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From: Gloria White <>
Subject: [CAN-BC-OBITS] March 02, 2003 Vancouver and Misc papers BC
Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2003 08:19:49 -0800

Obituaries (03/02/03)
The Province notes the following deaths in today's CUMMINGS ERTNER-HOFFMANN HART
MONTALBANO
CUMMINGS _ Minnie passed away at the Chinook Care Centre, Calgary, Alberta on Wednesday,
February 26, 2003 at the age of 98 years. She will be lovingly remembered by many nieces
and nephews as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. Minnie was a long time
resident of Rebekah Lodge and enjoyed traveling, dancing and bowling. She was
predeceased by her husband Alexander in 1971 and six brothers and six sisters. A special
thank you to Dr. Kelly Young as well as the staff at the Chinook Care Centre. A Funeral
Service will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 240 - 17 Avenue S.W., Calgary
on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Queen's Park
Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the charity
of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Calgary,
Alberta. Telephone: 1-866-612-8666

ERTNER-HOFFMAN _ Eva passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2003. Eva was
predeceased by her her first husband Alexander Ertner on May 2, 1995. She will be sadly
missed by her loving husband Alexander Hoffman; children Otto (Elize), Bruno (Sharon)
and daughter-in-law Lynda Campbell; step-children, Ernie (Frieda), Mike (Violet) and
Anita (Victor); 6 grandchildren, John, James, Karen, Jeffrey, Kimberley and Richard;
great-grandchildren and many other family members. A loving appreciation is extended to
the friends and care providers who so lovingly took care of Eva. In lieu of flowers
doantions may be made to the Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church, 505 East 46th
Avenue, Vancouver.

HART _ Jean Anne Hart (nee Raham), beloved mother of Tara and Sha-nonn, died suddenly
the morning of February 16, 2003. Lovingly remembered by her close knit family in
Niagara Falls.

MONTALBANO _ Salvatore, passed away, Thursday, February, 27, 2003 with family by his
side. He was in his 76th year and is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Francesca;
daughter, Susanna (Bernard) Darnel; son, John; granddaughter, Alannah and grandson
Michael. He is also survived by a brother, Franscesco in Milan; sister, Giuseppa in
Calatafimi. Salavatore spent 20 years working as a miner and 10 years with BC Hydro.
Prayers will be recited at 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 3rd, 2003 at Corpus Christi Church
with the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003. Entombment will follow at
the Abbey Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby. In lieu of
flowers, donations in Salvatore's memory may be made to the British Columbia Lung
Association. "Salvatore, we will miss you but, you will forever be in our Hearts."

In Memoriams (03/02/03)
WILSON _ Gordon Percy September 21, 1924 - March 2, 1999 To my Dad, I grew up not
understanding you and some of your ways but as I get older I find myself trying to be
like you and wish you were here so you would be proud of me. _Love you and miss you,
your son Bruce

