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PORKOLAB, Joe

Passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the age of 72.  Survived by his loving wife Florence; two daughters: Terri Porkolab (Donn Smith) of Ottawa, ON, Kathy Reilly (Bud) of Chilliwack, BC; step-daughter Christy Jones (Iain) of Mission, BC, step-son Brad Tolhurst of North Vancouver, BC; one granddaughter Jessica Elia (Rafi) of Abbotsford, BC; other grandchildren: Matthew, Blake, Shawn, Trevor and their families; his mother Rose, brother Ken, sister Rosemarie and extended family.  Predeceased by his first wife of 35 years, Malve.  The family wish to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Kelowna General Hospital on 2 East, at the CAT clinic and at the Heart Function clinic.  A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 7th at 4:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 – 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9.

Service
Tuesday, August 7th at 4:00 pm

Location
Springfield Funeral Home

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The service for PORKOLAB, Joe is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7th at 4:00 pm . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Springfield Funeral Home

2020 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC

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  • Bob and Pauline White says:

    Florence, Terry, Kathy and extended family,
    We share in your loss and are thinking of you.

    Bob & Pauline

    • Fred Toth and family says:

      Joe, only knew you for a short time, but it was one of the meaningful heart warming times of my 73 years. God bless you for the time

  • Jenny and Blake Dewan says:

    Our hearts are with you all as we share in this loss. Xoxo

    All our love, Jenny, Blake, Jack and Elliott

  • Donna, Bill & Thomas, Jeff,Lisa Ernst & Eva Orban says:

    Dear Florence, Terry, Kathy and extended family,
    Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy for your loss… We have very fond memories of Uncle Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.God Bless

  • Donna, Bill & Thomas, Jeff,Lisa Ernst & Eva Orban says:

    Dear Florence, Terry, Kathy and extended family,
    Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy for you loss… We have very fond memories of Uncle Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

  • Norm and Alix says:

    Terri, Donn and family,
    Are thoughts are with you through this difficult time. Our sympathies go out to you and your family.

  • Matthew Dewan says:

    Mom, Donn, Kathy and Family,

    You are all in our thoughts at this difficult time. We send our love and deepest sympathies.

    Davis, Katrina & Matthew

  • Maria and Malcolm says:

    Dear Terri and family,

    This is a sad and difficult time for you. Our hearts go out to you. Please accept our sympathy.

    Maria and Malcolm

  • Bob and Carol Braisher says:

    Florence and Joe’s Family

    Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Bob worked with Joe with BC Tel in Golden and has fond memories of him.

    With Sympathy
    Bob and Carol

  • Clarence & Catherine Smith says:

    Clarence and I send our sincerest condolences.
    Joe was a good person and will be missed.

  • Clarence & Catherine Smith says:

    To the Porkolab Family

    Catherine & I send our sincerest condolences.
    Joe was a good man, he will be missed.

  • Brian and Ruth says:

    Dear Terri, Donn and Family

    It is not easy to bid farewell to a Father that was so dear to you. May the sweet memories you shared bring you comfort and may the love of family and friends bring you peace.

    With Deepest Sympathy,
    Brian and Ruth

  • Lyle and Shirley McKee says:

    Dear Florence, Terry, Kathy and extended family
    Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

    Lyle & Shirley

  • Dennis Pekus says:

    Dear Terry and Donn,
    please extend my condolances to all the family and, of course, to yourselves. Bless you all and may you find peace.

    Love,

    D

  • Andy & Helen Bereti says:

    Terri,Kathi and family
    We are sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Andy & Helen

  • Rick & Susan Bereti says:

    Dear Terry Kathi and family

    We were saddened by the news of your loss. May the memories of Dad/Joe help you through this difficult time.

    Love Rick & Susan Bereti

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