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Posted By: CanadianObits.com Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024, at 5:46 p.m.
ROBERT (BOB) MUTTITT
March 9, 1938 - May 31, 2004
It has been 5 yrs since we have seen your caring smiling face.
Sometimes it feels like only days ago since we talked to you about fishing, argoing or the many awesome adventures you had with family and friends.
Always the caring teacher; Spencer & Max fishing, Samantha & Laurel, the ride-on mower, and all of us girls, the true meaning of unconditional love.
A loving husband (Bobby), a caring father, amazing Papa and a friend to all people and animals; you were known by many, & loved by all!
Love from all your Girls
HUNTER, Gordon Irvine
January 13, 1917 - May 31, 2009
On Sunday evening, Gordon passed away peacefully, at home, with family by his side, after 92 years, 4 months and 18 days of life.
Born in Winnipeg, he brought his wife and young family to Calgary, in 1949, where they remained until moving to Kelowna 1996.
Gordon was a very active Kiwanis Club member for many years and a very well-respected member of the water and waste-water industry throughout western Canada.
Some of his favourite activities would include sailing, golf and holidays in Hawaii.
Gordon was greeted on the other side by many loving people, as he was preceded by his wife of 60 years (Edna), his mother (Agnes) and father (John) and his three older sisters (Elsie, Margaret & Ina), as well as countless other friends and relatives.
He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all the friends and family he has left behind.
Gordon is survived by his three sons (Grant, Ross & Keith), two daughters-in-law (Bev & Del), six grandchildren (Megan, Gordon, Marc, Jenn, Jess & Jenny) and six great-grandchildren (Rhythm, Indy, Isabel, Claire, Shaila & Scott), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other friends, family and business associates.
A memorial service will be held at the First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland, Kelowna, B.C., on June 22, at 10:00am.
A reception to share some of our favourite stories will be held after the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.
McRORIE, Sandra E. (Wiig)
Sept 17, 1945 - October 12, 2009
Our loving mother and grandmother, Sandra E. McRorie (Wiig) died peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2009 after a brief struggle with cancer.
Daughter of Arnold & Blanche Wiig born Sept 17, 1945.
Sandra grew up in Kelowna and Westbank, with a loving sister, wonderful cousins and great friends.
She married Bill McRorie in June 1966, and raised two children in Coquitlam, B.C.
Sandra spent the last seven years at home in Green Bay, Westbank.
She experienced life fully, meeting challenges and people with an infectious sense of humor and Godly grace.
She is survived by her children, Heather (Jeff) Benna, Bill (Lisa) McRorie, grandchildren, Holly, Max, Jenaya, Wilson and Autumn, sister, Sherene (Don) Youngberg, niece, Brytann and nephew, Morgan.
Predeceased by her parents, Arnold and Blanche.
Family would like to thank the compassionate nurses and staff on the fourth floor at KGH.
Join us to celebrate Sandra's life on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:30 pm at Westbank Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3155 Glenrosa Road, Westbank.
Mom was a beautiful lady with a beautiful heart; her legacy of love is a testament of God's goodness.
In lieu of flowers, please give a hug to someone, donate blood, and give where you believe it will help.
ROZINKIN, (Bill) William
Sunday, 11 Oct 2009
ROZINKIN, (Bill) William of Kelowna, B.C., passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, 2009 at the age of 82 years.
Bill is lovingly remembered and missed by his wife, Elsie, children, Elaine Rozinkin (of Kelowna), John (Donna) Rozinkin of Kamloops, Olivia (Patrick) DeZeeuw of Kamloops; grandchildren, Mark, Katherine and Scott McDonald; Shawn and Brent Dunlop; Sophia and Leah DeZeuw.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, Nick and Anne Rozinkin and sisters, Tillie Bartsoff and Anne Arishenkoff.
He will always be remembered by his wife, children and grandchildren as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Anyone wishing to pay their respects, are invited to attend the funeral services, which will be held on Sat., Oct. 17, 2009 @ 3:30p.m., at the Everden Rust Funeral Home, 1910 Windsor Rd., Kelowna, B.C.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the B.C. Cancer Agency for Southern Interior, 399 Royal Ave. Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 5L3
GIBSON, Alfred Bryce
Saturday, 10 Oct 2009
GIBSON, Alfred Bryce Bryce Gibson, who lived in Kelowna for the past 20 years but was a long-time resident of Calgary, passed away after a short illness on October 10, 2009 at the age of 86.
