KEARNS — JACK passed away April 2, 2004 at the age of 85 in Abbotsford, B.C. Predeceased by his wives Florence Kaniute and Dolly Wennick, son Lorne, sister Irene Pascuzzo. Jack is survived by one son Ryck (Nicky) of Paris, Kentucky, 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers Fred (Shirley) of Regina, Doug of Abbotsford, 2 sisters Lorene McGillivray or Regina, Dorothy (Ken) Foote of Winnipeg and many other relatives and friends. He will be missed by all. Funeral service is April 14, 2004 at 1:00 pm, Matsqui Lutheran Church, Abbotsford, B.C. Arrangements in care of Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, B.C. Flowers gratefully declined, friends so wishing to may make donations to their charity.
PARTRIDGE — Winona Freba, born February 15, 1917 in Biggar, SK. passed away peacefully in Victoria, B.C. on March 31, 2004. Predeceased by her husband George Osmond Partridge; father James Chalmers; mother Annie (nee Pettigrew) Mink, stepfather Albert Mink, brothers Irvine, Leon, Lyal, and Marshall Chalmers; sisters Eileen Ward and Sylvia Leier; stepbrother Gordon Mink, daughter-in-law Reena Campbell-Partridge. Survived by her 4 sons; Larry (Mary) Borrowman, Eagle Bay; Neil (Jane Henderson) Partridge, Victoria; Glenn (Mary) Partridge, Comox; Richard Partridge, Victoria; our `other brother' Larry Lee, Regina; 3 daughters: Diane French, Regina; Lois Lee, Regina; Laurie Partridge, Melville; 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; her stepsister Grace Watt; numerous nieces and nephews. A service celebrating Winona's life will be held in Regina during a planned family reunion this summer. Family and friends may contact Diane in Regina or Neil in Victoria for details.
GARDINER, John (Jack) Alexander,
Published: 08/16/2003
Kelowna, B.C.
GARDINER — John (Jack) Alexander died gently in the presence of his family on August 9, 2003 at the age of 80. Jack was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Sons of Scotland, the Masonic Order and the Wa-Wa Shrine Temple. Jack retired as Vice Chairman of the Saskatchewan Liquor Board in 1980. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years, Jo, his children Pam (Dave), Robb, Ian (Fides) and Glenn; his grandchildren Brian, Dustin and Clint, and his great-grandson Dominick. A Memorial Service was held August 14, 2003 in Kelowna, B.C. Flowers graciously declined. Memorial donations may be made to Saskatchewan Lung Association, 1231-8th Street East, Saskatoon, SK, S7H 0S5, or the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, c/o Wa-Wa Temple, 2065 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK S4P 2E1. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Springfield Funeral Home, Kelowna, B.C. 250-860-7077.
McCready, Margaret Leona,
Published: 08/18/2004
Kelowna, B.C.
MCCREADY — MARGARET LEONA of Kelowna, B.C. passed away in the Stillwaters Private Hospital on August 11th, 2004 at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by her husbands Carl McCready and Joe Sander; Son Wayne and also her two brothers and six sisters. Survived by son Bob (Carolyn), two step-daughters: Gerry (Ken) Curtis; Lorretta (Bob) O'Brien; daughter-in-law Dorothy McCready; four grandchildren: Cheryl, Kevin, Deborah and Shelley and seven great-grandchildren and also many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave on Thursday, August 19th, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. A Private Family inurnment will take place in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Friday, August 20th, 2004. In lieu of flowers, friends who so wish may make memorial donations to the Charity of their choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialkelowna.com. Arrangements entrusted with FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES, Kelowna, B.C. 250-762-2299
MCDONALD, DONALD BAIN — It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Bain at Elkford, B.C. on Friday, August 13, 2004. Bain was born February 12, 1944 at Wapella, Saskatchewan. At an early age, he moved with his parents to Moosomin where he completed his schooling. He was employed for some years at the Moosomin World Spectator. He then studied Journalism at the University of North Dakota for four years and spent time working in that field in Alberta. Eventually, he relovated to British Columbia to live in his beloved mountains. He resided in the Elk Valley for many years and became a skilled and respected mountain guide. Some of his happiest times were spent doing mountian treks and his fascination and love for the beauty and grandeur of the Rocky Mountains never waned. As well, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Fording Coal Co. for 27 years. Bain was predeceased by his parents Graham and Muriel (Bain) McDonald. He is survived by his sisters: Margaret (Harvey) Morris of Regina, and Norma (Maurice) Fisher of Calgary. Also surviving are nieces and nephews: Brad, Dave and Wendy Tippett, Fraser, Jan and Lesley Fisher. Funeral services were held at Cherished Memories "Serenity Chapel " in Fernie on Tuesday, August 17, 2004. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to cmfs@elkvalley.net subject-head McDonald
GALE, Florence May (nee Ryan),
Published: 04/15/2002
Kelowna, B.C
GALE - Florence May Gale (nee Ryan), born in Regina, Saskatchewan was called to the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 12th, 2002 shortly before her 91st birthday. She is now in heaven with the Ryan clan: Mom & Dad, brothers Jim, Don, Ken, Pat, Hugh and sister Mitch. She is survived by her baby sister Ruth Porrelli of Westbank, B.C.; nieces, nephews and her precious pet yorkie "Sputnik". Special thanks to Dr. J. Gorman for her care and support to both Florence and Ruth. A Memorial Service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 15th in the Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 121 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, B.C. Arrangements in care of FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES, (250) 762-2299.
