Joefre "Joe" Alcantara

ALCANTARA , Joefre (Joe) August 28, 1942 - April 3, 2009 It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Joefre Suerte Alcantara announces his passing after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 67. Joe will be lovingly remembered by his wife of forty-six years, Dolores and his children, Dr. Joel (Christie), Dr. Joey (Mae), Dr. Joenel (Dr. Cherelyn), Dr. Junjoe and Joelens (Michelle). He was the beloved Papa of Jade, Melia, Paige, Christian, Anthony, Grace, Brendan, Xavier, Brennan, Jonas and Luke. He also leaves to mourn his mother Felicidad, brother Nestor and sister Dahlia, nieces, nephew and many dear friends. Joe was predeceased by his father, Arsenio. Joe was born in Dupax, Nueva Vizcaya Phillipines. He attended St. Mary's College where he graduated in Civil Engineering. In 1963 he married his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Dolly. With five young boys they immigrated to Canada in 1971, first living in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and eventually settling in Calgary. Joe lived his life with joy and passion and was committed to serving his community. He was especially proud to be a brother mason of the Filipino Cabletow Society. We will miss your booming voice and laugh, your love of a good party, your singing and your words of wisdom and advice. You taught us about courage, strength, loyalty and family. Mostly we will mourn the precious love you bestowed on us all. Beloved husband, doting father, dearest papa, we love you and will miss you. Until we meet again. Relatives and friends are invited to prayers and tributes at MOUNTAIN VIEW Memorial Gardens (17 Avenue S.E. and Garden Road) on Monday, April 13, 2009 and Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Ascension Catholic Church (1100 Berkshire Boulevard N.W.) on Wednesday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m. Doors will be open by 11:00 a.m. for out of town friends for viewing. Graveside Service and reception to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the many Doctors and nurses of Unit 57 Tom Baker Cancer Centre and the Foothills Hospital ICU. Your loving care made this time of sorrow easier to bear. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 1605 - 100 Street S.E. (17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road), Calgary, AB. Telephone: 403-272-5555.