(08/17/2004)
LEWIS, G.R. (Joe) May 1, 1934 - August 13, 2004 Born George Richardson in Summerland May 1, 1934, "Poppa" Joe passed away quietly on the morning of August 13th, 2004 at 100 Mile District General Hospital. Joe was predeceased by his wife Nancy Lou in 1999. He will be deeply missed by his brother Bill and family, sisters Kathleen and Marjorie and their families, children George (and family - wife Lynn and children Calvin and Andrew); Joe, Jim, Colleen, Jeanine (and family - children Coral, Nick and Ryan) and Chris, sisters-in-law Lynda and Vicky and their families, daughters-in-law Marliss and Kadri and the many friends, colleagues and students whose lives he has touched throughout his 70 years. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. at the 108 Mile Community Hall - 108 Mile House BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scouts Canada (1345 Baseline Rd., Ottawa, ON K2C 0A7 or online at www.scouts.ca or MADD Canada (6507C Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON L5N 1A6, or online at www.madd.ca Anyone wishing to send condolences or remembrances may do so by email to funerals100mile@uniserve.com - subject "Joe Lewis"
(08/17/2004)
LONG, Gerald Arthur. Born July 10th, 1928 in Trail, BC, passed away Thursday, August 12th, 2004 in White Rock, BC. He is survived by 7 children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial Service to be held Thursday, August 19th, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cloverdale Legion.
(08/17/2004)
LYONS, Hulda Olivia Petra (nee Jetmundson) passed away in the presence of her family on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the age of 95. Hulda was predeceased by her loving husband David; her sister Selma Baylis and brothers, Cornwall and Arnold Jetmundson. Hulda is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law, June and Phil Cullen, Shirley and Aubrey Peterson, Lynn and Ken Roberts, 8 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Born in Norway in 1908, emigrated to Canada in 1917, Hulda was a dedicated wife and mother, taking great joy in her family. Many thanks to the staff at Marrwood Centre, Langley Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care and love during the past 4 years. A Graveside service will be held at Valley View Memorial Gardens, 14660 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 2:30pm.
(08/17/2004)
MAGNOLO, Pat (Pasquale), born in Vancouver, August 9, 1926, passed away at home on August 13, 2004. Pat will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by Charlotte, his wife of 55 years; sons Lee and Pat (Jr.); daughters Donna and Nicki; grandsons Kyle and Brett; sister Marie Maida; brother Joe (Doris); nieces and nephews; and many close friends and colleagues. Those close to Pat will remember him most for his big heart, gentle soul and unfailing integrity. In honour and celebration of Pat's life, a memorial gathering will be held on Friday, August 20th, 2004 at 2:00 pm at the Roundhose Community Centre (corner of Davie and Pacific Blvd). Given Pat's life long involvement in a variety of charities, a donation to a charity that you most remember him for would be appropriate (no flowers please).
KENNEDY, Dorothy Mae (nee Barton) passed away in Langley Hospital August 11, 2004 of a Cardiac arrest after a long battle with C.O.P.D. Mom is loved and will be forever missed by her children, Bonnie (Martin), Bill and Penny Lee; grandchildren, Sean (Vanessa), Shillene, Scott and Erin; great-grandchildren, Will, Oberon and Hayden. She will also be missed by relatives and close friends, many of whom she dearly loved. Mom is now resting happily in the arms of her beloved husband and soulmate, Gordon Robertson Kennedy who predeceased her in 1983. A celebration of Mom's life will be held a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the B.C. Lung Association.
