Death Notice (01/05/01)
PAULIK - Wilmar B. (October 31, 1923 - January 02, 2001). "Will" was a long time Richmond resident and has lived in Delta for the past 5 years. He was predeceased by his brother Edgar in 1997. Survived by his loving wife Dorothy; sons Jim and Jerry; daughters Pat Maloney, Kathi and Cindy Paulik; six grandchildren; brothers Wally and Edgar; sister Madelaine Basiren. He devoted the last 30 years of his life to environmental enhancement in the Lower Mainland. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated in Will Paulik's memory to Burns Bog Conservation Society, Ste 202-11961 88th Avenue, Delta, V4C 3C9. Memorial service and reception on Monday, January 8th at 11:00 am at Victory Memorial Park, King George Hwy. at 28th Avenue, Surrey. 536-6522
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Death Notice (01/04/01)
POWELL (nee LEMINSKI) - Frances Helen (Mickey) passed away peacefully on January 1, 2001, at the age of 72, following a gracious and courageous battle with cancer, at St. James Cottage Hospice. She will be greatly missed and remembered as a loving mother and friend to daughters Debi of Vancouver and Donna and son-in-law Donald Scarrow of Hannover, Germany. Frances (Mickey) retired from Revenue Canada in 1993, following 20 years of loyal service. She was an active and longstanding member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Frances will always be fondly remembered for her kindness, quick wit, wonderful sense of humour and her incredible love and dedication to her family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of St. James Cottage Hospice, 650 North Penticton St., Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. James Cottage Hospice.
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Death Notice (01/05/01)
RITCHIE - Jack (John) passed away suddenly on December 29, 2000 in Langley Memorial Hospital, at the age of 71 years. Sadly missed by his children Bill, Jim, Bonnie, and David; and brother Bill; sisters Freda and Joanne; and other members of the family. Memorial service to be held Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 2:00 p.m., St. George's Anglican Church, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Rd,. Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cancer Society.
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Death Notice (01/04/01)
ROY - Jean Martha Grace passed away January 2, 2001 after a long illness. She will be remembered for her kind and loving spirit by her husband Charles; daughters Lynn and Cheryl; son Rob; 5 grandchildren Brad, Melanie, Brian, Shaun and Andrew, and her brother Morley. Memorial service to be held on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 12:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
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Death Notice (01/05/01)
SCHMUNK - Patricia Blanche (nee Deegan), born October 20, 1920 Rollingdam, NB and raised in North Vancouver, B.C. died at Evergreen House in North Vancouver on January 2, 2001. She was predeceased by her parents Francis Deegan and Blanche Gartell; her husbands Donald Patterson and Gus Schmunk; son John Donald Patterson; brothers Ernest, Jimmy and Milo Deegan; sisters Frances and Blanche Deegan. She is survived by her eldest son Gordon Brown of Chilliwack; daughters Shirley (Ivan) Morris of Coquitlam and Bessie (Harry) Higham of Kimberley; grandchildren Catherine Brown, John Higham, Susan Sheridan and Laura Holmes; great-grandchildren Tyler and Katelyn Higham and Daniel Holmes; brothers and sisters Edward (Jeanette) of Pitt Meadows, Lorraine Carter of Tacoma, WA, Audrey Hamm of Terrace and Frank (Connie) Deegan of Penticton; nephews and nieces, Terry Carter, Ross Deegan, Donald and Milo Deegan, Eileen Doern, Arlene Gerein, David Jones, Alanna Downer, Donna Roots, Denise Marceau, Darren Jones, Victoria Fisher and Tracey Hopkins, and also great-nieces and nephews. Pat will be greatly missed by those who knew her and by her sincere friends Eleanor Steele and Jean Wells. I will miss you Aunt Pat; I love you, God Bless, Vikki. Cremation and inurnment service will be held at Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, B.C. on Wednesday, January 10th at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian National Institute For The Blind, 100 - 5055 Joyce Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5R6B4 would be appreciated.