He was born in England, where he married Peggy Wright in 1944.
They moved to Canada in 1955.
Peggy passed away suddenly in 2003 and he missed her a lot.
Bryce is survived by his son Alan (Sybil Murray) of Calgary, daughter Linda Willis (Fred) of Calgary, son Richard (Julie) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and granddaughters Carissa of Calgary and Mary Grace of Dartmouth.
He was a Professional Geologist and life member of APEGGA.
The main focus of his career was applying computer methods to geological exploration for several Calgary oil companies.
Celebrations of Bryce's life will be held in Kelowna and Calgary at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bryce to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, 202-1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 2E6 would be appreciated.
HELEN Marie Elko (Morgan)
February 10, 1929 - October 01-2009.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Helen Marie Elko
at Joseph Benjamin Residence.
She leaves behind her husband Jim; her daughter, Lynn Powell; sons, Mark Elko (Della); Jim Elko, Jr. (Sharon); and Ginger, her beloved little dog.
Grandchildren, Tammy Soderberg, Erin Franklyn, Scott Powell; Chad Elko, Ian Elko, Susan Elko, and Derrick Powell; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Ashley, Amanda, Nicholas, Andrew, Caleb, Quintin and Isabella.
She is also survived by her siblings, Bill Morgan (Edmonton) Vernon Morgan (Hudson Bay) Vera Bell (Flin Flon), Mary Carlson (Winnipeg) John Morgan (Winnipeg) and Margret Barker (Kamloops), as well as many nieces and nephews.
Helen was born in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan and as young woman and mother, moved to Flin Flon, in 1950.
Helen, Jim and Lynn, moved to Kelowna in 1964.
Helen worked at Kelowna Fruit Growers Packing House and was active in bowling.
Helen loved to visit with her family and friends and the Morgan family reunions back at the river in Hudson Bay, were always a highlight.
Mom was never a materialistic person; she appreciated what she had, and never complained about what life had dealt her.
She was known for her sense of humor and her quick wit and she loved music, either listening to it, but mostly singing along.
Helen was grateful for her special friends, Nick and Eleanor Bulach, Wayne and Bernice Thompson, Howard and Olga Klonteig and Em Landsdowne.
A special thank you to the staff and residents of Joseph Benjamin for making mom's last year so enjoyable, and their continued love and support for Jim.
A celebration of Helen's life will be held at Trinity Baptist Church on Springfield Road, South Lobby on October 29 at 1:00p.m.
Helen's father was a WW1 vet and she was an avid supporter of the Legion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Poppy Fund c/o Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26, 1380 Bertram Street, Kelowna V1Y 2G1.
BOSCH, Albert C.
Saturday, 10 Oct 2009
Born in Burstall, Saskatchewan, and passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2009, in Kelowna, B.C., at the age of 65.
He is survived by his loving wife, Karen; two daughters: Elenore (Brent) of Kelowna, Kathy (Warren) of Kelowna; son, Adrian of South Dakota; two step-sons: Steven Tracy of Kelowna, Michael Tracy (Tawny) of Kelowna; eight grandchildren; three brothers: Don (Val), Roy (Beth) and Paul (Pauline) all of Kelowna; six sisters: Betty Bonogofski of Saskatchewan, Barb Galloway of Vancouver, Eleanor Gatzkie (Alf) of Kelowna, Ann Bohn (Peter) of Kelowna, Angela Scott of Kelowna, and Theresa Roshinsky (Alf) of Kelowna.
Predeceased by four sisters: Veronica Stolz, Rosina Ziebart, Jean Wingenbach and Mary Koch; two brothers: Mike and Pius Bosch; three brothers-in-law: Walt Galloway, Ole Bonogofski and John Wingenbach.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 17th at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C.
A private interment will take place at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1633 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 1P6 or the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, #202-1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 2E6.
