It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Joseph Richard Schembri. Born in Malta on February 20th, 1930, he passed away peacefully on January 20, 2017. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Emelyn Schembri (Palencia) and his four daughters, Connie Kayter (Rob), Shelley Jacques (Bob), Susan Schenkers (Mike), Denise Kimoto (Bob); eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; Tibor, Lorlina and Eric Szabo Porfevio Jr.; MaryGrace, Jay-ar, Evelyn Gay, Jayson, Jewel and Ma. Lourdes Paencia. He was predeceased by his only son, Joey Schembri.
Visitation will be held at McCall Gardens in Royal Oak, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 27, 2016 at Our Lady of the Rosary, with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall, 798 Goldstream Avenue in Langford, BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Remarie Azad
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Dan and Dianne Nickel From us in #7 . So sorry Emmilyn and family. Didn’t know Joe that well except we shared the same bit of ground here in the townhouses and saw Joe a lot walking his little dog. They will see each other now. A very nice man.
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Grace Palencia Kuya Joe Im sad that your time came to an end. Now you are in the Kingdom of God May your spirit will continue watch over us specially to your wife EmyYou will always be remembered Kuya. May you Rest In Peace.
My heartfet sympathy extent to the family.
Condolence.
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Ann I’m so sorry mommy em… sleep well, dad..no more pains.. I will always remember the day u welcome me here in Canada..all the hospitality.. I can’t put into words my gratitude.. rest peacefully dad, til we meet again.
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Rafael & Monique Fabregas Our sincerest condolences to the whole family. May Joe’s soul Rest In Peace, and may family and memories comfort you at this painful time.
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Arnold Vezza I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I was a fellow Ship mate on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship “Camsell” As a fairly New ship member, Joe was quick to lend advice on the ” Procedures” of the crew interactions. Drank a lot of coffee over the few years we sailed together, Including The Arctic Trips in The Early Eighties. Funny how much you learn about each other and families when confined that long together, and I learned he was very proud of his early life in Malta and even more of Family. He was a Very nice man, and his loss is felt all the way here in Edmonton by myself. God’s Speed
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Captain (Ret’d) R. J. Mellis Sorry to see you go Joe. I remember well your smiling face and many stories. You were a good Quartermaster, a good shipmate and a good fellow. May you have fair winds on your journey into heaven above.
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Jack Burton So sorry to hear of Joe’s Passing. My condolences to the family.
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Bill Dancer I am saddened to hear of Joe’s passing,he was a fine gentleman and send my condolences to his family.
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Evelyn Gay May my condolence bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss. My deepest condolence.
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Jay-ar Palencia May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Sincerest Condolences from our family.
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George Pinder We are very sad to hear of Joe’s passing and send our deepest sympathy to his family.
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.