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Curtis, Dean Weston

1/22/2021

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Dean Weston Curtis
Mar 13, 1945 - Jan 15, 2021

Dean Weston Curtis passed peacefully early in the morning of Friday, January 15, 2021, due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He was a son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, and a friend to nearly every person and creature he met.


Dean lived a full life of adventures. Born in South Bend, Indiana, he earned a Bachelor of Arts from Butler University, and did post graduate studies in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin. He and his wife, Georgiann, made the difficult decision to immigrate to Canada in 1969. They lived in New Westminster while Dean earned a teaching degree from SFU. He and Georgiann then lived on a farm in the South Okanagan, homesteaded in the Yukon, taught at an elementary school in Klemtu in the coastal fjords of BC, built and lived in a rustic A-frame in the wild forest outside of Nelson, and became parents to their daughter, Shaundra. Dean then followed his heart to the ocean, where he lived on his sailboat in Coal Harbour in Vancouver for 30 years.

He loved nature and sunshine and his daughter and granddaughters above all else. He loved to laugh and hated to be constrained. Dean was a teacher and counsellor. However, he was better known for his charismatic and passionate presence. He was fun-loving, romantic, easy-going, and an excellent musician and singer. Throughout his life it is doubtful that there were many people that knew him that weren't influenced by him.
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In Dean’s own words:
“Dean lived his life consistent with his deepest, highest, most important values. He also encouraged and supported all of the people on this planet to be aware of, honour, live and manifest their deepest, highest, most important values. Dean was a man of many qualities. He was ResponseAble, authentic, honest, open, assertive, intelligent, wise, profound, profane, young at heart, old soul, youthful, elder, father, loving, loveable, evolved and evolving, open to learning, playful, caring, sensual, hedonistic, appreciative, warm, cool, present,  mentor,  master, leader, divine, primal, facilitator, humorous, light, serious, deep, bold, confident, wild, far and high and deep seeing, lover, friend,  challenging, celebrating, encouraging, inspiring, fit, strong, reverent, spiritual, natural, male;  appreciative of and celebrating beauty, nature, the masculine, the feminine, this divine, primal God/Goddess dance; simple, complex, paradoxical, self aware, humble.”

Dean is survived by his daughter, Shaundra (Jeneah), granddaughters Sylvie, Mabel, Raeya, Addysen, and Maelle, son-in-law Ken, nephew Mike, great-niece Christina, his chosen brothers John (Malerie), Les, Leonard, Dieter, David, Ken, Dan, and former spouses Georgiann and Sylvia. He is predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Beatrice, sister Sharley, and niece Kimberly.

Dean’s earthly remains have been interred in the Green Burial Garden at Heritage Gardens Cemetery, 19082 16th Ave, South Surrey. A celebration of his life is postponed until such time as we may safely gather and honour his wishes that we all continue to “PARTY ON!” 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Greenpeace or Parkinson Canada.
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Moskal, Rafal

12/26/2020

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Left this life on December 14, 2020. His family mourns his passing and will remember him with a private gathering. Rafal will be laid to rest at Gardens of Gethsemani cemetery 15694 32 Ave, Surrey on Tuesday December 29. The service will be live streamed. 
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Lunney, Kenneth (Neil)

12/5/2020

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Kenneth Neil Lunney
(June 18, 1957 – November 21,2020)
It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kenneth (Neil) Lunney on Saturday morning at the age of 63 years old. 

Kenneth was born in Orillia, Ontario to subsistence farmers.  He is survived by his wife Linda Lunney of 30 years, his many companion birds and two loving dogs, sister Helen Blunt, his brother Tom Lunney (Irene) and his cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
 
A charming man, highly intelligent and very empathetic in his conversations with people. Larger than life and one of a kind! He reached out to many people along his travels with fabulous stories and perceptive insights weaving a type of magic through large networks of people. This unspoken hero always stopped to help a stranger, a friend, or a family member in need. He was a high-spirited individual, no matter what the obstacle, he always put his best foot forward saying, “Life is the challenge of living it!”

Kenneth loved nature and everything in it, he felt everything had a right to life. 
He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Until we meet again.

You can support him by giving a memorial donation to: 
Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary

Kenneth was privately laid to rest in the new green burial section of Chilliwack Cemeteries on Friday December 4, 2020.
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Isakov, Matushka Laura

11/25/2020

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Matushka Laura Isakov
A wife and a mother to three and a matushka for everyone, Matushka Laura Isakov suddenly passed away at the age of 42, on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at a clinic in Fraser Lake, British Columbia.
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Matushka Laura was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 21, 1978. After spending two years in Georgia, her family lived in various parts of Minnesota and Iowa. Matushka Laura graduated from Irondale High School in New Brighton, Minnesota, in 1996, and went on to the University of Minnesota where she studied electrical engineering. 

It was then at St Andrew's College in Winnipeg where Matushka Laura met her future husband Aleksey Isakov. She was baptized and chrismated into the Orthodox Church at Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church in Winnipeg, and then they were married at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Vancouver, in June 2001. On July 21, 2002, they had their first child Nikolai. They moved to Manitoba in December 2002 where they had their second son Sergei on July 18, 2003 and a daughter Elizabeth on January 14, 2005.

