(09/14/2004)
CORRECTION LEMON, Richard. It is with great sadness our family announces the sudden and tragic passing of Richard Lemon. Rick was born February 14, 1964 and passed away September 2, 2004. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 17 years, Wendy; son Jason and daughter Sidney; Fred and Dianne Lurbiecki, Andrew and family, Stan and family, best friend Mike Eastman and family, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Bill and Lucille Lemon. A special thank you to Robar Industries where Rick worked for 15 years. A celebration of Rick's life will be held by close friends and family by invitation only. There is no trust fund in the children's names at Prospera Credit Union and we are sorry for any inconvenience. Rick, words cannot describe the immense and overwhelming loss we feel. May you Rest in Peace.
(09/14/2004)
LEMON, Richard. It is with unbearable sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother, father and uncle, Rick, on Friday, September 2, 2004 at the age of 40. Rick is survived by his adored children Jason and Sidney; brothers Don (Laura), Mark (Colleen); and his sister Tracy (Dale). Uncle to Julie, Bryan, Trent, Wade and Krista. Rick worked for many years for Robar Industries of Surrey where he had many friends, whom we would also like to thank for being so supportive during this difficult time. Rick also had many good friends, especially his childhood buddy, Michael Eastman, he loved you a lot. Besides his children, his other love was hockey and getting out with the guys to play brought him much happiness. A Memorial Service will be held for Rick at a later date and all those who loved him will be contacted directly. Richard, we will never understand why you are gone, but we take some comfort knowing that you are safe in heaven with mom and dad. We love you little buddy, rest in peace.
(09/14/2004)
McGIRR, Gordon James, June 23, 1948 - September 9, 2004. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gordie. He was born in Vancouver, B.C., spent his teen years in Calgary, Alta., at the age of twenty he returned to the city, mountains and ocean he loved. Pianist, pilot, motor cross champion, off shore sailor, scuba diver, mountain climber, to name only a few of his talents. His latest accomplishment was building his dream Hot Rod. He was a lifelong pressman at PNG and a strong union member. Gordon was a loving, generous kind-hearted father, son, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed and always remembered by his daughter Jackie; son Brian; grandson Colby; his parents, Frank and Emily; brother Robb (Sherry); nephew Kyle; sister Lani (Merv) and their family; dear friends, Diana, Janna and Rod, as well as many other friends. A celebration of his life will be held September 16, 2004 at 2:00 PM at Old Orchard Hall, 646 Bentley Rd, Port Moody, B.C. Rest in Peace Gordie You will always be in our hearts.
LUM, Frank passed away suddenly on Monday June 17, 2002 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Born in Vancouver September 1, 1925. He was an Army Navy and Air Force Veteran serving the Chinese Unit #280. Predeceased by his two sisters, Mary and Rose. Frank will be lovingly remembered by his wife Eleanor; four children, Jadene (Mike), Daryle (Michele), Starlet, Celeste; grandchildren, Tony (Kathy), Lilliolani (Nathan), Antoine and Alexis; brothers Vincent, Yee, Victor, Paul and John; also by many nieces and nephews. Private family funeral service will be held Friday, June 21st at 2:00 pm at Chapel Courtyard within the grounds of Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
(06/19/2002)
MacDONALD, John Ernest (Ernie) passed away peacefully June 13, 2002. Survived by his loving wife, Phyl; sons, Brian and Norman; grandchildren, Beverly, Ken and Laura; brothers, Bill, Malcolm and Hugh; sisters, Betty, Wynn, Elaine and Diane. Special thanks to the staff at Burnaby Hospital Palliative Care.
(06/19/2002)
MacMILLAN, Brian. Born June 11th, 1952. Late of New Westminster passed away June 16th, 2002. Predeceased by his father Neil and his daughter Jacquline. Survived by his wife Janet; his son Scott; step-daughters Kristy, Jenny and Kelly; his mother Mabel Rutheford; brother Len and sister Linda. Special thanks to Ken and Sharon Hebert, our special friends and the nurses at St. Mary's Palliative Care for being so caring. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 29th, at 2:00 p.m. at Columbia-Bowell Chapel, 219 6th Street, New Westminster. Reception to follow at the Fireman's Club, 6515 Bonsor Avenue.
(06/19/2002)
MILLS, Sheila, born December 11, 1912 at Steveston, B.C., passed away after a lengthy illness on June 18, 2002 at the Minoru Residence, in her 90th year. Predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Alf; son Michael; and brother John. Lovingly remembered by her family: nephews Harry (June), Tommy (Elsa), and Edward; daughter-in-law Linda; granddaughters Colleen and Kelly; great-grandchildren, Jaimee and Casey; and many other family members. Memorial service will be held Friday, June 21, 2002 at 12:00 noon at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA would be appreciated.
(06/19/2002)
MOSHER, Les passed away on June 15, 2002. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations to Pacific Assistance Dogs Society, 9048 Stormont Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4G6 would be appreciated.
