In Memory Of

Joseph "Joe" LaRose

Dec 26, 1956 - Dec 3, 2023

Service

Saturday, June 22, 2024
Jack Fish Highway 11 West of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

Obituary

Joseph “Joe” LaRose
December 1956 - December 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joseph LaRose on December 3, 2023, at the Rocky Regional Hospital.

Joseph was born on December 26, 1956, in Stettler, Alberta and was the oldest of 5 children born to George and Val LaRose. Joseph attended elementary as well as high school in Edmonton, Alberta. Upon Graduation Joseph moved to the Northwest Territories and that is where he attended college to begin a career in Fish and Wildlife.

He worked in Baker Lake as a fish and wildlife officer and then in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. It was in Yellowknife where he met the love of his life Ursula Wuethrick through a mutual friend on March 12, 1992. Joseph and Ursula enjoyed playing crib when Joe was not outside. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, skiing, as well as camping. Joseph had quit the green thumb and could be found outside attending to his gardens.

Joseph leaves to mourn his wife Ursula; daughter Lianne; grandson Riley; brothers: Steve, Bruce (Vera), Lorne.

Joseph was predeceased by his parents George and Val LaRose; Sister Kathy Sprool; and daughter Melissa LaRose.

A celebration of life for Joseph will be held June 22, 2024 at Jack Fish Highway 11 West of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Everyone is welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Palliative Care unit, Rocky Mountain Regional Hospital, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.

Condolences may be forwarded to: www.rockyfuneralhome.ca

Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements, 403 845 2626

Condolences

Glen LaBar:

Shocked to hear of the passing of my”twin Co-op brother” . So sad for your loss Ursula and family

Natasha Leavitt:

I’ve had many of good memories with Joe. Sending my thoughts.

Gary Parsons :

Sorry for your loss.

Brenda Wintringham:

On behalf of our family, we send our heartfelt condolences to you and the family. His kind and gentle heart, we will hold in our memories.

Angela French (nee LaRose):

Ursula and family - my sincere condolences on the loss of Joe. I have fond memories of him growing up in Stettler and always enjoyed our conversations whenever I would see him in Rocky.
Lots of hugs to all

Jean Bootsma:

Ron & Jean are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our deepest condolences Ursula.

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