In May 2006, they moved back to Vancouver for a better life for their children. They moved to a small three bedroom apartment where Laura would spend most of her life, but in October 2020 they decided to move up north to Fraser Lake so they could live their dreams and bought a 120-acre farm. Matushka Laura loved literature and was in the process of completing a doctoral degree in German Literature.

Matushka Laura loved everyone around her and would help anyone who needed it putting the needs of others over her own. She is deeply missed by family and everyone she knew.
Memory eternal!

Funeral services to be held at Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church, 75 E 43rd Ave Vancouver BC.  Panikhida will be served on Thursday November 26 at 7:00pm.  Funeral will be served at 10:00 am Friday November 27 2020, then she will be laid to rest at Heritage Gardens Cemetery, 19082 16 Ave, Surrey, BC.  

Memory Eternal! Вечная Память!


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McAinsh, William Peter

11/21/2020

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William McAinsh
January 22 1972 - November 4 2020
It is with great sadness the family of Bill McAinsh announce his passing. Through his bravely fought battle with cancer he maintained an appreciation and passion for life. He had been awaiting a liver transplant, but unfortunately after having a routine procedure Bill suddenly became very ill and unexpectedly  passed the following day.

Bill touched the lives of many people from various walks of life with his charm and warmth. He was often described as:

"The type of man that would give the shirt of his back to help another."
"A natural athlete with unorthodox techniques"
"A genuine friend with a heart of gold"
"Compassionate and committed to creating peace and harmony"

He enjoyed many interest including; tennis, swimming, gold panning and road trips. Having strong family values, Bill continued efforts to connect with relatives and loved them deeply. He can now rest painlessly and peacefully. ​

Private burial by invitation only to occur on Thursday November 26 at 1:00pm at Heritage Gardens Cemetery, 19082 16 Ave, Surrey, BC.

Live streaming will be available the day of the service, available at 
https://www.ancientburials.com/livestream.html
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Trotter, George

11/19/2020

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George Trotter
Born March 24, 1936 - Passed November 15, 2020

Born to Grace Elizabeth French, he was her pride and joy, her little boy. He met the love of his life, Marjorie, in Toronto.  They would go on to be married for 61 years. Having 3 girls: Cynthia Elizabeth, Stephanie Patricia, Angela Doris. Mom and Dad would have two babies that did not live, one a boy lost at 7 months, and a girl named Marjorie who lived for only one hour.  Her father carried the small casket to the grave to bury her, as her mother was sick in the hospital.

They would move from Toronto to BC in 1969 to raise their children. It would be in BC that they would have their last baby, Angela Doris. British Columbia was also the place dad considered one of the most beautiful provinces
Dad had a love for wildlife, bears, eagles, birds of all kinds, teaching his girls about the outdoors. He loved trains and always said he would have loved to be an engineer.
Remember Dad watching Mutual of Omaha and Jacques Cousteau, opening our world to outside adventures and conservation. His love for adventure was passed down to his girls.
In later years Dad struggled with his health but this man had the strength of 10 men and 9 lives.  We came close to losing him a couple of times, but he wasn’t going to go so easy. With years getting on and time past Dad would always have fresh flowers for his Marjorie.  When he could no longer get out to buy them, he would send someone else.
Their hearts were always for Kelowna, where they would retire and live for 11 years.  They would hike the trestles and visit the sights over and over.  While walking the trestle, Dad would talk about how he had traveled over these very ones when he was 11 years old by himself to live in Toronto.
Some of Dad’s favourite places to eat were Old Spaghetti Factory and Swiss Chalet. He always enjoyed when his family would come to visit.
Dad would talk a lot about his memories to Mom: the many camping trips with the girls to Disneyland and Golder Ears Alouette Lake, how he helped blow up the guard shed at the dump as a young boy “of course with his friends”

One summer in Jasper because Dad was an avid outdoor lover and amateur camera buff his run in with a grizzly bear and the desire to capture that photo put him into a marathon sprint to the camper as his family was yelling “Run faster!”.  Mom would hold the door open as Dad took flight, launching himself into safety.  Thank goodness that was only the cub.
If Dad had one sad moment it was his Mom.  He loved his Mom as she chose to keep him in an era when mothers gave their unplanned babies up for adoption.  Mom and Dad would move to BC so they could become a family.  Grandma would almost come to live with his growing family almost every weekend, attending parades, camping, traveling.  Losing his Mom at 74 was devastating for Dad.  He struggled with feelings of never having done enough
As his health started to fail, Dad would require almost bi-weekly blood transfusions. But in the last 1 ½ years, Dad enjoyed his almost daily trips to McDonalds for ice cream and visits to the grocery store for his sausage rolls.
Dad was growing tired and would talk often about going to the third heaven where he would see his Mom and babies.  He couldn’t wait to be free of the needles.  He didn’t want to leave the love of his life.  But last couple months he made friends with squirrels and birds just outside his living room window.  He was able to find a peace that would comfort him and take him home.
George will be remembered during a private family memorial held on Saturday November 21, 2020 at 10:30 am in the Ft. Langley Lions Hall.

