PASION, Emeterio (Guys) Wednesday, 09 Jan 2008
Richmond, BC
Emet peacefully slipped away from us on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. Emet was born in Santa Ana, Pampanga, Philippines on March 14, 1931. Survived by his beloved wife Angelina (Lina) and loving children Marilou, Emelyn (Joey), Roberto (Judith), Eleanor (Marcel) and Catherine (Jeff), he is the cherished grandfather of five, Justine, Andrew, Michael, Francis and David Emet.
A successful businessman and Chemical Engineer, Emet was known for his generosity and religious beliefs. Emet not only provided the funds and means to build the Catholic Church at his birthplace, he also provided for most of the church's poor parishioners. Emet was an avid traveler and lived life to its fullest. Hardwork, high achievement and the value of education was always encouraged and stressed upon his children. A very strong believer of the adage "The More You Learn, The More You Earn", Emet was also responsible for putting through numerous nephews and nieces through school most of whom are very successful professionals in the Philippines, Canada and the United States.
We'd like to thank Emet's physician, Dr Gary Koss and all the nurses and caring staff of 2South at Richmond General Hospital especially Hilda, Amy, Shalimar and Linda. A special thank you also to Emet's caregivers, Ben and Noel, and the staff at Kinsmen Adult Centre.
Visitation Service will be at from 5 to 9pm on Monday, January 14 at Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 72nd Avenue Surrey BC. Full Mass and Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, January 15 at St Joseph the Worker Parish 4451 Williams Road Richmond BC followed by interment at Ocean View Cemetery, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC.
BOUTILIER, Lillian Tuesday, 08 Jan 2008
Richmond, BC
In loving memory of Lillian Boutilier, born in Denmark on November 19th, 1953, who peacefully passed away January 8th, 2008 after a courageous battle with lupus and complications.
People will forget what you said
People will forget what you did
But people will never forget
How you made them feel. Loved by all who knew her and especially her husband Ralph Conley, daughter Shelly and Dave, son Shane and Andria, brother Soren and Sandy, sister Ursa and all her nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the BC Lupus Society: 1-866-585-8787.
GUINNESS, Pierre George Monday, 07 Jan 2008
Richmond, BC
January 5, 1921 - January 7, 2008
Pierre passed away peacefully at Richmond Hospital on January 7, 2008. Pierre was pre-deceased by his father, his adored mother, and brother, Arthur. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Ollie, and sister Margo. Pierre's love of music will be remembered by all those who knew him. He will be sadly missed by his fellow Masonic lodge members and the ham radio community, both sources of great joy in Pierre's life. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, January 18, 2008, 1:30 p.m. at the Richmond Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation.
SLINGER, Janet (Kallquest) Tuesday, 01 Jan 2008
Richmond, BC
April 17th, 1929 - January 1st, 2008
Born in Vancouver BC passed away suddenly at Peace Arch Hospital was a member of Richmond Eastern Star and Richmond Hospital Auxiliary. Janet will be deeply missed by her extended family Lisa and John Roberts, Michele and Bruce Cupit, Barbara and Mel Goodwin and Bev Howard. Celebration of life will be held on Sunday January 13th, 2008, 2-5pm.
Special thank you to all the staff at Morgan Place. In lieu of flowers donations to Morgan Place would be greatly appreciated at 3288 - 156A Ave. Surrey, BC V3S 9T1
McNAUGHT, Iris Tuesday, 01 Jan 2008
Richmond, BC
On the morning of April 6, after fighting cancer for a second time our Mother passed away. Iris Marjory McNaught was born on September 27 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mum was pre-deceased by her Father Jim Carpenter, Mother Ina Carpenter, and her childhood sweet heart and husband Gordie McNaught.
Left to cherish her memory are her sisters Linda (Ed) Beaubien, Sandra Blakely, Lorne (Mary) McNaught, Lynn Wilson, three sons Jim (Fay) of Logan Lake, Ken (Celene) of Richmond and Dave (Anita) of Richmond, eleven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Mum loved being married to Gordie and often told the story of meeting him in January being wed in February and her first child being born in March. Many of our Mothers' vacations were spent camping with her young family thru out the province of BC. Mum travelled to England and Los Vegas but mostly enjoyed staying at home in Lulu Island in the company of her grandson Richie.
