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Tosczak, Jack
(2004-08-23)
TOSCZAK - John “Jack” passed away at Brookhaven on August 23, 2004 at the age of 86. Survived by his loving wife Sheila, son Norman (Heartha), four daughters: Sharon Beseler, Shirley Hupp, Valerie Tosczak and Sarah (Shawn) Pope, 11 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one sister. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday August 28, 2004 at 10:00 am from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2547 Hebert Road, Westbank, BC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society: 1633 Pandosy St., Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1P6. In living memory of Jack Tosczak a metre of the Mission Creek Greenway will be dedicated by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD.
Knodel, Albert
(2004-08-23)
KNODEL - Albert passed away peacefully at Three Links Manor on August 23, 2004, in Kelowna, BC at the age of 85 years. He was predeceased in 1992 by his loving wife, Helen who would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November that same year. Albert is survived by his loving family; daughter, Diane Ross (Phil) of Kelowna, BC, son, Gary (Stephanie) and his granddaughter, Bronwyn of Vancouver, BC. He will be lovingly remembered by all his relatives and dear friends. His good nature, laughter, sense of humor and kindness will be missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, August 30, 2004 at Springfield Funeral Home’s Family Centre, 2020 Springfield Road, at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, 201-1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6. We wish to thank all the staff at Cottonwoods Extended Care and Three Links Manor for their outstanding care and compassion during Dad’s brief stay with them. In living memory of Albert Knodel, a metre of the Mission Creek Greenway will be dedicated by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD.
Herrmann, Gerry
(2004-08-23)
HERRMANN – Gerry passed away on Monday, August 23, 2004 at the age of 41. He is survived by his loving family: parents Heinz and Frieda Herrmann; brother Gordon (Gwen) all of Kelowna; sister Christa Kjellbotn (Lloyd) of Langley, BC; and nieces: Kari, Kim, Tina and Amanda. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 31st at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC with interment to follow in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation, 201-1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6. In living memory of Gerry Herrmann, a metre of the Mission Creek Greenway will be dedicated by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD.
Dyck, Helen Marie
(2004-08-21)
DYCK - Helen Marie born in Medicine Hat, AB, on June 18, 1915 passed away peacefully at Cottonwoods Extended Care on Saturday August 21, 2004 at the age of 89 years. Survived by her loving daughters Julie and Marian, grandson Jason, nieces and nephews in BC, Alberta, Quebec and California. Predeceased by her husband Edmund Dyck, brothers and sisters Irene, Ed, Ethel, Beatrice, Margaret, Bob, Louis, Elizabeth Lalonde. Helen grew up in Vancouver, working for CPR Rail Telegraph until she married in 1953 to Edmund Dyck. They settled in Richmond, then retiring in Parksville. They moved to Kelowna in 1985 as their last place of residence. Many friends and neighbors in Kelowna and Vancouver will miss Helen. The family would like to thank the staff at Cottonwoods for their loving care for Helen. Prayers will be held Tuesday August 24, 2004 at 7:00 pm from St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road. Funeral Mass will follow on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 10:30 am also from St. Charles. Interment will follow at the Garden of Gethsemani, 15800 32nd Ave, Surrey, BC on Friday August 27, 2004 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Charles Garnier Parish: 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4M7. In living memory of Helen Dyck a metre of the Mission Creek Greenway will be dedicated by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD.
Clara, Deis
(2004-08-18)
DEIS – It is with great sadness we announce the passing of the late Clara Deis, after a courageous battle with cancer on August 18, 2004 at the Douglas Fir Unit at Cottonwoods Extended Care, Kelowna, BC. She is survived by four children: daughter Carrol Cleverley (Tim) of Lumby and their children Clint (Rhonda) and their children Kallista and Demica, Clay Cleverley (Chrysta) and their children Jaryn and Jessi, Curt Cleverley (Elisha); daughter Pearl Myers (Malcolm) of Lumby and their children Roxy Heinen (Martin) and their child Carson, Kyle Myers; son Jerome Deis (Miranda) of Vancouver and their children Madeleine and Amelia; daughter Donna Deis of Vancouver. She also leaves to mourn two sisters Annamary Donhauser of Kelowna and Emma Numada (Joe) of Kelowna; three brothers: Matt Zarr (Chris ) of Kelowna, Ted Zarr (Marg) of Kelowna; George Zarr (Shirl) of Lumby; several nieces and nephews. Clara was sadly predeceased by one sister Carrie Tirk, one brother Wendal Zarr, and one grat grandson Ian Cleverley. Clara was born in Denzil, Saskatchewan on June 25, 1933. For most of her life she resided in Lumby, Vernon and Kelowna. She was devoted to her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 25th at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Center for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3. In living memory of Clara Deis, a metre of the Mission Creek Greenway will be dedicated by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD.