A live stream of the memorial can be viewed at https://fb.watch/1_TunHXvbA/
Donations in memory of George can be given to the Canadian Blood Services
Rest my good and faithful servant...
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Kaltsidis, Dimitra

11/19/2020

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April 27, 1950- November 11, 2020.
Our beloved mother, grandmother, auntie and sister has fallen sleep in the Lord. Dimitra was born in Athens, Greece, to Eleni and Theodore Kagari, the second of 4 siblings.

She became a hairdresser and owned a salon in Athens. During that time she met and married her husband Pavlo Kaltsidis. They had 2 children, Marialena and Kostadino. 

Dimitra and her family moved to Canada permanently in 1991 leaving behind her brothers, Adonis and Panayiotis (Litsa) and their nieces and nephews. Dimitra was also very close to her husband’s family in Nea Sevastia, Drama; especially her sister in law, Katina, and brother in law, George.

Dimitra loved three things in life; God, family and cooking - she was a wizard in the kitchen. The joy of her life were her two grandchildren, Pavlo and Zoe. She adored singing to them and feeding them delicious homemade foods.
She always gave of herself and didn’t ask for much in return. Her faith and love continue to sustain those who love and miss her.

May her memory be eternal!

Her private family funeral will be held at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 13181 96 Ave, Surrey, on Monday November 23, 2020 at 11:00am with the local clergy officiating in supporting their brother priest Fr. Konstantios Kaltsidis. Burial to follow at Heritage Gardens Cemetery, 19082 16 Ave, Surrey, BC. 

A private livestream will be made available for family members.

Dimitra Kaltsidis
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Mattheakis, Panagiota (Pangie)

11/4/2020

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She is dearly missed by her daughters Sophia and Angelica, mother, siblings, extended family and friends. 

Her smile would light up the room and her generosity and kind heart touches and inspired those around her. Through her battle with health issues she never lost hope and never stopped making plans for the future. ​

Her private family funeral will be held at Sts. Constatine and Helen Greek Orthodox church, 13181 96 Ave, Surrey, on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 11:00am with Fr. Konstantinos Kaltsidis officiating. Burial to follow at Valley View Memorial Gardens 14622 72 Ave, Surrey, B.C. 


​May Her Memory Be Eternal
Panagiota Mattheakis
A song dedicated in Pangie's memory
Goodbye My Love Goodbye by Demis Roussos
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Spyracopoulos, Eleni

10/28/2020

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On October 26, 2020, Eleni passed peacefully in Surrey, British Columbia, after courageously facing a lengthy and debilitating illness. She leaves behind her loving husband George, daughter Georgia, sons Ted (Rosa) and Leo (Nina), and adoring grandchildren Alexander, Evan and Alyssa.

Eleni arrived in Montreal during the early sixties, where she worked briefly as an au pair, before deciding to join extended family in Winnipeg.  There she met George and were married. Soon they started their very own “village”m welcoming a rambunctious daughter, quickly followed by a pair of identical twin boys.

Having lost her father as a toddler, Eleni put family above all other things, and soon after the children arrived, her mother joined the family and helped raise the children. She was a devoted mother who cared deeply for her children.  Having faced hardship as a child and young woman, Eleni ensured that her children received a quality education, and did her best to enrich their lives with many memorable activities, as well as French, Greek, and music lessons. She continued this tradition by enriching the lives of her grandchildren with new experiences and by taking them to attractions in and around Winnipeg and Vancouver.

Eleni was courageous, passionate, strong, hard-working, and generous to a fault.  She is remembered fondly as “Heavy Duty Helen” by her children. She valued the Greek community, Greek traditions and her Greek Orthodox faith. She could not tolerate idleness, and immersed herself in the community by teaching the Greek language, being involved in Greek youth organizations and by volunteering at the church and at functions like Winnipeg’s famous “Folklorama” festival.  She also hosted a Greek community television show for a brief time.  Eleni loved taking care of her family and her home, had a fondness for antique furniture, and cooking. She spoiled her family and friends with dinners fit for royalty; her culinary skills were legendary.

Her funeral will be held at Sts. Constatine and Helen Greek Orthodox church, 13181 96 Ave, Surrey, on Thursday October 29, 2020 at 10:00am with Fr. Kostadinos Kaltsidis officiating. Burial to follow at Heritage Gardens Cemetery, 19082 16 Ave, Surrey, BC.

May her memory be eternal.

A livestream of the funeral can be viewed by visiting http://facebook.com/ancientburials
Eleni Spyracopoulos
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Nika, Jorgo

10/24/2020

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Left this earthly life on October 19, 2020. He is dearly missed by his loving wife Vangjelo, children and grandchildren. He will be remembered with a funeral held at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4500 Arbutus St, Vancouver on Tuesday October 27, 2020 at 10:00am. Funeral is open to invited guests only. Afterwards Jorgo will be laid to rest with a burial in the District of Kent Valley View Cemetery,  4600 Cemetery Road, Agassiz, BC. Services officiated by Fr. Odisseys Drossos and Fr. Kostantinos Kaltsidis.
​May his memory be eternal...
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Torp, Frank

10/22/2020

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​Passed away in Langley on August 9, 2020. He will be missed by family, friends and those who knew him. Private Burial to occur in the Hazelmere Cemetery, Surrey, BC. 
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Fetissoff, Olga

