British Columbia, Canada Obituaries and Death Notices Collection
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Posted By: CanadianObits.com Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2024, at 3:11 a.m.
Belinda Dawn Eugene
A beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin and loyal friend.
Belinda Dawn Eugene left this world on July 15, 2020 at 6:55 am at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia. She was 33 years old.
Belinda was born in Invermere, British Columbia, where she lived most of her life.
After receiving her diploma from Dogwood in 2018, she attended Blanche McDonald School of Aesthetics, in order to expand her talent with makeup artistry.
Belinda took immense pride in her First Nation heritage.
She loved the outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking.
Belinda’s biggest love was for her family and friends, as well as her “light-skinned brother”, Brock. She enjoyed showing her love with food and was an amazing cook; she really could put her grandmother’s fried bread to the ultimate test!
Belinda loved makeup, fashion, the beach, travelling, was a true foodie, and loved to laugh.
Quite appropriately, her Shuswap name was Cuscw’est.
Her Grandmother describes this as mischievous; her Great Aunt Betty Arnouse described it as “The wild one”.
When you remember Belinda, be sure to celebrate the best times.
Remember her big beautiful smile, and her hugs.
Belinda was a fierce advocate for anyone that needed help; honour her memory by being that advocate.
Belinda is survived by her father, Tim Eugene; and her furry brother, Brock; grandparents, Xavier and Marge Eugene; aunts, Audrey Eugene and Andrea Godlien; uncles, Ted and Wade Eugene (Tara); with several close cousins, Nadine McSpadden (Merril), Pat McBryan, Angela (Mike), Brad (Alyssa), Sasha, Kayla (Lukus), Enola (Travis), Megan, Quinton; great-uncle, Tim (Bernice) Jensen, Brittany, Jewel, Timara, Junior, Tyler and Danica Jensen, Vinetta Billy, Shawn Billy, Lindsay Montour; and extended family, Melva, Inez, Zachery, and Isaiah Yellowhorn, Jennifer and Jacob West, Maria Kruger; sister, her grandmother, Judy Anderson, aunts Marg, Kim, Em, Marg Anderson, uncles John Anderson, cousins Charles and Mike Anderson. Brian (Sue), and Evan (Meri) Payer, Mike (Venee) Gunn, Jarnel and Dakota Payer; (Uncles) Pete, Tony, Krebs; aunt, Ruth Krebs.
Belinda was predeceased by her grandmother, Margaret William, her mother, Donna William; aunt, Amy Eugen; uncle, Fred Eugene; and uncles, Trapper, Trevor, and Junior Gaze. Her cousins, Stephanie Eugene and Alex Eugene.
Belinda has shined on so many people, that we really can’t keep track of all of the cousins, families, and our true great friends including spouses and children.
In this short time, we may have missed all of friends and family, but we thank you all for your continuing support.
Thank you to Chief Barbara Cote and Councillor Mark Thomas, and all of the Shuswap Indian Band staff and families for helping our family through this very hard time in our lives.
Thank you Lori Stolson for your continued support.
We can’t thank the St. Paul’s Hospital staff enough, for all of their hard work and commitment to try and save our beloved Belinda.
It is no secret that Belinda suffered from addiction.
However, addiction is simply a mask for pain; Belinda was a very private person in many ways, and rarely spoke of the pain she felt.
She preferred to put on a brave face, and experienced intense feelings of guilt in regard to her addiction.
We must remember that addiction is a health issue, not a moral issue, and those suffering from pain masked by substance use need our love and compassion.
On May 28th, just three days after her birthday, Belinda had gone to the St. Paul’s hospital, afraid for her health.
She was diagnosed with an infection that had gone to her heart valve and began destroying it.
She had also suffered from pneumonia and had a stroke, as a result of the infection.
Her body was too weakened to fight off all of the odds working against her.
Belinda passed away peacefully after 6 weeks of the best medicine.
On November 11, 2019 Belinda posted:
“I need prayer, strength, wisdom, and guidance more than ever! It’s been no hidden secret and I’m the first to admit when I’ve done wrong! I’ve been battling a heroin addiction since 2011. I used to be ashamed of it all, and the monster that I have created, but now I embrace it, realized that it was the only way I knew how to cope with my past..."
Due to these uncertain times, we have opted to hold a private viewing.
At a later date, we will hold a Celebration of Life for Belinda open to all of her friends and family.
Please don’t be offended if we haven’t asked you to attend; we do not want to risk having a large gathering at this time.
In lieu of flowers, we request that a donation be made in Belinda’s name, to The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, which she had wanted for her past birthday as well.
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Services.
Voyer, Guy
Guy Voyer passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2009, at the age of 78, with family by his side.
Guy was predeceased in 1986 by his wife, Anne, the love of his life.
Guy was born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1931, and was the oldest boy of 8 children.
Guy and Anne had six children, Cathy, Ron (Grace), Laura (Marty), Joel (Kelley), Julie (Jack), and Patti (Lawrence), as well as 15 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Guy spent his working life perfecting a variety of trades in his own businesses, which enabled him to build three family homes, as well as a number of industrial buildings.
Guy also had an artistic side which showed in his many projects out of metal, including a life size replica of Father Lacombe, which he donated to the Public Library in St. Albert, Alberta.
Guy was a much loved man and a very good friend.
