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Sofonoff, Fred Thursday, 12 Aug 2010

Castlegar News Castlegar

Fred Sofonoff
February 20,1936 - August 12, 2008
It\'s been 2 years your passing.
We do not need a special day to bring you to our minds.
The days we do not think of you are very hard to find.
Each morning when we awake we know that you are gone.
And no one know the heartache, as we try to carry on.
Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.
Our thoughts are always with you, you place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly; in death we love you still.
There will always be a heartache, and often a silent tear,
but always a precious memory of the days when you were here.
We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

Your Loving Family
Wife Lorna, Nadya, Ron, Jim & Shauna

Johnson, Inez Frances Sunday, 08 Aug 2010

Castlegar News Castlegar

Inez Frances (nee Richter) Johnson:
passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 8,2010. She was born in Greenwood, BC on October 9, 1917.
Inez lived independently in her own apartment in Trail, at the spry age of 92. She will be remembered for her Christmas dinners, family reunions,
her considerable baking (“you have to try one of everything”), her church volunteerism, and her presence at the Trail Seniors’ Centre, Rossland Anglican Church, and Trail Catholic Church. Inez lived a quiet life, but her passing represents the end of an era to the family.
She loved to recount stories to visitors; her favourite era on the
Similkameen ranch, when her grandfather, Francis Xavier Richter, rolled in from Bohemia via the gold rush, garnered vast land holdings, and married Lucy S’imla from the Okanagan Nation. They
bore five sons, all of them successful ranchers. Inez grew up near Midway with her parents, Joseph Richter and Gertrude Henderson, her four sisters, and brother Joe.
In the 1930’s, Inez couldn’t wait to move off the ranch into town,
and brought up her son Mickey in Rossland, with all the modern conveniences of central heating and flush toilets. Mickey Johnson
grew up a willful boy, then a National ski champion, in the Nancy
Greene era, and predeceased his mother by two years. Inez was
predeceased by her husband
of sixty years, Raymond Johnson, and is survived by grandchildren,
Ben and Michele Johnson, daughter-in-law Gail Johnson, brother Joe Richter and family in Merritt, a vast number of nieces and nephews, including the Morrish family in Trail, and her friend
Cindy DeMeulenaere. Thank you so much to the Trail Home Support Services for enabling Inez to live independently.
At the age of 83, Inez rediscovered dancing and found love. “Time
is not on our side,” she would say about her companion, Chuck Lakes, “but I can tell he really cares for me.” Inez and Chuck were a going concern around Trail for six happy years, which just goes
to show that life does begin at eighty. Grandma, Aunty Inez, and her innumerable cards at Easter, Christmas, and birthdays, will be missed.
All are welcome to attend Inez’s memorial service at Carberry’s Cha-
pel on Monday August 16, at 1:00 p.m., with Sister Norma Gallant officiating. Al Grywacheski of Personal Alternative Funeral Services “Carberry’s Chapel” is entrusted with arrangements.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the
family’s online Memorial Register at: personalalternative.com.

Spooner, K. Gordon Friday, 06 Aug 2010

Castlegar News Castlegar

It is with a very heavy heart to inform everyone that K. Gordon Spooner passed away on August 6,2009 surrounded by his wife and her children which he called his own. He is survived by his wife, Jo- Ann Zoobkoff, two sons Tyrone Laarz ( Gaylene), William Zoobkoff ( Megan Turnbull) and daughter Kaitlyn Zoobkoff, who was the apple of his eye, all of Calgary AB. He is also survived by 2 brothers and sister from Ontario, James Spooner, Walter Spooner and one sister Ann. He is predeceased by his mother, father, sister and sister-in-law.
We will be having a Celebration of his Life on August 8th, 2010, at 1p.m. at Pass Creek Park picnic area

Lelliott, Edward Gary Friday, 06 Aug 2010

Castlegar News Castlegar

Edward Gary Lelliott
September 10, 1936 – August 6, 2010
Gary was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
and spent his first 31 years there, then
moved to Calgary, Alberta, for the next
31 years. Until retirement, he worked in the plumbing/heating industry, lastly as a Project Manager for S.E. Johnson Ltd.
He retired in 1998 and he and his wife Sharon moved to Castlegar, where Gary enjoyed his membership in the Masonic Lodge, volunteer work as Seniors Counsellor and other capacities.
Gary loved the outdoors and was a master bird bander involved in bluebird and hummingbird research, as well as having many other hobbies.
Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife of 30 years Sharon, sons Blaine and Patrick (Renata) of Winnipeg, stepsons David Chauncey (Vickie) and Jeff Chauncey of Calgary, fourgrandchildren,
brother Brian (Linda) of Florida, sister Eleanor White and niece Nicole Smith of Winnipeg, as well as his many friends.
Many thanks to Castlegar Home Support,
Dr. Trenholme, and the nursing staff at KBRH.
As per Gary’s request, there will be no service or flowers.

