Joseph Marcellais

             It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loved one Joseph Marcellais at the age of 83 years, at St. Anthony’s General Hospital, The Pas, Manitoba, on Friday, December 19, 2025.

             Uncle Joe will be lovingly remembered by his brother Leo Marcellais and his numerous nieces and nephews.

             Uncle Joe was predeceased by his mother Stella Thomas; father Ambrose Marcellais; sisters Elizabeth Hoskins, Melanie Marcellais, Charlotte McGinnis, Lorna Marcellais, Josephine Lavalley; brothers Louis Marcellais and Walter Marcellais.

Uncle was born Friday, March 6, 1942 to Stella and Ambrose Marcellais in The Pas, Manitoba.  Uncle lived in Wanless, Manitoba for a number of years before moving to The Pas.  He enjoyed his time with family and friends, as well as, dropping in to the casino to pass the time.

Anyone who knew Uncle Joe knew he had a big heart and loved his family.  He will be truly missed by everyone.  We all loved him and he will be forever in our hearts.

PALLBEARERS

Uncle’s Nephews Norman McKenzie, Sonny McGinnis,

Leo McGinnis; Great Nephews Cody McGinnis,

James Ballantyne McGinnis; and extended family member Jason Taylor.

HONORARY PALLBEARERS

Uncle’s Brother Leo Marcellais; the numerous nieces and nephews, family, friends and staff/residents of the Rod McGillivary Memorial Care Home and

the community of Wanless, MB

The family of Joseph Marcellais would like to thank the singers, Rod McGillivary Memorial Care Home and Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

We gather to Celebrate the Life of

Joseph Marcellais

Monday December 29, 2025    1:00 pm

Chapel of Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, Manitoba

Presider Rev. Gloria Lavallee

Music Ministry: Russell Cook Memorial Singers

Order of Service

Opening Sentences pg. 589

Greetings

Hymn: Sweet By and By (Nikumoon in Cree)

The Collect pg. 577

First Reading: Isiah 25: 6-9 Deserie McKenzie

Second Reading: Psalm 51 Nancy McGinnis

Hymn: Best Angel

Gospel: Rev. Gloria Lavallee

Eulogy:  Loretta McGinnis

Open Tribute

Apostles Creed:  pg. 592

Prayers of the People:  pg. 593

Lords Prayer:  pg. 594

Hymn:  Family Circle

Commendation:  pg. 595

Blessing: pg. 683

Hymn:  God Has Taken An Angel Home

INTERMENT

Lakeside Cemetery, The Pas, Manitoba

RECEPTION

Margaret Henderson Parish Hall, Opaskwayak, Manitoba