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Joseph WEIGEL Obituary
February 10, 1937 - March 17, 2013
With his family by his side, Joe peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the age of 76. Joe is survived by his wife Gayle, his two daughters Arlette Watwood (Darcy) and Lisa Weigel and two cherished grandsons Mitchell and Ethan. He is also survived by three sisters, Katie, Scena and Bernadette. Joe will forever be remembered as an amazing husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, cousin, and loyal friend. Joe always had a smile on his face and was willing to lend a hand to anyone that was in need of it; he was so generous with his time. He was quick witted and always had a joke or story to tell you…he loved to tease everyone. Joe was the epitome of a hard work ethic. He always said he would never retire and he was true to his word. He worked up until two weeks before he passed! Family was the most important thing to Joe and he enjoyed spending time with his large extended family… he had eight brothers and sisters and was a favourite uncle to 52 nieces and nephews and their families. Close behind family was his commitment to the Masonic brotherhood and the associated Shriners organization. Joe committed much of his time and energy to these organizations and from it grew a wonderful network of close friends for him and his wife Gayle. We would like to acknowledge the staff of the South Campus Hospital, especially Chelsea in HR, Meila and Justine on Unit 68 for their exceptional care and kindness to Joe and our family. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Al Azhar Shrine Transportation Fund, 5225 - 101 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T3L 1S4. A Celebration of Life Service to be held at the Al Azhar Shrine Centre, 5225 - 101 Street N.W., Calgary, AB on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Messages to the family may be left at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca. SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE and CREMATORIUM (at Lake Fraser Gate). Telephone: 403-297-0711. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.
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Patty and Terry Atkinson
May 8, 2013
Dear Gayle, Arlette, Lisa, and Family;
We wish to offer or sincerest condolences to you on the loss of Joe. You gave him many reasons to be very proud of his family, and thus you enriched his life as much as he did yours. May warm memories of happy times spent together soon fill your hearts and minds as you live on, a legacy to him.
Our message is delayed as we were in AZ for the winter and only just learned of Joe's passing.
Patty and Terry Atkinson [former teacher]
Lori & Ian Virtue
April 3, 2013
Arlette, we were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sheila Macklin
April 3, 2013
Gayle, Arlette and Lisa. I just heard of Joe's death as Pat Hawk sent me the Herald clipping. Pat and I wish to give you our sincere condolences andlet you know that you will be in our prayers. From two ex-Nanton teachers.
Wendy Bridle
March 26, 2013
Gail
I am so sorry to hear about Joe, you are in my heart and prayers!
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Sharon Boutin
March 25, 2013
My fondest memories of when I worked at the Shriners Temple are of Gayle and Joe. Such inspirational people and with Joe's passing, a great loss. Gayle, my thoughts will always be with you and your family
Bruce & Sue Burnyeat
March 25, 2013
Arlette, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time.
Pamela Lester (formerly Racher)
March 24, 2013
Dear Gayle, Arlette and Lisa:
Joe is fondly remembered as a kind and gentle soul. May precious memories remain as a lasting testimony.
May you be adundantly blessed now and in the coming days.
Michael & Peggy Yakowchuk
March 23, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sandi and Allen Szabon
March 23, 2013
We will love and miss you always Uncle Joe. You were a wonderful, bright light in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Auntie Gayle, Arlette, Lisa, Darcy, Mitchel and Ethan.
March 23, 2013
Gayle & family,
Our deepest condolences. We will miss Joe's smiling face.
Art & Sandy
Jacqueline Armstrong
March 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rick & Connie Lissel
March 23, 2013
Our hearts go out to you Gayle,Arlette and Lisa.We will always remember the happy times we spent with you and Joe at the October fests and BBQ's along the Bow River.Thank you for that! Joe was a wonderful man.We will all be together again someday. Much love!
Susan Houston
March 23, 2013
Uncle Joe has left a legacy of love and kindness which will not be forgotten. Words alone cannot express our sadness to Aunt Gayle, Lisa, Arlette & Darcy, Mitchell and Ethan. May memories lighten your sadness. Love you all,
Susan Houston(Weigel)and family
Gordon and Martha Berard
March 23, 2013
Joe, a good friend and a pleasure to be with. We always looked forward to visiting with him. A gentle soul who enjoyed his work and always had a positive attitude.
Pat Bonham
March 22, 2013
Mar. 22, 2013
Dear Gayle & Family,
Our memories of Joe go back a long way
and all of them good. We enjoyed some really great times! He will be missed.
With love, Pat
L and W Barney
March 22, 2013
He will never be forgotten by all of those whose heart he touched. What a wonderful dear friend.
Laurel and Wayne
March 21, 2013
Dear Joe will forever be in our hearts. We are wrapping you all in our prayers. Much love always, Tink and Judy
Darrell Weigel
March 21, 2013
Will Miss U Joe . To the girls luv from Kelly & Darrell Weigel
Carla Campeau
March 21, 2013
Gayle and family,
We were saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.