Like her Mother before her, Mum kept busy with knitting, crochet, and crossword puzzles and was proud that she had opened a knitting store. Many people were comforted with her warm knitted goods.
We wish to thank the many who assisted our Mother in the last year of her life the doctors, nurses, care workers, Richmond Palliative Care, and the Salvation Army Rotary Hospice. Thank you.
A gathering of friends and family will take place at her home in Richmond on Saturday April 12 at 2 pm.
Personal Alternative Funeral Services.
LOOY, Richard (Dick) Tuesday, 01 Jan 2008
Richmond, BC
November 23, 1912 - August 26, 2006
We sadly announce the peaceful passing of our dear father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was pre-deceased by his wife Mary on September 2, 1993. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Dave (Jean), daughters Diane (Bill) Tewnion, Barbara (Ken) Farrar, Arlene (Ed) Pasemko; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; three sisters and two half-sisters. He will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews and many good friends. The family extends a very special "Thank You" to Dr. David Chapman, the staff at Harrison Landing in Langley, and the Nursing Staff at Langley Memorial Hospice (Maple Hill). A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre
Kemp, Irma Thursday, 03 Aug 2006
Williams Lake, BC
Long time Cariboo resident Irma Maud Kemp passed away suddenly Aug. 3, 2006 at the age of 87.
Irma leaves behind four daughters - Lynn Stevens (Bill) and her daughter Alexa; Gail Dallyn and her children Tracy and Tab; Dianne Herrett (Jim) and her sons Kevin and Jay Carrier; and Sheri Carrier and her daughters Janine and Crystal as well as 10 great-grandchildren plus many friends.
Irma was pre-deceased by her husband (Bill) William Howard Kemp in 1978 as well as her grandson Todd Dallyn in 1978 and son-in-law Lorne Dallyn in 2005.
Irma's parents came from Exeter, Ontario in 1905.
Her father Roland Fenwick and his father filed for a homestead in Webb, Saskatchewan and built a barn and house and then sent for his bride Serena Maud.
Thus began the Fenwick family of three boys and two girls, of which Irma was the youngest, born March 7, 1919.
At 17 Irma left the Prairies for Victoria, B.C. to stay with her oldest brother Gordon and his wife.
Irma was employed as a maid (with the uniform) for a wealthy Victoria family. She loved to dance and it was at a dance at the Crystal Gardens that she met Bill Kemp.
Their favorite dance song was "Stardust." Years later she named her Arabian horse "Starduster." Bill was in training with the provincial police and they both occasionally worked at the Empress Hotel, of which his uncle Jim Kemp was the maitre'd. Bill and Irma were married June 17, 1940.
Irma recalled Bill being drawn to a little community in the Cariboo and he thought it would be an interesting place to live.
So in 1943, with a baby and a two-year-old, they transferred to Williams Lake.
There were only about three-or-four dirt streets and boardwalk sidewalks but everyone knew each other.
On one occasion Irma remembered walking up main street in her stylish blue walking suit with red fox trim on the bottom, when she heard growling and barking behind her - she turned around to find a pack of dogs following her!
Bill and Irma established Kemp's Taxi and coffee shop - the first taxi in Williams Lake.
They had three cars and drivers with fares from Vancouver to Bella Coola, all on dirt roads. Although a new driver, Irma sometimes had to fill in and take a fare.
In 1960 they purchased 160 acres on Fox Mountain.
There were only two families there at the time - Margaret and Jim Groom and Harold Robinson and his parents. Life was challenging with a narrow dirt road and no water or power, but they loved the Mountain.
Irma had an easy going, patient demeanor, ready smile, she enjoyed a good laugh - yet at times was feisty with a quiet determination - which helped her especially after Bill passed away.
She was able to fulfill their dream of building a log home, which she contracted and designed herself.
She was youthful in looks and manner and was often asked "which one is the mother "
Irma enjoyed life - her gardening, sewing, and horseback riding. In later years, when she no longer drove her car, she enjoyed visits from family and friends, the animals and birds that visited her yard each day, and the cloud formations that always intrigued her.
With help from family, friends, Meals on Wheels, and homemakers she was able to fulfill her wish to remain in her home.
Irma had a strong belief in her creator and for 53 years was a dedicated member at the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and loved to speak of her beliefs of the meaning of life to others.
Irma Kemp will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered.
