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PERE JOSEPH MEEUS
Born: Sep 03, 1927
Date of Passing: Dec 01, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryPERE JOSEPH MEEUS, O.M.I. 1927 - 2013 Paisiblement, le Père Joseph Meeùs est décédé à Actionmarguerite (Centre Taché) St-Boniface, MB le 1er décembre 2013 à l'âge de 86 ans. En plus de sa famille religieuse, il laisse dans le deuil plusieurs neveux et nièces. L'ont précédé dans la tombe ses parents Eugène et Madeleine Cartuyvels, ses frères Jules, Eugene, Jean-Marie et sa soeur Marie-Antoinette. Joseph est né à Bruxelles, Belgique le 3 septembre 1927. Il fit ses premiers voeux le 8 septembre 1946 à Corbeek-Loo, BEL, ses voeux perpétuels le 8 septembre 1949 à Velaines, BEL et a été ordonné prêtre le 24 février 1952 à Velaines, BEL. Il a été missionnaire à Koartak, Wakeham Bay, Ivuyivik, Povungnituk au Québec. Il a également été missionnaire à Chesterfield Inlet, Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet et Igloolik, dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Il fut au service des familles catéchistes à Churchill au Manitoba et nommé Premier consulteur puis Supérieur de la Délégation. Les Oblats et la famille Meeùs désirent exprimer leur reconnaissance aux amis du Père Meeùs et au personnel d'Actionmarguerite pour leur dévouement. Les funérailles seront célébrées le lundi 9 décembre à 13h30 à la Résidence Despins, 151 rue Despins à St-Boniface, suivies de l'inhumation au cimetière de Saint-Boniface. Exposition du corps à partir de midi et demi. FATHER JOSEPH MEEUS, O.M.I. 1927 - 2013 Peacefully on December 1, 2013 Father Joseph Meeùs passed away at Actionmarguerite (Taché Centre), St. Boniface, MB. He was 86. Besides his religious family, he leaves to mourn many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Eugene and Madeleine Cartuyvels, his brother Jules, Eugene, Jean-Marie and his sister Marie-Antoinette. Joseph was born in Brussels, Belgium on September 3, 1927. He pronounced his first vows on September 8, 1946 in Corbeek-Loo (Belgium), his perpetual vows on September 8, 1949 in Velaines (Belgium) and was ordained on February 24, 1952 in Velaines, Belgium. He was a missionary in Koartak, Wakeham Bay, Ivuyivik, Povungnituk, (Quebec). He also served as missionary in Chesterfield Inlet, Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet and Igloolik (Northwest Territories). He served catechist families in Churchill (Manitoba) and was appointed First Consultor then Superior for the Delegation. The Oblates and the Meeùs family wish to thank Father Meeùs' friends and the personnel at Taché Centre for their care and devotion. His funeral will be held on Monday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m. at Despins Residence (151 Despins in St. Boniface) followed by the interment in the St. Boniface Cemetery. Viewing will start at 12:30 p.m. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 07, 2013
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Before I got baptized he choose my name in English. Then I realized his mother had same name as me. I thank him for picking my name and baptized me. I had so many good memories of him. We would help out bringing papers house to house before Sunday for him and after church we would run to blow candle. He had so much passion for what he does a our catholic priest. Rest in our beautiful heavenly place Jusipi! - Posted by: Marie Madeleine Kakkianiun (Friend and friend of my family) on: Nov 22, 2021
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I first met Atata Jusipi when I was eight years old. Jusipi made the guitar dance, He was a very good singer, taught a lot of us. He gave me a nice guitar for my 16th birthday. My wife and I did our vows 28 years ago, he baptised all of our children. Unfortunately buried my youngest son. He has done this to many of Inuit up in Nunavut. You have faithfully served God and I know that you will rest in eternal peace. Kakoogootauq (till we meet again) - Posted by: Gabriel Nirlungayuk (dear friend) on: Dec 09, 2013
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He was our priest here in Kugaaruk in the 80's and was here for a few years. I remember him when I was a child, I used to ask to use his cross country skies to go sliding across the town, he would go cross country skiing down the frozen ocean here, I think that kept him fit :) He will be missed but not forgotten R.I.P. father Jusipi until we meet again in heaven. - Posted by: Joanne Illuitok Ruben (he was our priest here in Kugaaruk known as Pelly Bay, Nunavut) on: Dec 08, 2013
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He worked with my parents way before I was born. He baptized me and most of my siblings. Father Joseph was always with a smile, so helpful for all people who were sick or healthy. I remember him coming 11 pm for night prayers with our whole family! May he rest in peace. You will be dearly missed, Jusipi. <3 - Posted by: Margaret Nirlungayuk Inaksajak (Friend) on: Dec 08, 2013
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I first met Father Joseph here in Kugaaruk, he was a sincere man and everyone young and old always talked about how nice he was and they always missed him being their priest, he has helped a lot of Inuit and I`m sure he will be deeply missed and thought of in the future. - Posted by: Jeannie Illuitok (friend) on: Dec 08, 2013
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Sadly missed but never will be forgotten, he wedded me and my husband 30 years ago and baptized my older children. - Posted by: Jacqueline Tucktoo () on: Dec 08, 2013
