CRUCIL, LAWRENCE - Monday, 23 Jun 2003
Lawrence Crucil, late of Mission, B.C., passed away on Monday, June 23, 2003 at Mission Memorial Hospital at the age of 73 years. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Cristina and August.
He is survived by his brother Rudy (Pat), nieces Catherine and Julia Crucil.
Lawrence worked in the logging industry all his life. In his spare time he became an enthusiastic golfer and was a member of the Mission Golf Club.
A Mass of Christian Service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 11:00 a. m., at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 32550 7th Avenue, Mission, with Father Tom Nicholson celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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BARNES, ANNIE - Monday, 23 Jun 2003
Annie Barnes passed away peacefully at Mission Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 23, 2003 at the age of 85 years. Annie was predeceased by her husband John; and brothers Hector (Gladys), George and John.
She is survived by her son Stuart (Doreen) Palmer; daughter Florence (Norman) Howell; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother Sam (Sylvia)McDonald; sisters-in-law Pat McDonald and Betty McDonald; as well as several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Annie was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. #57, 32608 Fraser Crescent, Mission, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations in Annie's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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PAULS, HARRY - Monday, 23 Jun 2003
July 29, 1936 - June 23, 2003
Survived by seven children and their mother and ten grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 1:00 p. m. at Maclure Road Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to B.C. Cancer Society would be appreciated.
CELINSKI, SHELAGH - Sunday, 22 Jun 2003
Shelagh Celinski (nee Thompson) of Abbotsford, passed on peacefully after a long battle with cancer, which ended June 22, 2003.
Survived by her Husband Rick, children Caitlin and Curran, her father Al Thompson, brother Brian and 2 sisters Deirdre and Katy.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Masonic Hall in Langley, 20701 Fraser Highway, Langley, Wednesday July 2, at 1:00 p. m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Callanish Society, Ste. #314 - 2902 West Broadway, Vancouver, V6K 2G8
MESTON, JOSEPH - Sunday, 22 Jun 2003
Mr. Joseph Orville Meston, late of Abbotsford, B.C., passed away on June 22, 2003 at the age of 93 years, at Tabor Home, Abbotsford.
A prayer service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2003 at 8:00 p. m. at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 11:00 a. m. from St. Ann's Church, 33333 Mayfair Avenue, Abbotsford with Father Tien Tran officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that prayers be offered for the intentions of the repose of the soul of Joseph Meston.
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COURT, ROBERT - Sunday, 22 Jun 2003
Robert Edward Court, late of Abbotsford, B.C., peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord June 22, 2003 at the age of 88 years.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Margaret; daughter Ruth (Ron) Taylor; son Don Court; brother Harry (Sadie) Court; 3 grandchildren, Roberta, Katherine and David; 7 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many other friends.
Graveside service will be held Friday, June 27th at 1:00 p. m. at Langley Lawn Cemetery, 4393 - 208 Street, Langley.
Memorial Service will follow at 2:30 p. m. in Immanuel Fellowship Baptist Church, 2950 Blue Jay Street, Abbotsford. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers to the Immanuel Fellowship Baptist Church would be appreciated.
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KNUDSEN, DAPHNE - Sunday, 22 Jun 2003
Daphne, formerly Daphne Borg, late of Abbotsford, passed away June 22, 2003 at the age of 72 years.
Survived by her husband Alf; children: Gord (Lynda), Deborah (Lyn), Bill (Sharon), Malita (Ken) and Teresa; 17 grandchildren, 5 1/2 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters in Alberta and England; family and friends.
Service of rememberance will be held Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 11:00 a. m. at the Abbotsford Christian Assembly, 3970 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
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McGARRIGLE, SEAN MICHAEL - Saturday, 21 Jun 2003
Sean Michael Peters
July 12, 1964 - June 21, 2003
Sean passed away suddenly at his home in Mission, Saturday, June 21, 2003.
Survived and forever remembered by his loving partner, Kim Town; daughters, Alexandra and Mercedes; parents Grant and Earlene McGarrigle, brother Pat and his wife Catherine, and their children Sean, Ciaran and Bradley; sister, Helen and her children Mitchell and Genevieve, Jackie and her children Casey and Brianna; brothers-in-law Bart Por and Harry Howell, many aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.
An informal memorial service celebrating Sean's life will be held Saturday June 28th, at 1:00 p. m. at the Deroche Community Hall, Deroche.
SEWELL, PATRICK - Saturday, 21 Jun 2003
Patrick Shawn Sewell passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 21, 2003 at the age of 30 years. Patty will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
A service was held on Tuesday, June 24, 2003. If desired, donations in Patty's memory may be made to the Salvation Army, Paetzold Centre, P. O. Box 3400, Mission, B.C. V2V 4J5
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YORK, MARY - Saturday, 21 Jun 2003
Mary Angeline York, late of Mission, B.C., passed away Saturday, June 21, 2003 at ECU - Mission Memorial Hospital at age 76 years.
