TOEWS, Elsie Marie (nee Dueck) Thursday, 12 Jun 2008
Abbotsford, BC
Elsie passed away peacefully in Ashcroft hospital on June 12, 2008 with her husband, Henry, by her side. She was born in Herbert, Sask. and moved to the Fraser Valley in her youth. She married Henry Toews in 1962 and they raised their family first in Ladner then in Abbotsford. They moved to Clinton in 1995. Elsie will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Henry, daughters Andrea Redekop (Fred), Tamara Cavacece (Sandro), son Mike (Melissa), grandchildren Marco and Julia (Sandro and Tamara), Laura and Brad (Fred and Andrea), father Isaac Dueck and numerous family and friends. Memorial service will take place on Saturday June 21 at 2:00 pm at the Clinton Memorial Hall in Clinton.
SCOTT, Rachel Florence Thursday, 12 Jun 2008
Abbotsford, BC
SCOTT, Rachel Florence passed away peacefully, June 12th, 2008 at MSA Hospital. Ruth is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, John Andrew "Jack"; daughter Ruth; sons Randy and Brian (Jennifer); grandchildren David, Victoria, Keith, Laurie and Stacey; she was pre-deceased by her mother Mary, father David and son Garth. Rachel was born in Carlsbad Springs near Ottawa, Ontario on October 22nd, 1916. She joined the military in 1939 and trained as a nurse stationed at Inverkit, Scotland near Greenock. Upon her return, Rachel became a bank teller with the Bank of Canada, main branch in Ottawa. While on vacation traveling by train Rachel met her husband Jack. They were married in Duncan on Vancouver Island and settled in the Fraser Valley.
Rachel was a very good homemaker, cooking, cleaning, sewing and baking. There was always enough to feed family and friends alike. With a quick wit, sharp eye and genuine smile she won many life long friends. A celebration of her life was held Saturday, June 14th.
Wiebe & Jeske Funeral Services.
CHYZHYK, Mykola Thursday, 12 Jun 2008
Abbotsford, BC
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of the husband, father and grandfather Nikolay Chyzhyk. He left behind his elementary school sweetheart and wife of 39 years Alla Chyzhyk, a son Igor Chyzhyk and wife Victoria with grandchildren Illiya and Anastasia (who reside in Ukraine), a daughter Marina Child and husband Vince with grandchildren Jacob and Jordan. Nikolay was born in 1950 in Ukraine and after finishing high school he spent 27 years in the army. Nikolay and Alla immigrated to Canada in 2002. In Canada, he was able to start working days after arriving, then learned a trade and started his own business in the trucking industry, which he enjoyed. After long trips all over Canada and USA, he always loved coming home to Abbotsford to be with his family and friends.
He knew and loved Jesus with all his heart, soul and mind . Nikolay was the one person we always knew would help us fix anything that needed repair, from the car to the water cooler. Nikolay was appreciated by many, and the lives of those here in Canada as well as those in Ukraine will never be the same without him. He was an inspiration, a hard worker, a deep thinker and a willing servant. He had a heart to serve, and influenced everyone he came in contact with.
The viewing will be held at King Road Mennonite Church, 32068 King Road in Abbotsford on June 13 (Friday) from 1pm – 2pm; with the Memorial Service starting at 2 pm.
Job 14:15
“All the days of my hard service
I will wait for my renewal to come.
You will call and I will answer You;
You will long for the creature
Your hands have made.”
FORRISTER, Elizabeth Anne nee REID Tuesday, 10 Jun 2008
Abbotsford, BC
January 21, 1921 - June 10, 2008
Betty passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on the morning of June 10, 2008 at the Christine Morrison Hospice, Mission, BC.
Betty will be sadly missed by her daughters Luella and Kathy, son-in-law Steve Akeroyd, grandsons David and Mark Akeroyd, grandkitties Daisy and Onslow, grandpuppy Lacy, sisters-in-law Minnie Eyre of Abbotsford, Ruth Forrister of Saskatoon, and Esther Forrister of Ymir, BC.and numerous nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her many friend.
Betty was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Al, her parents, sisters Tibbie and Peggy, brother Tommy and son-in-law Chris Blake.
Betty was a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She took great pleasure in her work with the ladies of the OES, making cancer dressings, trimming stamps, working at bazaars and teas and various other activities. She treasured the many friendships she made through OES. Betty was a long time resident of Alameda Court where she really enjoyed all the social activities. Betty will be remembered for her ready smile, gentle strength, welcoming ways and genuine interest in others. Betty loved having fun whether playing cards or just visiting with others but she especially loved perfecting the art of being a Grandma.
The family would like to thank the team at the Christine Morrison Hospice for their amazing facility where they have created a supportive, caring and home-like environment in which the entire family can treasure their last days together.
