Blackall, Richard (Dick) Thursday, 16 Oct 2008
Williams Lake, BC
July 11th, 1923 – October 16, 2008
BLACKALL – Richard “Dick” passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the age of 85. Survived by his loving family, two sons, O’Brian (Shelley) of Charlie Lake, BC and Dennis (Janis) of Kelowna, BC, six grandchildren, Stephanie (Corey) Peters (and great granddaughter Emily), Brittany, Chelsea and Kaitlyn Blackall, Nicole and Haley Blackall. He is also survived by his sister Ruth Menard of Kelowna, brothers Phil (Betty) of Enderby, Art (Mina) of Kamloops, and numerous nieces and nephews. Dick was pre-deceased by his loving wife Ada (1996).
Dick was born on July 11th, 1923 in Tisdale Saskatchewan where he lived until he enlisted in the army for service overseas. He married Ada Frey, his loving companion of over 50 years, in 1946 and they lived in Vancouver, Mission, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Penticton. He enjoyed various careers throughout his lifetime, some of which included working in the forest industry, transmission line construction and many years of service with Canada Post, where he especially enjoyed visiting the many people he met. Dick loved the outdoors, including hunting and fishing, which he enjoyed with his sons, brothers and many friends. His granddaughters will miss the many stories and the teasing that Grandpa entertained them with over the years. The family wishes to express its sincere thanks to the staff at the Village at Smith Creek and the Kelowna General Hospital for their excellent care during his time with them.
“A Father’s love is special and lasts a lifetime.”
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 11:30 am at First Lutheran Church, 4091 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, with Reverend Keith Reisdorf officiating. Cremation with interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Penticton at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior: 399 Royal Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3 or the Interior Alzheimer Society: PO Box 1423, PBC, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7V8.
Sollenberger, Carol Anne (nee Keeley) Wednesday, 15 Oct 2008
Williams Lake, BC
March 3, 1951 – October 15, 2008
Carol Sollenberger of Big Lake, BC passed away peacefully after a brief illness with her family at her side. She is survived by her loving husband Lee, her children, Bryan Long (Jen), Gary Long (Christina), Lindsay Rowe (Jerry), Kevin Long (Ashley), grandchildren Parker and Jorja, her Dad, Mickey Keeley (Kathy), siblings Karen Keeley, Bob Keeley (Nancy), Mike Keeley (Donna), and many other loving family members. Carol was pre-deceased by her Mom, Peggy (Sorley) Keeley, and grandparents Harry and Alice Sorley, and Clarence and Helen Keeley.
As a small child, Carol’s family lived in Williams Lake. They then moved back to the lower mainland where Carol grew up, married and raised her family. She and Lee were married November 6, 1993. Her life long dream of living in the Cariboo was fulfilled when they were able to make their home in Big Lake in 2005. She attended Thompson Rivers University and was honoured to be the Valedictorian at her graduation ceremony. Working for the Cariboo Regional District at a job she loved brought her great happiness and many new friendships. Carol’s first priority and her greatest joy came from her husband Lee and her large extended family. She especially treasured the times spent with her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed, not only by her family, but by those whose lives she touched throughout her life’s journey.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Big Lake Community Hall, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Cariboo Foundation Hospital Trust (Echocardiogram fundraiser), Box 2562, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4P2.
Pitre, Sharon Wednesday, 15 Oct 2008
Williams Lake, BC
1967 - 2008
To live is Christ, to die is gain. After a well-fought long battle with cancer, Sharon found her healing in eternity on October 15, 2008 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family and many friends.
Sharon leaves her husband of 18 years, Claude, her children: Timothy, 13, Andrew, 11 and Naomi, 8 to live in her memory. Sharon is also survived by her mother, Barb Chapman of Williams Lake, BC and her sister, Leah (Dale) Verhaeghe of Penticton, BC; Claude’s family: Al and Yvonne Pitre, formerly of Williams Lake, BC, Mike (Christine) Pitre, Maurice (Jennifer) Pitre, Donna Pitre (Dave Millar), and Jean-Guy (Dawne) Pitre as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Sharon was pre-deceased in 1994 by her father, Bud Chapman.
Sharon was born on September 26, 1967 in Williams Lake, BC. She moved to Prince George, BC in 1988 where she met and married her husband and started her family. Sharon moved her family to Red Deer, AB in 1999.
Sharon’s unwavering faith-filled battle with two difficult cancers began in 2006 and inspired the thousands of lives that she touched through this season. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend who enriched and changed our lives each and every day.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 2:00 pm at the Word of Life Centre on England Way in Red Deer, AB. A graveside service for the family will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made in Sharon’s memory to the Central Alberta Cancer Centre, Bag 5030, Red Deer, AB T4N 6R2.
In living memory of Sharon Elizabeth Pitre, a tree will be planted in the Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium Memorial Tree Park, Red Deer County, AB.
Hamilton, Kim Monday, 13 Oct 2008
Williams Lake, BC
Kim Hamilton passed away October 13, 2008 at the age of 53 years at McLeese Lake.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Williams Lake; Father Andrew L’Heureux Celebrant.
