Grinwis, Martinus (Martin) Cornelis Jacobus Monday, 05 Nov 2007
October 18, 1933 - November 5, 2007
GRINWIS – Martinus Cornelis Jacobus Grinwis “Martin”, husband of Dolores Grinwis, passed away Monday evening, November 5th, 2007.
Martin was born in Breda, The Netherlands on October 18, 1933. He is survived by his step-son Allan Gooch of North Vancouver BC; son Neil Grinwis and wife Nancy of Calgary, AB along with their children Kirstin, Bram and Holly; Daughter Debbie Lawrence and fiancée Brad Breadner of Lethbridge, AB and children Julie, Karen, Craig and Christopher and their father Richard Lawrence; son Michael Grinwis of Vernon, B.C. and child John and his mother Elisa Siegel; Granddaughter Ashley and husband Justin Windsor and great-granddaughters Triniti, Talia and Chayslin of Irvine, AB.
Martin was pre-deceased by step-daughter Linda and granddaughter Teresa Williams.
Memorial was held on Friday, November 9, 2007 at the Kitimat Royal Canadian Legion.
Thiele, Henry Thursday, 01 Nov 2007
Kitimat, BC
March 22, 1931 - November 1, 2007
Henry Thiele passed away in Kitimat General Hospital with his family by his side.
Sadly missed by his wife of 52 years, Irene Thiele; daughter Rosemary Zielinski (Mark); son Ron Thiele (Carol) and deeply loved and admired by his cherished grandchildren, Andrew and Stephanie Zielinski and Sarah Thiele.
Henry will be fondly remembered by his brother, Martin Thiele and many others whose life he has touched.
Always remembered and sadly missed.
Love You Forever
On behalf of Henry Thiele’s family, we would like to acknowledge our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the love and support we have received during this difficult time.
Special thanks go to the wonderful staff at the Kitimat General Hospital, especially the nurses who went out of their way to make Henry’s last days as comfortable as possible and allowing us the privacy of the Palliative Care room.
Thanks to the firefighters/paramedics who transported us in the ambulance and for their compassion.
Thanks to Dr. VanWyk, our co-workers and to our wonderful friends for helping at this time of need.
The outpouring of meals, cards and flowers was appreciated more than anyone can know.
There are far too many people to list but the personal care and empathy given by the businesses and people of Kitimat clearly made us appreciate this small community.
~ Thank You ~
Davis, Ann Saturday, 27 Oct 2007
Kitimat, BC
Davis, Ann passed away peacefully in hospital in her 63rd year, with family and friends by her side on Saturday, October 27, 2007, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Devoted wife of Robert Davis; loving mother of Beth Forward (Ron), Barb Forward (Ken) and Karen Depew (Chuck); cherished grandmother of Nadine, Matthew and Elise; stepmother to Carol Robinson and Sean Davis. Survived by her much loved parents Hans and Mae Petersen and her dear brothers Tony Petersen (Helene) and Stan Petersen (Doreen); loving friend of Judi Whittleton; fondly remembered by her aunts, uncles and many nieces and nephews.
Please join us in a casual celebration of Ann’s life Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club in Kitimat from 1 to 3 pm.
Walter, Herberle Thursday, 18 Oct 2007
Kitimat, BC
Walter (80) passed away from cancer on October 18, 2007 in Surrey, B.C.
He leaves behind a sister in Germany.
Walter lived in Kitimat, worked at Alcan for 36 years, retired in 1990 and moved to Surrey in 1996. His passion with the outdoors saw him spending weekends and holidays bushwhacking up the local mountains and hiking in the Rockies. He is credited as being in the first party to climb Atna Peak (40 km east of Kitimat) in 1963. Many other accomplishments include building one of the first cabins on Clague Mountain in 1961 with his friend George Bier and exploring the Seven Sister area extensively, climbing the second sister (the highest) a total of three times.
Always happy and accommodating, his footsteps will be retraced by many.
Crozier, Albert West Sunday, 03 Feb 2008
Kitimat, BC
1922 – 2008
Al passed away, surrounded by family, on February 3, 2008.
He is survived by his loving wife Cay of 60 years; his three daughters Kelly (Wilson), Terry (Botifan) and Lori (Reynolds), and his grandchildren; Brad, Neal, Karly and Olivia.
Al and his family spent their early years in Kitimat where he was an active member of the community including the Kitimat Hospital board, the Chamber of Commerce, the YMCA board and more.
Retiring in West Vancouver, Al and his wife have had many happy years watching their grandchildren grow.
~His is a life remembered and a life honoured~
A private service was held at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church in West Vancouver. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Grabowski, Ricarda Ruth Friday, 01 Feb 2008
Kitimat, BC
June 25, 1932 February 1, 2008
After only a short stay at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, B.C., Ricarda went to be with her Lord and Saviour; her husband and son at her bedside.
Herb lost a wonderful wife after 54 years of happy marriage; Ralph and Heather, and their children Stefan, Heidi and Katrina, lost a loving Mom and their Oma.
Cause of death: Metastasis Lymphoma.
Ricarda and Herb met in Hamburg, Germany, in her father’s church, where Ricarda had grown up, the first born of five children. They became engaged before Herb went to Canada and eight months later Ricarda followed. They married in Winnipeg, MB, amidst friends, but far away from their families.
Both loved Kitimat at first sight, which was yet still wild, pulsing with life. In 1955 they acquired their very first home, becoming the first habitants of Finch Street which was still under construction. Ricarda loved her home because on the actual moving day, her son Ralph was born.
Ricarda made friends that lasted a lifetime, friendships with neighbours across the street, in Old Remo (their hobby farm since 1962), across Canada, and in her old homeland. Ricarda loved traveling, especially when the family flew back to see their families in Dear Old Germany.
Ricarda taught Sunday School from age 16 to 60, first in Hamburg and then in Kitimat. She loved classical music and worked many decades with the Kitimat Concert Society. In later years she spent winters with Herb ‘down south’ in White Rock where she also attended White Rock Baptist Church. There were also many concerts held in White Rock, of which Ricarda attended as faithfully as church.
Thank you to Dr. Cooper, Dr. Westhuyzen, Sylvia and the staff at Kitimat General Hospital, and Dr. Marylyn Fell, Susan and the nurses at Peace Arch Hospital, for your care and love for Ricarda.
Our consolation is that Ricarda is now with the Lord, whom she has loved since childhood.
Donations in Ricarda’s memory may be made to the
BC Cancer Foundation or to Canadian Baptist Ministries.
Chasse, Michelle Evangeline Thursday, 24 Jan 2008
Kitimat, BC
Born October 28, 1977
Went Home January 24, 2008
Though your time on earth has ended
Some day soon we’ll see your face
standing by our blessed Savior,
Shining with the light of grace. A memorial service will be held for Angel on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 7:30 pm at Eagle Centre (formerly Nechako Theatre), Kitimat.
