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Joseph Tokai
Born: March 26, 1934
Passed: May 27, 2024
Service:
Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:00 a.m.

Joseph Tokai

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Besides his loving wife, Shirley, Joseph is survived by his children: Doug Tokai of Lethbridge, Brenda (Ray) Leavitt of Lethbridge, Ron (Richelle) Tokai of Picture Butte, Brian Tokai (Darlene) of Lethbridge, Randy (Karen) Tokai of Calgary, and Sandra Tokai of Picture Butte; as well as 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Joseph is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth Davies; sister-in-law, Brigitte Tokai; brothers-in-law, Eddie Davies and Howard (Lana) Tonge; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his loving wife, Shirley, Joseph is survived by his children: Doug Tokai of Lethbridge, Brenda (Ray) Leavitt of Lethbridge, Ron (Richelle) Tokai of Picture Butte, Brian Tokai (Darlene) of Lethbridge, Randy (Karen) Tokai of Calgary, and Sandra Tokai of Picture Butte; as well as 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Joseph is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth Davies; sister-in-law, Brigitte Tokai; brothers-in-law, Eddie Davies and Howard (Lana) Tonge; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, Gary Tokai; grandson, Derek Tokai; son-in-law, Dan Forsyth; parents, Gabor and Barbara Tokai; sisters, Bernadette Nagy, Mary Davies, and Margaret Tokai; and brothers, Gabor Tokai and Steve Tokai.

Joe was born in Hill Spring, AB, March 26, 1934. He moved to Picture Butte at the age of five and spent his remaining years in Picture Butte, working and raising his large family with Shirley.

A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Joe’s life at the PICTURE BUTTE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 607 Hwy Avenue N, Picture Butte, AB on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00 P.M.

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I really enjoyed the years I played fastball with Joe. He was our coach, manager and pitcher of the Picture Butte hotel fastball team. Lots of great memories and fun times.

Dale Cummings, June 9, 2024

Joe will be missed by family and community. We loved spending time with him over our years on the PB fire department. Sending our sympathy and love.

Sandy and Sheila Cook, June 5, 2024

To Shirley and Families: Please accept my condolences on the passing of Joe Tokai . He was a good person.

Rudy Zmeko, June 1, 2024

Dear Shirley and family. Our thoughts are with you. Joe was a pillar of the community and will be missed and remembered fondly.

Don and Colleen Shimek, June 1, 2024

Shirley and Family So sad to see we have lost Joe…. We always loved to see Joe with his big smile and wonderful laughter…. Our Heartfelt Sympathy

Mac and Barb MacLean, May 31, 2024