WALSH, JEAN Tuesday, 01 Apr 2008
Kelowna, BC
A KELOWNA ORIGINAL
Jean McKenzie Walsh (nee Black) has passed away peacefully at the Village on Mill Creek at the age of 86. Jean was born in Kelowna in 1921 and is pre-deceased by her parents William and Roberta Black (Band), her brother Doug, sister Ellen, and husband Stan. After completing her nurse's training in 1944 at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, Jean worked as an RN in Kelowna, Duncan, Nanaimo and Vancouver before becoming a stewardess with CP Air. After her marriage and the birth of her children, Jean resumed her nursing career in Kelowna in 1965. Jean enjoyed music, antiques, art and traveling, but especially loved nature. This love of nature came from her very early childhood years living in the Joe Rich Valley and later, many happy summers visiting there after her pioneering parents moved to Kelowna. In more recent years, Jean had many happy times at the family cabin on Mission Creek as well as day trips and extended outings with the Central Okanagan Naturalists Club. Jean is survived by her four children Bill (Susan), Norman (Sandy), Lorna and Colin (Linda); grandchildren Julie, David, Rory, Holly, Airlie, Tom, Michael, Jeff, Jenny, and Steven; great grandchild Gabriel Walsh and relatives in Kelowna, Vancouver, Ontario, the United Kingdom and South Africa. The family would like to thank the many excellent health care professionals who attended to Jean's well-being over the years. The empathy of Dr. Annette Stevens, the insight of Dr. Bill Carlyle, and the caring of Dr. Alexis Thomson were especially appreciated as was the dedication of the staff at the Joseph Benjamin and the Village On Mill Creek. A memorial service will be held at the Mission Estates clubhouse at 3370 Casorso Road at 2 pm on Sunday, April 13th. (The clubhouse can be accessed from Lanfranco) In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Friends of Mission Creek, c/o M. Foster, Vice President, 4825 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, V1W 4H6 (or a charity of your choice).
NAHIRNAK, Peter Tuesday, 01 Apr 2008
Kelowna, BC
January 7, 1921 April 1, 2008 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He is pre-deceased by his loving wife Sue of 57 years, brothers Paul, Steve and John. He will be lovingly missed by son Bob of Halifax, grandsons Barry and Michael of Halifax, sister Rose (Frank) Kinjerski) of Westbank, brother Emil of Edmonton, and Anne Marie of Halifax, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Peter served overseas in World War II from 1942 1946. Peter was awarded Kelownas Man of The Year in 2002 for his years of working with the needy. He was known as the Good Will Guy to many in the local grocery businesses. The viewing will be held Sunday, April 6, 2008 from 4:30 6:30 P.M. at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna. A Mass to celebrate Peters life will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers donations in Peters name may be made to the charity of your choice.
HUFF, Lilian Tuesday, 01 Apr 2008
Kelowna, BC
Lilian passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on April 1, 2008. She is survived by 2 sons, Leonard (Miriam) of Mt. Morris, IL and Gerald (Gwen) of Mulhurst Bay, AB, 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at Ridgeview Evangelical Church in Kelowna on Wednesday April 9 @ 1:30. Memorials may be made to Ridgeview Evangelical Church. 1097 Hollywood Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 4N3.
