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Mrs. Adele Ruemke
March 19, 1933 - September 27, 2007
RUEMKE, Adele passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on Sept. 27th, 2007, aged 75 years.
Adele is survived by her devoted family: daughters Gillian (husband Scott) and Giselle, loved one Maria, grandson Daschiell and an expected grandson; sister Alice and brother Ron.
She is now reunited with her loving husband David, who passed away in 1990.
Adele was born in the small, German speaking village of Pisserowka, Ukraine.
She experienced a lot in her young years as her family were separated and forced to flee the turmoil of WWII.
Finally reunited, they settled in the village of Steinau, Germany, then
immigrated to Vancouver, Canada in 1950. Adele was a gentle woman, and very shy, for most of her life.
She met her soul mate David Ruemke while working for IBM in 1961.
They married in 1962 and enjoyed a ‘7 year honeymoon’ before settling back in North Vancouver to welcome ‘her two jewels’ Gillian and Giselle into the world.
Moving to Victoria in 1976, Adele and Dave protectively and lovingly raised their daughters.
Adele was an extremely loving wife and mother, giving her all to her family.
She worked several years for the Ministry of Health.
In her middle and later years, Adele survived breast cancer, heavily grieved the loss of Dave, and lived with Alzheimer’s disease.
In her last years especially, Adele transcended her shyness and became a very joyful, open, and self-expressed person, known for her sweetness, warmth, and sunny smiles.
We would like to acknowledge the staff at Heritage Woods at the Priory, particularly the “Angels of Arbutus Cottage”, RNs, and Maple Cottage also, for taking amazing care of our beautiful Mom.
Many of the staff there were like family to Mom, and now, to us.
An interment ceremony will be held at Hatley Memorial Gardens at 11:00 AM on Oct. 6th, followed by a celebration of her life at the Priory in the Family Room.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer Society, 2571 “A” Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4E1, The Breast Cancer Foundation, 4084 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC V8N 4P6 or the Victoria Eldercare Foundation, 1454 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 2B7.
Ms. Tammy Lynn Murray
December 27, 1968 - September 19, 2007
MURRAY, Tammy Lynn, 38, Burnaby, B.C., passed away suddenly September 19, 2007. Born in Halifax, Tammy was a daughter of the late Louise MacDonald and Ronald Murray.
She is survived by her stepfather, Douglas MacDonald "Pop"; brother, Ronald Murray (Amanda); sisters, Ruth Murray (Darrin Hall), Tina Murray (Dan Harper), Tina "two" Nordin, all of Halifax; Tanya, British Columbia; Tabitha, Amanda and Mary Ann of Windsor, as well as several nieces and nephews and many special friends.
Memorial service will be Saturday, October 6, 2007, at 10 a.m. in St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Robie Street, officiant Archdeacon Dianne Parker and Rev. Randy Townsend assistant.
Interment to follow in Oakridge Memorial Gardens, Lower Sackville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA or a charity of choice.
Mr. Hugh Walter Naunton
September 14, 1915 - September 30, 2007
Born September 14, 1915, native of Victoria, passed away peacefully September 30, 2007.
Survived by longtime partner Elizabeth Gaskell; niece and nephew Sue and Tom Kosh, Cowichan Bay, BC; sister Alice (Bill) Gaskell, Calgary, AB and extended family.
A heartfelt thank-you to the staff at Glenwarren, Central Park Lodge for their above and beyond care and to Amy Ashby for her companionship.
No service by request.
Cremation.
Mr. Bruce Morris Glover Borthwick
April 4, 1914 - September 29, 2007
passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Minoru Residence in Richmond on Saturday September 29, 2007 at the age of 93 years.
Predeceased by his loving wife Dorothy and sister Margaret and survived by his loving family: 3 sons, Douglas (Alicia), Thomas (Carole), Robert (Elisabeth); 7 grandchildren, Kassan, Melanie, Katherine, Haley, Daniel, Richard and James; and 1 great-grandchild, Zara; many nieces, nephews, relatives, his caregivers and friends.
Bruce was a respected Professional Electrical Engineer who worked for the Ministry of Transport at the highest Executive level.
He oversaw the first major expansion of the Vancouver International Airport and was Chief Electrical Engineer for airports across Canada while in Ottawa from 1972-1977.
He was also an avid sportsman; enjoying and excelling at curling, golf and lawn bowling well into his 80's.
A Celebration of Bruce's life will be held at the Reception Centre of Richmond Funeral Home on October 13, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to your favourite charity.