10/6/2020

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​Olga Petrovna Fetissoff fell asleep after a life time of service to the Lord on October 5th 2020 (at 101 years old).  Born on September 29 1919 in Presmysl Poland to Peter & Anna Bochonko, Olga lived a full and amazing life.  Peter & Anna Bochonko had 4 Children.  3 Daughters (Olga, Stephanie & Ivana) and a Son Eugene.  They also adopted a 5th child (Miroslava) when Olga was 17 years old.
After completing her education, Olga worked as a grade 3 & 4 teacher in Premysl.
In 1944, Olga received permission to move to Metz France (only professionals including teachers could get permission to move cities in occupied Europe).  She left her family in Presmysl, and she was not able to return to visit them.  
In 1945, Olga moved to Paris France and she took up employment as a seamstress.
After WWII, a population exchange took place throughout much of Europe.  Peter & Anna Bochonko, together with their children Stephanie, Ivana, Eugene, and Miroslava were forced to move from Poland to their native home of Lviv Ukraine.  They were stripped by the government of their possessions, business, and property and moved to Lviv in poverty.
In 1949, Olga moved to Vancouver Canada, where she opened a business (Parisian Ladies Dress Shop, at 10th & Sasamat in Vancouver).
In 1950, Olga’s business partner hired a cabinet making company (Progressive Woodworking) to come build some new cabinets in the shop.  Eugene Fetisoff, the proprietor, met Olga at this time.  Within a year they were married.
In 1952 Olga sold her shares in Parisian Ladies Dress Shop and took up work as a mother and housewife, raising her 2 children (Laresa and Peter).
In 1955, Olga moved into a new home in Burnaby BC which her husband Eugene constructed.  She raised her Children and lived in this home until 2016.
Olga was extremely involved with Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church, where she served as Treasurer for 25 years (1979 – 2004); as President of the Ladies Auxiliary from 1964-1979; while also organizing over 100 Bazaars and Fundraising events, preparing multiple meals and activities for the church, and using her skills as a seamstress to custom make church vestments for many Bishops; Priests; Deacons and Altar Servers.  Olga leaves behind the family which she loved and raised, including her children Laresa Wright (David) & Peter Fetissoff (Diane); grandchildren Gregory Wright (Ana), Veronica Marraffa (Michael), and Jeffery Fetissoff; and great-grandchildren Natalia Szymczak (Adam), Alexander Wright, & Tatiana Marraffa.  Services to be held at Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church, 75 E 43rd Ave Vancouver BC.  Panikhida will be served on Wednesday October 7th at 6:30pm.  Funeral will be served at 10:00 am Thursday October 8 2020, then she will be laid to rest with her husband Eugene at Mountain View Cemetery following the service. Memory Eternal! Вечная Память!
Olga Fetissoff
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Pieron, Arnold Paul

9/19/2020

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We are sad to share the loss of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  

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rnold Paul Pieron
December 15, 1935 – September 15, 2020

Paul is survived by his wife of 62 years Henriette, 4 daughters -  Cora (John), Andriëtte, Paulien and Petri, 5 grandchildren – Hannah, Marcus, Drew, Leoni and Rhys and 1 great-granddaughter – Arienna.

Born in the Netherlands, Paul started his medical training in Amsterdam and then emigrated to Canada where he specialized in orthopaedics in Winnipeg.  He moved his family back to the Netherlands to do a PhD in Leiden. In 1973 the family returned to Canada where he had a thriving practice as an orthopaedic surgeon in Regina, Sask.  He completed the final 10 years of his career back in the Netherlands.  He and Henriette retired to Surrey BC, where they have enjoyed a rich social and cultural life with many friends.

Paul was an avid traveller. He sailed, skied, cycled, hiked, walked, swam, enjoyed bridge and was an enthusiastic gardener.  He also had an eclectic collection of antique cars which he enjoyed showing at car club events.

Paul was a foundation member of Kings University in Edmonton, involved in church life – latterly the Peninsula United Church in Surrey.  He and Henriette were very involved in sponsoring refugee families as well as charitable works in El Salvador and elsewhere.  Paul was a man of few words and a lot of good deeds.
 Paul walked a unique path through a full life.   His counsel, love and consistent ever present support will be missed by his extended family which now spans 4 generations, his friends, his patients and the charities he supported.   

Paul will be laid to rest at the Hazelmere Cemetery, Surrey, BC with a private graveside service.

His service will be live streamed on Friday September 25, 2020 at 11am and can be viewed afterwards by going to ​https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=333577497700252&extid=B128iAedsfqocACA
Arnold Pieron
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Sparrow, Ronald “Bud” Edward Jr. KᵂenƏtƏn

