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HODGES, Roy Francis. Passed away August 2, 2002 at age 70. Survived by family and friends. Funeral service at 3 pm, Friday, August 16, 2002. Glenhaven Memorial Chapel - 1835 E. Hastings.
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INNBJOR, Catherine (nee Jamieson) "Cat" Calla. Cathie passed away on August 9th, 2002. She will be greatly missed by her father George; sister Marion (Dan); brother George (Faith); children Michael (Kathryn), Peter (Kirsten), and Kim; grandchildren Jaimie and Caitlin; dear friends Ellen, Helen, Lorraine, Joan, Sue, Darryl, Bonnie, Joe, Mark; numerous other family and friends; and her cat Shadow. Cathie's spirit will live on amongst those who knew and loved her. A remembrance gathering will be held Saturday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m at Avalon Funeral Home, Surrey. If desired, contributions in memory of Cathie, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Arthritis Society or B.C. Lung Association .
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KARPODINIS, Konstantinos (Gus), born May 21, 1928 Parikia, Paros, Greece and passed away peacefully on August 11, 2002 at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 74 years. Konstantine is survived by his loving wife Anna of 47 years and his daughters, Catherine (Andrea), Angela (Niko) and Petroula (Peter); his grandchildren, Konstantine, Anna, George and Anna Maria in Vancouver; his brother William (Sophia) and children Petros and Maria in Greece; his godson William Scaramangas (Irene) and family, his godson Sakis Chios in Greece; and many other family and friends. Konstantinos will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family and his extraordinary talent in detail. His gift of finished carpentry which included restaurant construction, musical instruments, model boats and furniture are testaments to his artistry. Family and friends will remember Konstantinos for his jovial personality and fun-loving attitude that allowed him to be loved by young and old. Our heart filled appreciation to the doctors and staff at VGH 7 west for their wonderful support and care. Prayers will be held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 4641 Boundary Road, Vancouver, B.C. on Sunday, August 18th at 5:30 pm, where the funeral service will be held on Monday August 19th at 12:00 pm. with Father Demetrios Partsafas, Father Dorotheos Trifonopoulos and Father Peter Pavlakos officiating. Interment will follow at Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Road, Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.
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KUCERA, Frank. Passed away July 31, 2002 at age 62. Survived by family and friends. Funeral Service at 11:30 am, Friday, August 16. Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 E. Hastings, Vancouver.
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LUND, Hal, born August 15, 1957 in Vancouver, passed away on August 11, 2002 at Surrey Memorial Hospital after a long illness and courageous battle with Lupus and Mixed Connective Tissue disease. He played with the B.C. Lions from 1977-1981. Football was the love of his life! He continued to do charity work with the B.C. Lions Alumni raising awareness for organ donation and transplantation for the B.C. Kidney and Heart Foundations and the Arthritic Society. He was a great guy who had to deal with a terrible illness at such a young age when he was in his prime. He will be remembered for fighting a strong and courageous battle and will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Survived by his daughter Jessica; sister Julia Lund Arneson and his nieces Jamie and Jenna Arneson of Dove Canyon, CA, USA. A Celebration of Hal's life is being held at 12:00 noon Thursday, August 15th at Days Inn, Surrey. Donations in Hal's name may be made to the B.C. Kidney Foundation.
GOUT, Elisabeth (nee anHaack), born April 5, 1909 in Padang, Sumatra (Dutch East Indies), passed away on January 9, 2003 in the Purdy Extended Care Unit at UB.C. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerard Othon. "Oma Gout" was loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed by her son, Peter (Irene); her grandchildren, Denise (Greg), Michele and relatives and friends in The Netherlands and Canada. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Ryan and Aimee. Elisabeth will be remembered by many for her wonderful sense of humor, her generosity and love for singing. A Memorial Service will be held for family and intimate friends in the Chapel of the Purdy Unit on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 2:00 pm. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Purdy Unit, especially for their loving care. Kearney Funeral Services: 604-732-0268.
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JOSEPHSON, Johanna (Josie) passed quietly in her sleep at Royal Jubilee hospital in Victoria, B.C. on January 7, 2003 in her 83rd year. Survived by her daughters, Merese and Denise; six grandchildren, Cindy, Rick, Debbie, Sherry, Alysa, and Meghan. Josie has two sisters, Marj and Chris; eight great-grandchildren, Justin, Patrick, Laura, Natasha, Connie, Stephan, Jaime and Calvin and she also cherished her many nieces and nephews. You will always live in ourhearts. You made us laugh and made the world a better place by your presence. She was easy to like and easier to love.
