Ritson, Alex Friday, 18 Jul 2008
Quesnel, BC
We announce the passing of a great husband, father, grand (great) father, Alex Ritson.
Alex was born on March 7, 1922 in Peace River Crossing, Alberta. The family moved to B.C. in 1937.
Alex’s budding hockey career took off at 18. He saw action in Salmon Arm, Vancouver Jr. Lions, etc... During his first year of pro he joined the Tulsa Oilers, Detroit Red Wings who sent him to Washington Lions, Prov. Reds and Indianapolis for seasoning. At 21 he reported bullet like shots and was drafted by the New York Rangers. His hockey career continued with the likes of Gordie Howe who was considered a friend.
In 1941 Alex moved to Victoria, where he met and married the love of his life, Barbara (Meldram). They were married in Victoria in 1950. They just celebrated their 58th anniversary.
Due to hockey, they eventually moved to Vernon in 1950 and to Quesnel in 1952. Alex was then employed with Weldwood, eventually becoming general foreman. Hockey continued with him playing for the Kangaroos, then coaching until 1964. Hockey was another great love of his life, as was fishing and hunting.
His family was first and foremost and was the best father you could hope for according to his children Craig (Ritson) and Donna (Tansky). He and Barbara retired to Penticton in 1990 and returned to Quesnel in December 2007 to be closer to family again.
Alex passed away quietly July 18 with family by his side.
Bye Poppa for now, we’ll have you in our hearts, until we see you again.
Alex is survived by loving wife Barbara, daughter Donna (Steve) Tansky, Craig (Ingrid) Ritson, grandchildren Stephanie, Jennifer, Kirstin and Brett, great-grandchildren Aura, Brandon and Gracie, brother Don (Marion) Ritson, nephews Brent and Dean Ritson.
A celebration of life will take place August 9 from 1:00 to 3:30 at the Legion Hall. All friends are welcome.
KUCHTA - Ted
passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Cheryl, loving father of Leslie, Allison, Nicola, Andrew, and Gregory, grandfather of Emily and Patrick, and brother to Isa, Eva, and Elsie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and Cheryl's children and grandchildren. Pre-deceased by bother Ray. A memorial service was held on Monday, April 7th at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver.
PENNISTON, Geoffrey Thursday, 27 Mar 2008
Richmond, BC
PENNISTON--Geoffrey. With dignity and grace, Geoff Penninston passed away on March 27, 2008 after a short battle with mesothelioma. He is survived by his sister, Lesley, nieces, Rebecca and Jessica, and a multitude of wonderful friends. The world of soccer will not be the same. Memorial Service April 6th, 1 PM at Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, B.C.
NIELSEN, Anni Tuesday, 25 Mar 2008
Richmond, BC
March 25, 1925 – March 25, 2008
In loving memory we wish to announce the regrettable passing of our mom, Anni. Anni is pre-deceased by her loving husband, Georg and her sister Inge. She is survived by her daughter Leanne Bruce (Bobby) and her son Henning Nielsen and his children, Carina Lyth (Matt), Michael, Katie and Robert. She leaves behind 2 great-granddaughters Emily and Olivia.
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Anni met her husband Georg when she was fifteen. They were engaged Christmas Eve 1941. Following the end of the war, Georg and Anni were wed in 1946 and began married life in Copenhagen. Anni trained to be a book binder while Georg continued the family history and became a sausage maker. Their son Henning Georg was born in 1950 and Anni elected to stay home to raise him. In 1955 Georg became the youngest supervisor for the largest sausage factory in the country and the family moved to Aarhus.
In 1964 the Nielsen family arrived in Canada. They soon settled in Richmond, buying a house on Bairdmore Crescent. Georg pursued his dream of owning his own delicatessen and in 1967 Anni and Georg became the proud owners of Anni’s Deli. Two years later, Anni had a surprise when she discovered she was pregnant at age 43. Against her doctor’s recommendation she went ahead to have a daughter, Leanne Deborah in October of 1969.
Anni easily adapted to the role of Delicatessen owner. Anni’s Deli began at Cook and 3 Road, moved to Park and 3 Road and then became one of the original stores in Lansdowne Park Shopping Centre. When Georg succumbed to cancer in October of 1979, Anni and Henning continued the business together.
Retiring late in life, Anni was a fixture in her delicatessen and in Lansdowne Mall. The matriarch of her family, Anni not only lived together with her granddaughter Carina when she was younger, she also lived with Leanne and her husband Bobby on and off over the years including most recently on Gambier Island.
Anni loved gardening, watching figure skating and golf on TV, she loved great conversation and had a quick and sarcastic sense of humour. She made friends quickly, enjoyed as many of Bobby’s performances as she could, was fond of a good time, Henning’s cooking, strong coffee and Aquavit.
Although a survivor of many health challenges, Anni succumbed to a massive heart attack on her 83rd birthday. Her family wishes to thank the many health professionals who have helped Mom make her time with us possible. We will be celebrating her life, those who would like to share their fond memories and stories of Mom will be welcome. Please email blbruce2@aol.com or call 604-599-1171 with your contact information and we will forward invitations when the arrangements have been made.
