Joseph Tony Lato Late of Prince Albert, SK February 2, 1943 – September 26, 2014 Joseph Tony Lato was born February 2, 1943 in Spruce Home, Saskatchewan to Ludwig and Tofilia Lato. He left home on the farm at an early age and started on the career path of plumbing. His early work would shape his life. He became a journeyman plumber and eventually started his own business, Lato Plumbing and Heating. Hard work was one of his greatest attributes and it showed in how he ran the business. He never missed an opportunity to put his boys to work at “the shop” and teach them some tricks of the trade. He instilled in us to use those skills to fix anything and it if was worth doing, it was worth doing right. His hard work ethic defined most of his life. He built the house his family was raised in along with a cabin at Emma Lake and a fishing camp in northern Saskatchewan. Many great family memories were made in these places. This also led him to become involved in the East End Community Club and eventually becoming president. He was instrumental in getting the East End Hall and Curling Club into existence. During this time he was presented with a national award for community development and volunteerism for his devotion and commitment. He had a love of fishing, hunting and hockey and shared this with his four boys Dean, Dallas, Dustin and Danny. At one point all four boys and Joe were playing hockey in Prince Albert. They have many stories about the adventures their dad exposed them to and the good times they shared. He also passed along his work ethic to his boys and was very proud of the successes they found later in their lives. He was predeceased by his daughter Veena, and brother John. He is survived by his four sons: Dean (Paris), Dallas (Andrea), Dustin (Jill), and Danny (Courtney); grandchildren: Camryn, Chase, Maddox, Merrick, Scarlett, and Sienna; as well as his sisters: Stella, Mary, Anne, Helen, and Edna; his brothers: Frank and Edward. There will be a Memorial at the East End Curling Rink Room Friday, October 17th, 2014 at 4:30 pm to celebrate Joseph’s life. Arrangements in care of MacKenzie Chapel & Crematorium. Brian and Bev Stobbs, Funeral Directors. 306.763.8488 www.MacKenzieChapel.ca

• Date : 2014-09-26