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LANGILLE, Violet May, born on February 27, 1934 passed away on December 21, 2002. Mom you have brought life to us children, cared for and nurtured us. It was time we had done the same for you. Your passing was sudden but the time we had was priceless. You and dad can go on your journeys now but don't go too far we may need to call on you. We will all be joined again in time so please be there to guide us once again. Love from your children, Sherry (Bob), Larry, Elva (Jeff), Ruth (Ken), Audrey (Ken) and your eight grandsons.
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LEHMAN, Chic (Harold) Jacob passed on January 4th at age 68. Survived by 5 children, Connie, Tracy, Jo-Anne, Sean and Paul; ten grandchildren, Jonathon, Tyler, Dylan, Geneva, Alycia, Terry, Travis, Jocelyn, Brett, Andraya; twin sister Joyce; good friend Alison, friends from Telus and Parkside Towers. Celebration at Moonrakers January 25th noon -5 pm.
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MAGNUSSEN, Bjorg passed away on January 9, 2003 from a short but courageous battle against cancer. An outstanding wife, mother and grandmother, Bjorg will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Will; daughters, Linn and Kristin; granddaughter, Aislinn and son-in-law Jon. A Memorial Service will be held in the Danish Lutheran Church, 6010 Kincaid Street, Burnaby on January 14, 2003 at 7:00 pm. Mamma's love will always be with us.
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PAPA, Eufemia passed away on January 9,2003 at the age of 67 years. She is survived by her loving family, husband Angelo, her son Enzo and daughter Marisa (Vince), grandchildren Steven, Micky, Isaac and Rebekah. She also leaves her sisters Maria and Rosina and families and brother Raffaele and family in Switzerland, and many relatives, nieces, nephews and friends. Prayers will be offered Wednesday January 15, 2003 at 7:30 PM from Our Lady of Sorrows, Catholic Church 525 South Slocan St., Vancouver, B.C. where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday January 16, 2003 at 10:00 AM. Fathers of St. Charles celebrant. Entombment to follow at the South Mausoleum at Ocean View Burial Park Burnaby. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation. BELL FUNERAL CHAPEL 604-253-4554
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SAKAMOTO, Mamoru passed away suddenly on January 10, 2003 at the age of 89. Predeceased by wife, Aiko and son, Makoto. He is survived by his children, Jean, Bud (Claudette), Crystal (Pradeep), David (Carol) and Sherry (Terry); his ten grandchildren; one great-grandson; a brother, Kanichi in Japan and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service to be held at the Steveston Buddhist Temple, 4360 Garry Street, Richmond, B.C. on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 11:00 am. Cremation to follow at the Vancouver Crematorium.
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SCHMITT, Cecelia Marie (nee Power) - Born in Ship Harbor, Nova Scotia on September 30, 1935. Passed away peacefully on January 10, 2003. Cecile will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 43 years, Peter; her children, Joanne and Debbie (Ken); grandchildren, Megan and Samuel; sister, Elaine (Ed); brother, Mervyn; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and close friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at 1:00 pm at Fraser Heights Funeral Home, 14835 Fraser Highway, Surrey. In memory of Cecile, contributions to the A.L.S. Society would be appreciated by the family. FRASER HEIGHTS - (604) 589-2559
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STEWART, (Bob) Robert William - On January 9, 2003, Bob, age 86, passed away in Prince George Regional Hospital. Survived by his loving wife, Muriel, daughter Elaine Preston, son Bill (Penny) Stewart, grandchildren, Lana and Alan Preston, Greg and Lisa Stewart (Trent Allan), step grandchildren Margaret Decroo, Yvonne Kirk and their Families, sister Margaret North, sister-in-law Kay Foxgord, brother-in-law John (Bev) McNeil, nephews, nieces and friend, Yvonne Meadow. No service by request but a celebration of life reception will be held at Kinsman Hall, 777 Kinsman Place on January 14, between 2 and 5. No flowers requested but donations may be made to the Prince George Regional Hospital Palliative Care Ward or Charity of your choice. Special thanks to Dr. Viljicen, 4th Floor nurses and We Care nurses.