Mary will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.
A Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at 1:00 p. m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7386 Horne St., Mission. Burial to follow at Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations in Mary's memory to the Extended Care Unit at Mission Memorial Hospital would be appreciated.
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CURRAN, WILLIAM (BILL) - Friday, 20 Jun 2003
Curran, William A. (Bill) 1924 - 2003.
Following a brief battle with cancer Bill passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 20, 2003 at the Langley Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his loving family including son, Bradley and daughter Pamela (Mitch) Ladelle and two loving grandchildren, Lynelle and Ferral, brother-in-law Tom Gibson, sister Ruby Benwell, niece, Marion (Maurice) Mearon and grand-nieces Sarah and Heather, nephews David and Bob Curran, half-brother Lloyd Colburn and numerous other relatives. Bill is also survived by his loving and very dear companion of 12 years, Hazel Hughes, as well as her son Geoff (Anita) and numerous grandchildren.
Bill joined the Royal Winnipeg Rifles when he was 18 years old. He was involved in the invasion of Normandy during WW11 and also was in the Korean War. Bill was a member of the Royal Rifles, the Royal Canadian Legion, Korean Veterans Association, the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge and United Transportation Union. Bill joined CP Rail in 1947 at Winnipeg, and worked as a switchman and yard foreman for 37 years until his retirement in 1985.
Thanks to the staff of Langley Memorial Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital and the Surrey Cancer Clinic for their compassion and care during Bill's illness.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Langley, B.C. on Friday, June 27th at 11:00 a. m.
Interment and graveside services to follow at Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Juno Beach Centre (Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy, France), in memory of William A. Curran (H59923) on line at ww. junobeach. org/english/ or care of Bradley J. Curran, 2704 - 55 Nassau Street North, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 2G8.
Dad, "Little Black Devil", may you always have a "Blast".
VAN NIEUWLAND, JOHANNES - Friday, 20 Jun 2003
Mr. Johannes "Van" Van Nieuwland, late of Abbotsford, passed away on June 20, 2003 at the age of 87 years, at MSA Hospital.
He is survived by his son John Mathew (Cathy) Van Nieuwland, daughter Sharon (J. R.) Russell, grandchildren; Jonathon and Jordan Van Nieuwland, Chelsea Comber, and Dennis and Hartley Woloshuk; sister Trudy Vandergriend, nephews Hubert and Harry Teerink, and Graham Vandergriend and niece Joyce.
He was predeceased by his wife Gladys Jane, sister Betsy, brother-in-law Gerard Vandergriend, and his parents.
Van started work at B.C. Electric in 1954; then B.C. Hydro April 1, 1957 as a storeman. He retired as storekeeper in 1979. Van was a member of IBEW Local 258.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 1:30 p. m. from the Chapel of Henderson's Fraser Valley Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford with Pastor Sid Couperus officiating. If so desired, memorial donations may be made in Van's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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BURKE, CARROL - Friday, 20 Jun 2003
Carrol Rae, late of Dewdney, B.C. passed away at her home in Dewdney on June 20, 2003 after losing a tragic battle with cancer. Carrol was 62 years old.
She is survived by husband Gary, sister Marleen, daughter Jacquie, son Rodney. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren; Colin, Timoth, Shane, Vanessa & Christopher.
Carrol was born in Vancouver and until recently was an avid fisherperson, winning two trophies in the past.
A Celebration of Carrol's life was held at the home of Jackie Myers, a longtime friend, on Tuesday, June 24th.
The family is especially grateful to Dr. Thomas Bjerke and B.C. Home Care for making her last days so much easier.
WOODS, RUBY - Friday, 20 Jun 2003
Ruby Woods passed away at Ridge Meadows Hospital on Friday, June 20, 2003 at the age of 82 years. Ruby is survived by her mother Cora; sister Mary (Cliff) Anderson in Victoria; brothers Walter (Ann) and Homer (Jacqueline); as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.
Prayers will be offered on Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 6:30 p. m., with a Funeral Service to be held on Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 11:00 a. m. at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 32550 - 7th Avenue, Mission, B.C. Ruby lived at Grand Street Lodge for several years, and the family wishes to thank the staff for their care and kindness.
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SIEMENS, JACOB - Friday, 20 Jun 2003
Jacob Siemens late of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away June 20, 2003 at the age of 75 years. Survived by his loving family; wife of 52 years Kay, children; Brian (Judy), Janice (Dave) Knight and Richard (Allison); 7 grandchildren; 3 brothers; 4 sisters and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at the Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly Church, 3145 Galdwin Road, Abbotsford, B.C.
Interment will follow at MacLure Road Cemetery, Reverend Ed Pahl & Rev. Sarah Heinzig officiating.
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