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font-size: 0.8em;\">Browse obituaries: 5390 records found </p> 		<a href= \"?paper=38&amp;submit=&amp;name=&amp;skip=10\"><img src=\"http://www12.bcnewsgroup.com/portals/images/nextobit.gif\" width=\"45\" height=\"12\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Next\"></a> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">WITALA, Erma Helen </span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Saturday, 23 Jan 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Abbotsford News Abbotsford, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			WITALA, Erma Helen  <br>(nee BIRKEDAL) <br>Erma passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 61 years, Arvid. Her children, Karin (Darrell) Valair, Lorne (Brenda) Witala, Myrna Lardeur, Debbie (Antoni) Witala-Michaud, her 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and  2 surviving sisters, Laura Reade and Agnes Willis.  <br>Erma was extremely active and enjoyed golfing, curling, bowling, walking and playing cards with her friends. She also loved her flower garden. <br>Erma\'s family are extremely grateful to Dr. Arthur Cheung at ARHCC for the excellent care and guidance he gave. They would also like to thank all of the caregivers at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack for everything they did to make her last days comfortable and peaceful. <br>A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:30 - 3 pm on Saturday, January 23rd at the Woodlawn Funeral Home Tea Room, 2310 Clearbrook Road, in Abbotsford.  In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in Erma\'s name to the BC Cancer Foundation, 600 - 686 W. Broadway, Vanc. BC V5Z 1G1 www.bccancerfoundation.com <br> <br>Woodlawn Funeral Home <br>604-853-2643 <br>www.woodlawnfh.ca 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">POST, Leo</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Tuesday, 19 Jan 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Abbotsford News Abbotsford, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			POST, Leo <br>On January 19th, 2010, two days after his 77th birthday, the LORD took unto himself my husband, Leo Lubbert Post.  Husband of Tina Post (nee) Tabor, father of Jane and Roland Bastin of the  Netherlands, Jacoba and  Hank  Gelderman of  Freelton, ON, + Gerald Post, Barry    and Sylvia Post of  Matsqui, BC, Cathy and John Knol      of  Neerlandia, AB, Leo and Geraldine Post of Smithville ON, 24 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and was pre- deceased by 1 grandchild.  Prayers will be held on Friday January 22, 2010 from 6:30 -9:30 pm, and  funeral service will be held on Saturday,  January 23rd, 2010 at 10:30 am at the Abbotsford Canadian Reformed Church at 33947 King Rd in Abbotsford, BC. With an internment at Hazelwood Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers donation to the Mission Hospice Society would be appreciated.  Condolences may be left at: <br>www.woodlawnfh-mission.com.  <br> <br>His comfort and our comfort <br> is LORD’S Day 1  <br>Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home 604-826-9548 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">MEDLOCK, Ronald</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Tuesday, 19 Jan 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Abbotsford News Abbotsford, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			MEDLOCK, Ronald <br>Ronald W. Medlock passed away on January 19th 2010.  Ronald was predeceased by his wife Edna in 2000, and will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Eileen (Nigel), Lynn (John), Helen, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. A celebration of Ronald’s life will be held at Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home at 7386 Horne St., Mission, on Friday January 22nd 2010, at 3:30 PM. Condolences may shared with the family at:  <br>www.woodlawnfh-mission.com  <br> Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home (604) 826-9548 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">LEPPARD, Leslie James </span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Tuesday, 19 Jan 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Abbotsford News Abbotsford, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			LEPPARD, Leslie James Albert  <br>1919 - 2010 <br>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.  <br>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.  <br>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.    <br>Wiebe and Jeske  <br> 604-859-5885.  		