Joseph Downing
October 14th, 2021
With sadness, the family of Joseph Downing announced his passing on October 14, 2021 at the age of 51 years. He will be missed and remembered by his son Keenan Downing, Keenan’s mother Wendy Hendren, sister Tammi, father Gordon, and numerous family and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Gwendolyn.
Joe was loved by many. He and his family are thankful for the love and support shown to him these last few months. His quick wit and sense of humour will be missed by all who knew him. Joe loved his son dearly and looked forward to their summer camping trips together, enjoyed their days on the golf course and many trips to the hockey rink to watch Keenan play. They spent many hours together in the basement, Joe geared up as a goalie, allowing Keenan to take endless shots at him. Their laughter filled our home and Joe loved every minute they spent together. On behalf of Joe, his family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to those that have contributed. Upon Joe’s request, no service will be held.
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I am very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. My condolences to his family and friends.
I met Joe about a year ago. It was just a random chat in Giant Tiger and we grew to be friends. For this I am thankful. Rest easy my friend
How odd is it I was just thinking about Joe Downing yesterday and come to find he had passed on...bro I watched your battle the last bit with cancer and how quickly things progressed...my heart is still in shock however and my prayers go out to your family in this difficult time...one of the only reps I ever would accept advice from at the old Tek....you will be missed Joe
My sincere condolences to all of Joe’s family and friends. Rest easy Joe, you surely will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
My heartfelt sympathies during this time of sorrow. May you draw comfort and strength from the love and memories you share during this difficult time.
Rest easy friend. I will miss the posts about your boy and the weird things you found funny.
My deepest condolences to Keenan, Wendy, Tammi and extended family. May you always feel and remember Joe's legacy of love, humour and incredible courage.
My heartfelt condolences to Keenan and all of Joe’s family. So very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. May you find comfort in your special memories made together.
Condolences to Joe's family....gone but never forgotten, you will always be with us cuz.
My sincere condolences to Keenan, Wendy, Tammi, family, and Joe’s friends. May we find inspiration in Joe’s strength and love of Keenan. We honour Joe by living the life he could not. No excuses. That’s what he would want. RIP Joe.
Our condolences to all his family …great dancer in the junior high days ..Rest In Peace❤️
You were a great guy Joe and will be missed deeply. Was an honor to know you. Rest in peace my friend.
Rest Easy, Joe. You will be remembered for your big smile and wonderful sense of humor. You were truly special. Condolences to Keenan, Tammi and the rest of your family. ❤️
We are so very sorry for your loss. Joe you were a fighter and I am sure your dear son will be looking up to you. You suffered long enough and god has taken you home. Rest In Peace now. ♥️
I went to high school with Joe. My heart is broken for Joe, his son that will miss him every minute of the day, his wife & family, and the friends and co workers that will miss his presence every day. I will miss Joe's political posts, his pictures of him and his son, and comments & shares. He was taken too early and had so much to live for; so much more to give the world. My most sincerest condolences <3
I'm so glad I got to talk to Joe when I was in Regina right before Covid hit. I got to hear all about his son and his hockey skills, his height, and his kind of saucy attitude. His love for his boy was crystal clear. I'm so sad for Joe's family. We are all better off for having known you Joe.
Heartfelt condolences to Keenan and all Joe’s family. Heaven received another Angel way too young. Rest easy Joe.
You were a good friend and coworker, you will be missed. My condolences to Wendy, Keenan and the rest of Joe's family.
Rest easy Joe. My sincere condolences to the family.
Rest in Peace Joe. You had such a great sense of humour, heart of gold, quick wit, love for those close to you. Darn cancer seems to always take the best but it will never take the memories we all have of Joe. Keenan, Wendy, Tammi have the greatest angel watching over them now. If there is anything at all I can ever do for any of you please reach out. Joe always seemed larger then life and it is hard to believe he is gone. Big hugs and prayers to you all ♡♡♡♡
Your pain and suffering has ended my friend but the pain of not having you here has just begun for everyone left. We will see each other again on the other side I am sure. Rest In Peace buddy. My sincere condolences to Tammi, Keenan, Wendy and to all who called Joe their friend.
My deepest condolences to Joe’s family. My thoughts are with you Wendy, Keenan, Tammy and family. RIP Joe.
My Sincere Condolences to Joey’s Family
In times like this; sometimes there are no exact words to say the mass of emotions that comes over everyone with such a tremendous loss. Joe, you were loved by many; always made us laugh and cry at the same time. My heartfelt sympathies to the family as we all look back on memories others post on behalf of Joe and his short lived life. Peace be with you Christine
What a waste, such a young man still. Hadn't seen you in a few years Joe, but saddened of your struggle but glad your not suffering anymore. Miss the days of having family get together cousin. Grandma and Grandpa were the glue and all our families drifted apart after they went. Blessing to your family Joe. ❤
Lots of great memories… you were a good person and will be dearly missed . Rest easy Joe .
