JOSEPH PAPAI

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JOSEPH PAPAI Joseph Papai passed away with his family by his side on June 7, 2000 at the age of 61, following a courageous battle with cancer. Left to cherish Joes memory are his beloved wife Joan; his children, Cara (David) Olsen, Joseph (Andrea) Papai, Dwayne (Kathy) Labossiere, Marina (Cam) Pongoski, Glenn (Sheila) Labossiere, Dean (Nicole) Labossiere; his ,grandchildren Hayley, Ashley, Brett, Natasha, Thomas, Amanda, Michael, Matthew, Jeremy, Christopher, Joshua, Drew and Mia; his sister and brothers-in-law, Nora (Adrian) Berriault, Frank Logan, Evie (Al) Engstrom and many nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth Papai and in-laws Frank and Marion Logan. Joe was born on January 11, 1939 in Hungary. He immigrated to Canada in 1957, settling first in Victoria where he longed to return. Joe was a skilled car man working for CN at the Transcona Shop for 31 years before his retirement in 1995. Joe led an active life enjoying fishing, hunting, hockey, coaching soccer and he particularly liked to garden. His most treasured times being spent spoiling his children and grandchildren. He will always be remembered for his kind and generous heart. If you needed something, Joe would get you two. Family and friends meant the world to Joe and many holidays are fondly remembered highlighted to Joes Hungarian cooking. The family extends their deep appreciation to the staff at the Palliative Care Unit at the St. Boniface Hospital. Thank you to all of Joes devoted friends with a special thanks to Scotty MacPhail for all his help and support. Cremation has taken place and as per Joes wishes there will be no service. A gathering of family and friends will take place Monday, June 12, at the Transcona Legion, 117 Regent Ave. E. between 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends may donate in Joes memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., R3C 2B7. In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away. You suffered much in silence, You fought so hard to stay. You faced your task with courage, Your spirit did not bend, But still you kept on fighting Until the very end. God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you, And whispered, "Come with Me". So when we saw you sleeping So peaceful, free from pain, We could not wish you back To suffer that again. Always remembered, always cherished. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338 - 7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 11, 2000