Charles Joseph Molyneux, 69, passed away on March 31, 2013 in Melville, SK with his loving family by his side. Joe was born on December 9, 1943 to Allan Vincent Molyneux and Florence (Greene) Molyneux. He was the second youngest of six children. Joe grew up in the Estevan area, working at the Estevan Coal mines alongside the rest of his family until he married Elaine Pifko on March 4, 1967. Shortly after that they moved to McKim to start their family together. Joe was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He worked for many years at Logan Stevens and Yorkton Concrete in Yorkton, SK and in his spare time enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, working on vehicles, building ice huts and trailers, spending time with his children and enjoying his days on the acreage. After retirement Joe enjoyed watching sports, especially curling and hockey. During the cold months he would play a good game of checkers on the computer or a card game. He continued to enjoy many outdoor activities such as fishing, gardening, building trailers and, every year, growing cucumbers for the grandchildren to come pick. Joe would always be making $1.00 bets on who would catch the first fish. He was also an avid coffee drinker with his buddies and family. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Allan Vincent and Florence Molyneux; his brothers John, James, and Robert; as well as his in-laws Emil and Effie Pifko. Joe is survived by his wife, Elaine of Melville, SK; his son, Randy (Michelle Schneider) Molyneaux of Canora and daughter Renee (George) Beddome of Melville; his grandchildren Steven, Adam, Nicole, Jessica and Matthew; his sister, Dorothy Johner; sisters-in-law Carol Molyneux, Brenda Molyneux and Lorraine; his sisters and brothers-in-law Dennis (Linda) Holowka and Wayne (Dianne Sokulski) Pifko. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the doctors and staff at St. Peter's Hospital and St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville, the Pasqua Hospital/Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina and the staff of Royal Drug Mart in Melville. Our thanks also go out to our friends who have given their support and kind words during this difficult time. A family service was held and interment followed at the Yorkton City Cemetery on April 4, 2013. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the St. Peter's Hospital Foundation or the St. Paul Lutheran Home Foundation, Melville. Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Melville.
