Joseph Rodney Noga

Born in Vancouver on April 15, 1923, he was a World War II

veteran of the Canadian Navy. He met the love of his life,

Alice Morrison, while serving in Ireland, and they were wed

in Wells, BC, after the war. They were happily married for

63 years.

A man of strong conviction who believed in hard work, fair

play, and dealing honestly with others, he was a member of

the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace

Workers for more than 50 years.

Joe and Alice enjoyed being a part of the horse racing

community for more than five decades. Their favorite place to

visit was Hawaii, and they spent many relaxing vacations

in the Islands.

Most of all, Joe loved his family. He was pre-deceased by

his beloved Alice, who died in March, 2009. He is survived

by his daughter Alanna Nichols (Dan), grandchildren

Adam (Catherine), Luke (Nina), Matthew (Amanda), Miriam

Crow (David), his sister-in-law Norah Morrison, nephew Jim

Morrison (Sue), niece Janice Macalister (Jamie) and ten great-

grandchildren.

Joe was deeply loved by his family, and will be sorely missed.

A reception will be held at Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 East

Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC on Wednesday, July 11 from

2:00 to 4:00pm.