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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe on July 23, 2022, at the age of 90.
He will be forever cherished by his wife of 66 years, Shirley; children, Sandra (Trent) Doyle, Brian (Mary-Jane), and Roger (Andrea); grandchildren, Amanda (Scott), Chad (Sabina), Justin (Danielle), Everett, and Emery; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Colt, and Nash; sister Rose (Mitchell) Belobaba; numerous relatives and friends. Joe will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Born in Wainwright, AB, Joe spent most of his life in Edmonton where he worked at R.Angus/Finning until his retirement. Through fishing, hunting and golf, Joe made many amazing memories and friends.
A Celebration of Joe’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011-114 Street NW, Edmonton. TO VIEW THE SERVICE CLICK HERE
For those who so choose, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Sue & Lyle Woitas says
Our sincere condolences to Shirley and the entire Sykes family, on the passing of Papa Joe. We are so fortunate to have come to know him over the last 6 years. Our hearts go out to you all. We will miss him.
Ramsay Ashton & Lisa Schindler says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.
Ramsay Ashton & Lisa Schindler
Gaiana and Grant Brooker says
Our sincere condolences to Shirley and the Sykes family. Papa Joe held a huge presence with so many people and we were blessed to have shared in his life over the last 30 plus years. May your memories bring so much comfort through this difficult journey. Our hearts are with you all❤️
Grant & Gaiana Brooker
Merle Marples says
Shirley and family it is with sadness I read Joe’s obit in today’s Edmonton Journal…my condolences to you and your family..Merle Marples
Norma Neumann says
My deepest sympathy to Shirley and all of your and Joes family. You are so lucky to have had the support of each other for so many years. I hear one of his Grandsons was with him on the golf course when he became ill. Difficult for the Grandson but a comfort to Joe.
A donation will be made to the Heart and Stroke Association in Joes memory
Mick & Sharon Madge says
Our sincere condolences to Shirley and family. Joe was a great work mate at
R. Angus – Finning and a true gentleman. I always looked forward to seeing
Joe at our monthly coffee gabfest. He will be missed by all.
Sandra Baker says
Our condolences to Shirley and family.
We just lost one of the good guys.
Ian and Sandra Baker
Jack Thubron says
Elinor and I got to know Joe and Shirley a bit later in life, but we are thankful we did. Joe was a good golf and pool compatriot, and we also shared similar duties during our work for the Edmonton Country Club. My winters at the club without Joe at the pool table will be a lot less joyful and fulfilling. Rest easy my friend, and may all your golf games be happy ones.
Valerie Arnold says
I am so sorry for your loss.
Joe was a gentle man and will be sorely missed.
Val Arnold
Judy Wiest:Barber says
Our thoughts are with you, Shirley,Sandra,Brian, Roger and family. It is with such fondness that we remember Joe, Shirley and the family as we grew up next door to each other in Rio Terrace, Edmonton. Joe was always there with his kindness and grin to lend a hand when needed. We are so sorry for your loss, Judy, Don and Neil Barber.
Ray and Jane Wold says
Shirley, our most sincere condolences to you and your family. The service was very moving, and Joe obviously touched many lives in a positive way.
Arlene Melin says
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time love from Dale and Arlene