MacDonald, Gord
(2004-08-17)
MacDonald: Gordon Angus, aged 62 of Winfield passed away suddenly at his residence in Winfield, B. C. on August 19, 2004. He was born December 9, 1941 in Trail, B. C. Gordon was predeceased by his mother and father, Ann and Angus MacDonald of Grand Forks, B. C. Gordon is survived by his loving wife Faye, two sons, Scott and Brooks and his daughter Tracy (Jean) Cormier, three grand children, Callie Cormier, Bryce Cormier and Skyler MacDonald, sister Beryl (Doug) Robertson and nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his two loving aunts, Catherine and Margaret and uncle Don. Gord enjoyed the out of doors, especially his peaceful days on his boat. Gord will be missed by his many relatives, friends and especially his fellow workers; one of Gord’s special joys was his work mates and job as a lineman. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday August 21, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Camp Kopje, Carr’s Landing Road, Lake Country. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Foundation/Society of your choice. In living memory of Gordon MacDonald a metre of the Mission Creek Greenway will be dedicated by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD.
LePargneux, Margaret
(2004-08-15)
LEPARGNEUX – Margaret Delores LePargneux, long time resident of Kelowna left us on her long awaited journey, planned by God, to be reunited with her loving husband Gordon after 51 years of marriage and her entire family of sisters: Joey (Henry) Zado, Mary (Frank) Gross, Lucille (Joseph) Campbell, brothers: Frank (Cecelia) Trenzek, Sid (Joan) Terenzek and Al (Muriel) Trenzek. Survived by her sister in law Marion (Alan) Burbank, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Margaret was born in Spring Valley, SK, but left, at an early age, for Victoria, BC to pursue a nursing career. Until recently Margaret enjoyed many activities. She was very devoted in her church, and was a member of the Catholic Women’s League for over 40 years. She loved the outdoors and she and her husband were ardent fishing buddies. Margaret loved gardening, and was always surrounded with beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed her home, and playing bridge with many of her friends. She also derived great pleasure in cooking and entertaining, a great hostess and was prepared at any time to welcome unexpected guests for a meal or just a social visit. Actually she devoted her entire life to pleasing others with warmth, gentleness and generosity – she would often say, - This is a journey we all must take, and we each must go alone – it’s all a part of the “Master’s Plan.” A step on the road home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday August 21, 2004 at 11:00 am from St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 750 Rutland Road North. Interment to follow in St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery. In living memory of Margaret LePargneux a metre of the Mission Creek Greenway will be dedicated by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD.
Flintoft, Jim
(2004-08-14)
FLINTOFT - James Robert “Jim” Flintoft passed away August 14, 2004 at the age of 57. Survived by his daughter Lisa Carol Flintoft (Scott Landon) of White Rock, BC; her mother and Jim’s good friend, Sherry Flintoft of Kelowna; two grandchildren: Claire and Chloe Flintoft-Landon; brothers: Dick Flintoft (Donna) of Osoyoos, BC, Mike Flintoft (Louanne) of Edgewood, BC, John Flintoft of Kelowna; sister Debbie Chrusch (John) of Olds, AB; and too many friends to mention. Predeceased by his son Colin Flintoft, his parents Jack and Lavina Flintoft and his sister Ann Albrechtsen. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 19th at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1633 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1P6. In living memory of Jim Flintoft, a metre of the Mission Creek Greenway will be dedicated by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD.
