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DERBAN - Blanche (nee Jacobson), born October 1, 1905 in Bergen, Norway. Died February 26th 2000 in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husband Carey; mother Patrene; father Anton; sisters Camilla, Carol and Brenda; brother John; and son Vance. Blanche will be lovingly missed by her sons Darrell (Jackie) and Charley (Allisen); daughter Orayne; brothers Alf and Einer; and by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Blanche spent her early years in Bergen, Sarpsborg and Setterness, Norway. She came to Canada in the spring of 1913 and lived in Naramata, Britannia Mines, Port Kells and Beaver Valley (near Williams Lake). She worked as a cook in hotels in Williams Lake and Lillooet, where she met her husband Carey Derban. They were married October 1st 1927 and lived at the Derban homestead at Seton Lake, B.C. for 15 years, where their four children were born. In 1942 the family moved to Vancouver, B.C. where Blanche resided for the remainder of her life. Memorial Service to be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. on Saturday, March 4th, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Cliff Henning officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Kiwanis Care Centre, 2444 Burr Place, North Vancouver, B.C. V7H3A5 would be appreciated. HOLLYBURN FUNERAL HOME 922-1221
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DOYLE - June Ottelia born in Sweden, June 2, 1910, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2000. Predeceased by her husband James and her son Ronald. She is survived by her son Larry Doyle (Monika); daughter Sandra Bradshaw (Lawrence); and her daughter-in-law Sheila Doyle. She is also survived by her grandchildren Aeron, Graeme, Stuart, Laura, Kristina, Alysa and Jeremy; and her great-grandchildren Jesse, Dustin and Christopher. June came to Canada from Sweden in 1925 and first lived in Alberta, then Nanaimo, Trail, Vancouver and lived in Burnaby for the last 30 years. June was a volunteer at Riverview Hospital for some 25 years and was also an active member of the South Burnaby Stroke Recovery Club. June was a wonderful caring person, loved by all. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. No service will be held by her request. A family memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. or the South Burnaby Stroke Recovery Club would be appreciated.
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GAUVIN - Henri, born August 31, 1915, passed away February 29, 2000 at Burnaby General Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. His loving wife Nonie; sisters Albertine Normandin, Helen Girard, Yvonne Power; brother Lorne and many nieces and nephews survive him. Predeceased by brothers Leo, Archie and sister Ida Brown. No flowers by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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GILLIS - Edna, a pioneer of Surrey, passed away peacefully at Charles Barnham Pavilion, Surrey, B.C. on February 26, 2000 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Wes Gillis. Loving mother of Florence (Bern) Bailey, and Irene (Harold) Grills; special grandmother of Rory, Shelley, Kelly, Casey, Chris, and 7 great-grandchildren; dear sister of Myrtle Ellis. Edna will be missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Callers will be received at the ARBOR CHAPEL of the VALLEY VIEW FUNERAL HOME, 14660 - 72nd Ave., Surrey, B.C. on Friday, March 3, 2000 for a service of remembrance at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Kathleen Jones officiating. Reception to follow. Interment within the grounds of Valley View Memorial Gardens. Those friends wishing to make memorial donations may do so to the Alzheimer Society. Forever in our hearts. VALLEY VIEW - 596-8866
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GIRODAY - Marie Louise, age 39, passed away suddenly. Marie is survived by daughter Danielle; 2 brothers, Paul (Dagmar) Giroday, and Peter (Marilu) Giroday; 2 sisters, Janice (Sid) Sigfusson, and Annette (Felix) McDowall; nieces and nephews Laura, Mike, Brian, Taya, Lukas, Allison, and Paula. Marie will be heartfully missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Marie was beautiful, sweet, kind and much loved by all who knew her. Prayers will be held Thursday, March 2, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church, 4925 Cambie St. (at W. 33rd Ave.), Vancouver, where funeral mass will be held Friday, March 3, 11:00 a.m. Flowers gratefully declined. In desired, a memorial donation may be made to the B.C. Heart & Stroke Foundation. Peace be with you our little sister.
