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LEPPARD, Leslie James Wednesday, 19 Jan 2011

Mission City Record Mission, BC

LEPPARD, Leslie James Albert
1919 - 2010
Leslie Leppard passed away at Abbotsford Regional Hospital on January 19, 2010. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Leppard, in 1978. He is survived by his son John Leppard of Burnaby, daughter Leslie Froese (Jim Anness) of Delta, son Jim Leppard (Darcie Wright) of Williams Lake, granddaughter Jaimie Tocher (Gerry Tocher), grandsons Matt Froese and Liam Leppard, great grandson Logan Tocher. Also survived by his brother Edward (Ron) Leppard of Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia, and special dear friend Aldis Haan of Redding, California.
Les was born on May 27, 1919 in London, England and came to Canada as a baby, settling in Redcliff, Alberta. He served in the RCAF as a wireless instructor from 1939 to 1945. He lived in Abbotsford from the mid 1940s until his death. He was involved in Boy Scouts from the troop to district level, Abbotsford Coin Club as well as other coin clubs in BC and Washington, and worked for Hume and Rumble and BC Hydro for most of his life, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Abbotsford Legion and a lifetime member of IBEW.
Thank you to the staff of Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Baker and Cheam 2 and 3 wards, for their special care in the past months. Also to Dr. Gerald Mitchell for his help through the past years and the past months in particular. No service by request, private family gathering will take place. Donations to charity of your choice.
Wiebe and Jeske
604-859-5885.

BONNETT, Raymond Thursday, 23 Dec 2010

Peace Arch News White Rock, BC

BONNETT - Raymond Harry
Born April 8, 1918 in Vancouver, BC, died December 23, 2009 in South Surrey at Rosemary Heights Seniors Village where he resided for the past 18 months. Born to parents Harry and Nora (nee Gibson) Bonnett and was raised in Vancouver. He served in WWII from 1942-1946. Raymond will be remembered for his terrific smile, keenness and knowledge of sports, current affairs, distaste for politics and for the intense love he had for his wife of 60 years, Winnifred who passed away in January 2002. He is survived by his son David (Lorna), grandchildren Nicole, Kelly, Christine, Jeffrey, Nadine, Tracey and great-grandson Wesley. Predeceased are: son Stephen and daughter-in-law Joanne. Loved by family and friends, Raymond will be missed very much by all who knew him.

Dodson, Frederick Friday, 17 Dec 2010

Mission City Record Mission, BC

Dodson, Frederick Francis
Frederick Francis Dodson passed away peacefully on December 17, 2009 at Chilliwack Hospital at age 93 years.
Fred was born in the Midlands, UK in 1915. He was ambitious from day one and became a leading metallurgist. He was in charge of building the famous Spitfires, at Victors Armstrong, Birmingham, UK during WWII. He went on to be an extremely successful businessman. Fred\'s passions were Hydroplane Racing and amateur ham radios. He will be remembered by many worldwide for his knowledge and expertise in these fields.
Fred and Edna came to BC in his retirement and in latter days enjoyed some of the good hospitality offered by his three favourite restaurants, Bravo, The Greek Islands and Rendevous.
Fred will be sadly missed by his wife Edna, daughters; Jean and Val; grandchildren, Yasmine, Leigh, Farah, Maria, Soraya and Miguel; and great grandchildren, Dominique, Cole, Shae, Tyler, Ciara and Kolton.
There was no service by request.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.woodlawnfh-mtcheam.com 604-793-4555

Phillips, Gerald Tuesday, 14 Dec 2010

Smithers Interior News Smithers, BC

Gerald Phillips
Long-time resident Gerald Phillips passed away on December 14, 2009. He came to the Bulkley Valley in 1958 as the first Chartered Accountant in the area. Over the pursuing 51 years, he served as accountant and auditor to many businesses, native bands, charities, towns and schools. He continued his work to the day before his passing with his usual passion and care for his clients. From the early beginnings he became involved in many interesting ventures in the communities of the Northwest and Yukon. He is survived by his wife Roz and children Brad, Vivianne and Matt. Memorial services to be held later in February.

OORD, Bill Sunday, 07 Feb 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

(Wiebe)
Bill (Wiebe) Oord went home to be with his Lord February 7, 2010 at Chilliwack General Hospital. He was born 1932 in Siegerswoude, Netherlands. He is survived by his loving wife Tina, son Bill (Jackie), grandchildren Alanna and Stephen, sister Janke (Dirk) de Jong. He was predeceased by his parents Johannes and Gerkje Oord, sister Jantje Wynalda. A memorial service will be held February 11, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Canadian Reformed Church at Chilliwack, 49379 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack.
Our family would like to thank Chilliwack General Hospital staff for their wonderful care, and for the love and support of many friends and family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed.
Online condolences can be left at www.WoodlawnFH-MtCheam.com

KOSTIUK, Gennie Ewhenia Saturday, 06 Feb 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

(Genya)
Gennie Kostiuk was born August 19th 1919 in the Ukraine, Village of Noseev. She passed away after a lengthly illness February 6th, 2010 at the Bradley Centre Extended Care Facility.
Gennie is survived by her husband Bill (Basil), daughters Maru (Len), and Irene (Stephen), 6 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Bob (Bohdan) Bodnar.
Visitation will be held for family and friends on Tuesday, February 9th 2010 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Henderson’s Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 10th 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel at Henderson’s Funeral Home.

