Joe was a New Years baby born January 1st 1935.

After a short battle with cancer, Joseph E. Kopec (Joe) passed away peacefully June 3rd, 2011 at Royal Inland Hospital.

Joe was predeceased by his parents Walter and Leona. He also grieved the loss of his sister Mary and brother-in-law Frank Fodor.

Joe will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 wonderful years Fran, daughters Elizabeth/Pat, Jeannie, Susan and Cathy along with grandchildren Jessica, Joseph and Abbygale all of Kamloops. Joe was a kind, loving and generous person to all, and all who knew him loved him.

Joe is also survived by his brothers Norm/Diana, Ralph/Pat along with many nieces and nephews. Also by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law John and Nancy Lukaz, and family of Victoria, B.C. and Stanley and Jean Tash and family of Kamloops.

Joe started B and K Contractors Ltd. in 1967. B and K Contractors did many projects in the Kamloops and surrounding area. Joe loved his work and was a very dedicated businessman.

Joe along with his golfing buddies would enjoy a winter golfing getaway down south, his most recent one was in Augusta, Georgia, where his enjoyed watching Tiger Woods.

He found the time to enjoy traveling, skiing, snowmobiling, and his pride and joy GOLF, and a fine card game of Bridge or Meldemen. Travel took Joe & Fran to Mexico, Cuba, New York and many trips to Hawaii especially Molokai. They also took the family to Disneyland and Disneyworld, Mexico and Hawaii.

Joe was a charter member of the Kamloops Brock Central Lions Club. A number of years ago Joe was awarded the prestigious Melvin Jones award in Lionism.
Joe's retirement gave him the time to enjoy all the above with his family and friends. The cottage at Blind Bay provided the family many occasions for family gatherings, boating and the opportunity to grow and bond with the grandchildren.

Prayers will be recited on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 at 7:00 P.M in St. John Vianney Parish, 2826 Bank Road. After prayers Joe will return to his home to lie in rest till Wednesday morning.

The Reverend Father Wladyslaw Karciarz will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at the Parish on Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 at 10:00 A.M.

Cremation to follow.

Thank-you for all the love and support from friends in the 12 step program.

A special thank you to Dr. Stinson, Dr. Nair and the nurses of 6th South for the care and attention given to our dad.

We miss you more than
you will ever know,
Love your girls.

If friends desire, donations to the RIH Foundation, Cancer Services, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2T1 in memory of Joe Kopec would be appreciated.
Schoening Funeral Service entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.schoenings.com