(06/19/2002)
PUSKA, Mary Ann May (nee Hansen) passed away peacefully at home at age 73 on June 16th, 2002, after a long battle with cancer. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Tarmo, on March 29 of this year. She is survived by her daughter Maureen; son Mark; grandchildren Allison, Heather, Leslie and Trevor. Services to be held at Chase Legion on Wednesday, June 19th, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society.
(06/19/2002)
READ, Esther Louise passed away in Victoria, B.C. on June 11, 2002. She was predeceased by her mother, Ada M. Upton; brother Arthur Upton and sister Gladys Upton. Esther is survived by her son, John Douglas Read, daughter-in-law Cheryl Read; sons, Darren Read and Jason Read; sisters, Doris Stephenson and Ada King; nephews Roland and Mervin Stephenson and family, Keith Hagen and family, Vicky Archer, Maurice and Raymond Upton and families. Esther was an entrepreneur and a charter member or the Reform Party. No Service by request. If friends so wish, donations in Esther's memory may be made to Victoria Hospice, 1900 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8 SANDS OF VICTORIA "A Tradition or Trust" 250-388-5155
(06/19/2002)
SKULIMOSKI, Albert born October 14, 1939 passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14th, 2002 after a brief battle with cancer endured with humour and acceptance. He is survived by his loving wife Elaine, and daughter Brenda Spetz. He was predeceased by his mother and father and leaves his sisters Wanda, (Earl Butcher); Helen, (Bob Everett), Jean Skulimoski and brother Fred (Lorna) Scholl. His nieces and nephew: Gale, Linda, Sherry, Tim and their families. His mother-in-law, Beatrice Loranger and brother-in-law, Paul Loranger and countless friends. Many thanks to our special amiga, Anna Grace. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Palliative Care Unit - 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver, V7L 2L7. Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2002 at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver.He will be sadly missed and his humour and philosophies will stay in our hearts forever. Bring your smiles and your stories.
(06/19/2002)
TOVSTIGO, Johanna. Words cannot express our heartfelt sadness for the loss of our mom, grandma and great-grandma. Born December 19th, 1918 in Dresden, Germany. She passed away suddenly but peacefully June 13th, 2002 at the Nanaimo General Hospital. We love you and miss you. Service to be held Friday, June 21st at First Memorial, 1720 Bowen Road, Nanaimo at 1:00 p.m.
(06/18/2002)
VALDES, Frederick Ramon William born August 10, 1958 in Regina, Saskatchewan, died June 7, 2002 in Vancouver, B.C. After many months of fighting to survive the cancer that had invaded his body, but not his soul, Freddie passed away in the early minutes of June 7, 2002 surrounded by his family. He is finally at peace from his pain and suffering and is now in Heaven watching over all of us who remain Earthbound, his parents Fred Valdes Sr. and Shirley Valdes Heslop; his step-mother Maureen Valdes; his sisters and brothers Valerie (David) Millard, Cindy (Armand) Amiel, Steve (Wendy) Valdes, John Paul Valdes and Christy Kirkley-Valdes; his loving friend and former wife Eva (Kool) Valdes; his nieces and nephews Nicole, Jordan and Danielle Amiel; Lena and Jessica Millard; Cody, Ryan and Stephanie Valdes and the many more of his relatives and friends who feel the loss of his passing very deeply. Freddie was born in Regina, moved to Calgary as a toddler, then arrived on the North Shore in 1966, where he graduated from West Vancouver Secondary School in 1976. He worked in the family restaurant business at the Kings Head Inn, as well as Chevy's Diner and The Belair Cafe. He later worked for Earls Restaurants, before leaving the industry to move on to a financial career with Primerica (PFSL). Because he enjoyed helping others to achieve their goals, he started his own business consulting firm, "thebizdoctor.com". We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the wonderful people who helped him in his fight. To those at the Centre for Integrated Healing, who offered him hope with integrated complimentary cancer care alternatives. And, to the doctors and nurses at both the B.C. Cancer Clinic, who were a blessing during his numerous treatments and, in the end, at the Willow Chest Centre, where, despite his inner strength and determination, his body was unable to fight any longer. Freddie's wishes were to be cremated and that his eyes be donated to someone in need. A Celebration of Freddie's Life will be held @ 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2002 at St. David's United Church, 1525 Taylor Way and Upper Levels, in West Vancouver for all that knew and loved him. (In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made, in Freddie's memory, to either the B.C. Cancer Agency @ 604 877-6040 or the Centre for Integrated Healing @ (604-734-7125). Inquiries to: Hamilton-Harron Funeral Centre and Crematorium (604) 325-7441
WESOLOWSKI, Maurycy (Morris) passed away at his home on December 20, 2002 at the age of 42. Predeceased by both parents in Poland. Survived by many friends in Vancouver area. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, January 16, 2002 at 3:00 pm from the Vancouver Memorial Crematorium Chapel, 5505 Fraser Street (inside grounds of Mt. View Cemetery) Vancouver, B.C. (604-325-8251)
