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Sommerfeldt, Ferdinand (Dick Sr.)
Ferdinand Richard (Dick Sr.) Sommerfeld passed away on January 24, 2009 in Yahk, BC, where he has resided for the past 39 years, at the age of 91 years.
Ferdinand was born on November 29, 1917 to Ferdinand August Karl and Bertha Wilhelmine Friedericke (Manske) Sommerfeldt, at his parent’s home in Whisky Gap, AB, 17 miles south of Cardston. He was the youngest of 12 children, all deceased. Ferdinand was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Rhoda Beth (May) who died May 21, 2008. He married his beloved wife in the Alberta Temple on Friday January 13, 1939. He attended school in Cardston.
Ferdinand loved farming and ranching where he broke horses, worked the soil, and raised sheep, cows and horses. He also worked on the CPR section crew at Whisky Gap, worked in the timber industry, was a truck driver for Dench of Canada, and was involved in other business enterprises with his sons. He moved to Cranbrook in 1961 where he ranched until moving to Yahk in 1970.
Ferdinand served in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Branch President, in a Bishopric, District Presidency and spent much of his time with the youth as Scoutmaster and coaching basketball and softball. He enjoyed music and played the guitar, banjo, piano and drums (in his early years was in a band) and was often to be heard to be heard singing around the home or in the car with the family.
Ferdinand is survived by four children, Richard (Dick Jr.) (Pauline), of Yahk, BC, Daniel (Shirley) of Raymond, AB, Patricia (Ken) Tanner of Whitehorse, YT and Donald (Melanie) of Yahk, BC as well at 19 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, East Stake House, 338 5th Ave East, Cardston, AB on Saturday January 31, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. with Bishop Darryl Anderson officiating. Friends may meet the family at the Church between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. prior to the funeral. Interment will follow at the Cardston Cemetery.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Disaster Fund of their choice.
Camille Asha Nicole Garraway
1976 - 2015
Our beloved daughter Asha passed away suddenly on May 28, 2015. She will be sorely missed by her mother Gloria, father Garbette, brother Shawn, Peter and the Wimmer family, many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.
A viewing will take place on Friday June 5, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Burquitlam Funeral Home 625 North Road, Coquitlam. Funeral service to take place on Saturday June 6, 2015 at 10:00am at Burquitlam Funeral Home with reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation or Breast Cancer Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated.
Janet Gim-Har Low
1944 - 2013
Janet Low, born on February 24, 1944, was peacefully called home to the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 0500 HRS (Pacific Day Time). Janet was born in Singapore and started work at Mallal & Namazie Law firm in the 1960s as legal secretary. Subsequently she worked for Messrs Kirpal Singh & Company from the year of 1976 and maintained her position as an experienced legal secretary for the next 27 years. Janet retired in 2003 and emigrated to Canada during the same year, resided in Vancouver, BC since then.
Janet is the 2nd child of late father Yok-Kay Low & late mother Beng-Kee Teo. She is now with the Lord and reunited with her late parents and late youngest sister Linda. Janet is survived by her loving elder brother David, 4 loving younger brothers: Peter, Richard, Joe & Ashleigh and 2 loving younger sisters: Renna & Eileen. Janet was a loving, caring, generous & always-giving daughter, sister and aunt in the family; she has a golden heart and is always loved and will be missed dearly by all in her family and all her friends. In spite of her pain she suffered and had to endure in the last few years of her life, she always had a cheerful, happy, positive attitude and laughter and never stopped in loving and helping others.