Engagements (03/02/03)
BISHOP - O'TOOLE Fred and Julie Bishop are pleased to announce the engagement on
February 14th, 2003 of their only daughter Tricia Deanne to James Christopher Jr,
youngest son of Beverley O'Toole of Vancouver and James O'Toole of Kelowna. Wedding in
2004.
Misc. Obituaries
Abbotsford Times 2/28/03
JEAL Mei-Lin passed away into the presence of the Lord on February 21st at the age of
85. She is survived by her husband, Frank, and his daughter, Eleanor and many friends in
Abbotsford and Vancouver. She was a godly women; she had a sharp and lively wit, and she
was great fun to be withshe will be missed. A memorial service will be held at Calvin
Presbyterian Church on Friday, February 28th at 2 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to
any of her favorite charities, e.g. her church, The Vancouver S.P.C.A., The Vancouver
General, or St. Paul's Hospitals, The Salvation Army, Vancouver, are appreciated.
WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME (Obits in Brief) DOEPKER Joyce Marguerite Passed away February 19,
2003 A Memorial service was held Monday, February 24, 2003 At Woodlawn Funeral Home.
KOOP Peter P. Passed away February 22, 2003 Interment took place at Valley View
Cemetery, Surrey, B.C. A Funeral Service was held Thursday February 27, 2003. At the
Chapel at Menno Home at 1:00 p.m. WILLIAMS, Donald Passed away February 20, 2003 A
Graveside Service was held Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at 11:30 am. Followed by a
Memorial Service at Woodlawn Funeral Home. HIEBERT Abraham A. Passed away February 24,
2003 Funeral services pending JACKMAN Howard Edward Passed away February 25, 2003.
Funeral Service to be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday March 1, 2003. At the Chapel of Woodlawn
Funeral Home Interment to follow at Aberdeen Cemetery, Abbotsford. Woodlawn Funeral Home
in Care of Arrangement 604 -853-2643
Chilliwack Times 2/28/03
WILLIAM (BILL) CLARE May 26, 1909-February 23, 2003 William (Bill) Clare was born May
26, 1909 in Wolsly, Saskatchewan. He married Peggy (Constable) on November 4, 1934 and
moved to Vancouver and later to a farm on Annis Road, Chilliwack, B.C. Bill later worked
for the Corporation of Chilliwack where he retired. Predeceased by his wife Peggy in
1988, brother Jim Clare and sister Gladys Turnbull. Survived by his three children;
Doreen (Greg) Merritt of Merritt, B.C., Gladys (George) Milan of Westbank, B.C. and
Wendy (Darlene) Clare of Winnipeg, Manitoba; sisters Margaret Stromaheir of Chilliwack,
B.C. and Doris Needham of England. Nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one
great great-grandchild. Bill will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. In lieu
of flowers donations to the Gillis House Auxiliary would be greatly appreciated. A
Memorial Tea will be held at 9715 Mamit Lake Road, Saturday March 1, 2003 at 2:00p.m.
Delta Optimist 03/02/03
McCONAGHY - L.J. (CHRIS) June 14, 1932 Feb 21 2003 Taken from us suddenly and much too
soon, while on vacation with the "group of seven" visiting his best friend Peter and
Family. Survived by his Son Arthur/Chuggy (Audrey) and his Daughter Sue (Jack) and his
three biggest fans, his Grandchildren Amber, Ryan and Ethan. He will be deeply missed by
many family and friends all over BC, Canada and abroad. Chris was warm and generous, he
built boats and loved the sea. He sold hardwoods for J. Fyfe Smith Co. and loved to
visit his boat-building customers. He knew the history of many boats up and down the
west coast. He shared his talents for carving, building furniture and renovating with
many friends and family. His beautiful carvings carry our loving memories of him. Chris
was a man Who walked softly on this earth his passing leaves a large void in those that
loved him. Dad, Granddad, Friend, gone from this earth but never our hearts. Service
will be held Monday March 3rd, 1:00pm Benediction Lutheran Church 5575 6th Ave.
Tsawwassen In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.
HYDE - Claire Louise. Passed away on February 23, 2003 in Delta. Predeceased by husband
Robert Hyde and son Werner Siegmund. Our loving Mother, Grandmother and Great
Grandmother mourned by son Guntar (Erika) Siegmund, daughter Doris Koester of Germany,
daughterin-law Shirley Siegmund, sister Mia Cardeli and family in the USA. Grandchildren
Monika and Gray Savage; Gunter and Louise Siegmund; Heidi and Bruce Giles; Erik
Siegmund; Michael Siegmund and family; Kirk and Brenda Siegmund and family; Lothar and
Elvira Koester and family; Susi and Gert Jatschny of Germany; Anja and family of
Germany. Great grandchildren Michael, Laura, Emma, Hannah, Darvin, Bruce, Lutz. Numerous
niece's and nephews in USA and Alsace Loraine, Germany and Greece. A Funeral Service was
held on Thursday, February 27, 2003 followed by a burial at Boundary Bay Cemetery. DELTA
FUNERAL HOME 604-946-6040
Maple Ridge 02/28/03
GARDEN HILL FUNERAL CHAPEL 11765 - 224th Street Conveniently Located in Downtown Maple
Ridge 604-463-8161 Tim & Peggy Logue
