Joel Hetu Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joel Hetu (Deep River, Ontario), who passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 44, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joel Hetu to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Joel is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Joel's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He is survived by: his parents, Diane Hetu (Darryl Smith) of Deep River and Fernand Hetu (Devina) of Nova Scotia; his siblings, Danielle Hetu and Marc Hetu; and his close friends, T. J., Heather, Nate, Shawn and Clayton.

In memory of Joel, donations to the Deep River Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.