On Saturday, May 8, 2021, Mr. Josef Martinek of Merritt, BC passed away at the age of 78 years. Joe is lovingly remembered by his wife Gisela, his son Fred (Patti) Stander and their children Melissa and Hans all of Coquitlam. Also left to cherish his memory are his special nieces and nephews in Czechoslovakia.
Joe was born on April 7, 1943 in Breclav, Czechoslovakia and immigrated to Canada at age 28. Settling in Prince George, BC where he was an avid outdoorsman. There he met and married Gisela in 1976. Together they retired to Merritt in 2011. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and hunting with his friends.
Family was very important to Joe and they will miss him dearly!
