Joseph Tumpek
It is with great sadness the family of Joseph Tumpek announces his passing at the age of 91, after battling dementia for 5 years. He went peacefully in his sleep with his wife Helga of 50 years at his side.
Joe was born in Hungary in 1934 and, lived in Germany until age 17 when he immigrated to Taber, Alberta Canada.
Joe was an enthusiastic soccer and hockey fan and even played professional soccer himself and met all the great players.
He will be loving remembered by his wife, Helga, his children, Bernd (Corry), Marion (Roger), his grandkids, Morgan(Trix), Krista, Nolan, Amanda, McKayla, Jordin (Sarah), Alea (Kyle) great granddaughter Iris. His children from his first marriage, Sandra, Renee, Tricia and grandchildren Spencer, Joshua & Mathew.
He was predeceased by his children Robert and Viola, his siblings, John, Mary, Maggie and Eva.
Memorial Service
Tuesday, December 23rd at 11am
Assumption Catholic Church
9034-95 Ave NW, Edmonton
Interment
Tuesday, December 23rd at 2:30PM
South Haven Cemetery
5004 Meridian St. NW, Edmonton
A special appreciation goes out to the staff at St. Josephs Auxiliary Hospital, Blue Jay dementia ward for their excellent care, kindness and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society.
May you rest in peace , my good friend
I can’t express in words how much fun I had going to Oiler games / suppers and the visits to Alpine jewelers, when I was with the Edmonton Police Service.
We laughed a lot. You will be missed ,
Your friend,
Manfred Kelm
Rest in peace. I will always remember the chess games you had with my father had in Hawaii every year and the laughter you both shared in every chess game. You were both such great chess players and loved the game!
I hope are are playing chess together up there!
You were truly one of a kind!
My true condolences to Helga for her strength in standing by Joe throughout the last difficult times. God bless you and your extended family.
Joe will be truly missed and continually thought of and remembered.
Roxanne Verhagen
Dear Helga and Family,
Our most heartfelt condolences to you all at this difficult time. Joe was a man of many talents who will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Margarete and Cornelia
Helga and Family
We were so sorry to read about Joes passing.