PIDEK, Kazimiera Thursday, 20 Mar 2008
Richmond, BC
PIDEK, Kazimiera, born March 4, 1914 in Lodz, Poland, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord, March 20, 2008. Lovingly known as "Kassie" to her friends, "Baba" to her grandkids, and "Ciocia" to her nieces. Kassie always had an attitude of joy, a smile, gentle with kind words for all who passed through her life. Our Mom fought a brave battle with colon cancer, diagnosed in her 93rd year of her life. Every step was faced with amazing courage. She is pre-deceased by her husband Joe and daughter Lucy. She will be deeply missed by her daughter Darlene (David), grand-daughter Pamela (Mike) and grandson Braden ( Melanie). Many thanks to the staff at St. Michael's hospice for the gentle care given in her last days. A Celebration of Life service will take place at Richmond Pentecostal Church, 9300 Westminster Hwy., Richmond, B.C., on April 8, 2008 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kassie's memory to SOS Children's Village B.C. P.O. Box 102-10688 King George Hwy., Surrey, B.C. V3T 4W4
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LOVE, Irene "Rene" Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008
Richmond, BC
Born October 11, 1921 and passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on March 19, 2008 in Richmond, B.C. She will always be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her 4 children, David (June) Love, Georgie (Tom) Noble, Michele (Tony) Leece, Penny (Brian) Love; 6 grandchildren, Felicia (Wade), Noel (Jenny), Christian, Bary, Annie & Michael; and 2 great-grandchildren, Becca & Kaela. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at South Arm United Church, 11051 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, B.C. at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canuck Place Children's Hospice, 1690 Matthews Ave., Vancouver, B.C. V6V 2T2, would be greatly appreciated as we all know how much Mom loved her hockey and being there for others. A heartfelt thank you to the caring doctors and nurses of 3 South Richmond Hospital.
UREN, Violet Saturday, 17 Nov 2007
Maple Ridge, BC
UREN, Violet passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2007 at the age of 74 years. Violet will be lovingly remembered with great love by her sons Danny, Richard, Tim, daughter Cathy and grandchildren, Daniel, Kayla, Crystal, Charlotte, Ashley, Richard and her many brothers and sisters and friends.
HUGHES, Albert V. "Dick" Saturday, 17 Nov 2007
Maple Ridge, BC
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dick on November 17th, 2007. He was born in Saskatchewan on December 14th, 1916. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife and best friend of 32 years, Beulah; son Patrick (David and Jamie); daughter Mary-Anne (Chris); step-daughters Lynn (Ryan); Jodi (Ernie, Felicia and Bradley); step-son Dean; three sisters and many nieces, nephews and friends. No service by his request. Thanks to a dedicated, compassionate Dr. D. Chapman and the wonderful staff in Webster's Corners at Baillee House.
MORRISON, Beatrice Friday, 16 Nov 2007
Maple Ridge, BC
Beatrice Alice Morrison (nee Kidd), passed away on November 16th, 2006 at Ridge Meadows Hospital. Born August 7th, 1915 in Spalding, Sask. Beatrice was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Donald. She is survived by her daughter Sheila and son-in-law Frank, grand- children Mark (Theresa), Gary (Joan), Dean, Angela (Brian): great-grand- children; Travis, Katie, Colton, Nicholas, Hayden, Elizabeth and Shawn. There will be no funeral by request. Many thanks to Dr. Little and staff at Ridge Meadows hospital for their kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. She will be sadly missed.
BECK, Richard Thursday, 15 Nov 2007
Maple Ridge, BC
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic death of Richard (Dick) Beck on November 15th, 2007, at the age of 54. He is pre-deceased by his Sister Annie, Dad Wilhelmus, and Mom Nel. He is survived by his 2 children, Richard (Grace) and Robert (Sherry), his brothers and sisters Bill (Janny), Corrie (Fred), Neil (Grace), Frank (Melvina), Sylvia (Oscar), Paula (Ed), Fred (Linda).
Services will be held on Saturday, November 24th at 11 am in the MAPLE RIDGE FUNERAL CHAPEL (Osborn's), 11969-216th Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. Pastor Martin Vellekoop officiating.
BECK, Karen Louise Thursday, 15 Nov 2007
Maple Ridge, BC
passed away suddenly November 15th, 2007 at the age of 52. Karen is survived by her 2 loving sons, Richard (Grace), of Saskatoon, Sask.; and Robert (Sherri), of Coquitlam, B.C. She also leaves her Mom and Dad, Carl and Phyllis Chichenko; 5 sisters, and 2 brothers, Margaret (Willy) Jans, of Creston, B.C.; Gloria Foisy (Barry), of Medicine Hat, Alta; Adam Frisch, of Calgary, Alta.; Sandra Keenan (Paul), of Calgary, Alta.; Darlene Dorchak, of Calgary, Alta.; Janice Frisch (Marion), of Edmonton, Alta.; and Wayne Doyle-Frisch (Barb), of Calgary, Alta. All her many nieces and nephews will miss her gentle voice, infectious smile and loving hugs. Karen was pre-deceased by all her grandparents and her father Elmer Frisch. Karen was born in Medicine Hat, Alta on April 19th, 1955. At the age of 7, Karen's family moved to Hammond, B.C. where she attended Hammond Elementary School and Pitt Meadows High School. Karen married Richard (Dick) Beck June 10th, 1972. Karen successfully owned and operated Maple Ridge Carpets until 1995. Karen was well known in the community for her generosity, kindness, wit, compassion, and most of all her insatiable love for life. During her amazing but short life Karen touched many people's lives leaving them with cherished and lasting memories. Funeral Service to be held Monday, November 26th, 2007 at 1pm in the MAPLE RIDGE FUNERAL CHAPEL (Osborn's), 11969-216th Street. In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen's memory can be made to Cythera Transition House Society, Maple Ridge, B.C. www.cythera.ca
MICHON, Andre Thursday, 15 Nov 2007
Maple Ridge, BC
MICHON, Andre passed away on November 15th, 2007 at the age of 83 years with his family by his side. Andre is survived by his son Jack (Brenda), grandchildren Jack, Julie, Chantelle, Josh and Dan, great-grandchildren Tyson, Taylor and Jamie. A Gathering in Andre's memory will be held Saturday, November 24th from 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. at 22435 - 125th Ave., Maple Ridge.