Jackson, Stanley Albert Saturday, 06 Feb 2010

Kamloops This Week Kamloops, BC

STANLEY ALBERT JACKSON
1931-2010

Stanley Albert Jackson of Kamloops, BC, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 78 years of age.
He is survived by his loving sons Chris (Cindy) Jackson and James (Debby) Jackson, all of Kamloops, two grandchildren Brent and Tyler Jackson; and his sisters Marion Jackson of Kamloops and Dorothy (Ralph) Knorr of Kelowna.
Stanley was born and raised in the Kamloops area, living here his entire life. Stan enjoyed hobbies such as 4-H Club, fishing, hunting and generally just the Great Outdoors. He worked for the City of Kamloops for 32 years before retiring in 1994.
Special thanks to the caring staff of the Hamlets at Westsyde.
Precious are the memories he leaves behind.
A Celebration of Stan’s life will be held on 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2010, in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive. Donations in Stan’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, 1589 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5V7. Flowers gratefully declined.
Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577

Condolences may be emailed to the family from
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

BRAIM, Thomas Roydon Friday, 05 Feb 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

(Roy)
Roy passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2010, at Cascade Hospice at the age of 89. He was born May 20th, 1920 in Chilliwack, BC. Roy is survived by his daughter Betty (Hans), son Sonny (Sue). 3 grandchildren; Cherie (Greg), Chet and Robyn. Great-grandchildren Jocelyn, Ashley and Cody, and his sister Barbara.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Rita on July 4th, 2004, sisters; Daphne, Vee and Etta and his parents Henry and Minnie.
A celebration of Roy’s life will be held on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 2:00 pm, from Henderson’s Funeral Home 45901 Victoria Ave., Chilliwack, BC.
Roy lived on his farm his entire life. In his early years he worked in the logging industry as a tree faller at Jones Lake and Port McNeil, before returning and taking up dairy farming, beef cattle and raising sheep. But always wanting to get behind the saw, cutting pulpwood and filling his barn with firewood. He had a great love of the outdoors. His hobbies were fishing and hunting and love of his Springer Spaniel dogs. In retirement Roy and Rita liked to travel to California, Palm Springs, Reno and Alaska. A special thank you to all the home supports whom extended his stay at home and to the Chilliwack Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer foundation in Roy’s name.
Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

Steel, Bernice Delyla Thursday, 04 Feb 2010

Vernon Morning Star Vernon, BC

Bernice Delyla Steel was born October 3rd, 1952 and at the age of 57 years passed away Thursday morning February 4th, 2010 at Vernon, British Columbia.
On May 22nd, 1976 Bernice married Noel Steel. All their married life was spent living in Vernon. For twenty years Bernice was a faithful and valued worker at Rogers Foods where she worked until ill health forced her to retire. Bernice was a lover of nature and there was nothing she loved more than to camp out with her husband and their three boys. She expressed much interest in the classic cars the boys acquired. She loved the Lord and was faithful in attendance at the Vernon-Seventh Day Adventist Church and later at the Grandview Flats Seventh-Day Adventist Church. When younger she led out in the Children’s Divisions.
Her family was very precious to her and they always did things together. She will be greatly missed and forever loved by her husband, Noel, to whom she was married for thirty-three years; her three sons: Joe, Ian and Nathan. Further cherishing her memory are her two sisters: Caroline Campbell and Maxine Hawes.
The Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at the Grandview Flats Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4679 North Grandview Flats Road, Armstrong, with Pastor Cameron Koronko officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation in Bernice’s memory to North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506–27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family via email: vernon@pafs.net

Montoro, Domenico Thursday, 04 Feb 2010

Kamloops This Week Kamloops, BC

MONTORO

On Thursday, February 4th 2010, Mr. Domenico Montoro of Lytton, BC, passed away in Kamloops at the age of 96 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters Eleonora (Tony) Rondinelli, Maria (Rosario) Maio, grandchildren Eleonora (Jim), Isabella (Rob), Giovanna (Dean), John, Nina (Hayden), Lisa, great grandchildren, Matteo, Elio, Emma, and Ethan, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends in Canada, the United States and Italy. Domenico was predeceased by his wife Isabella in 1996.
Domenico was born in Cortale, Catanzaro, Italy on May 30th, 1913. He was an active member of the Italian Military for 12 years and served in World War II. In August of 1959 Domenico and his wife, Isabella, immigrated to Canada with their two daughters, Eleonora and Maria. They made their home in Lytton where Domenico began his career with CN Rail and worked until his retirement in 1978. Domenico took pride in his vegetable garden and his winemaking and also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
The Reverend Father Peter Hoan Nguyen will recite prayers at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Kamloops, Wednesday, February 10th 7:00 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, Lytton, on Thursday, February 11th at 10:00 AM with Reverend Father Robert Haggarty. Interment will take place Thursday, February 11th at 2:30 PM at Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops.
The family extends sincere thanks for the care and support from Dr. Hoffa, the staff of St Bartholomew’s and the staff of Chief David Spintlum Lodge of Lytton, as well as the staff of RIH and the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House.
Should friends desire, donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated in memory of Mr. Montoro.
Service arrangements are entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, Kamloops 250-374-1454.

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