9/16/2020

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July 16, 1944 – September 14, 2020
Passed away peacefully in his family home on September 14th, surrounded by the love of his children. Bud’s memory will be kept alive by his children, Shani (Paul), Desiree (Rich), Jarred, Kayla (Mike) and Kelsey; grandchildren Brett, Ronald, Kaleigh and Delaney; sisters Leona and Sharon (Chris); In-laws Glen and Elizabeth Dinsmore, selected son, Brian Dinsmore and a very large extended family of many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bud was born in Richmond, BC and lived his young, formative years in communities along the mouths of Fraser and Skeena river. He then had the privilege of raising two beautifully melded families in the close-knit communities of Tsawwassen and Ladner. He was a kind, warm, dedicated and loving father, who could always put a smile on his children’s faces with his teasing, quick wit and good humour. His home was a gathering place where everyone was welcome and countless memories have been shared with family, friends and acquaintances. He forged lifelong and cherished friendships in all the places he has lived and during his many journeys up and down the coast of BC. Bud was a humble, stoic, generous man with a giant heart, he was a true friend to many people. As an avid hunter for birds and big game, he made annual trips to Penticton, Medicine Hat and Cypress Hills with close friends and family.
His nickname “Bud” was unwittingly bestowed upon him by his little sister Sharon. As a toddler, she tried to say brother but it came out “brudder”, shortened to “buddy”, and eventually evolved into his long-standing name, Bud. He had the ambition to become a fisherman from the young age of 2. While the family was visiting Musqueam, he would run off and go fish in the creek. Bud learned his invaluable fishing and hunting skills from his father, grandfather and uncles throughout the years, while obtaining his cultural education along the way. Bud ran his first gillnetter at the young age of 13 on his own in the Fraser and afterwards travelled north with his uncles, beginning his prestigious career as a commercial fisherman. He purchased his first seine boat, the Bruce Luck, at the age of 24. He then went on to build his own seine boats, the Shani Lynne and Shani Lynne No 2, named after his first daughter and subsequently to include the next two daughters carrying the middle name Lynne. As he became an independent fisherman, he included the skills of his sister Leona to keep his business affairs on track. With his remarkable memory, knowledge of migration patterns, and skill built over the decades he became one of the best and most respected high-liners on the pacific coast and is considered a legend. His passion for being on the water has been passed down generationally and continues to live on through his son Jarred. He had an exceptional and accomplished 61 year fishing career, which included being a long-standing member of the Musqueam Fisheries Commission, fishing herring in Newfoundland, owning and operating his thriving business (Sthakwy Fishing Co. Ltd.), as well as providing for the community members and elders at Musqueam and for other first nations communities. His courage and determination on the Fraser River and during the “Sparrow Case” paved way for the advancement of Indigenous fishing rights across Canada and around the world. His legacy will be felt for years to come and continue to effect change for Indigenous rights. 
Bud spent the last year and a half being surrounded by the love and support of his family, especially his children always at his side. He hosted many family dinners and celebrations, filling his home with joy, laughter and good times. His family would like to thank and raise their hands to the nurses and home support workers at South Delta Home Health. They always provided Bud with professional and compassionate care and truly supported the family throughout his journey.
Bud is continuing his journey and is now with his parents Ron & Vi Sparrow, wife Linda Sparrow, daughter Lonni “LaLa” Sparrow, Grandparents Ed & Rose Sparrow and sister in law Deborah McClellan. They will have welcomed him with open arms.
May calm seas and fair winds guide you home.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, funeral services will be restricted to family and close friends. The funeral service will be live streamed at 9am on September 18, 2020, the link is http://vimeo.com/musqueam (will be the top video, click to live feed). There will be a celebration of life once it is safe to do so. If you would like to send flowers, please send to Musqueam Community Centre (6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver BC V6N 4C6). In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the BC Lung Association.
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Point, Terence Patrick

8/16/2020

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Terence (Terry) Patrick Point passed away suddenly in the late evening of August 13, 2020.  Terry was predeceased by his Father Richard Gordon Point and survived by his Mother Katie Point, and was the youngest of their seven children: Florence, Richard, Bradley, Francis (Frenchie), Norman, and Dianne.  Terry was well-known as a gifted athlete in soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and golf.  In the Musqueam community he was known as a community provider as a lifelong fisherman and hunter.  Terry was an ambassador and knowledge keeper for Musqueam culture and heritage.  He was always happy to teach people about his Musqueam culture from creek restoration to archaeology and cultural protocol.  Terry has worked with the Musqueam Indian Band, the Museum of Anthropology, the Museum of Vancouver, the David Suzuki Foundation, the Native Education College and the Richmond School District.  Above all he was most proud of the beautiful little family he created with his beloved wife Ena Point, and their sons they love: Tristan, Emery, Teagan, and fur-baby Hunter. His last social media post said: “My wife and kids have been busy today, made home-made pickles, salsa, and blueberry jam. Happy to have all the good food for the winter.”  For those who knew Terry well, his heartfelt laugh and smiling eyes will be with us forever.  Terry touched the lives of many people in positive ways, and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends and community. 

To send a love offering or handshake and support Ena and the kids, please e-transfer to  pointfamilyhandshake@gmail.com
(No password required, as it is set for automatic deposit)

Funeral services will be held at the Musqueam Community Center, 6777 Salish Drive, Vancouver (Musqueam Reserve) Viewing will take place on Monday, August 17, 2020 from 3:00 - 6:00pm followed by a Prayer service at 7:00pm. The Mask dance will occur the following morning at day break with a Celebration of Life held at 9:00am. Followed by interment in the Musqueam cemetery.

Keeping the safety of the community in mind and following Covid-19 guidelines, the Prayer and Celebration of Life Services will only allow for Immediate Family and Invited Guests to attend.