Compassionate Care Funerals in care of arrangements.
Taylor, Rebecca Wednesday, 08 Oct 2008
Williams Lake, BC
Rebecca Pearl Taylor of Williams Lake, B.C. passed away October 8, 2008 in Williams Lake, B.C. at the age of 80. Graveside service will be held Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Williams Lake Cemetery. Donations can be made to charity of choice.
LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements 250-398-9100
Boyde, Edwin Wednesday, 08 Oct 2008
Williams Lake, BC
Edwin Mark Boyde of Williams Lake, B.C. passed away October 8, 2008 in Williams Lake, B.C. at the age of 35. No service by request. Donations to charity of choice.
LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements 250-398-9100
Bush, Janet Tuesday, 07 Oct 2008
Williams Lake, BC
Janet Marie Bush of Williams Lake, B.C. passed away October 7, 2008 in Williams Lake, B.C. at the age of 74. Graveside service at the Williams Lake Cemetery, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 12 noon. Celebration of life to follow at the Elks Hall at 1:00 p.m. Donations can be made to Vancouver Children’s Hospital.
LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements 250-398-9100.
Careless, Ted Tuesday, 30 Sep 2008
Williams Lake, BC
1941 - 2008
With great sadness we announce the death of Ted Careless who passed away peacefully in the morning of September 30, 2008. He will be forever loved and remembered by his wife Kathy, his sons Scott and Kevin, his three grandchildren: Brittany, Colton and Conor and many other family and friends. The family will gather privately to honour Ted’s life.
Ciprani, Vincenzo Monday, 29 Sep 2008
Williams Lake, BC
May 10, 1941 - September 29, 2008
Vincenzo Ciprani (Vince, Vinny) was born May 10, 1941 in Anagni, Frosinone Italy. He died on September 29, 2008 at an early age of 68.
Vince moved to Williams Lake in 1970 at the age of 29. He worked for the Noranda Mine for 6 months then continued his career, which he had left in Italy, as a bricklayer and construction worker for 16 years. He continued doing that all his life while working full-time at Weldwood Plywood Plant for 23 years until retirement.
Vince is survived by his wife Maria, daughter Tiziana (Kevin Shaw); 2 sons: Tony (Carson Schifforn), and Roberto. Also 3 grandchildren Miranda (Steven Delainey), Darian and Dominick. He also left behind big sister Teresa Bellizia and family: 2 nieces Stefanie and Rita (Justin Watson), nephew Justin, niece Arianna; older brother Pepe (Anna) and family: niece Maria-Antonietta, 2 nephews Christian and Alexandro, and baby sister Anna (Salvatore Bruni) and family: nephew Marco, niece Katia. He leaves behind many more friends and family in Italy and in Canada.
A Funeral Mass will take place Friday, October 3, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (450 Pigeon Avenue) at 3:00 pm with Celebrant Father Andrew. There will be a visitation and viewing from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm on Friday, October 3, 2008 at Compassionate Care Funerals, 180 Comer Street.
Vince’s family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses that helped out their father and husband. A special thank you to Dr. York for going out of his way. Thank you also to the Cancer Society for all the help they gave.
Christie, Doreen Tuesday, 16 Sep 2008
Williams Lake, BC
May 1, 1927 - September 16, 2008
Doreen was born in Vancouver on May 1, 1927 to parents Janet Nicholson and John Stewart, the seventh child in a family of eight children. She grew up in Vancouver and following graduation attended a secretarial school, and was then employed by the Canadian Air Force.
Doreen met her husband Lynn at Alta Lake, near Whistler while on vacation. They were married in 1950 and lived in Vancouver until 1959, when they moved to Burbank, California. In 1964, they returned to Vancouver and enjoyed being close to both of their families again. Doreen worked part time as a seamstress.
Doreen, Lynn and family embarked on a new adventure in 1969. In partnership with Doreen’s sister Catherine and brother-in-law Sandy, they purchased and operated the McBride Hotel in the small town of McBride.
They retired to Penticton in 1975, where Doreen loved walking along the beaches of Skaha and Okanagan lakes, and the beautiful gardens and orchards. Wanting to be closer to family, they relocated to Williams Lake in 1990.
In 1999, Lynn and Doreen moved back to Penticton to enjoy their youngest grandchildren. They remained in Penticton until 2005, when they returned to Williams Lake to reside at the Seniors Village. Doreen appreciated the kind and caring staff at the Seniors Village.
Doreen was quiet, kind, gentle, loving and described herself as a good listener. Doreen’s family was everything to her, and spending time with her daughters and grandchildren was very important. She was a loving and devoted wife to Lynn, and was rarely apart from him during their 58 years together.
Doreen is survived by her husband Lynn, daughter Joy (Kris), Anne and Jean (John), grandchildren Ben, Michael, Jamie, Andrea, Aaron and Jessica. She also left behind her sisters Grace and Jean, and nieces Darlene and Heather.
A memorial service was held on September 22, 2008 at the Seniors Activity Center. Donations may be made in memory of Doreen to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
