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Published by Saskatoon StarPhoenix from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2018.

PONIC, Joseph James Rev. Joe Ponic passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in the loving presence of his friends. Joe was born June 9, 1937 in Chicago. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, History and English from the College of William and Mary, Virginia in 1959. Joe said, "The friends I made, the experiences I had, and the knowledge I gained at William and Mary were the pivots of my life." Joe went on to study Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the University of Illinois and Theological and Pastoral Ministry at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. On May 19, 1973 he was ordained as a Catholic Priest (franchise one) and went on to serve parishes in the United States and Canada. In 1983, Joe left parish ministry and taught at schools in British Columbia, Egypt, and the USA. In August 1999, he was ordained an Anglican Priest (franchise two) and came to Saskatoon to serve as Rector at Christ Church. Since 1999 he served parishes in Saskatoon, Revelstoke, Prince George, Windsor and most recently Tangier, Morocco. He also served as Anglican Hospital Chaplain in Saskatoon. Joe was an extrovert, a brilliant teacher, a Renaissance art expert, gifted priest, world traveller and phenomenal friend. Joe loved deeply and was deeply loved. Over the past few weeks, Joe experienced and appreciated the outstanding care and compassion of RUH Oncology and we offer the team there our deepest thanks. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Emmanuel Anglican Church (12th St. E. and Dufferin Ave.) in Saskatoon. Arrangements in care of John Schachtel - Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200 www.mourningglory.ca

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June 12, 2019

Jay Yang posted to the memorial.

January 18, 2019

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September 19, 2018

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Jay Yang

June 12, 2019

Saddened to see this link on Mr Robertsons FB post. I spent one semester at RIHSC and Mr Ponic was always there for me ensuring that I settle down well and giving me a lot of advices along the way. As a teacher he went above and beyond for me. Mr Ponic brought a lot of positivity into my life when I was at the age where I was doubting myself. I hope you will rest well in Gods grace now. I am sorry I procrastinated and did not stay in touch as frequently. You will be missed.

Carrie Kosiba (Rout)

January 18, 2019

I was very saddened to hear of Fr. Joe's passing. My mother and him went to grammar school together at Epiphany in Chicago IL. He would always come to visit when he was in town. We always enjoyed his stories.

Joe Ponic (C) with RIHS class of 1998

September 19, 2018

Joe Halloween 1998

Mike Austin

September 14, 2018

I was greatly saddened to learn of Joe's passing. He was a colleague, friend and mentor.
I shared an office with Joe for 10 years while we were teaching at Richmond International High School. Joe taught a class in Western Civilization in the next room while I had a prep. I left the door ajar so I could listen, and occasionally peek. Everything I know about ancient Rome I owe to Joe. He would meander into class with an arm load of slide cassettes filled with pictures from his travels in Italy and teach for an hour. He had thousands of teaching slides and in all the years I taught with him, I never saw him use notes!
Joe was one of the most intelligent people I have known; however, he left you feeling smarter after being with him.
He was kind, compassionate and always up for some crazy antics at school. Halloween was big event for Joe, and he never missed a Halloween dance and always dressed for the occasion (see picture). All of his students loved and respected him. He left his mark on you! I will miss you.

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August 4, 2018

Joe Musser

August 4, 2018

I'm just heart broken. I've been meaning to call Joe for some time now but he traveled so often I never knew if he was home or what number to reach him at. We met Joe in Belvidere, IL when he was filling in as a temporary priest at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. He came to live with us for a few months before leaving IL. He's been a good friend and we will miss him terribly. Rest in peace Ponic-San. I love you my friend.

Patricia Muddiman Callaham

July 10, 2018

We appreciate Joe in his faithful service as our Class Agent, College of William and Mary. He has been a good and true friend. Joe's heart has always been true, and we value his contributions as he honored
our school.

Patricia

June 27, 2018

Father Joe, you will be missed. Such a beautiful light with a wicked sense of humor! You were an inspiration to me, being an ex-pat from the first franchise as well! See you later!

Monica Mazzei

June 22, 2018

Joe was a favorite of ours at Expedia Cruiseshipcenters. Joe had such spunk and was full of life. We enjoyed his smile, his positive uplifting attitude and of course his preserves. Rest in Peace Joe, you will be missed.

Manya

June 22, 2018

My dear friend... I am heartbroken. I will miss our conversations and planning your 'next big adventure'. Rest well my friend.

James Komar

June 22, 2018

I first made Joe's acquaintance one evening at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, where he was serving as a chaplain and I as a palliative-care volunteer. Over the years we became Brothers in the Faith; and he pastored me through the most difficult time of my life, on the death of my beloved spouse in 2011. Never once did I address him by his ecclesiastical title; he was always "Joe" to me, my dear friend and adopted brother. My grief is a bit lighter for being shared by his many, many friends.

June 21, 2018

Rest in peace Joe. Gerard

June 21, 2018

The parishioners of All Saints' Windsor, Ontario would like to express our sincere condolences on the lost of our dear friend Rev. Joe. We will miss him so much. We will remember all the good times we shared with him, our memories will live on forever. May he rest in peace and his soul rise in glory. Joan Carter, Office Manager All Saints' Anglican Church Windsor, Ontario.

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