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Death Notice (01/05/01)
STECYK - Suddenly on January 2, 2001, Sam Stecyk, of Vancouver, B.C., age 70 years. Survived by his companion Lorraine. Service of Remembrance pending, with announcement to follow. Cremation. HAMILTON - HARRON Funeral Centre 325-7441
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Death Notice (01/05/01)
Vaananen - Jeffrey Eric of Kelowna, B.C., passed away Saturday, 30 December, 2000 at the age of 32. Jeff is survived by his loving wife Celine; his two daughters, Nadege and Danae, and by a little one on the way. He was predeceased by his mother Judith Ann Jyrkkanen and by his cousin Karl Konrad Nagy of Canmore, Alberta. Also left to mourn are father Jorma Jyrkkanen; grandparents Paula Jyrkkanen of Vancouver and Georgena Cochran of Miami, Manitoba; parents-in-law Antoine and Lucette Conti and their son Frederic and his wife Karine of Paris, France; and by numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends across the country. Jeff graduated with his PhD from the University of British Columbia in 1997. After a brief time in the United States and in France, Jeff and Celine returned to Kelowna where they started the educational/multimedia company Professor Bee Productions Inc. and several other enterprises. Jeff was an instructor in the Canadian Ski Patrol and a member of the Rotary Club of Kelowna Capri. A funeral service will be held Saturday, 6 January 2001 in the Chapel of the Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna. Interment will be 11:30 AM, 8 January 2001 at the North Vancouver Cemetery, north end, Lillooet Road (behind Capilano College). Funeral arrangements by Springfield Funeral Home 250-860-7707.
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Death Notice (01/05/01)
VANSTREPEN - Victor Francis passed away December 31, 2000, at the age of 63, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife Leona, 3 children, Terri, Connie, Jason, grandson Alex, and son-in-law Augusto, and many family and friends. He will be remembered for his love, friendship and sense of humour. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at the BURQUITLAM FUNERAL CHAPEL, (936-9987), 625 North Road, Coquitlam, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to B.C. Cancer Society.
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Death Notice (01/05/01)
WATSON - Mary peacefully passed away December 27th, 2000. She leaves many good friends of Eastern Star, and a loving family of cousins. Residing all of her life in Vancouver, she was known for her volunteer work and dedication to the church. Funeral Service was held Thursday, January 4th, at St. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church, 2 p.m. Interment followed in the Garden of Remembrance. In lieu of flowers donations to the Terry Fox Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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Death Notice (01/05/01)
WOYTOWICH - Louise Beverley (nee Fowler) passed away peacefully in Burnaby January 1st, 2001. Predeceased by her husband Walter. She is survived by her loving family, children, Joyce (Rick) Coleman, Joan (Barry) Harbord, Jim (Peggy), Gloria (Edward) Lorenzetto. He is also survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and many friends. A visitation will be held at Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial St., Burnaby on Sunday, January 7th between 1 - 3 p.m. Funeral Service will follow on Monday, January 8th at 12 noon in the Ocean View Chapel.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
ABRAMS - Martin (Marty), on Monday June 5, 2000. Beloved husband of Chris (Volk). Devoted father and father-in-law of Jamie and Kelly, Stuart, Gary, Michael and Keely Abrams. Cherished grandfather of Madison, Bailey, Mikaela, Zakkary, and Quentin. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Shirley and Abe Geyer. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West, Montreal, on Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at 10 a.m. Burial in Montreal. Shiva Private.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
AXENTY - Anne passed away peacefully in her 94th year on June 5, 2000. Predeceased by husband Peter Axenty, son Leonard and grandson Gerald. Survived by daughter Millie McLachlan; son Lloyd Axenty (Beryl); 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Anne was a hard working, independent woman who worked several jobs to support her young family, and managed her own triplex in Vancouver until age 89. Mass will be held at St. Andrews, 480 E. 47th Avenue. Vancouver, B.C. Friday June 9, 2000 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Burnaby, B.C.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
BAIN - Mary Rea died peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Sechelt, B.C. Molly Bain (nee Wellerman) was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on January 2nd, 1904. She was raised in Quebec and Ontario. Her father Rev. C.C. Wellerman was a concerned leader in the welfare of others. He was a good friend of J.S. Woodsworth founder of the CCF. His daughter Molly followed in his footsteps espousing social reform - often at times when it was unpopular to do so. She was a long time member of the Voice of Women. Mom was a teacher in a multi-grade school near Trout Creek, Ontario, also at Hillcrest Progressive School and the wartime Day Nursery School in Toronto. Molly was predeceased by her husband Jack in 1985. She leaves behind: her daughter Yvonne, whose loving care added extra years of life; her son David (Joan); her grandson Andre (June); granddaughters, Laura (Colin), Sharon (Johnny), Susanne (Mark); and 8 great-grandchildren. Molly lived a long and valued life - an inspiration to us all. Memorial Service will be held at Gibsons United Church, 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13th. In memory of Molly please consider a donation to your favourite charity.
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