SCHIFFMACHER, Eugene Thursday, 15 Nov 2007
Abbotsford, BC
Sept. 19, 1926 - Nov. 15, 2007
Eugene was born on Sept. 19, 1926 in Fischerfranzen, Ukraine to Josef and Karolina. He had a twin brother who was lost in the war and a sister, Melita, still living in Germany. Eugene lived in the Ukraine until he was 18, then went into the army. His father was taken to prison in 1937 and was not seen after that. His mother and sister stayed together and landed back in the Ukraine after the war ended.
Eugene sailed to Canada in 1951, ending up in Quebec until 1953. From there he went on to Kamloops and worked in a sawmill there. In 1955 he moved to Vancouver where he worked in various sawmills and later at UBC in the poultry science department. In 1956 he met Helen Letkemann and in 1957 they were married in First United Mennonite Church. Over their 50 years of marriage they lived in Vancouver, Richmond, the Okanagan, and settled in Abbotsford in 1988. Eugene spent his last year and a half in the Menno Hospital.
Eugene enjoyed music, reading and working in his greenhouse and workshop.
Eugene is survived by his wife Helen, children Kathy, Anita, Karol and Eddy; sons-in-law Harry and Ron; grandchildren Jennifer, Jason, Brian and Becky, Sarah and 4 great-grandchildren, Noah, Ian, Alyson and Jersey.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, Nov. 22, 11:00 am at Clearbrook Mennonite Church, 32027 Peardonville Rd., Abbotsford.
MONIZ, Laura A. Thursday, 15 Nov 2007
Abbotsford, BC
Laura A. Moniz, born Aug. 23, 1932 in Porto Formoso, Sao Miguel (Azores) Portugal, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2007 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 75 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, of 51 years, Ernesto F. Moniz and lovingly remembered by her three sons and two daughters, daughters-in-laws and sons-in-law; Anthony (Liz), Ernest (Una), Carlos (Gabriella), Laura (Joe) and Grace (Mike) her grandchildren: Elizabeth, David, Eva, Ian, Justin, Ezra, Nicholas, Anna, Anthony, Gavin, Julia, Carolynn, Jacqueline and Derek, siblings, cousins and her close friends that made up Laura‘s large extended family.
Laura will be remembered for her love of education and learning.
She constantly challenged her children to realize their dreams, a legacy that will not be forgotten. Laura's boundless energy, compassion and caring was a gift she shared with her many children and adults that she looked after in a lifetime of dedicated care-giving. The greatest gift Laura left was her never-ending love for her sons and daughters and her belief that they could be anything they wanted to be.
We love you Mom and will miss you!
The Moniz family wishes to thank the caring, dedicated nursing staff of the 3 Links Care Centre (Rebekah Place), VGH Palliative Care Ward, who took care of our Mom in her time of need.
Prayers will be said 7:30 pm Thursday, November 22, 2007. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish 1423 E. 13th Ave. Vancouver, B.C. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Friday, November 23, Rev. Antonio Deangelis is the celebrant. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Society of B.C., Suite 300 - 828 West 8th Ave. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2
COSTINAK (nee: Erickson), Elva Maxine Thursday, 15 Nov 2007
Abbotsford, BC
While surrounded by her family Elva Maxine Costinak passed away, on November 15, 2007 at Stuart Pavilion – Extended Care Unit of Mission Memorial Hospital, at the age the age of 81 years. Elva was pre-deceased by her devoted husband of 51 years, Stephen. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Sharon, Marcy (Mike), Mark, Michael (Michaela) and Walter (Sonni); her grandchildren, Brad, Sam, Jeff, Kyle, Cassy, Matthew, Stephen, Erik, Cameron, Katie and Sarah. Elva was a long time resident of Stuart Pavilion and the family wishes to express their thanks to the staff for their care and support.
Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home.
PRESWICK, George Thursday, 15 Nov 2007
Abbotsford, BC
Aug. 29, 1931 – Nov. 15, 2007
Dr. George Preswick passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness with his family by his side, on the morning of November 15th. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Emily, daughters, Allison and Jennifer, and son Joseph.
Special thanks to Dr. John Lennox and the home care nurses for their care and compassion.
Cremation took place on November 21. There will be no service by request, but his family will celebrate his life for the rest of theirs.
YUNKOVICH, Eva Mary (nee Bryant) Wednesday, 14 Nov 2007
Abbotsford, BC
Eva Mary (nee Bryant) gently passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission B.C. Eva was born in Lestock, Saskatchewan on October 4, 1920. She grew up on the Prairies but also lived in Nova Scotia, California, Abbotsford and Clearbrook, B.C. Eva was a dedicated mother and compassionate person, who was always concerned with the suffering of others less fortunate than herself. In life, she enjoyed playing the piano and visiting with family. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Louise (Ed), Ken, Norma (Keith), Dale (Rita), Julie (Jerry), and Kathy; grandchildren Andrew, Laura, Andreas, Kevin, Steven, Alex, Justin, Nick, Kathryn and Elizabeth and siblings Annie of California and Arthur of Vancouver. Eva is pre-deceased by her first husband Gerhart Gausman and second husband Paul Yunkovich 1990, as well as siblings Elsie and Jim.