Hilts, Fern Wednesday, 04 Aug 2010

Castlegar News Castlegar

Fern Hilts
July 22, 1920 - August 4, 2010
Fern Hilts died at Poplar Ridge on
August 4, 2010 at the age of 90.
She was born in Bracken, SK on July 22, 1920 where she grew up in a large family of nine children. Fern eventually came
to Trail, where she met the
first love of her life, Martin
Bale. They married in 1942
and raised a family of four in China Creek and Kinnaird. She went back to school at the age 40 and got her hairdressing license. Fern eventually
opened her own shop in Fruitvale.
She was very active in her church, serving two missions – one in St. George, Utah with her husband Martin and a second after his death in 1991 in Louisiana. Fern met and married Ralph
Hilts in 1994 and they shared many years together.
Fern leaves to mourn her children Bill (Laura) and children Jenny and Jo; Sharlene (James) and children Alison, Braden and Charissa; John (Charlene) and children Jackie, Melanie, Martin,
Shelby; Patti (Cynthia); as well as nine great-grand- children; and sisters Irene McCarthy and Luella Davidson, both of Kelowna BC. She was predeceased by her first husband Mart, and her second husband Ralph; sisters Gladys, Verla, and Alvina; and brothers Joseph, Clifford and Earnest.
A memorial service in celebration of
Fern’s life will be held at
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Church in Trail on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Al Grywacheski of Personal Alternative Funeral Services “Carberry’s Chapel” is entrusted with arrangements.
As an expression of sympathy, donations
in Fern’s memory may be made to the
Trail Hospice and Palliative Care,
c/o Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital,
1200 Hospital Bench Road, Trail, BC V1R 4M1, and will be greatly appreciated by the family.

You are invited to leave a personal message
of condolence at the family’s online
Memorial Register at:
personalalternative.com

Tamelin, John David Sunday, 25 Jul 2010

Castlegar News Castlegar

John David Tamelin
August 31, 1929 - July 25, 2010

John Tamelin of Blueberry Creek quietly passed away after a brief illness at Talarico Place on Sunday, July 25 with his family at his side. John was born in Pass Creek to John and Tina Tamelin and was the eldest of four children.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brother William (Bill) Tamelin, and his infant granddaughter, Kristie.

John married Vera Holoboff on July 26, 1952 and they raised their three children in Blueberry Creek, where they lived for 52 years before moving into Castle Wood Village this past winter.

John spent most of his career working in all levels of forestry. He was a skilled millwright, driver, welder, foreman, and fire warden. He spent thirty years working at the DB Merry sawmill in Trail before retiring from Trowlex in 1996. After his retirement, John and Vera spent many happy hours in their vegetable and flower gardens. His favorite moments were those he spent with his family.

He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Vera; daughter Elaine (Bob Kosinec) of Nelson; his granddaughter Karrie (Kevin Davis) and his two great-grandchildren, Blake and Shaya; and his grandson Rob Kosinec (Christina), all of Alberta; his sons Wayne (Corinne) of Castlegar; and Don (Patsy) of Nanaimo, and his step-granddaughter Shaunda McLellan of Kamloops; his sister Elizabeth (Bill Kalesnikoff) and his brother Harry (Denise); and sister-in-law Polly Tamelin, all of Castlegar; along with many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of John\'s life was held at the Pentecostal New Life Assembly on Friday, July 30 with the Reverand Dwight Soleski and Pete Zaytsoff officiating. John\'s family would like to thank them and the singers for making the service so special.

A heartfelt thank you to the family\'s friends, neighbours, and relatives for their phone calls, visits, sympathy cards, food, baking and flowers. Thank you also to Dr. Lesperance, Dr. Merrit, and the staff at the Castle Wood and Talarico Place for all their support and personal care of John.

Finally, a special thank you to Bill Strilaeff and the staff of Castlegar Funeral Chapel for their compassionate service and guidance.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in John\'s memory may be made to a charity of your choice or the Izkra

Popoff, Florence Sunday, 25 Jul 2010

Castlegar News Castlegar

Florence Popoff
1923-2010

Florence Popoff passed away peacefully at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Sunday, July 25, 2010 blessed with 87 years of life. She was
born in Pelly, Saskatchewan on February 6, 1923 to parents Nellie and Mike Jmaiff. The family moved to BC, where on March 22, 1952, Florence married Andrew Popoff.
They were long-time residents of Perry’s Siding. Florence was a resident of Castle Wood Village at the time
of her passing.

