PARÉ, ANTONIO "TONY" JOSEPH Thursday, 03 Jan 2008
Port Hardy, BC
MAY, 9TH, 1930 - JANUARY, 3RD, 2008
With deep sadness, Tony's family announces his sudden passing. Tony was born in East Broughton, Quebec, to Corrine and Sylvio Pare´, the second of four children. After "bachin' it" for forty years, the love of his life, Darlene, and her four kids managed to capture his heart. While living in British Columbia with his new instant family, he never was far from his roots in Quebec, over the years taking several trips home with his family. A carpenter by trade, he worked throughout the province, spending much time in Port McNeill, Cumberland, and Prince Rupert. Throughout that time "Papa Tony's" focus was always family and friends. He loved to hop in the motor home on the spur of the moment and take off with Nana, and often kids or grandkids. He spent many hours at ball parks and ice rinks, proudly watching his grandchildren perform.
He is survived by his children Barb Gagnon (Jerry), Karen Olson, Brad Olson (Joanne), Joy Simms (John), along with his adoring grandchildren, extended family and many friends, particularly Mike and Eva Gentes.
A service of remembrance was held Saturday, January, 12th, in Cumberland.
Hilts, Bonita Arline (nee Flesh) Wednesday, 02 Jan 2008
Port Hardy, BC
July 26, 1945 - January 02, 2008
It is with sad and heavy hearts the family of Bonita announce her sudden passing.
Bonita is survived by her loving husband Richard, her daughter Arline (Karl and Jordan), her sons Mark ( Sheri, Travis and Jessica ), Cameron ( Adele, Arielle, Courtney and Justin ), Dale (Rob).
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Port McNeill Lions hall at 1:00 in the afternoon on Saturday the 12th of January.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
Lorenz, Leonard Henry "Len" December 3, 2007
Port Hardy, BC
Leonard Henry “Len” Lorenz of Courtenay, passed away at the Extended Care Unit of St. Joseph’s Hospital on Monday, December 3rd, 2007 at age 88.
He is survived and will be dearly missed by his loving family; wife Anne; son Gary Lorenz (Karen) of Campbell River, Sherry Youngash (Eric) of Calgary and Keith Lorenz (Dyana) of Port McNeill; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Mary Lorenz of Lake Cowichan, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Len served overseas with the Canadian Army during World War II and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, in addition to the Oddfellows and the Lions Club. He logged for some 20 years, then established his own drilling and blasting company in Port McNeill for another 20 years. In his leisure, Len enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and gardening.
His funeral service took place on Friday, December 7th at 11:00 am from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, with Chaplain Brian Ducedre officiating. Burial will follow at Courtenay Civic Cemetery. Should friends wish, donations in Len’s memory to Eagle View Extended Care Unit, St. Joseph’s Hospital, 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox. B.C. V9M 1P2 would be appreciated.
Adamchuk, Olga "Ollie" Saturday, 15 Dec 2007
Port Hardy, BC
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother, Ollie. Ollie passed away peacefully in her sleep at the extended care facility in Alert Bay.
She will be lovingly remembered for her strong dedication to her family, her love of gardening and cooking, and her sense of humor.
She is survived by her granddaughter Robin and grandson-in-law Richard, as well as many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her husband Peter and her two daughters Barbara and Audrey.
The family would like to express our deepest gratitude to all who cared for Ollie over the years.
A celebration of life will be held in the spring, which was Ollie’s favorite time of year. Announcement to follow.
Donations to the Port McNeill Pound will be gratefully accepted as Ollie was a dedicated dog owner.
Harvie, Lawrence Wesley "Wes" Saturday, 08 Dec 2007
Port Hardy, BC
HARVIE, LAWRENCE WESLEY “Wes” of Port Hardy, B.C. passed away suddenly on December 8, 2007 at Port McNeill Hospital at the age of 63 years.
Wes is survived by his loving wife, Anita; 3 sons Rodney and Cameron of Brooks, AB and Juston of Toronto, ON; 3 daughters Robyn and Rhonda of Bonneyville, AB and Laurie of Abbotsford, BC; 17 grandchildren; his mother Dorothy of Winnipeg, MB; 2 brothers Darwin and Roy of Kenora, ON; 1 sister Shannon of Winnipeg, MB; his father and mother-in-law Doug and Shirley Pichette of Kelowna, B.C. and special friend Faye Scott, Anita’s grandmother, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his son Curtis.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Port Hardy.
Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Port Hardy, B.C. in Wes’s memory would be Appreciated.
YATES NORTH ISLAND FUNERAL SERVICES in care of arrangements.
Harrison, Bill Thursday, 06 Dec 2007
Port Hardy, BC
January 29, 1951 - December 6, 2007
Survived by his father T.J Harrison of Vancouver B.C., Wife Gail Harrison, his sons Jamie (Lisa) Jason (Marnie) and daughter Christa (Keith), stepsons Dano and Rod Feitz (Raelene). Grandchildren Riley, Adrian, Annika, Emma, Devon, Mathew, Bobby, Gavin, Shaelynn.
There are times in our lives
when we stop and wonder
what does it all mean
why do things happen
the way they do...
I wish I had the answer for you.
I wish I knew exactly what to say
to ease your pain and make sense of all this,
but I don’t
All I can do is tell you
how much I care about you, that I’m here for you,
and that you are in my heart and thoughts.
All I can do is let you know
that every day I’m sending hopes
and wishes and love to you...
and I’ll keep right on sending them
for as long as you need me to. There will be a celebration of life held closer to his birthday in January
Kennedy, Maureen Heather Saturday, 01 Dec 2007
Port Hardy, BC
Born August 12, 1937
passed away peacefully December 1, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Predeceased by her son Warren and her loving husband Brian.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Glen (Kat) and daughter Gay (Glen), grandchildren: Scott (Danielle), Stephanie, Matthew, Ashton and Merrick; and her great-grandson Tyler.
Also many relatives in Australia, especially her sister Biddy (Bob).
A special thank you to doctors & staff at Port Hardy Hospital and the loving support and care from her friends.
No service by request.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Port Hardy Hospital or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
HASLAM, Johanna Henrietta Tuesday, 27 Nov 2007
Port Hardy, BC
Jan 2, 1936 - Nov 27 2007
Johanna was born in Amsterdam Holland, suffered greatly under the occupying forces mainly through shortage of food in WW2. Immigrated to Canada in the early fifties settled in Roberts Creek B.C. on the Sunshine Coast, were she married Jim Postlewaite in 1971. After moving to Alert Bay Jim worked as engineer with B.C. Ferries, retired, passed away in 1985 Johanna remarried Robert Haslam in 1994 until her passing recently.
Johanna is survived by her son Robert Van de Meberg of Vancouver, stepdaughter Jamis Lopez of Calgary, stepson Todd Waite of acting fame of Houston U. S A. and by her husband Robert Haslam of Alert Bay, B.C.
A daughter Diane, aged three was accidentally drowned in 1965. Johanna was active in community affairs, was a J.P. until she retired, was involved with the senior housing organization, worked in the local bank, and a bookkeeper for the Alert Bay Shipyards. Johanna was an accomplished pilot with several hundred hrs experience Johanna was pre-deceased by her father, underground war hero Arie de Hon. She is survived by her mother Henrietta Poster Amsterdam, brother Ron de Hon, and sister, Yvonne Carol, all living in Holland.
She was a loved and respected member of the community, and will be greatly missed by all especially her husband Robert. Memorial services will be held in the Canadian Legion Alert Bay, B.C. at 1 pm, Sat Dec 15.
In lieu of flowers donations to Helping Hands would be appreciated.
