Joseph Valentino Medves was born in Nanaimo February 13, 1931 and is survived by his wife of 59 years Leilani, sons Gordon (Darlene), Gary (Lisa), Greg (Stacy), granddaughters Madison, Teagan, grandsons Riley, Seth, Rocco, nephew Brian McLaren, Sister in law Valerie Coughtry, nephew Darren and niece Suzanne.
Predeceased by siblings: sisters Nita McLaren and Gloria Tebb, brother Tony, niece Lynne Nugent and step sons Owen and Wyatt.
Joe was superintendent for D. Robinson Construction for 24 years. After retiring from the construction business, he built many houses and commercial buildings in Nanaimo. He cruised the waters of our island, had many trips abroad and enjoyed his retirement fishing, gardening and golfing.
Many thanks to the staff of Chartwell Malaspina that cared for Joe during his last stages of life. They did a superb job of looking after all his needs making his life as comfortable as possible.
At Joe’s request, there will be no formal service.