BAIN, Dorothy Jean Friday, 12 Oct 2007
Smithers, BC
BAIN, Dorothy Jean passed away after a long hospital stay on October 12, 2007 at the age of 67 years.
Jean is survived by her father; Edward, two children; Rich (Kathy) Smith, Chuck Smith both of Ontario, five grandchildren; one great-grandchild and one sister; Pat (Martin) Veryard-Navarro of Ontario. Jean was sadly pre-deceased by her husband; Wes, her mother Margaret and brother Edward.
Jean was born in Toronto, On. was the mother of Richard & Charles. Most of her working life was spent in British Columbia. Jean was a very social person and made friends wherever she went. Through her illness she lost contact with many acquaintances. Jean will be sadly missed.
A private family gathering will take place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Providence Funeral Home Penticton Funeral Chapel .
May, Harold Tuesday, 01 Jan 2008
Merritt, BC
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved husband and devoted father and Opa. Harold was born March 15, 1929 in Kiel, Germany. He moved to Pioneer, B.C. in 1951 where he met and married his beautiful wife, Greta. In 1956 he settled his family in Merritt, B.C. and worked as a supervisor at Craigmont Mine. Harold was a hard working and respected man, dedicated to his family. He loved the outdoors and we all hold fond memories of the many hunting and motor home trips he took us on while exploring the Canadian wilderness. His passion for photography provides us all with lasting and cherished memories. Harold was pre-deceased by his parents Elly and Eugen, his brother Eugen, sister-in-law Maria and brothers-in-law Steve, Frank and Louis. He will be deeply missed and always remembered by his loving wife of 54 years Greta, son Harold, daughter Erica, husband Bob, grandson Micheal, wife Katie, granddaughter Theresa, husband Leith and great-granddaughter Gracie. For those of you that had the pleasure of knowing Harold, you will not be surprised that he requested no funeral or service. In the spring his family will scatter his ashes at his favourite hunting spot near Rey Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the British Columbia Cancer Foundation.
Street, Yvonne Angel Monday, 31 Dec 2007
Merritt, BC
Yvonne passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 31, 2007 at the young age of 57, at the Merritt Hospital. Yvonne was born February 9, 1950 in Mission, B.C. and moved to Merritt in 1983. She is survived by partner Kal Clarkston; parents Helen and Gordon Piers; her three children, Kim Wagner (Blaine), Corinne (Dade) DeBord, Todd (Lana) Nagata; brothers Alex (Alice) Street, Fred (Pat), Gordon (Tiny), Robert (Judy), Harry, Larry Reid, and sister Marjorie Haller; seven grandchildren, Angela, Ethan, Alysha, Ashley, Deven, Sydney and Spencer. She also leaves many, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was pre-deceased by her father Bill Street, sisters Teresa Reid, Betty McKenna, and brother Lawrence Street. Yvonne bravely battled Lymphoma Cancer. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children’s Cancer Society. The family would like to thank everyone for their support during this time of need. Thank you to Maryanne and Susan for all their help with the reception, Mel for making the pamphlets and Tammy for making her beautiful art work on the ern. A Special thank you to all of the Hospital staff for the care, and comfort they gave Yvonne, it was very much appreciated. Yvonne’s children would like to give a big heartfelt thank you to Uncle Alex and Auntie Alice for their endless amount of love and support through everything.
Pieroni, Joe Wednesday, 26 Dec 2007
Merritt, BC
On Dec. 26, 2007, Mr. Joe Pieroni passed away peacefully in Merritt at the age of 77.
He is survived by his loving wife Rita of 52 years, daughter Tina (John) Dessureault of North Cobalt, Ont., son Tony (Jan) Pieroni of Burnaby, B.C., granddaughter Savanna Dessureault of North Cobalt, Ont., two brothers in Italy, four sisters in Italy, In-laws, Ray (Lynda) Sabaurin of Surrey, B.C., Maurice (Jeanette) Sabaurin of Regina, Sask., and niece Jeanne Bates of Merritt, B.C. Pre-deceased by Father Octano Pieroni and Mother Julian Pieroni and older brother Carlo all of Italy.
Sadly missed by his companions Bambi and Cheaka, every where Joe went they followed.
Joe was an avid hunter & fisherman always and always made a contest of it and always came in first. Joe was always on call as your handyman. For 25 years he was a great father to 350 foster children, too many to name, you know who you are.
