Joe Pidborochynski

1949 - 2017

Stanley Joe Pidborochynski, passed away quietly in his home in Taber on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the age of 68 years.

 A Celebration of Joe’s life was held at the Heritage Inn, 4830 - 46 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, September 14, 2017 between 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. A private burial service was held. 

 Joe is survived by his girlfriend Beatrice Rabocz as well as his eight children and their spouses Letitia Pokiak & Jon Ledgard, Jolene and Andy Boersma, Wesley and April Pidborochynski, Marcus & Rebecca Pidborochynski, Tyrone Pidborochynski and Autumn Charlton, Amanda and Chris Wright, Vance Pidborochynski and Jackie Bourassa and Jastine Pidborochynski. He also leaves behind twenty two grandchildren; four sisters Yvonna and Johnny McNammee, Maria & Randy Stoby, Stella and Tim Gregory and Sylvia Peters along with numerous nieces and nephews.

 He was predeceased by his first wife Bessie Pokiak; parents Stanley and Hendrina Pidborochynski; brothers Wayne and Victor Pidborochynski.

 Joe spent the last couple years of his life enjoying his retirement and living life to the fullest. He split his time between his home in Taber and his girlfriend’s cabin on the Skeena River in the Kuldow Mountains. Joe loved being outdoors where he could hunt, fish, skidoo, horseback ride and enjoy a beautiful campfire.

 Joe will be sorely missed by those he leaves behind.