
Errol [Joe] Blake Missal (October 11, 1941) passed away at the age of 83 on March 5, 2025.
Joe was born in Edmonton, Alberta; the first and oldest son of Adalbert and Eleonore Missal. He is survived by his siblings – Carmi, Chic, Joedy, Kern, and Virri: Carmi & Don Robins of Airdrie, John Richard Harris (B-I-L) of Calgary, Marreen (Chic) Missal & Kirk Schroter of Calgary, Joedy Missal & Michelle Murphy of Sherwood Park, Kern & Debbie Missal of Fort Saskatchewan, and Virri Missal of Calgary.
Nieces and nephews – Jordy, Hillary, Geneva, Kelsey, Shalegh, Kylene, Graham, Jarrid, and Lexxie: Jordy Robins & Scott Taylor; Hillary & Robin Harkness – children Jayce (Coralee) and Kailee; Geneva Robins & Chris Calon – son Zane; Kelsey & Brooke Cox – daughter Eden; Shalegh Missal (Kristopher Pittet); Hannah and Kieran Murphy; Kylene & Adam Bubel – daughters Alivia and Kallie; Graham Missal & Meagan Peters – children Emma, Quinn, and Donivan; Jarrid Missal-Marusiak & Brianna Henschell; Lexxie Missal-Marusiak Worth & Lloyd Worth. Extended family: Rick & Gwen Harris, Charles & Karen Harris, David & Bernadette Harris, and Helen Harris & Dave Galway, and their families.
Joe was predeceased by parents Adalbert and Eleonore Missal, sister Roelle Missal Harris, brother-in-law Mike Marusiak, godmother Irene Steffler Bristow and godfather Rueben Missal.
Joe grew up on a farm in Ardrossan, east of Sherwood Park. He attended NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) in Edmonton in the Welding Program and worked as a welding supervisor for several Edmonton-based industries. He farmed at the same time; feedstock and cattle farming, grew fuchsias and geraniums. Joe was a hunter, an avid sledder, rode a Harley, and even skied. He played trumpet and accordion, sang in the choir, was a hell of a dancer, loved his dogs. Joe was interested in photography, he dabbled with the violin, and added organ playing to his talents. He was a friend to his neighbours, helped at the church, rescued stranded travellers from the ditch. Joe looked after our Mom in her later years and she looked after him. His grandfather, Charlie Steffler, taught him how to properly fell a tree and stack a wood pile. His Dad taught him how to build a fence and his Mom didn’t teach him how to cook.
He will be missed by his family. He was always ready to help however he could. We wish him a speedy journey beyond the stars.
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