Memorial service to be announced.
Donation can be made to a charity of your choice in Joe’s name.
McCracken, Gordon (Dad) Thursday, 20 Dec 2007
Merritt, BC
And what is life Life brings tears: it brings smiles: and memories: The tears dry and the smiles fade: But the memories, the memories live on forever.
Dad came into this world on July 2, 1926 and left December 20, 2007. He will be missed by all of his children, Diana Newton of Vancouver, BC; Kyle (Fay) of Clearwater, BC; Ken (Eva) of Calgary, AB; Cecil (Rhonda) of Calgary, AB; Cliff (Darlene) of Kamloops, BC; Cal (Barb) of Red Deer, AB; Gary (Audrey) of Hinton, AB; all of his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, Best friend Violet Callioux, and nephew Gordon Kilroy (Karen) of Red Deer, AB.
As requested, there will be no service for Gordon McCracken. A Celebration of Life, Family Golf Tournament will be held in the Spring.
Hinton Funeral Services entrusted with all arrangements.
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what’s to be,
A resting place along the road,
To sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We are meant to learn some things,
But never meant to stay…
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know,
For some the
journey’s quicker,
For some the journey’s slow.
But when the journey
finally ends,
We’ll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the Lord.
Clayton, Kathleen Barbara Friday, 14 Dec 2007
Merritt, BC
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Barbara Clayton, at the age of 84, on December 14, 2007.
Mum was a long time resident of Merritt prior to her move to Kamloops in 2004, most recently at the Ponderosa/Overlander Care Facilities. Her family would like to thank the wonderful family of caregivers that surround Mum in those two facilities during her stay. They treated her with such respect and love that it was if great comfort to us all.
Mum was a proud Englishwoman who served in World War II in the Auxiliary Training Service (ATS) and was a war bride, bravely leaving home and family behind to join her Canadian soldier husband in Canada. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 55 years, Joseph Edward Clayton, in 1999. Mum and Dad will forever be held in the hearts of their five children and their spouses, as well as those of their 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Kathleen was a career homemaker, always there with homemade bread and cookies, to go with a hot cuppa tea. She was a clever knitter, and enjoyed a good game of cards or a “knees up”. Many of her hours were spent pushing the hospital goodie wagon or working at the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop.
The family is planning a private gathering to honour their dear Mum in the spring.
Kamloops Funeral Home, handled the arrangements.
Preston, Rosemarie Friday, 07 Dec 2007
Merritt, BC
On December 7, 2007 Mrs. Rosemarie Preston passed away at Merritt, B.C. at the age of 68 years.
Born in Robin Manitoba Rosemarie moved to the Okanagan in 1959 where she met her husband Tom. They married in 1960 and had 3 children born in Oliver, B.C. The family moved to Lower Nicola in 1969. Rosemarie enjoyed softball, gardening and coached girls minor ball for several years.
Rosemarie left to mourn her loving husband Tom, 2 daughters; Pam Best of Port Moody, Sherry (Bill) Stirton of Kamloops and son Bryan Preston of Vancouver, 2 grandchildren and sister Isabel (Ernie) Balabuk.
Pre-deceased by father Paul and mother Edith and one sister Joan.
The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. McLeod and the staff at Gillis House for their support and dedication.
No formal service by request. Should friends desire donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
Sigurdson, Hazel Elizabeth Friday, 23 Nov 2007
Merritt, BC
On Friday, November 23, 2007 Hazel Elizabeth Sigurdson (nee Young) passes away peacefully at the age of 90 years.
Hazel is survived by her brothers Stanley, Monty (Barbara) Young and one sister Mildred.
Her sister-in-law Shirley Young and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hazel was pre-deceased by her husband Magnus, her parents Andrew and Lena, her brothers Ken, Ben, Donald, Elwood, Russell and sisters Maybell and Evelyn.
A graveside service was held on Thursday November 29th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Valley View Memorial Gardens, Surrey, B.C. with Rev. Doug Alexander officiating.
Internment followed in The Garden of Everlasting Life, Valley View Memorial Gardens.
Should friends desire, donations to the Berta Fraser Foundation of Gillis House would be appreciated.
Hazel's family would like to thank the staff at Gillis House, Nicola Valley Day Care, and Dr. Ross for their kindness and support for Hazel.
Merritt Funeral Chapel was in care of the arrangements.
