Joan Irene Wirsig
June 11th, 2016
WIRSIG, Joan Irene
Joan was born in Wales on August 10, 1926 and passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the age of 89 years, at St. Martha’s Place in Banff, AB surrounded by loving members of her family. Joan lived at St. Martha’s Place for over 12 years and her husband, Horst visited her each day. The family would like to thank everyone at St. Martha’s for their kindness and loving care of Joan. Joan will be remembered in many ways but she was best known for her charitable and volunteer work. Joan is lovingly remembered by her husband of 69 years, Horst; 2 sons; 2 daughters and their partners; 14 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Bill Warren Training Centre, Canmore Nordic Centre, 100 – 1995 Olympic Way, Canmore, AB on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 2:00 pm with a time to visit and share memories to follow. A Visitation will be held prior to Service at 1:00 pm for those who wish.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan’s memory to St. Martha’s Place c/o Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, PO Box 1050, Banff, AB, T0L 0C0. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.
Messages:
Dear Horst, We are sorry we have not send our condolences sooner. We were moving to another house in Canmore and then we were away for some time. You were such a constant companion to your wife in her final days at St. Martha's. It was an inspiration to see how positive you were with her. We wish you strength and peace in her passing.
Our sincere sympathy to you Horst and your family. Joan was a kind-hearted wonderful lady. We all have memories of her that will last forever. Bob and Betty Baptie Sandra Humphreys
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Horst and all your family. Joan was a classic beauty in and out with a jest for life. She was strong and giving throughout her life and it was a privilege to know her.
My sincere sympathy to you Horst and your family. Many memories with you and Joan. I lost my father that Febuary as well. It was a pleasure to have known her.