KULYK, Lisa Darlene,
Published: 10/01/2002
Trail, B.C
KULYK - Lisa Darlene passed away at Trail, B.C. Saturday, September 28, 2002 at the age of 35 years.
A Memorial Service will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2002 from the Chapel of the Orsted Funeral Home, Estevan.
Allan Styre Bob Moys
CHEETHAM, JOHN PAUL,
Published: 08/11/2001
Vancouver, B.C. / Silton, SK
CHEETHAM - JOHN PAUL, died suddenly on July 10th, 2001 at St. Paul's Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, Vancouver, B.C. Born in Regina SK, September 30, 1965. John will forever remain in the hearts of his parents Murray & Doreen, his sister Judy & husband Owen Einsiedler, niece & nephew, Courtney & Jack, his brother David & sister in law Carolyn & nieces, Elise, Daelyn & Jenelle, his brother Michael & Judy Regan, and his grandmother Ruth Cowen. In honour of John's life, a memorial will be held at Silton United Church on August 18, 11:00 a.m. A charitable fund has been established at Vancouver City Credit Union in the name of John. The Cheetham family requests donations in lieu of flowers or gifts be made to the memorial fund. Proceeds will be divided amongst the many non-profit organizations, which were at the heart of John's work life. Donations can be made to: MICHAEL CHEETHAM IN CARE OF THE JOHN CHEETHAM MEMORIAL FUND: contributions forwarded to the family will be deposited to the fund. The family's address is: The Cheetham Family, Box 254, Silton, Saskatchewan. S0G 4L0.
Reverend Phyllis Mary Frances May Hayes
July 13, 1915 - March 29, 2000
Funeral arrangements by Valley View Funeral Home (Surrey)
Reverend Phyllis Mary Frances May passed peacefully to the spirit world, March 29, 2000. Phyllis will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her beloved husband Rev. Percy D. Hayes and children, Judi, Wendy, John (Darlene), step-children, Robert (Ada), Dorothy (Wayne), Darlene (John), 18 grand-children, Holy, Shanna, Warren, Thor, Shaun, Harley, Robyn and Rory, Erin and James, George and Maria, Anthony, Julia, Heather and Mark, Iain and Danna, two great-grandchildren, Forrest, Kalem and many extended family and friends.
Phyllis was born on July 15, 1915 in North Vancouver, B.C., daughter of Fred and Lulu Kasel and attended school there. In 1935, Phyllis joined the staff of The Province Newspaper in the Advertising Department. She also modeled for Clark Dettoff, the well known photographer, doing much work for the Blackout of the time.
Phyllis in 1942 married Alec Gaunt, First Class Officer of the Provincial Police of Victory, B.C. They lived in Fernie, B.C., before coming back to North Vancouver where their three children were born.
Alec and Phyllis Gaunt discovered the automatic writings of James E. Padgett, True gospel revealed Anew by Jesus. Alec Gaunt passed into the spirit world in 1970. Phyllis was ordained as a Reverend in 1970.
In 1972, Phyllis married Percy D. Hayes in Burnaby, B.C. Percy was ordained as a Reverend in 1972. Phyllis was president of the North Shore Neighbourhood House and was always involved in volunteer work, Phyllis was a Trustee in the Church of the New Birth based in Washington, D.C.
Phyllis was a spiritual teacher and leader working and speaking in many churches, organizations, schools and homes in both Edmonton and great Vancouver. Phyllis served Rogers Cablevision as a Psychic.
A memorial service will be held at Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 72nd Ave., Surrey, B.C. on April 7, 2000 at 2:00 p.m.
A special thanks to Dr. Cheryl Shokeir and her staff and the staff of Surrey Memorial Hospital for their loving care.