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">CLIFFORD, Agnes</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Monday, 18 Jan 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Abbotsford News Abbotsford, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			CLIFFORD ~ Agnes passed away on January 18, 2010 aged 96 years in the           Cottage Pavilion, Abbotsford.  Pre-deceased by her husband   Gilbert in 1993 after 61 years of marriage.  She was born Agnes Augusta Dowdy on April 1st, 1913 in Hamilton, Ontario.  For years she attended the Hamilton Central Pentecostal Tabernacle. As a young girl she accepted Christ as her saviour and through the years has exhibited a strong faith in God and a bold witness for her saviour, Jesus Christ. She and her husband moved to B.C. in 1947 where they ultimately settled in Abbotsford.  She  and Gilbert attended Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly for many years.  A graveside   service will be held on Friday, January 22 at 11:00 a.m.       in Hazelwood Cemetery with Pastor John Coughlan officiating.  Immediately following the graveside service a social gathering to remember Agnes will be held at Centre Ice, Room #203 (elevator avail-able), 3600 Townline Rd.,   Abbotsford. Many thanks to the staff at the cottage for their loving care. <br>Woodlawn Funeral Home <br>(604) 853-2643 <br>www.woodlawnfh.ca 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">WIENS, Kornelius</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Saturday, 16 Jan 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Abbotsford News Abbotsford, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			WIENS - Kornelius (Korney)  <br>passed into the presence of his Lord on January 16, 2010 at the age of 89 years.  He was predeceased by his wife Tina in 2008.  He is survived by his loving family, children David (Vivienne), Vic (Karen), Benjamin, Esther, Martha (Lindsay) Chambers; 5 grandchildren Cheryl & Michael    Wiens, Naomi, Pauline and Joel Chambers.  He is also survived by 2 brothers and 3 sisters and their families.  Viewing will be held on Sunday, January 24, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Clearbrook MB Church, 2719 Clearbrook Rd. Abbotsford, with viewing before the service.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Avant Ministries, (formerly Gospel Missionary Union) 2121 Henderson Highway, Winnipeg, MB  R2G 1P8, for the Malaga Media Centre, Spain, a radio outreach to the people of Morocco. <br> <br>Woodlawn Funeral Home <br>604-853-2643 <br>www.woodlawnfh.ca <br> 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">TURNER, Karen Sue</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Saturday, 16 Jan 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Abbotsford News Abbotsford, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"float:right; width: 80px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding:4px; margin-left: 9px;\"> 			<img src=\"http://www12.bcnewsgroup.com/portals/obituploads/abbotsford/Turner.jpg\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Photo of TURNER, Karen Sue\"> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			TURNER, Karen Sue <br>Today we announce the death on Sunday, January 16, 2010 of our beloved wife, mother, sister in the Lord and friend, Karen Sue Turner. Karen is survived by husband David, daughters Rachel Burg of Beaverton,Oregon, Emily Bush and her husband, James, step-sons, Daniel, Mark and Samuel Turner, all of Abbotsford, B.C., her brother, Del and sister-in-law, Dawn of Colorado Springs, Co., and many friends, nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles throughout the United States. Karen was born in Ponoma, California on March 7, 1959. Karen was an excellent wife, a mother who home schooled her two daughters, a nurse, having worked in California, Oregon and Washington State. She immigrated to British Columbia to be married in 2005. During her time here she has had some serious health challenges and her passing was not unexpected. She faced the end with peace and courage, showing herself to be truly, a Godly woman. She will be sadly missed. There will be a memorial gathering for family friends and neighbours in her home at 31950 Bench Ave., Mission, B.C. on Saturday, January 23rd at 3:00 p.m. 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">UHLIG, Erna</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Friday, 15 Jan 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Abbotsford News Abbotsford, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			UHLIG, Erna <br>Erna Uhlig passed away on January 15, 2010 in Abbotsford, BC.  