Joseph F. Hynes Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph F. Hynes in Medicine Hat, Alberta, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 27, 2026 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph F. Hynes to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his son Anthony; his parents, Joseph Sr. Hynes and Theresa Hynes; his siblings, Rebecca Hickey (Gus), Pius, Norman and George Hynes; John R, Mary Jane Myles and James Labour.
He is survived by: his wife Melita; his children, Andre Hynes (Grace) of Stony Plain, AB. and Joanne Hynes (Tony Grunheidt) of Edmonton, AB; his grandchildren, Kayla Kerr (Jarrett) of Spruce Grove, AB., Eric Hynes (Jennah McEwan Coppick) of Edmonton, AB., Adam Hynes (Melanie) of Spruce Grove, AB. and Jessica Barham (Trevor) of Edmonton, AB; his great grandchildren, Zander, Anika, Leo and Olivia; his siblings, Stan Hynes (Rhona) of Mount Pearl, Mary Blum (Peter) of Labrador City, Theresa (Max Rodway) of Marystown and Christine (Clarence Banfield) of St. Bernards; and his in-laws, Jim Myles (Celine) of Edmonton, AB., Judy Burton (Cal) of Fort McMurray, AB., Sheila McCarthy (Earl) of Medicine Hat, AB., Evelyn Labour of Dartmouth, NS. and Debbie Hickey (Ken) of Terrenceville, NL..
He blazed the trail to the Northwest Territories (Tower Foundation/Nanisivik Mines in Baffin Island) in 1974, when it was just a one house town with 38 personnel.
