JOSEPH THOMAS MARTIN

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JOSEPH THOMAS MARTIN December 29, 1977 - May 27, 2011 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Husband, Son, Brother, Father, Uncle, Nephew, Grandson and Cousin, Joseph Thomas Martin on May 27, 2011 at the tender age of 33 years old. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Naomi Martin (McKinney), his children Emily, Robin, Debra, Julian, his stepchildren Trevor, Larissa, Destiny, Candace, Cassandra, Shastri, Cashis, his parents Barbara Hobson, Doug Martin and stepmother, Arlene Martin; father-in-law and mother-in-law Gloria and Jim Walker; brothers Douglas Hobson (Shauna), Jorden Martin; sisters Kellie Hobson (Cory), Leslie Hobson-Wilson (Travis), Shawna Martin, Mandy Martin, Jodie Martin, Jasmine Martin; two nieces and five nephews, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; grandparents Joe and Emma Martin. He was predeceased by his grandmother Mary Ann Hobson, uncles Melvin Martin and Robert Martin, cousins Angel and Sonya Hobson, good friend Ronald McKinney Sr. Joe was born in Winnipeg, MB but spent most of his life in Swan Lake. He loved his music, movies and was a wrestling fanatic. He was a practical joker and loved to tease everyone and give everyone nicknames. He was big and strong but a gentle giant at heart. He enriched the lives of his family and friends with his funny humour and kind spirit. A Traditional Wake will be held at the Swan Lake First Nation Hall on Monday, May 30, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Swan Lake First Nation Hall on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Indian Springs Cemetery. Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame, MB in care of arrangements Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 30, 2011