GAGLIANO, Domenico
July 30, 1935 - February 19, 2015
Survived by (Wife) Verene Gagliano of 54 years, (Sons) Johnney (Helen), Tom, and Vince. (Daughters) Rosina (Randy) Theoret, Maria (David) Kenessey - Wells. Domenic immigrated from Siculiana, Sicily, Italy in 1952. He was an avid gardener, loved camping and spending the winter in Palm Springs. Prayers March 4, 2015 6 p.m. Funeral March 5, 2015 11 a.m. All Saints Parish, 821 Fairfax St., Coquitlam. In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Douglas Mathew "Doug" Neis
1942 - 2016
NEIS, Douglas Mathew 74, passed away September 5, 2016 at Lions Gate Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents Mathew and Mona Neis, sister Kathleen and brothers-in-law Ray, Fred and Roy. He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Audrey: their 3 children: Dain (April), Lori (Robert), and Daryl (Susan); 4 grandchildren; Ashley (Matthew), Kyle, Megan (Jon), and Matthew; 3 great- grandchildren: Emma, Aubree and James as well as extended family: 5 grandchildren, Dale (Anna), Sylvia (Andre), Colin (Liz), Justin (Blenda), Darryl (Deirdre) and 9 great- grandchildren: Thea, Lola, Presley, Oliver, Leo, Annik, Cy, Lily and Hiro. 3 sisters Jean, Pat, Sadie and brother-in-law Herb, many nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Doug was a loving husband, father, grandpa, great- grandpa, brother, uncle and friend to many. The family would like to thank all the ICU staff at Lions Gate Hospital for their kind and considerate care. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Road, Coquitlam. The reception to follow will be announced at the chapel.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Mathew Neis, 74, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Doug struggled with declining health and left us in the early hours of Monday, September 5th, 2016.
Doug was born on March 7, 1942 in Cudworth, Saskatchewan, the youngest child of 5 born to Mathew & Mona Neis. The family moved to Kylemore Saskatchewan where Doug attended grade school and later attended high school in Wadena. Doug's father, Matt was a carpenter and Doug worked with him until he left for Regina where he met his wife Audrey in 1961. Later they moved to Thompson, Manitoba, where he worked at the INCO Mines and later for the Hydro sites at Longspruce, Manitoba. In 1977 they moved to BC and settled in Port Moody where Doug worked for the City of Port Moody as an Equipment Operator for 20 years until he retired due to ill health.
Doug loved curling and was a member of the Branch 119 Legion Curling club for 30 years where he curled with his son Daryl and grandson Kyle. He enjoyed travelling to the Cariboo to hunt with his brother in law Dave and to skidoo and fish with his son Dain and his grandchildren Ashley, Megan and Matt. He hunted geese in Saskatchewan with his brothers in law Roy and Herb and nephew Wendel. He loved camping and enjoyed many trips in his truck and 5th wheel. Doug loved to travel going to Mexico, Maui, Alaska, Yellowknife, and a special trip driving around 7countries in Europe with Audrey and their daughter Lori. Doug was a good mechanic and did all the work on his cars before they became computerized. He enjoyed cooking big family meals and smoking fish. Doug will be fondly remembered for his sly sense of humour, many rocking shuffleboard tournaments and his willingness to visit over a cold beer and a game of crib. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Audrey(Ludwig).
Garden, Betty
Betty Elaine Garden (nee Taylor) passed away on January 19, 2009 at the Creston Valley Hospital at the age of 86 years.
Betty was born in Spokane, WA on January 4, 1923. She had lived in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, California and moved to Tofino, BC in 1987 where she resided for 18 years. Betty moved with her daughter Linda & Gary to Creston in November 2005.
Betty was predeceased by her husband George Garden and sister Beverley Thompson. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Linda (Gary) Richards and Dianna Vraney, sons Mike and Mark Vraney, as well as grandchildren Lily, Anna, Mark, and Danielle Vraney.
A Tea Service was held on Friday January 23, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Crestview Care Village.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Creston Valley Hospital - Equipment Fund, Bag 3000, Creston, BC V0B 1G0.
Lavender, Lawrence
Lawrence Clayton Lavender
Lawrence Clayton Lavender lost his two-year battle with cancer at the age of 65 on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at the Creston Valley Hospital with all of his family at his side.
Lawrence was born on May 30, 1944, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and grew up on a farm in Chaplin, Saskatchewan. In 1962, he graduated from Chaplin High School and went on to Teachers’ College. He later completed his Bachelor of Education at University of Saskatchewan and his Masters in Education at Gonzaga University.
From 1963 to 1967, Lawrence taught elementary school in Kamsack, Saskatchewan. It was there that he met the love of his life, Margaret Rose. In 1967, he and soon-to-be-wife Margaret moved to Creston, BC. On July 14, 1968, Lawrence and Margaret were married in England and in 1971 started their family with the birth of their son, Christopher and in 1974, a daughter, Amy. Settling in Creston allowed Lawrence to build a life full of all the things that he loved: family, good friends, gardening, fishing, cross-country skiing, camping, home-improvement projects, photography, travel and his career in education.
