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Death Notice (06/19/2000)
ANDREWS - Ryan Stanley Edward, beloved grandson of Nat Bailey and his wife Eva, both predeceased. Ryan passed away suddenly on Friday, June 12, 2000, age 43 years. Survived by mother Alice Andrews; brothers Arthur and wife Cathy and Mark. Service of remembrance will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. from the Hamilton-Harron Funeral Centre, 5390 Fraser St. (at 38th Ave.) Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to the B.C. Children's Hospital would be appreciated. Following the service there will be a family gathering open to those wishing to attend. Location to be disclosed at the service. HAMILTON-HARRON Funeral Centre 325-7441
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Death Notice (06/20/2000)
ARAKI - Toshi Anna, born in Vancouver, November 20th, 1929, passed into the arms of God on Saturday, June 17th, 2000. She is survived by her 5 children, Gary, Wayne (Linda), Marilynne, Rickie, Patsy (Chris), 6 grandchildren, Paul, Richard, Natalie, Keiko, Curtis and Adam. She will be sadly missed by all her many friends and family. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. from the Vancouver Japanese United Church, 4010 Victoria Drive, Vancouver. Inurnment of Cremated Remains to take place at Ocean View Burial Park. If desired donations to the Diabetes Association in Toshi's memory would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to: MOUNT PLEASANT FUNERAL HOME 876-2161
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Death Notice (06/20/2000)
BACH - Wilfred Ernest, born May 31, 1917, passed away June 16, 2000, into the arms of our Lord. Affectionately known as "Uncle Wolfy" he will be greatly missed and always lovingly remembered. Wilfred served overseas in WWII. He is survived by his sisters Edith, Vie and Marg; brother Kayo; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. from the chapel of Burnaby Funeral Directors, 4276 Hastings St., Burnaby. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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Death Notice (06/20/2000)
BEDDOW - Tony fought a courageous battle but passed away peacefully on June 16, 2000 at St. Paul's Hospital. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lori; sister Stella (Doug) and their children Chris, Kim, and Kelly; brother Alan (Lynda) and their children Jason and Mavis as well as other family members. Tony worked in the optical business for many years and he will be greatly missed by the people he worked with. The family wishes to thank the dedicated doctors and nursing staff of the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit. Special thanks to Sue Mortimer and Bill Hryhor. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the B.C. Transplant Society (Heart Program) West Tower, 3rd Floor, 555 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 3X7, or by registering to be an Organ Donor. An informal memorial reception will be held on Friday, June 23rd, from 1-3 p.m. in the Fraser Room at the Clubhouse at Morgan Creek, 3500 Morgan Creek Way, South Surrey.
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Death Notice (06/20/2000)
BENNETT - Major John Henry ("Tuck") ret'd., born Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario April 24, 1924, died New Westminster, B.C. June 8, 2000. Served with the R.C.R. in Europe in WW II and the P.P.C.L.I. in Korea. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24th at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, 121 E. Columbia St., New Wesminster, Rev. Neville Chritchlow and Captain George Perkins (Salvation Army) officiating. Burial to follow. An officer, a gentleman and a friend.
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Death Notice (06/20/2000)
BERARDINO - Mary passed away peacefully on June 18th, 2000, at UBC Hospital, age 87 years. She was known to all as "May". Predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Jack Elario, who died on December 26th, 1989. She was also predeceased by 5 brothers, John, Lewis, William, James and Thomas, 4 sisters, Margaret, Bella, Nellie, and Grace. She is survived by her son Bill, daughter-in-law Margot, her grandchildren, spouses, and great-grandchildren, Corolyn (Dean), Anne, John (Karen) and Frances, as well as many relatives in B.C. and the USA. May wished to thank her relatives and friends whose visits, cards, words of support gave her great comfort and encouragement, particularly in recent months. The family extend sincere thanks to Dr. N. James and the nurses and staff of Wards 2A and 2B at UBC Hospital. At May's request there will be no service. A private family interment will take place at the family plot in Ocean View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to B.C. Guide Dog Services, #10 - 4767 64th St., Delta, B.C. V4K 3M2 or a charity of your choice. " Amor Omni Cosas Vince"
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Death Notice (06/20/2000)
BRADLEY - Audrey Emma passed away peacefully June 16, 2000 aged 85 years. She is survived by her sister, Blanche Wilkie of Regina, five nieces and nephews and 11 great nieces and nephews throughout Canada and the United States. A Memorial Service will be held in Bethune, Saskatchewan on Friday, June 23. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully acknowledged to the charity of your choice. Kearney Funeral Home (604) 736-0268
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Death Notice (06/19/2000)
