It is with saddened hearts that the family announces the death of Joseph Ernest Doyle on Dec 24, 2022 at the age of 76.
Ernie was born April 6, 1946 in Moose Jaw, Sk. He lived his entire life in the Moose Jaw district, on the Doyle ranch until his passing. He attended grade 1 at St. Agnes school then transferred to City View where he completed grade 9. He then started helping full time on the family ranch. His days were spent working on the ranch, riding pastures, and looking after the animals along side his dad and mom until their passing. At which time he took over the day-to-day operations. With his dad passing at a young age, Ernie took on the role of a father figure for his siblings in many aspects they will never forget. He was a very devoted son, brother and husband who cared deeply for his animals while always being sure to keep a dog at his side. He drove the feeder school bus for the Moose Jaw Public School Division for City View for many years, joined the RM of Hillsborogh council in 1979, later becoming the reeve in 1991 until he retired in 2012.
Ernie is pre-deceased by his parents Laurence Doyle, Winnifred Doyle (Wall), and spouse Darlene Horsnall. He is survived by his stepchildren Kirby (Mel) Horsnall, Sandy (Rick) Bell, Heather (Rob) Horsnall, Gary (Jana) Horsnall, Wanda (Fabe) Horsnall. Step grandkids Jamie, Ken, Kyla, Noah, Kalen, Rikki, Tyler, Brooke, Megan, Stephanie, and Arlo. Siblings Margaret McNutt, Danny (Doreen) Doyle and Daisy (Ron) Ismond. Nephews and nieces Patrick (Lindsay) McNutt, Tammy (Boe) Bouget, Sherry (Gareth) Ward, Cindy (Chad) Bilous, Michael (Paige) McNutt, Marcy (Kevin) McNutt, Lawrence (Tanya) Ismond, Lee Ismond and all his great nephews and nieces. His friend Edith Zaremba, numerous cousins, friends, and neighbours.
Ernie was a great son, husband, brother, uncle, stepdad, step grandpa and neighbour who worked hard and was never afraid to laugh at his own jokes. His sense of humour, witty remarks, grins, and chuckles will be missed by everyone who shared in his life.
Donations may be made to the Moose Jaw Humane Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Ernie’s name. Prayer service will be held on Thursday January 5, 2023, at 7:00PM at W.J. Jones & Son Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1064 3rd Ave NW, Moose Jaw.
In living memory of Joseph, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries).
Dayna Chamberlain- Funeral Director