SCHMIDT : Mr. Joe Schmidt of North Battleford, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 22, 2013 at the age of 72 years. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, November 26 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Father Anthony Afanagide officiating. Vigil of Prayer was held on Monday, November 25, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. with Betty Stone presiding. Both services were held from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Parish in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Interment followed the service in the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Memorial Donations in Memory of the late Mr. Joe Schmidt may be directed to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70 1352 100th St, North Battleford, SK S9A 0V8 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. Condolences for the family may be directed to Joe is lovingly remembered by his wife Sandra; daughter Kim (Tracy) Wouters and their family, Caden, Joel, and Sydney; son Mark and his son Ethan; brothers: Tony (Sally), George (Shirley), Gus (Helga), Paul (Mildred Dyck), Minard, John (Barbara); sisters: Mary (Horace) Mazurek, Betty Robertson, Rose (Clem) Moser, and sister-in-law Susan Schmidt, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and Sandra's siblings. Joe was predeceased by his parents Simon and Veronica Schmidt; brothers Valentine and Ralph; sisters Margaret and Ann (Nix) St. Marie; brother -in- law Tom Robertson; father and mother- in- law Ash & Helen Archibald. Cards of Thanks The family of Joe Schmidt would like to say a special thank you to Louise Oster, Constable Kory Davidsen and Carey Schmidt for being there for Sandra. Thank you to the family and friends who phoned, stopped by for a visit, sent sympathy cards, flowers, gifts of food, donations and prayers. Thank you to the Legion Branch #70 Honor Guard for walking with Joe. The family would also like to extend sincere thanks to Reverend Anthony Afangide for the personal touches he included in the funeral mass. Thank you also to Betty Stone for leading the Prayer Vigil. To Adria Watts, Leon Schmidt, Jackie Maloney ,Diane Woytiuk , Jared Schmidt, Wayne and Marina Winterhalt and the nephew pallbearers we would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of Joe's Farewell. Thank you to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Home for his care, compassion and friendship.