FAULKNER, KATHERINE Tuesday, 01 Apr 2008
Kelowna, BC
KATHERINE KAY FAULKNER passed away at Cottonwoods Extended Care on April 1st, 2008 at the age of 93. Kay was pre-deceased by her husband Floyd Willard Faulkner. She is survived by her son Charles Brian Faulkner; 2 grandsons Gordon and George Faulkner; 2 brothers Peter and Leonard Loewen; her sister Helen Friesen and her stepdaughter Leone Hammond. No services by request. VALLEYVIEW FUNERAL HOME, 165 Valleyview Road 765-3147. Honored provider of Dignity Memorial
BESTICK, MARGARET Tuesday, 01 Apr 2008
Kelowna, BC
After a lengthy illness Margaret died peacefully at Douglas Fir Hospice in Kelowna. She was born and spent most of her life in Winnipeg, attending St. Edwards School, Convent of the Sacred Heart and St. Charles Convent. Margaret had a life long love of the Arts and music and spent many years as an office supervisor and accountant until ill health forced her to retire in 1990. In 1998 she moved to Kelowna where she made many good friends and enjoyed an active life. She was a member of the Okanagan Visually Impaired Society and participated in all their activities. She especially enjoyed the Tuesday Cribbage and rarely missed. Margaret is pre-deceased by our parents Albert and Sarah Bestick. She will sadly missed by her family. She is survived by her brother Tony (Pat) Bestick, her sister Madeline of Kelowna, nephews Michael of Langley niece Donna (John) Amadeo, great niece and nephew Hayley and Jeffrey Amadeo all of Burnaby. Flowers gratefully declined, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society to the C.N.I.B. or the Osteoporosis Society would be appreciated. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 839 Sutherland Ave on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at 10:30 AM. Cremation. Go softly into that good night and may angels guide you gently to your rest.
Picucha, Lydia Barbara Tuesday, 18 Dec 2007
Kitimat, BC
January 19, 1954 - December 18, 2007
Lydia passed away at home in Nanaimo, BC after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Lydia was surrounded by her family and friends and will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her loving husband Ken Slawson, parents Barbara and Jan Picucha, brothers Stefan (Carolyn), Chris Konieczny (Sharon), sister Grazyna Harrison, step daughters Dayyna (Brad) and Kendra (Chad), grandchildren Samantha, Trenton and Kamryn, Godchildren Daria Reczak and Blake Campbell, and “adopted” children Tiffany and Megan Campbell, and numerous other family members, friends and colleagues.
Lydia was born in Mercoal, Alberta in 1954 and with her family moved to Kitimat, BC in 1960. Lydia was devoted to life-long learning and teaching. She attended elementary/junior high school in Kitimat and then completed high school in Bruno, Saskatchewan in 1971. Lydia completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree at Memorial University in Newfoundland. Next she completed the Professional Development Program at Simon Fraser University in 1979 and was awarded her professional teaching certificate. In 1994 Lydia spent a year mastering French in Angers, resulting in her ability to tell jokes fluently in two languages. Lastly, Lydia completed her Master of Arts in Administration and Supervision through Gonzaga University in 2004.
Throughout her career Lydia was a teacher and mentor to thousands. Lydia taught in Vernon, Kitimat, Nanaimo, and abroad with the Canadian Teachers’ Federation in Cameroon and St Lucia. She touched many lives and was an inspiration to all. Lydia’s life was about encouraging others to always strive to reach their full potential. Lydia always fought for the rights of others as shown in her many years working with various local teachers’ unions and later with the BC Teachers’ Federation, negotiating for better learning and working conditions. In Lydia’s life no challenge was too big. Her motto was “Bring it On.”
Lydia was unique. When not following her passion of teaching, Lydia loved the outdoors. She swam competitively, skied, figure skated, scuba dived, fished, hunted, and jogged. In the past 12 years, her favourite pastimes were spending time with her best friend, partner and husband Ken, and walking with their dog Finnegan. Lydia was the life of any party and all who knew her counted on her to keep things organized. Lydia will always be remembered by her friends and family for her dynamic personality, her radiant smile, and her totally selfless devotion to giving of herself to the wants and needs of anyone she could help.
A memorial bursary fund in Lydia’s name is being established at Mount Elizabeth Secondary School in Kitimat, BC. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Envision Financial Credit Union in Kitimat. A Celebration of her life was held at Brechin United Church in Nanaimo, BC on Saturday, December 22, 2007.
Rinquinha, Carlos P. Wednesday, 12 Dec 2007
Kitimat, BC
Born January 20, 1923 in Portugal, passed away in Terrace, BC December 12, 2007.
Left behind to mourn are his children Marie (Al), Charlie (Donna), Eddie (Ken), Elizabeth (John, ) John (Soula); grandchildren Michael, Jeremy, Jenny, Corinne, Darcy, Daniel, Chelsea, Tallie, Bobbie, Elliott, Spencer, Chris and Tasso; great grandchildren Mitchell Connor; and a lifetime of friends.
