JOSEPH “JOE” MARKS
It is with heavy hearts that we
announce the passing of our beloved Dad, Joe Marks on Monday, April 15, 2013,
at the age of 87 years, in his own “Home that Joe Built”.
Left to cherish Joe’s memory are his
daughters Linda and Joan (Bob and grand-dog Bucky); sisters Sophie and Anna;
sister-in-law Liz; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his family, of
whom he was so proud and loved dearly, he leaves behind many friends who will
cherish their happy and fun loving memories of him always. He was predeceased
by his Dad Nick; Mom “Baba”; and brothers, Ed and Victor.
Joe was able to build, repair, wire
or plumb just about anything and he was always happy to help anyone in need. He
built his own home from the bottom up and was proud to say that he could tell
you where every nail was and that he had hammered each one in himself.
From childhood and throughout life,
Joe was involved in swimming, baseball, hockey, curling, golf & handball,
and excelled at all of them. He worked at the CNR then moved to CBC Winnipeg
until his retirement in 1985 and has since enjoyed visiting with his CBC
friends at the twice yearly pensioner’s luncheons. He was a member of the
IATSE union and worked for years as a lighting man for many of Winnipeg’s big
theatre productions and concerts. Joe was a great organizer and planned
and hosted many retirement parties, union dinners and dances. He started the
CBC Curling League which ran for many years. Joe would take orders for a
variety of fresh meats, eggs, cheeses and turkeys for all at CBC to buy and
enjoy and it was nothing but the best when he ordered the food.
Joe
was an avid gardener and an excellent cook.
He loved canning, preserving, making jams and jellies and sharing them
with family and friends. Joe had a warm smile, a big heart and loved to
tease and give big hugs. He brought joy into the lives of everyone he met with
his great sense of humor and his ability to listen, just sit and chat, or tell
a good joke. He loved to travel especially
to Flin Flon with his best friend Brenda, where he felt that he was at home
with the many friends he made there.
Linda and Joan would like to invite
family and friends to celebrate Joe’s wonderful life on Saturday, April 20,
2013 from 1 to 4 p.m....in The Home that Joe Built.
In lieu of flowers donations made to
the Manitoba Lung Association or the Winnipeg Humane Society would be very much
appreciated.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg,
wojciksfuneralchapel.com, 204 – 586 – 8668.
“VICHNAYA PAMYAT”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
1020 MAIN STREET
204 - 586 - 8668
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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