe leaving this earth. I hope that he is in a better place and he is not suffering anymore. I that you always remember that he is in your heart forever.
Love, Cherry and Gil Roeper
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