Carlos was pre-deceased by his wife Albertina.
We would like to thank the staff at the Terraceview Lodge for the special care they have given Carlos over the last 5½ years. A special thank you to all our friends for your kindness and support during this time. Also, thank you so much to Father Terry and Father Pier.
Always in our hearts~~~
Your loving family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, Suite 300, 828 W 8th Ave., Vancouver, BC V52 1E2.
Carver, Robert Delane 'Bob' Friday, 18 Jul 2008
Kitimat, BC
May 9, 1943 - July 19, 2008
passed away July 19, 2008, at his home in Kitimat, BC, with his wife and daughter by his side.
Born May 9, 1943, in Milton, Bob was the eldest son of Kathleen Carver and the late Norman Hanson. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
For most of his life, Bob was employed as a welder, working at the Halifax Shipyards, Nova Scotia, for 10 years before getting into the mining industry. He then continued to work his way across Canada. He spent a couple of years at IOC Schefferville, Que.; four years at McInyre Mines/Smokey River Coal, Grande Cache, Alta.; 17 years with Quintette Coal in Tumbler Ridge, BC and with Kemess Mines, BC, since 2001.
This last move brought him to Kitimat, BC, on the Pacific Ocean where he loved to spend every spare moment on his boat, fishing for salmon and halibut, crabbing or just having a nap. He loved his family, took much pride in his job and got great satisfaction from sharing his hunting and fishing stories about the big ones that got away.
Bob is survived by wife Judith (Bruhm); daughter, Carley Delane, Kitimat, BC; son, David Legge, Mission, BC; mother, Kathleen Carver, Bridgewater, NS; Brothers, Roger (Carla), New Germany; David (Jo Anne), Quebec City, Que; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were made under direction of Mackay’s Funeral Services, 4626 Davis Ave. Terrace, BC. Cremation has taken place. MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 6, AT 1:00 PM, AT MOON BAY MARINA, KITIMAT, BC.
Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or organization of your choosing.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mills, Jennifer and staff for their extra help and compassion; Amber and Lucy for being so gentle; Maudie and Sheena for their patience, support and encouragement; Brenda, Barb and Elaine for their visits and caring hearts; Brenda for her foot rubs, art work, and always being there for all of us; Dahi for her gentle spirit; Jeannie for her loving help; our church family, Mountainview Alliance, for their love and support and the many, many prayers. We also wish to thank those who sent cards, flowers, food and those who phoned with sympathy and words of encouragement. God bless you. Enjoy eternity
Wolter, Dietrich Sunday, 13 Jul 2008
Kitimat, BC
November 27, 1928 - July 13, 2008
Dietrich was born in Koenigsberg, Germany. Son of a Prussian Officer and a Hospital Nurse. In 1945 Dietrich was the only survivor of his family.
Dietrich immigrated to Canada May/June 1954 and worked briefly in Vancouver, BC before moving to Kitimat in Sept. 1954 permanently. He found work with Alcan almost immediately.
Despite his very strong disciplinary work ethics, he always was ready to have a short light-hearty conversation with nearly anybody. For a great many years he worked accident-free as a heavy duty operator of hydraulic machinery until his retirement on Dec. 1, 1993.
He will be greatly missed by his loving, devoted wife Brigitte of 43 years and all his friends.
Donations in Dietrich’s name may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation.
Carta, Giovanina (Nina) Friday, 11 Jul 2008
Kitimat, BC
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Giovanina (Nina) Carta October 15, 1928 - July 11, 2008.
Giovanina (Nina) was born October 15, 1928 in the town of Sindia, on the Island of Sardegna, Italy. Giovanina passed away at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC on July 11, 2008.
Nina would like to thank all of her dearest friends who shared in raising her family for twenty wonderful years in God’s Country – Our Town Of Kitimat.
Prayers were recited from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2547 Hebert Road, Westbank on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC.