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JACK - Archie M. Jack of Kamloops, born February 28, 1934 in Kilsyth, Scotland, passed away suddenly on February 26, 2000. Left to mourn his passing are his loving family, his wife, Bobbie of 41 years; his sons, Rod (Jill) Jack and Craig (Donna) Jack both of Pinantan Lake, B.C.; his daughter, Brenda (Rick) Neall of Surrey, B.C.; his 4 loving grandchildren Dustin and Lindsay Jack, Erin and Matt Neall of whom he was so proud. Predeceased by his loving daughter, Karen; father, Robert; mother, Barbara; and brother, Roy. He also leaves to mourn his passing, brothers, Tom (Tina) Jack of Sydenham, Ontario and Ian Jack of Port Coquitlam; sisters, Janet Harden of Coquitlam, Renee (Ron) Reid, Richmond, B.C., and Barbara of North Vancouver; and many nieces and nephews, also his cousins and many friends in Scotland. Archie was a proud member of Local 97 Ironworkers for 34 years where he made many friends amongst his work mates. Cremation and no funeral service by request. A Celebration of his Life will be held at The ANAVETS Unit 290, 444 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, B.C. on Thursday, March 2, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation in Archie's memory. Kamloops Funeral Home, Ph. (250) 554-2577
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JAGER - Josephine of Surrey and formerly of Vancouver, passed away on Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at the age of 75 years. She is survived by her husband Walter; son Walter (Jacqueline); daughter Christine (Paul) Kuwabara; grandchildren Amanda, Michael, Megan and Thomas; cousin Ewald (Trien) Gaudes and family in Germany. Vigil prayers will be recited on Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. from St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 16079 - 88th Avenue, Surrey where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 2, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Gardens of Gethsemani. FRASER HEIGHTS - 589-2559
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JOHNSON - Oscar Bernard, in his 88th year, passed peacefully at Marwood Centre, Langley on February 25, 2000. Predeceased by his first wife Kay in 1966; his 2nd wife Helen in 1991; one brother Art; 2 sisters Inez and Ellen. He is survived by sons Colin (Jenny) and Robert; daughter Karen (Gerry); 2 granddaughters Katie (Randy) and Kim; one sister Arlene Campbell of Canal Flats, B.C. and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was a longtime resident of Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast. He retired after 25 years as a Steam Engineer at CFP Port Mellon and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 109. Memorial Service at 12:00 noon on Friday, March 3, 2000 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gibsons, BC. Mr. Johnson's ashes will be distributed at Mariner's Rest. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. He will be sadly missed by all. Henderson's Langley (604) 530-6488
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JOHNSTONE - Anne Florence passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on February 24, 2000 after a long life of 92 years. She will always be remembered by her family: brother Dick Weller (94 years old); daughters Sharon Laviolette and Catherine Hyland; sons-in-law Larry and Ken; grandchildren Denise, Suzanne, Greg, Colleen and Shannon; 7 great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Anne was predeceased by her loving husband Raymond in 1980 after 47 years of marriage. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 4 at 1:00 p.m. at Fraser Heights Funeral Home, 14835 Fraser Highway, Surrey. In lieu of flowers, a donation to BC Children's Hospital Foundation, B321 - 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, V6H3V4 (where Anne was an active volunteer for many years) would be appreciated. FRASER HEIGHTS 589-2559
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KALAW - Cipriano (Perry) of Surrey, BC passed away peacefully on Monday February 28th, 2000, aged 64 years. Survived by his loving wife Matilde, daughter Camille, also family and friends. Prayers will be held on Thursday, March 2nd, 7:30pm at Our Lady of Good Council, Catholic Church, 10460 139 St, Surrey. Father Harry W. Rasmussen S.D.B. celebrant will officiate at a mass of Christian burial on friday, March 3rd, at 10am. Interment to follow. Valley View Memorial Garden, Surrey. Valley View, 596-8866
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