(Joe) Passed away peacefully in the Philippines on July 5, 2008, Joseph Thomas Roche (Joe) of Torbay. Born February 13, 1949. Predeceased by his father Nicholas, sons: Chris and Ross. Leaving to mourn his wife Melanie; daughter Kendra and family; his daughters: Sheri Lynn and Joanna, his mother Jean; brothers: William (Peggy), Ron (Bonnie), Gerard (Cindy), Kelson (Eleanor) and Paul; sisters: Shirley (Glen), Marie (Vern) and Elaine. Special aunts: Sister Marie Roche P.B.V.M and Joey; aunts: Rita, Mary and Uncle Ed. Many nieces and nephews and a wide circle of friends in the Philippines, B.C. and Newfoundland. Mass of Christian Burial took place in the Philippines on July 24th. A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Torbay on Friday, August 22nd at 10 a.m.