KURAN Isabel (Shanks) passed away peacefully after a brief illness in Ridge Meadows
Hospital on February 18, 2003. She was born November 3, 1919 in Belfast, Northern
Ireland. She will be missed by her husband Victor, daughter Linda Western (John), son
David (Virginia) and grandchildren Allen, Jessica, and Matthew as well as family and
friends in Winnipeg and Ontario. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, March
3, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. at Burnett Fellowship Baptist Church, 20639-123 Avenue, Maple
Ridge. Garden Hill Funeral Chapel 604-463-8161
North Shore News 03/02/03
MCKAY - Edward (known as Teddy or Ed). Passed away February 26, 2003. Born in Toronto on
December 6, 1913. Lived on the North Shore from age 5. Worked at Burrard Dry Dock from
age 15. Predeceased by his wife Jean (March 1988) and most of his brothers and sisters.
Survived by his loving family, sister Mary, and children Edward, Michael, David (Nancy),
Heather (John), Leslie (Roger), and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Special
thanks to everybody at Lynn Valley Care Center, Lions Gate Hospital, and Theresa, Betty,
and Rita for their kind loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lynn
Valley Care Center. By request a service will be held for family members only. A
celebration of Ted's life will be held at the Fraternity Order of the Eagles, 170 West
3rd St, North Vancouver, on Friday, March 7, 2003 at 3:30 5:30 p.m.
REID, Ivy May (nee Chapman) passed away peacefully on Saturday evening February 22, 2003
at the age of 82. Lovingly remembered by her husband of 63 years, Ozzie. Cherished and
much loved by her children Terry, Heather Storey (Les) and Roberta Versteeg (Brian) and
by her grandchildren Katherine, Jessica, Patrick, Kimberley, Chris and Nicole. She also
leaves behind some long and dear friends. Predeceased by her brother Bert and her
sisters Lillian, Nellie and Audrey - Ivy was the last of her clan. She was a wonderful
mother, a caring Noni and a good friend. Her passing will leave a hole in all our
hearts. Many thanks to the kind nurses and Physiotherapist Roxanne at Lions Gate
Hospital and to Dr. Nancy Crossen for being there for us everyday. There wlll be no
service as requested. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the charity
of your choice.
Richmond New 03/01/03
BORTHWICK Dorothy passed away peacefully at Minoru Residence in Richmond on Monday,
February 24, 2003 at the age of 89 years. Predeceased by her two sisters, Gertrude and
Mary and survived by her loving family: husband Bruce; three sons, Doug (Alice), Thomas
(Carole), Robert (Lis); seven grandchildren Kassan, Melanie, Katherine, Haley, Dan,
Richard and James; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. No service by request.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richmond Library. Richmond Funeral Home
(604)273-3748
Engagement
Surrey Now 03/01/03
JOHN & PATRICIA DOMINATO of Surrey, B.C. are pleased to announce the engagement of their
daughter, Karen Patricia to Jason Brian Grozell, son of Jo Ann Saueyer & Brian Grozell
of Langley, B.C. Wedding to take place, August 2003.
Births
Abbotsford Times 02/28/2003 Mark Breitkreuz and Tesa Lehman are pleased to announce the
birth of their son, ZACHARIAH CONNOR on October 4th, 2002 weighing 7lb 7oz. at 1:03pm.
VIKRAM SINGH GILL, Born September 12, 2002 weighing 9lbs 4oz. Proud parents Cham and
Ranjeet are delighted with their new addition to the family. Brothers Arjun and Arman
love their new playmate. Congratulations to the Bains and Gills (Grandparents).
It's a boy! Announcing the birth of Malachi Henry Janzen, born January 16, 2003 at 7:27
a.m. to Tony and Rebecca Janzen, at 9 lbs 12 oz and 22 inches long. He is named Henry to
honour our fathers and grandfathers.
Chilliwack Times 02/28/2003
April & Brett Chomlack are thrilled to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter
CASSIDY LAUREN at 6:51 p.m., January 13, 2003 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Proud
grandparents are Norm and Ivy Flewwelling of Sardis, and Tom and Evelyn Chomlack of
Abbotsford
Coquitlam Now 03/01/2003
Greffard Laiken Saige born January 31, 2003 to Sheri and Shawn weighing 6lbs, 14 ozs at
BC Womens Hospital, Vancouver.
Clark, Steve and Angela announce the birth of their first child, Owen Robert Taylor
Clark, 7lbs 7 oz., Born January 11th, 2003 at Langley Memorial Hospital.
Delta Optimist 03/01/2003
LINDON JOHNSON SMITH was born Wednesday February 19, 2003 at 11:15am weighing in at
6lbs. Proud Parents are Fleur and Mike Smith. Congratulations from big Brother Rhys.
Proud Grandmother is Margaret Protheroe.
Maple Ridge 02/28/2003
Adnan & Saadia Chaudhry are pleased to announce the arrival of their beautiful twin
girls Ayesha and Zainab Mehnood, born January 20, 2003, at 10:54 am and 11:04 am,
weighing 4 lbs. 5 oz. and 4 lbs. 4oz. Proud grandparents are Ahmad and Surriya Pervaiz
as well as Sultan & Amtul Chaudhry. Proud Uncles and Aunts are Uncle Imran, Aunt Nazia,
Aunt Amina, Aunt Naida and Aunta Bushra.

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