James and Carla Campeau
Tony Materi and family
March 21, 2013
We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Wayne Wheeler
March 21, 2013
Arlette, your Dad sounds like quite a guy. My condolences.
Tracey Horne
March 21, 2013
Arlette, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
March 21, 2013
Joe was a good friend for many years and we will miss him deeply.
Charlie and Louise Duffin
March 21, 2013
Joe was a great friend and a wonderful person. We enjoyed every minute we spent with him (and Gayle). We loved him and will miss him greatly.
Doris and Bill
March 21, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Gayle, Arlette, Lisa, Darcy, Michell and Ethan. We have lost a great friend. Words cannot express how we feel. I am so sad that we will miss the celebration of Joe's life. Our prayers will be with you. Love Bill & Doris, Alana & Josh, Stephen & Kenna.
March 20, 2013
So sorry to hear of Joes passing. My thoughts are with you Gayle.
Rod McCool Surrey BC
March 20, 2013
To Gayle & Family
Our thoughts are with you on Joe's passing.We have many fond memories of Joe at so many Shrine functions, always with a smile and a good word to us, and asking how we were doing.He was such a dedicated worker for the Shrine!
We will both miss him very much.
Sincerely
Garth & Dianne Border
Jill Tremblay
March 20, 2013
Gayle & family, we are so sorry for your loss. We remember all the good times with you and Joe. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Eddie & Jill Tremblay
Bob and Lisa Sceviour
March 20, 2013
Joe was was a great man and was always great to talk to. We will miss him.
Joni and Evan Schmitke
March 20, 2013
We were blessed to have been able to call Joe our friend. We will miss him more than words can say.
Lloyd and Joan Norman
March 20, 2013
We are pleased that we had the opportunity to know Joe, and will very much miss seeing him.
Julia & Scott Leard
March 20, 2013
We are thinking of your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will truly miss uncle Joe.
Karen Boyce
March 20, 2013
I will miss Joe so much. He was always my partner in crime to have fun at any function,it will not be the same without him!!!!
Bonnie Hier
March 20, 2013
We are so saddened to hear of Joe's passing, he will be terribly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
-Don, Bonnie & Melissa Hier
Derrick & Wilma Ell
March 20, 2013
We will miss Uncle Joe and remember him fondly for his kindness, generosity, family values, great sense of humour. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gayle, Arlette, Lisa, Darcy, Mitchell & Ethan.
Linda Schneidereit
March 20, 2013
I offer you my deep sympathy for your loss. I didn't know Joseph, of course, but he sounds like he was an amazing man who brought joy to his loved ones and made the world a better place by being in it.
Duncan Mckillop
March 20, 2013
Gayle and family,
So sad to hear of Joes passing.our deepest condolences.
Duncan and Barbara Mckillop
Jacci Bibeau
March 20, 2013
Gayle, My heart weeps for your loss. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Megliola
March 20, 2013
Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.
Denise Megliola
March 20, 2013
Arlette I am sorry for your loss.
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear
Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.
March 20, 2013
We are shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Joe.
Our deepest sympathies to his loving family.
He was a wonderful man and will be truly missed.
Cherie and John Musselwhite
George Weigel
March 20, 2013
Gayle, Arlette, Lisa and families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
George and Pat Weigel, Airdrie
Dalene Delorme
March 20, 2013
Gayle, and family, I am saddened to hear about Joe. My prayers are with you and your family. Hold on to all of your good memories, cherish them all.
Dalene
Tracey Roasting
March 20, 2013
Dearest Auntie Gayle, Arlette(Darcy)and your boys and Lisa; Sending lots of hugs to all of you.Uncle Joe will be greatly missed. I am honored to have been able to call him my uncle!
Our thoughts,prayers and condolences go out to you all...
Love Tracey, Jessica and Koulton
Cinde Shemanski
March 20, 2013
My heart goes out to you Gayle, and your family on the loss of Joe. We always enjoyed seeing him come out to the Al Azhar for coffee, as he always had a cheerful story, or some bright bit of news. He will really be missed, but we were blessed to know Joe for as long as we did. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, and may the memories of Joe help you through this sad time.
Jane Boyce
March 20, 2013
So sad to hear Joe passed away, he was always such a great person to our family. He will be missed by all of us, especially the boys, who he was forever kind to them and had so much fun with them. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Love Ken, Jane, Joel and Jason Boyce
Sheila Lebel
March 20, 2013
Arlette, I am so sorry to here of the passing of your father. I know he was a big part of you life and he will be terribly missed.
My thoughts are with you.
Sheila
Darlene Hampson
March 20, 2013
Sending love to the family and friends of Mr. Weigel.
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