The family invites you to join them at a Memorial Tea in Celebration of Betty's Life, to be held Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 2-4 pm at the Masonic Hall in Abbotsford, at the corner of Gladys and Pine. Tea and refreshments will be provided by the members of Electra Chapter #20 OES to whom the family extends heartfelt appreciation.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to the Christine Morrison Hospice at Mission Memorial Hospital, 7324 Hurd St., Mission BC, V2V 3H5
SCMIDT, Allen Rueben Monday, 09 Jun 2008
Abbotsford, BC
February 28, 1916 - June 9, 2008
We regret the passing of our father, grandfather and great grandfather and rejoice in his meaningful life and quiet passing. He dearly missed his wife of 57 years, Louise, who pre-deceased him in 1997. He led an unselfish life of service to his family, community, church and profession and deeply cared about all those with whom he came in contact. He taught school in a number of small and one room schools in Saskatchewan before moving to B.C. first to North Bend in 1952 and then to Hope, where he was a teacher and counsellor from 1958 to 1978. He enjoyed his many years of retirement and in these early years delighted in friendships, traveling, gardening, church and visiting with his children and grandchildren. Many of his students kept contact with him and he enjoyed following their lives. In later years he was a faithful visitor to the elderly. He was always a pillar of strength and faithfulness to his sons Ron (Joan), Dennis (Beth) and Brian and an anchor to his grandchildren Kevin (Holly), Ryan (Celestina), Jeremy (Krista), Debra (Danny) and Stephen (Colleen), and great grandchildren Elias and Brigitte, all of whom will keenly miss him.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2:00pm June 14 at Bakerview MB Church at 2285 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. A viewing will take place at Woodlawn Funeral Home, between 7:30 and 9:00pm June 13.
REIMER, Eugene Monday, 09 Jun 2008
Abbotsford, BC
Paralympic athlete, wheelchair sports pioneer, Eugene Reimer passed away Monday, June 9, 2008. Born January 21, 1940, Eugene survived polio at an early age and went on to become a trail blazer in disabled sport, as well as a mentor, friend, and wheelchair basketball team-mate of both Terry Fox and Rick Hansen.
An outstanding athlete, he represented Canada in 4 Paralympics Games (1968, 1972, 1976, 1980). Winning 50 Canadian and Pan-American medals, and 10 Paralympic medals, he set world records in discus and in the pentathlon. His athletic awards and accomplishments are numerous:
* 1968- Paralympic Games in Israel: 2 gold medals and 1 silver
* 1972- Paralympic Games in Germany: captured gold in both discus and pentathlon (setting 2 new world records), and silver for the 2 x 60m relay.
* 1972 –Canada’s Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year Award –the 1st time this award was given to a disabled athlete
* 1972- 1st disabled athlete inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame
* 1974- 1st disabled athlete to receive the Order Of Canada medal… “for his inspiring example”
* 1976- 2 silver and 1 bronze at the Canadian Paralympics
* 1980- gold medal for discus in Holland
* 1991- Recipient of the WAC Bennett Award from the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
* 2000- inducted into the Terry Fox Hall of Fame
* 2002- 1st disabled athlete inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
* 2002- The Eugene Reimer Middle School named after him
* 1998-2003 served on the 2010 Paralympic Bid Committee
* 2002 – chaired the 2002 BC Disability Games
* 2003 - Recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree UCFV
* 2007-Presented with Abbotsford’s ‘Citizen of the Year ‘award
Characteristically humble, Eugene will be remembered especially for his upbeat, ‘can-do’ attitude towards life. A man who had a lifelong commitment to the community through sport, leadership, and inspiration to others, he will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be remembered by innumerable people in the building industry who worked with him on many buildings in the Abbotsford area.
With great sadness, we say good bye to a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He leaves behind sons Jim (Dianne), Kevin (Ana), daughter Lianne, mother of their children, Anna, 6 grandchildren, Levi, Jayda, Kayla, Katerina, Adonis, Antonio, brothers Ron (Cecile), Murray (Ingrid), Gordon (Diane), Roger (Ann), sister Myrtle-Anne (Ed) Rempel, and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Bill and Katie Reimer, and his brother Keith.
Following a family burial service, a celebration of his life will be held at Northview Community Church, Downes Road, Abbotsford at 1 pm, Tuesday, June 17th, 2008.
Donations may be made to the Abbotsford Community Foundation (Eugene Reimer). This is an established legacy fund to award a bursary to a physically disabled grade 12 graduating student continuing his/her post secondary education.
McKIM, Douglas George
passed away Nov. 5, 2007 at MSA Hospital. Born Nov. 7, 1942 in Vancouver, B.C. Pre-deceased by the children's mother, Marion (Bugg) and his second wife Annie. Survived by his children Cheryl Lakowski (Conrad), Michael McKim (Carla) and Leonard McKim, 5 grandchildren Mathew McKim, Zara, Haley, Wyatt, Scott Lakowski. Brother Edwin (Wendy), Tina, Melissa, Sara, Rachel McKim. Also survived by many, many cousins, relatives and friends. Memorial service Tues. Nov. 13, 2007, 2:30 p.m. at the South Arm United Church, #3 Road & Steveston Hwy., Richmond, B.C. Refreshments to follow, all welcome. Donations to a charity of choice.
PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES
KURAMOTO, Meiko Sunday, 04 Nov 2007
Richmond, BC
November 9, 1926 - November 4, 2007
Meiko left us peacefully on November 4, 2007 at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. She joins her loving husband Tomiyuki Kuramoto and is survived by three sisters and one brother. She also leaves behind three daughters, six sons, thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She spent her twilight years enjoying Mahjong and making crafts with her dear friends at Parkgate Community Centre and taking long walks with her eldest daughter. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Lions Gate Hospital and all her Parkgate buddies.
A private ceremony was held on Friday, November 9, 2007 in North Vancouver.
We respectfully ask that the Japanese tradition of Koden not be observed.
