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Maybee, Arthur Sunday, 27 Dec 2009

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Arthur Ryerson Maybee died peacefully on December 27, 2009 at the age of 86. Loving husband of Helen (McDermott), much loved father of Kim Twohig (John) of Mississauga, Jill Peacock (Tim) of Rossland and Sarah Crowe (Phil) of Sydney. Grandfather to Connor and Patrick Twohig, Stephanie, Clare and David Peacock, and Alex, Murray, Dexter and Vivienne Crowe.

Art was an avid canoeist, skier, golfer, outdoorsman and environmentalist. He was unfailingly optimistic, kind and considerate. He loved his family unconditionally, served his country and community faithfully and accepted life’s challenges with dignity. His love of music and sense of humour endured until his last hours and endeared him to those who knew him through his illness.

Bill Clark of Personal Alternative Funeral Services “Carberry’s Chapel” is entrusted with arrangements.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Castleview Care Center for their wonderful care, compassion and friendship. In memory of Art, please do something – however small – to make the world a better place.

Kruus, Johan Friday, 06 Nov 2009

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Kruus, Johan
March 21 1966 - November 6 2009

Following a 2 year battle with brain cancer Johan courageously released his material body and joined the forces of nature. His indomitable spirit lives on in his daughters Kai and Talia and in his wife Avril. Johan is the son of Annie and the late Peeter Kruus and the brother of Anders, Martin and Linda. He is also family to Anne and Michael, Darrel and Dianna, and Lyanne. He will be missed by his extended family and all the adults and children whose lives he lit up with his energy and enthusiasm. Johan’s gifts and talents were far reaching and touched the lives of everyone he encountered.

Johan’s family would like to express their sincerest gratitude for the incredible community support we recieved during his treatment.

Cavallin, Alberto Louie Monday, 02 Nov 2009

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Alberto Louie Cavallin
May 21st, 1925 - November 2nd, 2009

Alberto Louie Cavallin died unexpectedly on November 2nd, 2009 at his home in Hope, BC.

Al was born in Trail, BC on May 21st, 1925 to Carmella and Victor Cavallin. With his brothers Armando and Andrea, he grew up and received his public school education “up the Gulch”. He went on to attend UBC and then joined the army.

Al returned to Trail to work for CM&S and it was there that he met and married Bea. They moved to Tahsis, then to Kelowna, then Trail, and finally to Kimberley, where Al worked for Cominco as a chief steam engineer until he retired. After retirement, Al and Bea moved to Vancouver Island, and then to Hope.

As a teen, Al was a member of the Trail Midget Smoke Eaters where they won the 1939/1940 BC championship. He went on to play with the Trail Junior Smoke Eaters. He continued to enjoy and participate in the sport as a coach for minor hockey, as a Kimberley Dynamiters fan, and a dedicated backyard rink builder for his own and the neighborhood children. Al especially liked exploring BC’s outdoors. With his wife and children, he enjoyed camping, cutting firewood, collecting mushrooms, hunting and fishing.

Al was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Armando and Andrea, and his brother-in-law Steve Bonin. He is survived by his loving wife Lucille (Bea) Cavallin, and his four children: Kim, Bob (Debbie Cavallin), Sherry (Fred Cleutinx) and Loren (Shaun Bergmann). Al will also be missed by his seven grandchildren: Angelina, Sofie, Michelle, Tyson, Erin, Maggie, and Hayley.

