SPICHTIG, Josef
1958 – 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Josef Karl “Joe” Spichtig, who lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the age of 66 years. Joe was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend, whose independent spirit, quiet strength, and love of the outdoors touched the lives of all who knew him. Joe is survived by his children, Martyna and Cody (Janine), and their mother, JoeAnne; his sister, Silvia Cooper (Terry); his granddaughter, Théa; and his uncle, Hans Bissig (Lydia). He will also be fondly remembered by his nephew, Jeff Cooper (Kirstin); his niece, Jennifer Payment (Tuker); and members of the extended Duffy family. All his relatives will carry his memory with love and pride. A true outdoorsman at heart, Joe found peace and purpose in nature. Whether camping with his trailer, exploring new backroads, or simply taking in the beauty around him, he felt most at home under wide-open skies. One of Joe’s greatest passions was photographing Alberta’s wild horses—a source of inspiration and reflection for him. Their strength, freedom, and resilience mirrored his own spirit. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ramona Hall, 2212 Fairgrounds Road, Washago, Ontario, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., where family and friends will gather to honour his memory in a way that reflects the life he lived. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society at www.cancer.ca. He will be missed dearly and forever remembered. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com

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• Date : 2025-07-08
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