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Edith Harriett Kuzyk (Watts)
August 8, 1932 ~ January 5, 2016 (age 83)
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Mrs. Edith Harriett Kuzyk on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 from Jackson house in Ashcroft at the age of 83 years.
Edith will be lovingly remembered by Edward her loving husband of 63 years, sons Brian (Ginger) of 16 Mile, Larry (Kelly) of Clinton, and David (Donna) of Kamloops, as well as her eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Walter (Del) Watts of Penticton.
Edith was predeceased by her parents Wilford & Daisy Watts, Brother John Watts, and Sister Ruth Hilgartner.
Edith was at heart a family woman. Time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren meant the world to her, and over the years she has created many wonderful memories with them all. Ed was the love of her life. She met him while working at the Princeton Brewery, and they were married on August 22, 1952. She also loved animals, and as a family they always had dogs or cats as pets over the years. She was an avid gardener, with beautiful flowers surrounding their home. Family dinners brought Edith great joy, where she would cook wonderful meals, and spoil everyone with her baking. You would also find her canning and freezing fruit from her garden. In their younger years Edith and Ed would look forward to Friday nights where they would go dancing at the IOF Hall.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at11:00 am on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Cache Creek Community Hall.
The family would like to give their sincere thanks to all the staff of Jackson House extended care, for all their loving care and assistance over these last three years. Your contributions to Edith’s wellbeing are deeply appreciated.
Donations would be gratefully accepted to the charity of your choice, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Leora Anne Reid (Stevens)
November 3, 1939 ~ January 18, 2016 (age 76)
Leora Anne Reid passed away peacefully at her home in Ashcroft with her husband Robert by her side on Monday, January 19th, 2016. Leora was 76 years of age.
At her request there will be no formal services held.
Phyllis Joan Van Dyke (Dunstan)
November 4, 1931 ~ February 6, 2016 (age 84)
As requested by family there will be no formal services held at this time. Graveside Services will take place in the spring time.
Thomas Anthony "Tom" Chlebak
1924 - 2017
CHLEBAK, Thomas A. (Tom) passed away May 10, 2017 at the age of 92 with his loving family by his side. He was predeceased by his four brothers and three sisters and is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Doreen Lozynyc(Tim), granddaughter Krystin Lozynyc(Daniel & Jayden Boudreau) and grandson Mitchell, along with some dear sister-in-law’s and brother-in-law’s and many dear nieces and nephews.
Born on September 24, 1924 to Jon (John) and Maria (Mary) Chlebak in KolaAkov, Czechoslovakia, now known as Slovakia. As a young man Tom was trained as a tailor. He served in the Czechoslovakian army for two years. Tom came to Canada in 1949 and was sponsored by his extended family in Toronto, Ontario. He stayed in Toronto for two years but wanted a change and moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba where he continued his sewing career. In the summer of 1952 he met a beautiful woman, named Mary and they were married on November 29, 1952. In 1961 they had a daughter named Doreen. They were a happy family with good times and bad times, like all families. The sewing industry in Canada changed in the 1970’s slowly moving out of North America, so Tom decided to leave his tailor/sewing career, he became employed with CPR as a machinist. Tom worked at CPR for eighteen years, not missing one day until retirement, at which time he enjoyed their family home, reading, and gardening and spending time with Mary and family at their beautiful cottage in Grand Beach. Tom loved planting and tending to the trees at Whispering Pines.
In 1996 Tom and Mary left Winnipeg to follow their daughter Doreen and husband Tim, along with grandchildren to Coquitlam, British Columbia. They purchased a beautiful condominium at Princess Gate and thoroughly enjoyed condo living. Tim and Doreen are ever so grateful for her parents leaving Winnipeg to be with them to watch the grandchildren grow up and all stay together as a family.
Unfortunately Tom suffered with spinal stenosis since his late 60’s and became wheelchair bound in 2010 (at the age of 85) and had to enter Eagle Ridge Manor. Tom lived at Ridge Manor for another six years (where Mom and Doreen and family visited as much as they could) until he passed on May 10, 2017. We would like to thank Ridge Manor’s many wonderful nurses, aides, doctors, nurse practitioners, kitchen staff, housekeeping staff, social worker, and administrator, who took care of Dad and our family until the end.
Tom lived a long happy life and was a kind, caring, hardworking, loyal individual, who loved his family and God. He will be sadly missed by his wife Mary, daughter Doreen (Tim), granddaughter Krystin (Daniel & Jayden) and grandson Mitchell. We love you Tom, Dad, and Grandpa, May You Rest in Peace.
In lieu of flower donations, a donation can be given to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Lila Kae Kluserits (Ostrem)
March 31, 1951 ~ April 3, 2016 (age 65)
Kluserits, Lila Kae, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2016 in Lillooet at the age of 65 years after a lengthy battle with diabetes and ongoing heart conditions.
Lila was born on March 31, 1951 in Conrad, Montana to parents Howard and Edris Osterm. She attended Shelby High School and graduated in 1967. Lila married Richard, the love of her life, on November 2, 1968 and they began their life together.