Shumey, Peter Thursday, 25 Jun 2009

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Peter Shumey
June 25th, 2009
Peter Shumey, a former long time resident of Rossland, B.C. and Christina Lake, B.C., passed away at Noric House in Vernon, B.C. on Thursday, June 25th, 2009 at the age of 86 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by three sons, John (Ronda) Shumey of Vernon, B.C., Emil (Beatrice) Shumey of Nelson, B.C. and Lawrence (Lori) Shumey of Castlegar, B.C.; nine grandchildren, Jessica, Ryan, Mataya, Matthew, Sonia, Annette, Shawn (Cynthia), Christopher and Jami (Josh); three great-grandchildren, Kaleigh, Madeline and Noah; one brother, Bill (Mary) Shumay of Regina, Saskatchewan; two sisters, Olive Dziaduck of Regina, Saskatchewan and Pauline Kosior of Weyburn, Saskatchewan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Peter was preceded in death by his wife, Annie on March 6th, 2007; two brothers, John and Mike; and three sisters, Maggie, Mary and Katie.
Peter was employed at Cominco in Trail for 27 years. He loved playing cards, Crib and Whist and his greatest enjoyment in life came from maintaining his home and yard.
In respecting Peter’s wishes, he was cremated and his remains will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Annie in the Evergreen Cemetery in Grand Forks, B.C. on Thursday, July 9th, 2009. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Peter to the B.C. Heart & Stroke Foundation, #202-3402-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1.
Funeral arrangements have been made with
BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD.,
5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5
250-542-1187

Fred, Munro Sunday, 07 Jun 2009

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Munro, Fred of Rossland, British Columbia passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 7, 2009 at Poplar Ridge Pavilion. Born in Trail on April 29, 1925 Fred lived in Rossland his entire life.
Fred was in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1945 and has since been a Legion member. During his many years as a mechanic he worked at Rossland Co-op Transportation, Rossland Auto Service and the Department of Highways from where he retired in 1987. He enjoyed many hobbies and sports including wood working, huckleberry picking, travelling, curling and he was an avid football, baseball and hockey fan. Fred also believed strongly in giving back to his community. After he retired he supported meals on wheels as a driver, volunteered as a bartender at the Legion and spent many hours at the Rossland museum. The community spirit that Fred exemplified is on display for all to see in the restoration job he did on the vintage train car located at the Rossland Museum.
Fred is survived by his step children Mervyn (Marlene) and Alan Fry, his grandchildren Brian (Lora), Teresa, Darrel, Daven, Glenn, Karen, Jeff and Leanne, and 7 great grandchildren Peter, Steven, Ian, Keegan Fry, Brooklyn, Hope Donovan and Leah Fry. He was predeceased by his long time friend and love Jeanette Fry (1996), stepson Wayne Fry (1980), brother William, Mother and Father.
A Celebration of Fred’s life will be held at the Rossland Legion Friday June 19th at 11 a.m. with Minister Keith Simmonds officiating. Bill Clark of Personal Alternative Funeral Services is entrusted with arrangements.
Donations can be made on Fred’s behalf to Poplar Ridge Pavilion, Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail B.C., V1R 4M1.

Slucombe, June Monday, 18 May 2009

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June Slocombe
Slocombe, June - Passed away peacefully on May 18, 2009 after a short illness, at age 81,
dear mother of Scott Slocombe, Tracy (Carl) Hooch-Antink, and Isabel (Paul) McKinnon,
and much missed Granny of Jessica &
Julia Nilsen, Megan McKinnon,
Fiona Hooch-Antink, and Tamlyn Slocombe.

In keeping with her wishes, no funeral was held,
but a Celebration of Life will be held at:

St. Andrews United Church in Rossland Wednesday July 8 at 11:30 am.

If desired, donations may be made to:

