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JOSEPH PETER KATCHENOSKI
Date of Passing: Mar 01, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOSEPH PETER KATCHENOSKI Joseph Peter Katchenoski passed away peacefully March 1, 2013, at Deer Lodge Centre, after a valiant two year struggle following a stroke. He was 93 years old. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Kathleen and his two daughters Gillian (Jim) Ross of Calgary, Alberta and Dayle (Terry) Mlynarovich. He was a proud grandfather to Alison (Chris) Albert of Clayton, California, Lesley (Patrick) Roelofsen of Calgary, Alberta, Shaun Mlynarovich, Heather (Jeff) Penner and a proud great-grandpa to Jimmy and Michael Albert, and Thea and Brynn Roelofsen. He is also survived by his brother Murray. He was predeceased by his parents John and Mary, and his siblings Francis, Sophie, Helen and Ted. Joe grew up in Souris, Manitoba the fifth of six children. He had many happy memories and stories of his early life there. After completing Grade 11, Joe joined the army at Camp Shilo and went overseas to England in 1939 with the P.P.C.L.I. He saw action in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. He returned to Canada in 1946 and settled in Transcona with Kathleen until he entered Deer Lodge in 2011. After a course in electronics, he went to work for Western Sound. He installed the sound system in the Health Sciences Centre and in 1967 designed and installed the sound system in the new Colombo Airport in Ceylon. This was a trip and adventure he loved to talk about. In summer he enjoyed his time at Falcon Lake fishing, boating and having fun with his grandchildren. He was a wonderful gardener and took great pleasure tending to his beautiful flowers. Winter found him skating and spending happy days on the slopes around Calgary. Joe was talented both musically and artistically. At Deer Lodge he was pursuing new techniques with his painting instructor and was very proud of his accomplishments. One of his greatest pastimes was arguing politics. He was an avid reader and very much a self educated man. Trips to Alberta, British Columbia and England to visit family and friends provided great joy to him. The family cannot thank the staff of Deer Lodge enough for the amazing care, kindness and compassion they provided for Joe. You truly were his angels. Cremation has taken place. A gathering to celebrate Joe's life will be held this summer. For those wishing to donate in his memory please consider Deer Lodge Centre Tower 6.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 09, 2013
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Kath, Jill, Dayle & families. Our sincerest sympathy goes out to you. I have wonderful memories of living with your family in 1963/64, getting rides to work with Joe & our great conversations. Talk later Jill. - Posted by: Don & Myrtle Bell (Friend) on: Mar 11, 2013
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GILL - to you and your family - friends and relatives are sending thoughts and hugs to help with your grief. Accept them from us with love. - Posted by: RON NIMCHUK (FRIEND OF THE FAMILY) on: Mar 09, 2013
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My condolences to the entire family. My fondest memories of growing up are the many days I spent with Uncle Joe skiing at the floodway before the days of Springhill, teaching him how to skate fast, canoeing, fishing and sailing at Falcon and all his great stories. So many wonderful memories. Rest in peace Uncle Joe and thanks for the great times. - Posted by: Brian Katchnoski (Nephew) on: Mar 09, 2013
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I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Joe's passing. Murray will be so sad to hear. Please pass this on to Aunty Kath and would really like to talk to Dayle. I would really like to bring Dad to Uncle Joe's Celebration of Life if you could please let me know when and where it will be held. Our sincere condolences. - Posted by: Janet and Bruce Purtill ( Nee Katchnoski), Brian Katchnoski and family, Linda and Carlo Capochin and (niece) on: Mar 09, 2013