Joseph passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 94 years.
Joseph will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Jo-Ann Byers; grandson Corey Byers; sister in law Geraldine Gervais; brother Lawrence Gervais as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Â
Joseph was predeceased by his loving wife Alice; parents, Raoul and Regine; sisters, Yvette Gervais, Aline (Rene) Phaneuf and Yvonne (Lawrence) LaCoste and Angeline (Arthur) Friesen; brothers, Edmond Gervais, Paul (Esther) Gervais, Roland Gervais and Raymond (Clara) Gervais and sister in law Donna Gervais.
The Funeral Mass was held on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church with Rev. Brian Meredith presiding. The interment tookplace immediately following the service at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens and the lunch reception was held at the church auditorium.Â
Those so wishing may make donations to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 - 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1 in Joseph's memory.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.Â
Thank You
Joe’s family would like to thank Father Brian and the choir for the lovely Mass. The CWL for taking care of the lunch. Also, the Knights of Columbus and the Estevan Legion for their farewell to Dad. I would like to thank family and friends for being there for us. Thank you to Hall Funeral Services for making a very difficult and sad time easier to bear.Â
Jo-Ann and Corey Byers and family