Your Local SPCA
Canadian Cancer Society
Heart and Stroke Foundation

Haight, James (Jimmy) Wednesday, 15 Apr 2009

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James (Jimmy) Oscar Haight
1913 – 2009
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Jimmy Haight Sr. on April 15, 2009, at the age of 95. Jimmy died without pain and peacefully in his sleep, in Kamloops, British Columbia, where he was being cared for by his daughter, Barbara Haight-Smith, her husband Ed and their family.
Deeply mourning Jimmy’s loss is his daughter, Barbara (Ed), sister Daisy, sister-in-law Karla, longtime friend, Lorna, grandchildren, Bryan (Heather), Jeff, Laurie (Dean), Diana (Thomas), Jim (Hillary), Tracy (John) and great grandchildren, Alexis, Morgan, Mitchell, Kolten, Sierra, James and Wilson, and many nieces and nephews.
Jimmy was predeceased by his wife Nova in 1956, sisters Hazel, Kay, Belle and brother Kenny, his daughter-in-law Rose Marie in 1997, and his son Jimmy Jr. in 2001.
Jimmy Haight was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, where he came into this world weighing 13 pounds and possessing a deep passion and talent for playing hockey at a very early age, which subsequently led to an amateur hockey career.
In 1929-30 Jimmy began with the Saskatoon Wesley as a left wing defenceman, winning the Provincial Midget Championship. In 1930-31 he joined the Juvenile Wesleys, winning the championship that year. In 1930-31 went on to join the Saskatoon Wesley Juniors, where they went onto win the Saskatoon City Championship (Ross Memorial Cup), the Northern Saskatchewan Championship (Mitchner Cup) and the Championship of Saskatchewan (Corbeau Cup).
In 1934-35 Jimmy broke into the Nelson Maple Leafs. There the president of Cominco invited Jimmy to come and play for Trail over turning professional, and said they would look after him. They did! Jimmy never looked back, played for Trail and went on to become part of the greatest ambassadorship and hockey team in history, the TRAIL SMOKE EATERS #4, winning in 1937-38, the Championship of BC (the Savage Cup), the Championship of Western Canada (the Paton Cup) and the Championship of Canada (The Allan Cup). Finally, in 1938-39, as the Russian Father of hockey described them, the TRAIL SMOKE EATERS best ever pro or amateur hockey team he ever saw, won the WORLD AMATEUR HOCKEY CHAMPIONSIPS, leaving a legacy unmatched to this day.
In 1947 Jimmy moved to Rossland. He eventually retired from hockey to take up skiing, hunting, fishing and spectacular gardening. He remained with and retired from Cominco, who did take ‘good care of him’ as promised. He will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Jimmy Haight on July 25, 2009 from 12:30 – 3:30 at the Cominco Gym in Trail.
Condolences can be sent to Box 876, Rossland BC, V0G 1Y0 or 919 Heatherton Court, Kamloops BC, V1S 1P9.

Budzinsky, Metro Tuesday, 03 Mar 2009

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APRIL 28, 1918 – MARCH 3, 2009
Until we meet again. Forever in our hearts.
It is with sorrow we announce the passing of Metro Budzinsky of Salmo, B.C. at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on March 3, 2009.
Metro was born at Foam Lake, Saskatchewan and moved to Salmo in his later years.
He is survived by his stepdaughter Christine Engen and her family, Castlegar, B.C.; brother Bill (Iris) Budzinsky, Winnipeg, Manitoba; sisters Ann Duliak & Linda Jackson, Flin Flon, Manitoba as well as many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his wife Nellie, mother and father John & Yrena Budzinsky and sisters Mary Budzinsky and Lillian Yausie.
A special thank you to his Doctors and nurses, home care workers and Sylvia Bruno for their many years of continuous care and support.
No service as requested. Cremation has taken place at Personal Alternative Funeral Services in Trail, B.C. Interment will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 31, 2009 at Mountain View Cemetery Rossland, B.C.

