DR. JOSEPH AARON JOSEPH

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DR. JOSEPH AARON JOSEPH Dr. Joseph Aaron Joseph, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2001. He was born in Ahmadabad, India, on October 4, 1919. He was predeceased by his brother Moses. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Stella; his children, Marie Mohammed (Tommy) of Vancouver, Naomi of Seattle, and Eric (Susan Cearns) of Winnipeg; his grandchildren, Jose, Shelliza, Sarah, Noah, Ruth and Rebecca. Also, brother Sunny (Ruby) of Calcutta; sisters-in-law, Madhu of Bombay and Ruby of Poona; and family and friends in Canada, India, Israel, England and the U.S. Dr. Joseph studied medicine at the University of Bombay and graduated in 1945. In 1947 he was married to Stella Benjamin in Bombay. In 1964 he, his wife and three children immigrated to Winnipeg. He returned to medical training at the University of Manitoba, where he completed his Residency in Psychiatry in 1972. In 1974, he and his wife moved to Crescent Beach, British Columbia. He practiced Forensic Psychiatry at the Riverview Hospital and worked in a number of clinics and hospitals in the Lower Mainland area. Beyond his medical practice, Joey was an avid gardener, woodworker, photographer and winemaker. But most importantly he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will always be with us in our hearts. The family would like to thank the staff on the 2nd and 3rd floors at the Weatherby Pavilion for their compassionate and dedicated care. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Peace Arch Hospital, Weatherby Pavilion, 15521 Russell Ave., White Rock, B.C., V4B 2R4.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 21, 2001