Our beloved Joe passed away suddenly but peacefully on March 20, 2012 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital surrounded by his family and many lifelong friends. Joseph is survived by his sons, Joel and Ryan Carriere; brother, Tony; sisters, Holly, Lori and Mary Lee and many other close family and friends. Joe was born in Hamilton, Ontario on July 9, 1952. Joe moved to Victoria, BC in his early 20’s looking for his dream and found it at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel . He immediately fell in love with the wilderness of the Westcoast and the nature he surrounded himself with. Joe will be most remembered for his love of family, kindness towards others, his many friends, his constant hard work and his love of life and undying devotion for the Hamilton Ti-Cats and Montreal Canadiens.
A service will be held on Saturday, March 24th 1:00-4:00 pm at MCCALL BROS. FUNERAL HOME, Johnson & Vancouver Streets in Victoria, B.C. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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I worked with Joe for 5 years and was saddened to hear about his passing on.
He was a great bar tender and friend.
Joel
The news of Joe’s passing leaves both of us saddened . Our deepest sympathies to Joe’s family and close friends . We carry many fond memories of our years working with Joe at the hotel . Your kindness cheered many sorrowful souls.
My condolences to Joe’s family & friends. I knew Joe from my time working at the hotel and he was an amazing person. He always had a smile & made me laugh during the times we chatted. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him as he touched so many people. RIP Joe
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. Although I never knew him personally I do remember him and his kind presence. Coincidence. The photo of Joe has a photo of the same beer tower I bought online from the snug. It is now in my bar at home. This will always be a great memory reminder. Scott Norris.(Possibly the new OBBH gardener).
The world loses another amazing person sorry for you loss Marylee Holly Tony and Lori and Joel and Ryan IM so glad I had a chance to see him at Fred,s horseshoe event in Selkirk. God bless