Joseph (Joe) Gaetz of Lethbridge, Alberta passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, at the age of 100. Joe was born on April 17, 1925, in Foremost, Alberta to George and Elizabeth Gaetz. He attended school in Turin, Alberta. Joe moved to Lethbridge with his family. He was conscripted into the Canadian Army and served in WW11 from 1944 to 1946, when he was honourably discharged. After the war, Joe met his loving wife Helen in Lethbridge.

His greatest joy was his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joe enjoyed camping with his family and friends. He travelled and toured with family and friends, by bus, throughout Canada and the USA. He loved desserts, especially his wife’s (Helen) baking. Chocolate in any form, was one of his favourites. Joe was involved with the Lethbridge Figure Skating club, where his daughter (Maureen) practiced the sport. Joe worked at the City of Lethbridge and retired at age 58. He continued to enjoy camping and gardening along with his wife (Helen), maintaining their beautiful yard. Joe was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4, Lethbridge. He was an active member of Christ Trinty Lutheran Church Lethbridge.

Joe is survived by his daughter Maureen (Herve), grandchildren Renee (Sam) and Andrew (Kyra). His son Randy, grandchildren Amber (Mike), great grandchildren, Isabella, Scarlet and Charlie, grandchildren Christie, Kennedy and Carlee (Geoff), great grandchildren, Cali, Codi and Meadow, as well as many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Joe was predeceased by his parents George and Elizabeth Gaetz; his loving wife Helen Gaetz; four brothers, Tony, Peter, George, Andrew; and six sisters Barbara, Lena, Mary, Kay, Martha and Helen.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritans, Park Meadows, Lethbridge or to the charity of one’s choice.