Lila will be sadly missed by her husband Richard and children Dale, Cameron & Stephanie, as well as her grandchildren Briar, Karly, and Harley. She was predeceased by her mother Edris Liggett, father Howard Ostrem, brother Greg, and daughter-in-law Doris.
At Lila’s request there will be no formal services held at this time, but a Celebration of Life may occur at a later date. She will be cremated with her remains to be placed at a special location by her loving family.
Donations in memory of Lila may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Gross, Irmgard
October 3, 1930 ~ April 27, 2016 (age 85)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing Irmgard Gross on April 27, 2016 from Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Irmgard was born in Unterschlechtback, Germany on October 3, 1930. She came to Canada to marry her husband Walter in 1953.
She is survived by her children Peter and Cyndy, grandchildren Jennifer (Chad), Kirby, Brian and Eric, great grandchildren Emma, Gary, Cassidy, and step grandchildren Seth and Lillian.
She was predeceased by her parents Otto & Lina Uhl, her husband Walter in 2014, and son Gary in 1982.
Irmgard loved flowers and spending time in the garden. She adored animals and spending time in nature.
An Open House Celebration will be held at the family residence at 1342 Old Cariboo Rd, Cache Creek Sunday, May 1, 2016 from 11am-5pm.
Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Jack Harrison
1932 - 2017
HARRISON, John E. (Jack) passed away May 4th, 2017 at the age of 85 with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia and son Timothy. He is survived by his daughters, Ann Marie Gibson (Peter), Susan Harrison (James Hoyer), Jane Forster (Bryan), Megan MacDonald (Tom) and 8 grandchildren.
Jack was well known in the floor covering industry nationwide, where he contributed for over 50 years. He was a long-time president of the BC Floor Covering Association and past president and co-owner of Maxwell Floors Limited. He started his career in the lower mainland where he returned after 15 years in Prince George. He spent many years supporting Our Lady of Assumption parish and was proud to be a member of the Knights of Columbus. Jack enjoyed a life well lived, travelling extensively after his retirement with his dear companion Marianne Wyatt. He was known for his signature silver hair, sense of humour, generosity and zest for life. He will be dearly missed and forever loved.
Prayers to be held, May 16, 8:00 p.m. and funeral mass, May 17, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 3141 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam. In lieu of flowers donations in Jack’s memory can be made to your charity of choice.
Robert Bruce Cunningham
May 5, 1935 ~ April 20, 2016 (age 80)
Robert Bruce Cunningham passed away peacefully at his home in Ashcroft, B.C. the morning of April 20, 2016.
Bob was born May 5, 1935 in Niagara Falls, Ontario to Gavin and Edna Cunningham. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 7 years and attended the University of Western Ontario. Bob was a licensed real estate broker for almost 50 years, owning and operating three real estate companies and one appraisal company and serving as Real Estate Board President for 2 terms. He continued working full-time until six months ago when his health began to decline. Bob also served as President of the Chamber of Commerce, City Alderman, scout leader, and local Red Cross Chairman and was very active in many Lion's Club chapters and positions for over 45 years.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Linda, and granddaughter, Sara. He is survived by his ex-wives, Jane and Shirley, children Brenda (Doug) Wiseman and Jody Ceasor, step-children Michelle (Christopher) Barry, Charmaine (Dariel) Saucedo, and Brian (Nikaya) Loverin, 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sisters Marg (Jim) McGregor and Helen (Ed) Steeves, and many, many friends.
A celebration of Bob's life will take place at the ReMax office in Ashcroft on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cancer Society or charity of your choice.
Patterson, Claude
Claude Edward Patterson passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years on May 8, 2008. Claude was born on June 21, 1920 in Lloydminster, SK and attended school in the Durness School District of Alberta.
Claude and Genevieve were married 65 years ago on March 10, 1943. Claude was never afraid of work. His occupations included: farm and ranch hand, air force serviceman, oil patch and refinery worker, and sewing machine businessman. Throughout his 87 years, music was integral. Claude’s first guitar cost him $ 14.00 with a $2.00 case, it was a gift from his sister. He learned how to play by listening to the radio and from a travelling Chautauqua group. Claude sang, played the guitar and steel guitar for country dances around Lloydminster for years. When he moved to Creston he played at the Rotacrest and Pioneer Villa. Claude was a humanitarian at heart and contributed to several peace and justice organizations.
Claude is predeceased by his mother and father, as well as two older sisters. He is survived by his loving wife Genevieve, son Terry (Brenda), daughters Georgia (Jonathan) Darbyshire and Tanna (Gene) Zackowski, grandchildren Stephanie, Jan, and Sebastian as well as many nieces, nephews and their families.
A Celebration of Life Service was held on Wednesday May 14, 2008 at the G.F. Oliver Funeral Chapel with Pastor Harry Haberstock officiating. Interment of Ashes followed at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC, Box 723, Creston, BC V0B 1G0 or to Amnesty International, 312 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 1H9.