For virtual attendance, the Celebration of Life will be live streamed via the link provided below:
https://yesav-zoom.vids.io/videos/069cd6bc1d19e0c68f/live-stream-2020-08-15-18-45
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In an effort to create an opportunity for the Musqueam Community to partake in the services for our Beloved Terry there will be a procession after the conclusion of the Celebration of Life.  The family invites friends and family to join in this final farewell by lining up at designated spots along the procession route.  Please feel free to wear your jerseys, bring our drums and/or lacrosse stocks.

The procession will leave the Musqueam Community Center shortly after 10:00 am and travel north along Salish Drive, turning right on Thellaiwhaltun, then left onto Crown Street with a final drive by the family home, then turning left back onto Salish Drive and right onto Musqueam Drive to proceed to the Cemetery for a burial. 

If you would like to offer the family a handshake or returns, this can be done during the procession. An usher will follow behind the procession and collect envelopes along the route (Please include on the envelope: name, where money will go to, e.g. headstone or family, etc.).

Due to the COVID safety guidelines, community will have to remain in place and say your farewell from the curbside.  We ask that everyone practice social distancing and ensure the safety of the family in mourning. We understand how difficult this is for community, but we must remain diligent.

With the greatest love and respect, the Point Family.

Terence Patrick Point
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Hall, Arnold

8/3/2020

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passed away peacefully on the 31st July 2020 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 68.
Arnold is lovingly remembered by his brother Clarence Pennier (Nancy), his children: Felicia Pennier (David Hudon) and Arnold Crey, Jr., his grandchildren: Tatiana, Kitche, Talale, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Predeceased by parents: Frank and Amanda, brothers: Ernie, Gordie, Ralph, Woody, Roger, and sisters Amy, Evelyn, Marilyn. 

Arnold has always been a selfless and giving person and known as a strong and silent type. He was exceedingly intelligent and known to complete crossword puzzles in pen, had a love of music, including a lifelong ability to contribute to the art with his bass guitar. He will be greatly missed.

Services will be held at Sq’éwlets Administration Building at 12892 Moses Drive, Lake Errork, BC. Prayers will take place  on Monday, August 3rd, 2020 at 7pm.
A Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 10am, with a A luncheon to follow. Private cremation to take place afterwards.
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The service will be livestreamed at the link below and on Ancient Burials facebook page. 

In lieu of donations please e-transfer to lorikelly@shaw.ca.
(No password required, as its set for automatic deposit)
Arnold Hall

Today we honour the life of Arnold Hall. To leave the family a condolence visit https://www.ancientburials.com/obituaries/hall-arnold

Posted by Ancient Burials - Funerals, Memorials & Preplanning on Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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Kipp, Ada

7/28/2020

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Travelling now on eagles, Ada left this life to soon on July 26, 2020 and will be dearly missed by those who knew her especially her children and extended family. Ada will be brought to the family home for a time of visiting. Afterwards a private cremation will take place with a Celebration of Life held At 9am on Friday July 31, 2020. Ada will be laid to rest at the Musquem cemetery following the service.
A recording of the Celebration of Life can be viewed at:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=281127126515015​
Ada Kipp
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Day, Benjamin

7/15/2020

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​Passed away in Vancouver on May 14, 2020. He will be missed by family, friends and those who knew her. Private burial to occur at the Surrey Centre Cemetery. 
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Wood, Ken

7/6/2020

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Ken unexpectedly passed away on June 30, 2020. He is survived by his loving partner Francesca, daughter Madelyn and sister Anita. Ken was an ordained Chaplain who officiated over 1,000 memorial services for families in the past 18 years. He was a man of great kindness, compassion and loyalty. A musician of the heart, who touched the lives of so, so many....

You are now in spirit, to soar the skies and heavens free like the birds in their beauty, and palettes of extraordinary colour, you so passionately embraced in life!

Your family, Unity family, friends and colleagues shall carry our love and memories of you, forever in our hearts! We will miss you! Until we meet again...

A Celebration of Ken's life will be announced at a future date. 
Ken Wood
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Margodt, Gary

6/17/2020

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Entered into the rest of the Lord on May 23. He will be dearly missed by his Bethesda Community and friends. A graveside service will be held on June 25, 2020 at the Mount Lehman Cemetery, located in the 29000 block of Taylor Road, Abbotsford. The service will be live streamed on the Ancient Burials Facebook page as well. 
May he rest in Peace. 

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=694475178073322
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Hall, John Alexander

6/11/2020

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December 10, 1983 - May 23, 2020
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our kind, generous, funny and lovable son, Alexander Hall.

Alex is survived by his parents, Ross and Susan, special confidante and very supportive and loving sister, Jennifer, brothers Steve (Tracey) and Denny (Nikki) and many aunties, uncles, cousins and other extended family. 

Alex loved his family, his many true and loyal friends but mostly his darling daughter Zeyla, who was the light and joy of his life.
Alex will be forever missed and loved. We are left with a huge hole in our hearts. Rest easy, lovely Boy.