Iam glad I was one of the people that knew you. I miss our days on south hill you me jerry and Shannon. Iam glad we got to reconnect when I seen u here in Regina. You will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Joe I will miss you my dear friend! I love you brother!
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing.I knew him from McTaggart Sk.My condolences to all his family and friends.Im sure him and my dad will be telling dirty jokes and having some great laughs
My thoughts and prayers are with Joes family and friends, Rest In Peace my friend
Condolences to Joe's family. I'm glad we got to visit in person on labour day weekend and our comical messages back and forth these last few weeks. Hugs, buddy!!
Rest in peace Joe.
My thoughts and prayers to the family. He fought hard but it was time to rest, no more pain and suffering. He will be missed!
Gone too soon..rest in peace Joe. My condolences to Wendy, Keenan and Joe's family.
Wendy and Keenan, we are very sad to hear of Joe’s passing and want to extend our condolences to you on your loss. No words can ease your pain at this time, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Joe’s memory be a blessing.
Going to school with Joe in Weyburn was fun because he was very witty and never afraid to stir the pot. In recent years, it was so clear how proud he was of Keenan and what a loving Dad he'd become. It's hard to bear the loss of someone so young. Tammi, Wendi and Keenan, and Joe's whole family, I hope you'll find comfort and healing in the community of people who love you and who love Joe. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Rest easy Joe. I will always remember your sense of humour and witty comments. You will be missed but it was my pleasure to get to know you in life. See you one day my friend. Ryan
Rest easy my friend. I am so glad we got to reconnect the last couple months and I will miss our texts. My heart breaks for Joey’s son and family.
Lost touch years ago but I remember hell of a human being rip joe
Sending prayers and condolences to Joe‘s family during this time. I can remember many moments were Joe’s laughter filled workspace and his silly antics made us all laugh. He will be greatly missed and I know that Keenan has the best guardian angel now that I have a boy could ever ask for.
So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing!! He was a great guy and will be sorely missed. Keeping his family and friends in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time, especially his son Keenan. May your spirit soar forever more, Joe. You've been a real inspiration to everyone these past few months!!
Deeply sorry for your loss Wendy & Keenan. May Joe’s memory be eternal.
My deepest condolences to Tammi, Wendy and Keenan. I won't say goodbye but see you later Joe. Our paths will cross again someday. Thank you for being my friend it was an honor. I will forever remember and cherish the fun we had growing up together. Rest in peace brother.
Joe, you touched many lives with your quick wit, great sense of humour, and your kindness to except everybody for who they are. You will be missed, may you rest easy my friend, heaven received a true angel. My condolences to Keenan, Tammy, and the rest of your family. ❤️
My condolences to Joe's family & friends. I remember him fondly, as a nice guy, and a goofball,
My Condolences to all! RIP!
My sincere condolences go out to all of Joe's family and friends. Special hugs go out to Keenan.
Sending heartfelt sympathy. So sorry to hear of Joey passing. May he be blessed for all he endured. Hugs for all who grieve the loss.
So very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Prayers and peace to his family.
Rest in peace Joe, you will be missed so much by so many. Condolences to Keenan, Wendy, Tammi and her family.
Joe was a true gentleman and we always loved his humour, kindness, and love of life. Countless jokes and fun times in and out of the kitchen. May he rest in peace.
Sending deepest condolences to all of Joe’s family and friends. It was an honour to grow up in Weyburn with Joe. God Bless RIP Joe❤️
I'm so grateful for the time we had together ❤
So very sorry for your loss Joe was a grade school friend I have fond memories of him may he rest in peace. My condolences to his family.
Sending my deepest sympathies to all Joe’s family and friends. Rip Joe.
Rest In Peace Joe. You were loved My condolences to Keenan, Tammy and the rest of the family. Take care of each other.
Miss you Joey! Keenan you had a wonderful dad that loves you so much. I can’t wait to share stories of him with you. Wendy you are a true angel! Fly free my friend - god received a beautiful angel!❤️
Rest easy Joe! Thoughts and prayers are with your family. One heck of a fight man
My most heartfelt condolences to Joe’s family. Joey (always known to me by that name) will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. Rest In Peace kiddo.
Hey Joey, not the news I wanted. But you were preparing your final chapter in your next adventure without us. Watch over your son. Keep him safe. If Wendy or your son needs anything we will be there for them. God bless you . You will be truly missed. As heaven recieved you as a new angel say hey to the big guy upstairs for me. Stay strong, you will be missed love from the south Hill brats
So sorry to hear about Joe’s passing, condolences to all his family and friends!! RIP Joe ❤️
My condolences to Joe's family. We had a good visit and talked about the good times we shared in our youth a couple months ago. I know he will be missed and thought of fondly. Good bye my old friend.