She was born December 9, 1924 in Arnsdorf bei Tetschen, Czechoslovakia. <br>Predeceased by her husband Karl in 1983, she is survived by her 4 children, Heidi (Jack) Kushnier of Thunder Bay ON, Karl (Sheri) of Altadena CA, Barbara (Robert) Ewing of Abbotsford BC, and Christine (Ronald) Kleinfeldt of Barrhead AB; 6 grandchildren, Ashley (David), Stephanie, Jennifer (Trevor), Sheri, Kurt, & David.   <br>Funeral Services will be held at the Kingdom Hall, 31165 Gardner Ave, Abbotsford at 7:00 pm on Saturday, Jan 23, 2010. Condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com  <br>Woodlawn Funeral Home <br> 604-853-2643 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">MAYNARD, Catherine</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Friday, 15 Jan 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Abbotsford News Abbotsford, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			MAYNARD, Catherine (Cay)  <br>Margaret (Halliday)  <br>Dec. 1, 1923 to Jan. 15, 2010. <br> Cay to all her friends lived in Abbotsford since 1955 with a short stay in Oliver. She was born in Kamloops BC and moved to the Fraser Valley at a young age residing in Harrison Mills where she was crowned May Queen in 1935. Her passion for travel took her far beyond the Valley in her later years. Friday, Cay slipped away to be with her husband Ted and her daughter Heather.  She is survived by her sons David (Sally), Mike (Bev), Peter and her daughter Jo-Ann (Jim) Larson, son-in- law Tom Clark and daughter-in-law Carol (Craig) Castle.   Cay had 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her greatly.  Her involvement in many organizations over her lifetime included Square Dancing with the Swinging Hubs,  Widows Helping Others, a Lifetime Membership in the Abbotsford Genealogy Society, 30 years of 5 Pin Bowling (go Hooters), Abbotsford Lawn Bowling  Club and Scottish Country Dancing. <br> In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission BC c/o the Fraser Health Region.  The care given to Mom was exceptional and we wish to thank the Doctors and staff at Christine Morrison as well as those at the Abbotsford Hospital. Cays wishes were no funeral.  The family instead will honor her with a come and go tea, Saturday January 23, 2010 from 2-4 at the Old Age Pensioners Hall at 33889 Essendene Street in Abbotsford.  She said to tell her widow friends, \"its finger food day\". Her vibrant life will be greatly missed.  Thank you to all whose life she touched. You were her extended family and she was truly blessed. 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">WAITE, Eva</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Thursday, 14 Jan 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Abbotsford News Abbotsford, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			WAITE, Eva <br>(SEPT. 18th.  1916 - JAN. 14th. 2010) <br>Eva passed away peacefully at Cartier House nursing home in Coquitlam where she resided for the past 2 ½ years. Previous to this she resided in  Abbotsford for 20 plus years with husband Jim (deceased) and daughter Janet (deceased). Born in Pontypridd, Wales, she emigrated to Canada in 1980 with husband Jim to join her son and daughter and their families. She is survived by her son John and wife Phyllis, son-in-law Brian, and four grandchildren; Tanya, Justin, Nicola, Leanne and great-grandchild Devyn. Eva was a special lady; kind, gracious, totally unselfish whilst fiercely independent with a good sense of humour. She will be sadly missed, but she is now where she wants to be. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Eva\'s memory to the charity of your choice. A Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 1:30 pm at Henderson\'s Fraser Valley Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia. Many thanks to the staff of Cartier House, The Canadian Veterans Association and Abbotsford Legion Branch 15.  <br>Henderson\'s <br>Funeral Home  <br>604-854-5534 		</div> 		<a href= \"?paper=38&amp;submit=&amp;name=&amp;skip=10\"><img src=\"http://www12.bcnewsgroup.com/portals/images/nextobit.gif\" width=\"45\" height=\"12\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Next\"></a> <script src=\"http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js\" type=\"text/javascript\"> </script> <script type=\"text/javascript\"> _uacct = \"UA-2178680-7\"; urchinTracker(); _uff = 0; _uacct = \"UA-3534793-1\"; urchinTracker(); _uff = 0 _uacct = \"UA-3544520-1\"; urchinTracker(); </script> </span> ";
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