Lawrence’s career in Creston began as Teacher/Librarian at Creston (Adam Robertson) Elementary School. He then became District Librarian, District Resource Centre Coordinator and, finally, Director of Instruction for the local School District. Lawrence retired in 1999, allowing him time to serve on Council for the Town of Creston for two terms and to focus on his passion for libraries, continuing his service as Chairperson of the Creston Public Library Board, and President of both the BC Library Trustees Association and the Canadian Library Trustees. During his 42 years in Creston, Lawrence was a member of Creston Jaycees (Senator #27578), a dedicated Rotarian, serving two terms as Club President, and an avid volunteer.
Lawrence will be most remembered for his warmth, integrity, humour, strength of character and sense of community. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife, Margaret, son, Christopher of Edmonton, AB, daughter, Amy (Douglas) McShane of Canmore, AB, brothers Leonard (Ellen) of Chemainus, BC, Tom (Joan) of Sherwood Park, AB, John (Wendy) of Edmonton, AB, sister Helen (Ken) Horsman of Saskatoon, SK and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard & Mary Lavender, of Chaplin, SK.
The Celebration of Life Service was held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the Trinity United Church, with Pastor Harry Haberstock officiating. A Private family interment of ashes to take place at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to:
Creston Public Library Lawrence Lavender Reading Garden
531 16th Ave. S., Creston, BC, V0B 1G5
BC Cancer Foundation
601 West 10th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L3
The Rotary Foundation
Box 954 Creston, BC V0B 1G0
Doreen Rose Barclay
1942 - 2017
Just after midnight last Tuesday, April 25, at Crossroads Inlet Hospice, our lovely mom Doreen lost her long battle with lung disease, closing her beautiful blue eyes for the last time. Mom’s health had been precarious for some time, and after a long stay early this year at Eagle Ridge Hospital, she moved to Crossroads Hospice in early April. Over the past weeks and days, she was surrounded with love. We are grateful to the many family and friends who lifted mom’s spirits through their calls, visits, and cards; not a day went by that she didn’t have someone by her side.
Born Doreen Rose Stephens in New Westminster in 1942, a descendant of the first Maillardville pioneers, mom grew up with her brothers in a boisterous Irish-French Canadian family, living in Maillardville and Burnaby before making her home in Coquitlam, first in a big house on Regan Avenue, and later in her tidy and well-appointed condo at Marlborough House, of which she was so proud.
Lively and independent, our mom liked everything to be “just so”, and was always up for a bit of fun. She was devoted and loyal to her family and her many dear friends, and loved to entertain, hosting countless parties, dinners and events. Her adventurous spirit took her on many trips over the years, river rafting in BC, cruising to Alaska and Mexico, wine touring in California, road-tripping in Cabo San Lucas, as well as jaunts to Disneyland and Las Vegas with her daughters. She was an avid reader and scrabble player, and loved a night at the movies, or a quiet night in watching her shows. As her health declined, what she missed most was dinner out with her circle of friends.
Mom truly made a difference through her quiet perseverance and generosity, and worked hard at everything she did, from her first job at 16 as a bank teller, to her last job as a highly valued office assistant, and everything in between. She offered her time, talents and resources to help out in whatever way she could. She was notable for her charitable work over the years, from the dozens toques and scarves she knit for the downtown eastside, to the hundreds of beautiful gift baskets she created to raise funds for her church. She will be forever remembered as the Jam Lady for the endless jars of delicious jellies, jams and preserves she made every year for bake sales and craft fairs.
An active parishioner at St Laurence Church for over 40 years, Mom was nominated as a member of the Order of the Diocese of New Westminster in 2014. Her family and friends watched with great pride as she was invested as a member by the bishop in recognition of her decades of service.
Doreen is loved and missed by her daughters: Tammy Ellis and husband Tom; Laurie Barclay and husband Doug Hulme; Susan Barclay and partner Warren Lang. Also missed by her much loved grandchildren Reid Ellis, Quin Ellis and Clayton Hulme. Doreen will also be missed by her aunt Lillian Dicaire Nicklen, brothers Ron Stephens (Margaret) and Bob, their families, and her many close friends.
We are thankful to the many doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers at Eagle Ridge Hospital and Crossroads Inlet Hospice who provided our mom with such compassionate care over the past months. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Crossroads Hospice Society gratefully welcomed.
Please join us at 2 pm on Sunday, May 7 at St Laurence Church, 825 St Laurence St, Coquitlam BC as we remember our mom and celebrate her life.