Florence had many passionate interests, gardening, cooking, sewing and especially spending quality time
with her grandchildren. She will missed by many.

She was predeceased by her parents and five siblings.

Left to mourn her loss are daughter Florette (Dennis) Berry, sons Andy (Elaine) Popoff and Sid (Jamie)
Popoff, grandchildren Charlotte, Daryl, Laurena, James, Blayer, Reid, Forest and Tyson and great grand- children Austyn, Anika and Alex.

Funeral service were held at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 10:00AM until
12:00 Noon followed by the interment at the Perry’s Siding Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff of the third floor of Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital as well as special thanks to Dr. B. Trenholme for their
comforting care and attention during her stay.

Davis, Jessie Isabel Saturday, 24 Jul 2010

Castlegar News Castlegar

DAVIS, Jessie Isabel
(nee Ross/Ellard) Passed peacefully on July 24, 2010 at the age
of 93 surrounded by loved ones. Jessie was predeceased by her father
(Lester) and her mother (Nellie), her husband, Hugh Ellard and her brother, Bill Ross. Mom is survived by her
son Allan Ellard (Maureen), daugh-
ters Isabel (Frank Waddell) and Lynn (Trevor Redfern), 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her three brothers Cyril (Helen), Donald (Lillian) and
Creighton (Hester). Jessie was born on the homestead in Estevan, Sask. on June
14, 1917, first child of Lester and Nellie Ross. Mom attended
Business School at Estevan Collegiate Institute before meeting and marrying Hugh Ellard on June 18, 1941. During the war Hugh and Jessie lived in Ontario then, in 1945, they moved
to Creston, BC where they established a logging company.
Tragically, in 1956, Hugh drowned in Kootenay Lake. Mom worked for the School District of Creston as a bookkeeper and
raised her children there. Jessie married Les Davis in 1968 and
spent the next 25 years in Castlegar.
In 1993 Mom moved to Langley to be near her two daughters and her grandchildren. In her later years Mom enjoyed travel-
ling and visiting with her family. Mom will be remembered by all who knew her for her kindness and generosity. She will live forever in our hearts. Mom and Grandma, we will miss you.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caring
staff at Langley Lodge. We are honouring our mother`s wishes cremation with no service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Children`s Hospital Foundation, 938 West 28th
Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4.

Mackenzie, Bruce Allen Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010

Castlegar News Castlegar

Bruce Allen Mackenzie

December 13, 1931- July 21, 2010
With sad hearts the family of Bruce Allen Mackenzie announces his
passing at his home on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, blessed with 78 years
of life.
Bruce was born in London, Ontario on December 13, 1931. In 1954, he married Ethel Schiavon and they raised two children. Until retirement, Bruce worked
for 33 years at Celgar Pulp. During his life he was a member of the Masonic Lodge and he enjoyed playing golf and travelling.
Bruce was predeceased by his mother Lillian and his sister June Ennis.
Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife of 55 years Ethel, son Scott, daughter Leslie, five grandchildren,
two brothers David and Danny Ramage and many friends and acquaintances.
HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL
There will be no service or flowers by request.
Cremation was in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

Tomilin, John Mike Wednesday, 07 Jul 2010

Castlegar News Castlegar

John Mike Tomilin
December 8, 1921 - July 7, 2010
With sad hearts the family of John Mike
Tomilin announces his sudden passing at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, blessed
with 88 years of life.
John was born in Ootischenia on
December 8, 1921, to parents Annie and
Mike Tomilin. He married Doris Konkin on
January 20, 1946 and together they raised 4 children. During his life, John worked on the construction of local dams, but mainly he was employed in the logging industry. In his younger years he belonged to the USCC Men’s Choir. John also loved to work on large word
search or find.
John was loved by all and had many friends.
His “great sense of humour” will be missed.
He was predeceased by his brother Mike and his grandson Colin Paul.
Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife of 64 years, Doris, daughters Eileen (Ken) Paul and Dorothy (Sid) Flebbe, sons Cliff Tomilin and Jack (Shelly) Tomilin, many grandchildren,
extended family and his many friends.
Funeral services were held at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Monday, July 12, 2010 with Mike Kanigan leading the service and interment followed at Park Memorial Cemetery.
Donations in John’s memory may be made to the ISKRA, PO Box 3024, Castlegar BC
V1N 3H4.

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