Perhaps at a later time when it is safe, friends and family may be able to say goodbye together. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Alex's name may be made to Connaught Heights Elementary School, New Westminster.
You may also go to https://newwestschools.ca/contact-us/donations/ then click on New Westminster School Online Donations. Select Connaught Heights and the amount. You may also issue a cheque payable to SD40 New Westminster and include the school name and in memory of Alex Hall. 
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A charity of your choice is also an honourable way to remember Alex and just as greatly appreciated. 
John Ross Alexander Hall
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Thielmann, Mary

5/25/2020

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Mary Thielmann (Hildebrandt) passed away peacefully, and as gracefully as she lived her life, on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Menno Home in Abbotsford, BC. Her family was able to be with her - a person at a time - during her last 8 days on earth. What a priceless gift this was!

Mary was born on March 26, 1931, in Einlage, Ukraine. She was the third daughter born to Anna (Dyck) and Heinrich Hildebrandt after Annie and Erna, and was followed by her brother, Henry. Mary’s childhood and education were unpredictable and disrupted by World War 2. Her first two school years were in the Russian language, and then continued very sporadically in German when the German army moved in. Her family fled Ukraine, making their way to Germany. Ten months later they were moved to Poland and lived there until the beginning of 1945 when, at night, they heard a knock on their window and were warned to leave because the Russian soldiers were moving in. God protected them, and they were able to escape to Venigerode, Germany. The Russians took this area over later on, but after some time the family was able to move into the “American” zone. From there, they boarded a ship bound for Canada and made the 10-day voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, immigrating to Canada. It was the spring of 1948. Mary began a new chapter in her life - in a land of freedom - as a 17 year old girl settling in Chilliwack BC with her family.

Mary and Albert Thielmann met in Chilliwack, although she had first seen Albert on the street below her window in Germany, and Albert had seen her onboard the ship to Canada. They were married on September 19, 1954 and began their life together in Vancouver and then Burnaby where their family grew to three sons and two daughters. Mary loved being a mother and fully enjoyed her children, often referring to all of them as her blessings. 

Their church community was a very important part of family life. Mary and Albert never lost the wonder of this new found freedom they now had in Canada to freely gather together in churches to worship God. Bible reading and worship songs no longer had to be kept top secret as they had throughout their young lives in communist Russia. They became invested members of 43rd MB Church in Vancouver and then helped form the new church plant of Willingdon MB Church in Burnaby. Central Heights Church became their church family when Mary and Albert realized their vision of a country property and moved to Mt. Lehman BC in 1978.  

Mary was often found outside maintaining the many garden areas in the yard, or picking up hazelnuts during harvest season in the hazelnut orchard they had planted. The kitchen was the other place she could be found, cooking, baking, canning or dehydrating something. Her bread, and hazelnut cake and squares were welcomed gifts and favourites with people in the community as she was sure to pack up something from her kitchen to share with others. She cared about all the people she met and looked for ways to “reach out" to them in some tangible warm-hearted way.

Mary and Albert adored each other. They were business partners, traveling companions who travelled extensively world-wide, shared an intimate spiritual relationship, and opened their home to countless overnight visitors or guests at their table during their 53 years of marriage. When Albert passed away in 2007, Mary continued living in Mt Lehman until four years ago when it became necessary for her to move into long term care.

Mary’s relationships with God, family, friends and neighbours were her passion.  She fully embraced her life as the expression of God’s goodness. She always declared her trust in the Lord in every situation. Mary Thielmann did not complain or criticize, but expressed love and blessing to all. This gift of love is her legacy to her family and all who knew her.

When Mary was asked by a granddaughter to write a legacy letter, she wrote this note by hand and signed it:

We have a great God. God the Father, God the Son Jesus Christ, God the Holy Spirit. My prayer and wish is that all our descendants would love God, obey God and serve God.
Love,
Grandma Mary Thielmann

This prayer includes and will extend beyond the family she now leaves behind: Marv(Heather), Bruno(Sharon), Al(Deb), Marianne(Bruce) Konrad, Evy(Steve) Klassen, 17 grandchildren + 11 grandchildren-in-love, 22 great- grandchildren plus 3 on the way.

She also leaves behind her sister Erna Hildebrand, and brother Henry(Janet) Hildebrandt and her beloved nieces and nephews.
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A garden memorial will be held in Mt. Lehman for the family on Saturday afternoon, May 30th, 2020, with the burial following at Maclure Road Mennonite Cemetery in Abbotsford.
Mary Thielmann
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Mast, William John

5/14/2020

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William John Mast (Bill) born August 6, 1935 passed away May 11, 2020 of natural causes. Bill was born in Vancouver and raised in Wells by William Sr. and Margaret (nee Percival) Mast with his brother Ron. Bill enjoyed the outdoors and loved the warmth of the sun. He had many long- term friends (the annual Kinsmen Picnic was always a joy) and new friends as he was a very warm and caring person. He worked many jobs in his young life and enjoyed the time he spent with the Salmon Commission. After developing epilepsy he needed to work closer to home and joined the Liquor Distribution Branch where he stayed for over 30 years. He married Eleanore Lorraine Robson (nee:
Nordstrand) and took on her children, Mark and Holly, as his own. His daughter Jennifer came along and was the light of his life. Bill, Eleanore and the kids always had many pets and even bred Ocicats. The family also fostered many children over the 25 years that they were foster parents. This was difficult and sometimes rewarding work. Bill, surprisingly, survived 11 years since Eleanore’s death and missed her terribly. He also is survived by his grandchildren Amanda, Cameron, Carson and Connor and his great grand children, Tienna and Arianna.
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The ability to stay home until the end was important to Bill. He and the family would like to thank the following people: Jane, from Home Instead for her friendship and kind and loving care for the past years, the warmandcapablesta attheMedicine Shoppe, Dr. Andres Bredenkamp, Barb and Denise who went above and beyond medical care and treated Bill like a good friend. Bill had complicated medical needs and it took a team to keep him home. Come Share Society, Fraser Health Home Care and his daughter Holly rounded out the team. Bill was happy and well cared for until the end of his time here.