The family would like to thank all the staff at the Christine Morrison Hospice for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission General Hospital.
GRAHAM, Minnie Elizabeth Tuesday, 13 Nov 2007
Abbotsford, BC
Minnie Elizabeth died Tuesday, November 13, 2007 following two months of illness. Minnie was born in Vancouver in 1928 and after the death of her husband, moved to Mission where she dedicated her life to the breeding of Alaskan Malamute dogs at her Bearpaw Kennel which produced many champions over the years. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Ken Willmott and granddaughter Amber, all of Kitchener, Ontario. Minnie was pre-deceased by her husband, John F. Graham, a Captain with the Vancouver Fire Department who died in the line of duty on Nov. 10, 1979. Minnie was interred beside her husband in North Vancouver.
Friends are invited to celebrate her life on Friday, November 30 at noon at the Best Western Hotel, Lougheed at Hurd, in Mission. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the animal support society of your choice.
FRASER (McNeil), Mrs. Eileen Elizabeth Monday, 12 Nov 2007
Abbotsford, BC
Mrs. Eileen Elizabeth Fraser (McNeil), late of Mt. Lehman, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2007 at the age of 85.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law Linda McNeil, granddaughter Leanna McNeil (Blake), grandson James Chester McNeil (Tracey), great-grandchildren Landon, Thane and Liam, and her beloved cat Toni.
She was pre-deceased by her first husband Chester Smith McNeil, second husband Roderick Fraser, and only son James Alexander McNeil.
Eileen served as postmistress at Mt. Lehman for over 25 years. She will be sorely missed as a pioneer of her beloved Mt. Lehman Community.
A celebration of Eileen’s life will be held on Saturday, November 17 at 11:00 am from Mt. Lehman United Church, 6256 Mt. Lehman Road with Rev. Michael Collison officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Lehman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Society of B.C., 119-1600 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1R3 in Eileen’s memory.
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SCHULTZE, Esther Dorothy Sunday, 11 Nov 2007
Abbotsford, BC
It is with great sadness that the family of Esther Dorothy Schultze announces her passing at MSA Hospital on November 11, 2007 at the age of 88.
Esther was pre-deceased by her loving husband William (Bill) Schultze in 1982, her sister Elise Thomson, and her brothers Jarl and Arnold.
She is survived by her sister Betty Jones, daughter Joan Farr, son-in-law Art Farr, son Robert (Barbara), grandchildren Tom, Jim, Kathy (Jeff and their children Tyler, Isaac and Reese), Jennifer, Alex, and Halley.
Esther was born on November 6, 1919 in Vilna, Alberta and moved to B.C. in her teens. Esther and Bill were married in 1942 and settled in Abbotsford in 1945. Esther was a 30 year employee of B.C. Tel, retiring in 1980.
There will be no service per Esther’s request. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart & Stroke foundation of B.C. and the Yukon or the B.C. Cancer Society can be made in Esther’s memory.
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REINDERHOFF, Mr. Leonard Gerhard Thursday, 17 Jan 2008
Abbotsford, BC
Mr. Leonard Gerhard Reinderhoff “Jerry” C.D. late of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away on January 17, 2008 at the age of 72 at Langley Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife Sheila, his sister Louise, brothers Gerard and Charles, Son Robert (Kelli), daughter Heather (Dale), son Nathan (Tanya), grandchildren Victor, Alexis and Tristan, and other family members Jake, Marilyn and Jim, Shirley and Michael, and Dianna and Phil.
He was pre-deceased by his mother and father.
Jerry was born on the Isle of Celebes in Indonesia. He was interned with his mother and sister in Japanese concentration camps from 1941-1945 in Indonesia. His amazing life included stowing away on a ship from Turkey to get to Canada as a teen, where he joined the RCAF in Penhold, Alberta and served 22 years. During this time he met his first wife Sharon. Jerry retired from the Air Forces in Chilliwack, where he owned and operated Wellington Opticians for 20 years. He deeply enjoyed boating on Harrison Lake in his ‘Gypsy Girl’, and even had an island in Harrison Lake named after him.
Jerry never let his young life work against him, he used it to his advantage and was able to deal with any difficulty in life with great dignity, grace and humor. If there was hard work to be done, he always had a way of making it fun and enjoyable. Jerry’s great disposition and positive attitude stayed with him to the end and was a great inspiration to all around him. A legend has passed ... honor to the brave.
Jerry will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all those whose lives he touched. Special thanks to long-time friends Brian and Victoria and to Dr. Whitman.
In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Lung Association would be greatly appreciated.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ag-Rec Centre, 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, B.C. All friends are welcome to attend.
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