(08/21/2004)
KUBINSKI, Halina Marie MD, FRPC(C) Born March 12, 1925. Dr. Kubinski passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, August 12, 2004. She was predeceased by her parents, Josef and Aleksandra and her husband Zbigniew (John). She is survived by her stepson Mark, daughter-in-law Geraldine, grandsons Denny and Tim; granddaughter-in-law Nicole and great-Memo: great- granddaughter Chase, all residing in the United States. Dr. Kubinski was born in Warsaw, Poland. Her life was greatly altered by the events of WWII in her country, a time during which she was active in the Polish uprising in 1944, as well as being a prisoner in both German and Russian concentration camps. Following the war, Dr. Kubinski emigrated to Belgium and received her medical degree from the University of Brussels in 1949. She remained in Belgium, serving on the medical staff at the University Hospital Brigman in Brussels, as well as serving as a medical examiner for the International Refugee Organization. In 1952 Dr. Kubinski moved to Montreal, where she met Zbigniew, who was concluding his medical residency at McGill University. Following their marriage, the couple moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1954 to initiate their practices. While practicing in Moose Jaw, Halina completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, and also served as Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces until 1980. At that time she moved to Tsawwassen, British Columbia, establishing her practice there while becoming allied with Delta Community Hospital. She maintained her practice until ill health forced her to retire completely in 1999. As was her wish, her ashes will be interred in the family plot in Warsaw with her parents and husband. In concurrence with her wishes, no services will be held. A gathering of friends, family and colleagues will be held at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Delta Hospital Foundation or the BC Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
(08/20/2004)
LAMBROU, Constatinos (Dinos) born December 29, 1935 on the Isle of Cyprus, Greece. With deep sadness, I announce the passing of my dearest Dinos June 24, 2004. Survived by companion Louisa 604-325-3813. No service by request.
(08/21/2004)
LECLAIR, Caroline - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Caroline (Carrie) Barbara LeClair (nee Fenton), January 24, 1928 - August 17, 2004. We will forever miss her passion for life and love of family. Mom was predeceased by her parents; loving husband and soul mate Raymond; brothers-in-law Denis, Norman and Fred; sister-in-law Betty and nephew Jamie. Loving and missing her are, her son Bill (Sharon); daughters Caroline (Dan Darts) and Susan; grandchildren Lindsey, Rebecca, Carleigh, Ray, Erin, and Mara. Survived by her brothers and sisters, Johnsey, Jimmie, Irene, Phyllis, Mickey, Colleen, their spouses and families; Raymond's brothers, sisters and their families; as well as many, many friends. We will celebrate Mom's life at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, 2004 at the Vancouver Golf Club, 771 Austin Ave., Coquitlam, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the R.A. LeClair Scholarship Fund, c/o The Coquitlam Foundation, PO Box 2, 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Y3, would be greatly appreciated. "May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go."
(08/21/2004)
CORRECTION LEE, Fanny Kam-Ying, born November 5th, 1949 in Hong Kong, passed away August 17th, 2004 at St. Michael's Hospice in Burnaby, BC. Fanny is survived by her husband Simon, son Mitchell and his wife Christine, son Nicholas and numerous family and friends. Funeral service will be held Saturday August 21st, 2004 10:00 am at Ocean View Cemetery, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 604-877-1100.
(08/21/2004)
LEES, Vera Vera a long time resident of New Westminster, passed away peacefully August 19, 2004. Vera was born in Manitoba on October 18, 1906 into the Clement family, early Canadian pioneers. Vera became a teacher and taught all grades in country schools in Manitoba and Alberta in the 20's and 30's. When Vera moved to New Westminster, kindergarten was not part of the public system, so Vera taught over 800 children at her private kindergarten, Westminster Heights, between 1950 and 1971. Vera was instrumental in starting the first curling club in New Westminster and spent over 60 years with her friends in The Evening Circle from St. Barnabas Church. Vera is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Loretta and Gerry Sieben, Diana and Wayne Whyte, her grandchildren Diana and Andrew Clark, Warren Whyte, Trevor and Natalie Whyte, step grandchildren Brian Sieben and Dawn Andrews, and Gillian and Geoff Parkin, great-grandchildren Lee and Taryn Clark, and Naomi and Ava Parkin, her sister Ada Smith and many beloved nieces and nephews. Vera was predeceased by her husband Bernie, her great-grandson James Clark and ten of her siblings. Vera was much loved and respected. We will miss her very wise counsel, her innovative problem solving, her friendship, her great love of sports, her wonderful gardens and her independence which she never gave up. Vera Lees will remain an inspiration to her family and many friends. There will be a celebration of Vera's life at a later date.