Those we love never really leave us, they live on in the joy and warmth they brought into our lives. Bill was a good man and will be missed by those
who knew and loved him.

The family requests no flowers. If you are so inclined a donation to one of Bill’s favorite charities would be appreciated: White Rock South Surrey Food Bank, Canadian Cancer Society or TB Vets.

To contact family please e-mail billmast84@gmail.com to find out about a future service.
William John Mast
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Folster, Rachel

3/30/2020

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Rachel Folster or “Rae” and lovingly known as “Mama” to many, passed away early Monday, March 30th, 2020 at home, exactly as she had wanted. She leaves behind the pride and joy of her life, her four children: Christine, Linda, Sandra and David, her 13 grandchildren Jason, Cameron, Alexis, Mitchell, Samantha, Sydney, Katherine, Daniel, Adam, Maya and Noah, and her sisters Margaret, Yvonne, Rose and Sally. She is predeceased by her sisters Janet and Tilly and her grandchild, Shoshana.
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Rachel “Shayla” Lilian Cohen, the middle child of seven girls, was born April 27, 1933 in Cairo, Egypt  to Shehata and Zakea Cohen and emigrated to Eastern Canada at the age of 24.
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Rae was a remarkable human being, with a bright smile emphasized by her trademark lipstick, a natural charisma and approachability that caused both women and men, young and old, friends and strangers, to gravitate toward her, and an elegant and vibrant sense of style. She was a strong, kind-hearted, gentle, witty, curious and intelligent woman with a grateful heart and an enormous capacity for loving others. The latter being her special gift.
 
With just a grade two education she taught herself shorthand and to type more than 100 words a minute and we would ask her to type for us just so we could watch how fast she was!  Highly competent and possessing a strong work ethic, Rae was always highly respected in the workplace.  After moving to British Columbia Canada, she secured a position at United Way of the Lower Mainland where she served as an advocate for her community both professionally and personally, while single-handedly raising her children. 
 
Upon retiring, Rae busied herself with gardening and spoiling her grandchildren. She loved to learn and was part of writing and public speaking groups, she volunteered on various strata councils and was an active and dedicated member of St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church.
 
The family would like to extend special thanks to Andrea Folster for regularly checking in on Mom and weekly visits with grandchildren, dedicated caregivers Leila Reshid, Richard Moreau, Kailey Henderson, Kelsey Friesen, her health care team Dr. Meera Anand, Loretta Melonson, Greg and Jennifer Bay and Cindy Gilray, her niece Carol Lange, Belinda van der Zweep, Owen Barclay, Carmen and Amila Attara, Karen Tyrell, Jackie Green, Lynn LaRose, the Vancouver Thunderbird Chorus and Second Inversion Quartet, The Jammers, especially Ray, Bud, Gordon, Mary, Gloria, Daniel and Cindy, and so many others who enriched Mom’s life and allowed her to enrich theirs. 

With heartfelt gratitude, we also wish to thank the people of St. Herman’s, Holy Nativity and St. John of Shanghai parishes, who’ve prayed faithfully for Mom throughout her 13 year battle with Alzheimer’s both in services and at home, as well as visited, forming bonds of friendship with Rae and looking beyond the symptoms of her illness to the extraordinary and whole person inside. In particular Father Lawrence Farley, Father Justin Hewlett, Father Richard Rene, Deacon Zacchaeus and Julia Green, Krista Ganes, Christa Price, Sid Ketel, Tammy Armstrong, Deanna Chattaway, Sister Angelina, Monica Olteanu, Christina Cribb, Herman Campbell, Maria Campbell, Susan Stavrakis, Kai and Theresia Lerche, Dr. Ed Hartley and Svitlana Gryshchenko.
 
Rae’s funeral service will be held at St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church at 7221 - 198B Street in Langley on Wednesday April 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.  Private burial of remains to follow at a later date in the Heritage Gardens Cemetery, 19082 16 Ave, Surrey, BC.
 
May her memory be eternal.

A live stream of the funeral can be viewed at 
​www.facebook.com/576877919138611/videos/2772819842753028
Rachel Folster
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Exarchou, Nicholas

3/30/2020

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Mr. Exarchou lived a very full life reaching the age of 95. He passed from this life earlier this week and leaves behind his wife Emigdia to mourn him.

A Catholic graveside committal service will be officiated by Father Paul and take place on March 31, 2020 at 2:30pm in Heritage Gardens Cemetery, 19082 16 Ave, Surrey, B.C.
Nicholas Exarchou
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