Cross, Patricia Maude Saturday, 21 Feb 2009

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CROSS, Maude Patricia (Pat), born December 9, 1921, Trail, B.C. - Died, February 21, 2009, Salmon Arm, B.C.
Pat\'s life came to a very peaceful end at Bastion Place Care Facility, with her daughter and sister beside her, where she had lived since March 2006 while she journeyed through the many stages of Alzheimer\'s Disease.
Pat was born in Trail, B.C. and lived there until moving to Kimberley in 2000, and has lived in Salmon Arm since November 2004.
Left to celebrate her life, and carry on her memories are 3 daughters Elisabeth (Ken) Forsyth, Kimberley BC; Jennifer (Arnie) Pring, Salmon Arm, B.C.; Heather (Rich) Hamer, Montrose B.C.; and one son Mell (Valerie)Cross, Rossland, B.C.; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Also remembering her life are her sisters Joanne (Vancouver) and Shirley (Vernon), and sister-in-law Phyllis (Vancouver), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends.
Pat was predeceased by her husband Lindsay in 1989, her parents Maude and Paddy Dougan, and her brother Hunter.
Pat was a very accomplished musician, she sang in, conducted and/or accompanied many choirs, including the Trail Male Voice Choir and the Ac apella Singers, as well as performing with and directing the Rossland Light Opera Players. She was a piano and voice teacher to many children and adults in the Kootenays, and for many years was the organist and choir conductor at St. Andrew\'s Anglican Church in Trail, as well as playing at various other churches in Trail and Kimberley.
Pat was very involved in the Trail and District Arts community, not only as a musician but also as a painter. She had also been involved with Girl Guides of Canada in numerous capacities, as well as the Trail International Folk Society. In 1970, she was named Trail\'s Citizen of the Year.
A Celebration of Life service will be held in Trail at St. Andrew\'s Anglican Church at a later date.
The family sincerely requests no flowers. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to a charitable organization of your choice.
Our special and sincere thanks to the wonderful caregivers in the Special Care unit and the Second Floor at Bastion Place, for their care and their dedication for a difficult and complicated job...a job \"well done\" - you are all angels! Thank you.
Arrangements entrusted to Fischer\'s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd. Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129, e-mail condolences to fischers@sunwave.net.

Morris, Scott Thursday, 12 Feb 2009

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Morris, Scott David

September 27, 1988 – February 12, 2009

It is with great sadness that we share the tragic news that Scott David Morris, beloved son of Janet and Ken Morris, brother of Pamela, died in his sleep at home last Thursday, February 12th, 2009 after a courageous and inspiring eight-year struggle with epilepsy.
Scott was born at the BC Women’s Hospital in Vancouver B.C. and lived his entire life in Richmond B.C. attending the French Immersion program at Whiteside and McRoberts Schools. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the care, kindness and support provided to Scott by many school staff during some very difficult years.
Scott loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was an outstanding goalie in rep. hockey and was an accomplished guitarist. He loved music and enjoyed going to rock concerts, most recently Metallica. He had half-season tickets to attend the Canucks hockey games and supported them as they supported him, during the times he was hospitalized at BC Childrens’ Hospital. He cherished a particular memory when Trevor Linden had an extended visit with him in hospital.
In his youth, Scott loved to ski at Whistler/Blackcomb. The family vacationed regularly at their condo in the Bayshores and had season ski tickets at Blackcomb. Their close friends, Bill and Joanne McConnachie and their children, Brendan and Devon, were frequent visitors.
Scott loved to travel and most recently vacationed in Hawaii and was looking forward to traveling to Europe.
Scott enjoyed the benefit of having many close friends and relatives and was loved deeply by all. He was truly a charmer and will be remembered for never complaining about his personal circumstances. His personal email address sums it up: “Don’t look back in anger”.
He will be fondly remembered for his kindness, thoughtfulness, integrity, intelligence and love.
The family wishes to acknowledge the support provided to Scott by Dr. Mary Connolly, Head of the Neurology Department, and the staff of BC Children’s Hospital and the Vancouver Canucks organization.
Scott is survived his parents, Janet and Ken Morris (Richmond), his sister Pamela Morris (London, England); his uncles and aunts, Steve and Denise Morris (Burnaby), Brad and Janine Morris (Chilliwack), Dave and Helen Underwood (Fruitvale), Steve and Kelly Morissette (Fruitvale), Julie LeRose (Delta); his cousins, Amanda and Lisa Morris (Burnaby), Joey Underwood (Fruitvale), Chris Morissette (Fruitvale), Garry Morissette (Toronto), Mike Morissette (Fruitvale), Jake Morissette (Amarillo, Texas), Ginger Steven ( Trail), Jeremy LeRose (Victoria) and ‘Nanny’ Carol VanRyn (Surrey).
Please join the family in a celebration of Scott’s life by attending a memorial service on Saturday, February 21st, 2009 at 1:00 pm at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond B. C.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to the Neurology Department at BC Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 3V4.

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