(08/21/2004)
LEVESQUE, Ernest Rolland September 2, 1942 - August 14, 2004. Always remembered in love and honour, Ernie will live on in the hearts and minds of his loving wife Jacquie; his sons, Gabriel and Alain; his stepchildren, Anton, Hilary and Ryan; his former wife Nancy Levesque; his sisters, Madeleine Dennis of Sudbury, Ontario and Leone Dedman of North Bay, Ontario, and his dog Jake. Ernie was a man of conviction, principle and boundless energy. He brought wisdom and integrity to his work as an urban planner in a number of BC municipalities, most recently in Port Coquitlam as Director of Development Services. His greatest joys were classical music and the wilderness. For many years, he drove the backwoods, hiked the trails and fished the lakes of BC's interior until he and his wife found a remote lakefront cabin - the place of their dreams. There he built his projects by hand and tied flies. He often rowed alone to cast his line into the evening rise. When night fell he read by lamplight, watched night sky, listened to the call of the loons and his favorite sacred music. He will be hugely missed by us all, except perhaps by the odd trout. A celebration of Ernie's life will be held Wednesday, August 25th at 3:00pm at the Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver with a reception to follow. The family is composing a book of memoirs of Ernie's life for future generations and would be grateful for any thoughts or photos. Please bring them to the service or email to glevesque@sd61.bc.ca. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Centre for Integrated Healing, Vancouver BC, or the Cancer Agency of your choice.
(08/21/2004)
MAH, Gin Gee (Pearl) Wong Funeral Service in Edmonton, Alberta. On August 14, 2004, Pearl Mah of Richmond, BC passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 90. She was born in Sacred Heart Village, Hoi San District in Guongdong Province, China and then came to Canada where she lived in Spirit River and Edmonton, Alberta and Victoria, BC. She leaves to cherish her memory, son Jack (Kim) of Edmonton; daughters Margaret of Richmond, Anna (Lloyd) of Victoria; grandsons Terry (Mary Lou) of Calgary, Brian (Michelle) of Raleigh, N.C.; great-granddaughter, Jocelyn of Calgary; sisters, Gin Won Yee of Edmonton, Sue (Ming) Yee of China; brothers, Yung (Gin) Wong, Allen (Pearl) Wong, Kong (Yen) Wong, Sheung (Connie) Wong, all of the United States plus numerous nephews; and nieces in Canada, US and China. She was predeceased by her husband Tom in 1963. She came to Canada with her son Jack in December 1949 to join her husband in Spirit River, where she gave birth to Margaret and Anna. Hard work, endurance, and strength of character defined her life. In China, she farmed under harsh economic conditions in order to feed her family. She later carried on in this self supporting tradition in Canada with husband, Tom running a successful restaurant in Spirit River and a grocery store in Edmonton. They gave their children, their extended families' children and succeeding generations a promising future in their new country. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Howard and McBride Chapel of Chimes, 10179 - 108 Street, Edmonton, followed by interment in the family plot at Beechmount Cemetery, 12420-104 Street, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richmond Hospital Foundation, 7000 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, V6X 1A2 or to the charity of your choice. The family gratefully acknowledges the Doctors (Allardyce, Makky, Houston, Yun, Wong, Quelch, Faulkner), nurses, support staff and volunteers on 6 North (Surgery) and 3 North (Palliative Care) at Richmond Hospital for their compassion and wonderful care.
(08/20/2004)
MASON, Harry. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather on Thursday August 19, 2004, in Markham in his 90th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Mary Anne and her husband Dave Macdonald, the late Barbara and the late Johnny (Mason), Cherished Poppy of Bradley and Kelly. Candice and Andrew Mackie and great granddaughter Sarah. He will be sorely missed by his family, but he is now reunited with his sweetheart Barbara. Friends may call at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Avenue, Markham (three lights north of Hwy #7) (905) 305-8508, on Sunday August 22, from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Mass on Monday August 23, 2004 at 10:30am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 5633 Hwy #7, East, Markham (east of McCowan Rd. on the South side). Interment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations in Harry's name can be made to the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation.