In lieu of a funeral service, there will be a joyful celebration of Guy's life on Saturday, August 22 at 1:00 pm at the West Bank Lions' Club.
Smart, Dr. Maxwell "Mac"
Sunday, 16 Aug 2009
Dr. Maxwell "Mac" Smart, born October 9th, 1924, in Caron, SK, passed away quietly August 16th, 2009.
He moved his family to Vernon in 1963 and was the Public Health Officer for the area for 30 years.
He is survived by his son, Brent, daughter-in-law, Taiko and granddaughter, Miyuki.
He was predeceased by his son, Brad and wife, Sylvia.
Please make a donation to the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 24th at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, with Mr. Brian Jackson officiating.
A reception will follow in the tea room.
Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
Patterson, Patricia Marilyn
Sunday, 16 Aug 2009
Patricia Marilyn Patterson passed away on August 16, 2009, at Chilliwack General Hospital, at the age of 62.
She passed away peacefully after her battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Thornton Patterson, her brother, Wesley Seymour Russell, her son, Russell Thornton Patterson (Karen), and her daughter, Laura Marilyn Patterson.
She is also survived by her two granddaughters, Cassandra and Courtney.
Patricia was born in Edmonton, Alberta, on July 31, 1947 and adopted by Edmond and Alice Russell of Lacombe, Alberta.
The family moved to Enderby, in 1957.
She married Larry in 1969, and they lived in Victoria, Vernon, Lillooet, Nelson, Cranbrook, Airdrie (AB), and Chilliwack.
Pat was primarily a homemaker, she did work at Noca Dairy, Fields, Forestry, and AMEC.
She also spent many years volunteering for the Hospital Auxiliary in Cranbrook.
Patricia will be remembered in a memorial service at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, on August 24 at 1:30 pm in Chilliwack.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.
MATTHEWS, Beverly Anne
Sunday, 16 Aug 2009
Passed away peacefully on August 16th, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born September 30, 1938 in St. Boniface, Manitoba, to father, Robert McNutt (deceased) and survived by her mother, Gertrude McNight; Shelia Cooper (Sister) and Bob McNutt (brother); devoted mother to Brock (Arlene) Mitschke, Naomi Goltz, Stephanie (Ken) Bitschy and Lindsey (Gary) Crawford; grandmother and great-grandmother and extended family and friends.
Beverley was a very active and faithful member of First Lutheran Church and served the lord all her life.
We would like to thank the nursing staff on 4B at Kelowna General Hospital and the amazing staff at the Kelowna Hospice House.
All donations may be made to the Kelowna Hospice House.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the First Lutheran Church, 4091 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna.
TAGGART, T. June (nee Skinner)
June 27, 1927 ~ December 28, 2010
Our mother is in the arms of Jesus.
Predeceased by parents, Annie and Jack Skinner and husband, Harold S. Taggart Q.C. and brother, Harold L. Skinner.
Loved and missed by Charmaine (Doug), Jordan, Melanie, Dylan, Sean, Jaxon, Mandy, Braydon, Tyler. Ann (Bruce), Allison (Glen), Lauren, Jake, Mathew, Rebecca, Jason, Emily, Britton, Reagan. Gloria (Scott), Sandra (Mike), Jacob, Michaela, Jett (Ashley), Dylan, Levi. April (James), Lois, Ella. Nancy (Fred), Myles, Nigel and Natalie.
Loved also by many nieces, nephews, new friends and old friends.
June's funeral service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 1:00 pm from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, with the Reverend Maggie Enwright officiating.
Visitation one hour prior to the service.
Should friends wish, donations in June's memory to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
Thanks to Dr. Barb Fehlau, the Reverend Maggie Enwright, the 3rd Floor Staff at St Joseph's Hospital and the Comox Valley Funeral Home.
NUYENS, AUDREY
Tuesday, 28 Dec 2010
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey Beatrice Nuyens on December 28, 2010 in Kelowna, B.C.
Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: vernon@myalternatives.ca.
Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.
CARDIFF, John Abel
October 21, 1923 – December 27, 2010
Jack passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010 at the age of 87, after succumbing to a lengthy debilitating battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of 60 years, his children, Joan and Darrell, and his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Erik.
Jack blessed our planet with his stewardship, leadership and commitment to the well-being of humankind.
He was a remarkable statesman for all those who he came into contact with as he humbly journeyed through his life work helping others.
During WW2, Jack joined the RCAF at 18 years of age as a pilot and wireless air gunner.
He flew with Bomber Command, Squadron 77, whose main targets were the heavily fortified Ruhr Valley in Germany.
He flew 40 Tour Operations, which suffered heavy casualties and he received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his courage and bravery.
Born in the town of Govan, SK, Jack worked for Farm Credit Corp. for 30 years, retiring as regional manager in B.C., in 1986.
He was a 65-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion, serving as Legion Provincial Command in Saskatchewan, and president of the Kelowna Branch.
He was also very involved in Habitat for Humanity, Kiwanis and the Military Museum.
Most of all, he was an amazing father and husband who could be counted on at every turn of the road.
It is with heavy hearts that Jack’s family and friends wish him adieu and a safe and painless journey to his new home.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Interior Alzheimer Society, 211 – 1889 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 5V5 or the charity of your choice.