BRAUND - Erlon Garth "Pud" passed away peacefully at Surrey Memorial Hospital, Surrey, BC, on June 15, 2000, at the age of 86 years. Garth will be lovingly remembered by his wife "Snookie" of 60 years; son Peter (Anne) of Toronto; daughter Tish (Larry) of Surrey; grandchildren Catherine, Jennifer, Kevin, Christopher, Laura and Tim. Garth played with the "big band" sound of Ferde Mowry at the "Embassy" in Toronto in the 30's, and in 1950 proudly represented Canada in curling in Scotland. Garth worked as a broker/dealer on the Vancouver Stock Exchange in the 70's, 80's, and 90's. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2000, at the Arbor Chapel at Valley View Memorial Gardens, 14660-72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Garth's memory to the Salvation Army, #101-3833 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5C 6N5
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Death Notice (06/20/2000)
CASTLE - Arthur A. (Art), born Yale, B.C. May 19, 1897, late of Hawthorne Lodge, Port Coquitlam, deceased on June 15, 2000. Predeceased by his loving wife Doris in 1985, Art is survived by his son Vernon E. (Pearl), of West Vancouver; daughters Dorothy (Arthur) Laxton, of Victoria and Marjorie (Clifford) Rock, of Mission; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Art served overseas with the 47th and 29th Bns. - C.E.F. in WWI and with the P.C.M.R. in WWII. He was a longtime employee of the C.P.R. Funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church, Prairie and Shaughnessy, Port Coquitlam, with Rev. Celia Howard officiating on Wednesday, June 21, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Port Coquitlam Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Catherine's Discretionary Fund, c/o 2211 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3B1V8 would be appreciated. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES 980-3451
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Death Notice (06/20/2000)
CHAMBERS - Ruth Grenfell nee Ryerse (Kennedy) passed away peacefully in Clinton, Ontario on Friday, June 16th, 2000. She is survived by her loving husband William (Bill), and many dearly loved relatives and friends in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Ruth was born in 1921 in Simcoe, Ontario and trained as a nurse in Hamilton, Ontario. She came to Vancouver in 1946 where she served as a staff nurse and supervisor at Shaughnessy Hospital until her retirement in 1978. Active with Meals on Wheels, she was president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #30, an office which she also held on her return to Clinton, Ontario. A loving, cheerful person, an excellent and generous cook, and a faithful friend. She will be truly missed. Funeral Service followed by cremation takes place in Clinton, Ontario.
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Death Notice (06/19/2000)
CHU - Henry Chuck Him passed away in Vancouver June 15, 2000 aged 85 years. Predeceased by his first wife Chow Shee. He is survived by his wife Ngan Chau, two sons, five daughters, ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 20th, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby.
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Death Notice (06/20/2000)
CLIMIE - Robert Clarke, born June 7, 1921, died June 15, 2000 after a lengthy illness. A longtime resident of West Vancouver, Bob served in the R.C.N. during W.W.II and worked in the airline industry after the war until his retirement. Survived by Jean, his loving wife of 53 years; son Rob (Beatrix) and granddaughters Samantha and Grace; brothers Dick (Muriel) and Ted (Valerie). An avid skier and golfer, Bob was a caring, astute and humble man who will be greatly missed. There will be no funeral or flowers by request.
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Death Notice (06/20/2000)
COLABRARO - Onofrio passed away in Vancouver on June 19, 2000, age 90 years. Predeceased by his wife Maria in 1979, daughter Caterina and son Antonio. He is survived by his family, daughter Elizebetta (Antonio) Corea, son Domenic (Emelia), son-in-law Nicola and their families, including seven grandchildren. Prayers to be offered on Wednesday, June 21st at 6:30 p.m. in Corpus Christi Parish, 6350 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, where Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Wednesday June 22nd, at 10:30 a.m. Entombment in Ocean View Abbey Mausoleum. Donations may be made to the B.C. Heart and Stroke Fund in lieu of flowers. OCEAN VIEW FUNERAL HOME 435-6688
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Death Notice (06/20/2000)
CORRECTION SZEGEDI - Istvan, born on December 25th, 1955 in Ciko, Hungary. Passed away after a short illness due to lung cancer on Monday, June 12, 2000. Survived by his wife Eszter of 18 years, 2 sons, Miklos, age 16, Boldizsar, age 12, mother Terez; brother Antal; sister Iren; uncle Tony; aunt Marika and numerous friends. Predeceased by his father Antal. Special thanks to the doctors and staff of Mount St. Joseph's Hospital, B.C. Cancer Agency and his numerous visitors. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Calvin-Hungarian Presbyterian Church, 2791 E. 27th Ave., Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the BC Cancer Agency or the Northwest Deaf Outdoors Club (Mini-Timberfest), P.O. Box 10624, 617 Belmont St., New Westminster, B.C. V3M 6W6. FIRST MEMORIAL 876-5585
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