JOSEPH PETER ‘JP’ MELSROSE

The family of Joseph Peter “JP” Melrose is sad to announce his passing on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Winnipeg, Man.
Joseph was born on Thursday, Aug. 25, 1988 in Winnipeg.
He was a fun, loving, gentle, and kind young man. He loved to laugh, smile, and always enjoyed making people laugh and smile.
He enjoyed living life to the fullest.
Joseph always made time for his family. He enjoyed spending time with his cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
Brittany Spears was his favourite artist. Play any song of hers and he was up dancing. He also loved the colour of green and loved to take selfies.
Joseph always was there to listen when you needed to talk or just get a hug.
Joseph will be sadly missed by his mother, Alma Melrose; and his siblings, Nerissa, Angus (Kendra), Dustin, Zach Jim (Melrose), Anthony Mohammad, and Vanessa.
He also is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Joseph was predeceased by his father, Angus Jean-Paul Merasty; paternal grandparents, Marie-Adele and Joseph Merasty; and maternal grandparents, Peter and Mary Melrose (Whitecrow).
A funeral wake will be held Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 3 p.m. at the Seine River First Nation gymnasium.
A traditional burial ceremony will be held Friday, May 29, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Seine River First Nation gymnasium.
Gilbert Smith will officiate, followed by burial in the Seine River First Nation Cemetery.
The pallbearers will be Gabriel Merasty, Ernest Merasty, Angus Melrose, Dustin Melrose, and Zach Jim (Melrose).
In memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com