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JOE MOWATT

Born: Dec 09, 1929

Date of Passing: Nov 19, 2025

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JOE MOWATT

December 9, 1929 - November 19, 2025

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Joe. He passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025.

He was predeceased by his wife Ruth. They were married 45 years. He is survived by his son Philip and wife Alison, son Mark, sister-in-law Linda and husband Albert Ward and family.

He served in Korea. He was a police officer in Winnipeg for 28 years. He retired as Sargent. Joe also worked for the Victoria Legislature for 5 years. He was past Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus. Joe was a scout leader for many years.

Joe and Ruth travelled in their camper across the U.S. and Canada. When they visited B.C. they decided to move to the island where they spent many happy years.

Special thank you to Joyce and her husband for being so kind to Joe.

The funeral will take place on Vancouver Island, B.C., Mill Bay.

Tributes: philmo@rocketmail.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 29, 2025

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

  • Sorry to read about the passing of your father.My father Frank Klemchuk valued his friendship. - Posted by: Barb Colvin( Klemchuk) (Friend) on: Dec 01, 2025

  • Joe was an old school Morality detective back in the 70’s when I did my first long stint there on the Drug Squad. He was hilarious, tough, had street smarts and everyone really liked him. Rest easy, old friend. - Posted by: Jack Tinsley (Co-worker WPS Vice Division) on: Nov 29, 2025

  • A Fine Gentleman. Rest in peace Brother. - Posted by: John Ferguson (Work mate) on: Nov 29, 2025

  • A great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. RIP. - Posted by: Bill Nicholson (former work mate WPD) on: Nov 29, 2025

  • Had the pleasure to work with Joe while posted to the Police Special Squad at Wpg Intl airport. There is so much history about Joe that should be recorded. He lived an exceptional life. It was truly a pleasure to know and work with him. - Posted by: Bob munro (Friend) on: Nov 29, 2025

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