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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Grand Forks Gazette
OBITUARIES Health authorities against lawn pesticide use
ciation, the Public Health Association of BC and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. “Respected Canadian health organizations have come toLeading health organizations recently launched B.C.’s first- gether in an unprecedented campaign to prohibit toxic lawn ever, anti-pesticide advertising campaign – a major newspaper products,” said Kathryn Seely, Director of Public Issues at the blitz that urges all British Columbians to support a lawn and Canadian Cancer Society, B.C. and Yukon. “This is the first time in B.C. history that such an initiative garden pesticide ban. Health organizations endorsing has been undertaken. Health experts are hopeful that B.C. can the campaign include the Canadian follow Eastern Canada’s suit with a province-wide pesticide Cancer Society, the Canadian Breast ban.” The advertisements – which will run in major outlets for Cancer Foundation, the Lung AssoServing the community since 1936 eight weeks – urge British Columbians to call or e-mail Premier Christy Clark with a simple message: “I support a lawn and garden pesticide ban!” “Children across Ontario, Quebec and Nova LUCY DERGOUSOFF Scotia are all protected from these poisons, but the Our Lucy passed on from same can’t be said of children in B.C.,” explained this life, surrounded by her Gideon Forman of the Canadian Association of loving family on January 29, Blaine R. Krist Physicians for the Environment. “We think that’s 2012. She was born April 10, Our staff is committed to 1929, at Grand Forks, B.C., outrageous and this unique campaign is designed your complete satisfaction. to parents George and Molly to rectify it.” We pride ourselves on the Zebroff. Along with experts, a province-wide pesticide quality of our service, Lucy was predeceased ban is also supported by local residents and B.C. LOWEST PRICE, and our by her parents, Molly and dedication to the community. municipalities. Recent polling shows over 70 per George Zebroff; her first “We Invite You To Compare” husband, Sam Waselenkoff; cent of British Columbians favour a pesticide son, Bobby Waselenkoff; 5920 Kootenay Street phase-out on private and public properties. brothers: Bill, John, George and Peter; sister, Mary Oliver, B.C. Scientific research shows people exposed to Voykin; and brother-in-law, Paul Voykin; as well as (Same location since 1974) pesticides are at greater risk for cancer, reproducbrother-in-law, Alec Hrischuk. Lucy is survived by Monday to Friday tive problems and neurological illness. her loving husband, Max Dergousoff; sons, Jerry
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Notice of Passing ROSE BEAULIEU Rose Marie Beaulieu passed peacefully on February 2, 2012, surrounded by loving friends and community members at Christina Lake, B.C. A memorial was held on Thursday, February 9, at the Christina Lake Community Hall. Rose was born on April 28, 1957, at Edmonton, Alberta, to Marguerite Rose Klugie. Her biological father was a young Italian man, the son of an Italian restaurant owner. Due to the times and circumstances, it was decided that adoption would be the best way, and so from birth Rose was placed in an orphanage for children to await adoption. That happened three and one half years later, when two wonderful people appeared. Mary and Micheal Andruchow fell in love with Rose and took her home to be raised on their wheat and cattle farm near Lamont, Alberta. Rose enjoyed a happy life. Her school years passed in the Lamont area, and then at age 15, harder times came when her Dad died and she and her Mom had to sell the farm and moved into town. Rose got a cleaning job at the local hospital on weekends and holidays, and continued in high school. Growing up in a close-knit small town of 700, Rose was not told of her native heritage until after high school to avoid any discrimination. She excelled at high jump, badminton, and enjoyed riding her bike around town with friends. In the winter, ice-skating, skidooing and all the things of small town life. Rose left home for Edmonton in her early 20’s, beginning a life of work including managing hotel and motel businesses in Stettler and Pencticton. She loved the hospitality business. Later Rose became the energetic and accomplished house painter and decorator so many people in Christina Lake knew her as. In 1998 she met her birth mother, Marguerite Klugie, and her siblings (many of whom were just meeting each other as well) - three brothers and three sisters. She developed her relationships with care, while living her life to the fullest! Her courage and energy and drive to heal her illness was legendary. She connected with her new found birth family, supported her friends and family here, worked on many jobs across the town, walked, talked, visited and built a life that she had longed for. A place to call home. A place full of people she trusted and loved. She found your community and this family in time to be cared for in a way she had never allowed others to care for her. We all know she would be the first to rise and work and lend a hand; it was now on her last bed that she said to friends and family and to those who cared for her each day, thank you for caring for me, for carrying me to this glorious end of life. Her life ended in peace and joy. Rose is predeceased by her adoptive mother Mary and father Michal, and her brother Patrick Fumo. She is survived by her life friend Joe Lindley and his daughters Natasha and Tamara, as well as Joe’s family and the innumerable Christina Lake friends who were family. Thank you all, and thank you Ralph and Lucy Ackles, the Christina Lake Choir and everyone who made Rose’s memorial a celebration of a wonderful life lived. Rose asked for donations to area SPCA groups instead of flowers. Grand Forks Funeral Home had care of arrangements.
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and Clyde Waselenkoff; daughter, Janice (Paul) Patterson; grandchildren: Danielle, Jim and Katie; greatgrandchildren: Julian, Noelle and Isabelle; twin sister, Helen Hrischuk; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lucy also leaves behind many friends and other relatives who were near and dear to her heart. Forever missed and forever loved, Mom. You will continue to be an inspiration for our family in generations to come. We love Lucy. A celebration of Lucy’s life was held at the USCC Center at 10 a.m., on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Cremation followed and internment will occur at a later date. Donations in Lucy’s name to the local Hospital Auxiliary organization would be most gratefully appreciated. Grand Forks Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Notice of Passing ROBERT RUDOLPH LUDWAR Robert Rudolph Ludwar, Bob or Rob to most, was born on October 25, 1953. He died peacefully at the young age of 58 on February 20, 2012, at Boundary Hospital with his family and friends around him. Robert is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Laurie; his children: Launa Wark of Grand Forks, Bradley Ludwar of Elkford, and Troy Ludwar of Grand Forks; his four grandchildren: Trentin, Dierdra, Robert and Kerrigan all of Grand Forks; his mother, Minnie Ludwar of Grand Forks; his brothers: Gerry of Penticton, Danny (Sheila) of Grand Forks, Dave of Grand Forks and Greg (Cora) of Grand Forks; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Laura and Bill Fehr; siblings-in-law: Marcy Baresinkoff, Ramona (Richard) Dannhauer, Natalie Zmurchyk, Scott (Kym) Baresinkoff; many nieces and nephews: Andrea, Derek, Rocki, Roxanne, Alyssa, Desiree, Lindsay, Tasha, Sam and Chris; and a few great-nieces and great-nephews. Special friends: Pat Novak (cousin), Jack and Cathy Van Ryn, Roy (Maureen) Spears, Leo Babuin, Keith Denamy, Guy (Ramona) Ramey and Cathy Denamy. Rob was a father figure to numerous young people throughout his life: Russ Wark, the Denamy girls: Becky (Andrew), Sara (Brandon) and Jenny (Jessy), Travis Hudson and Danny Delisle. Robert was predeceased by his father, Ralph Ludwar and sister, Julie Ann. Bob was retired but held a number of positions at Canpar or Parta, and Alpine Disposal. He had the opportunity to travel with numerous family members and friends to Hawaii, California, the Canadian east coast, western Canada and other US states. Many of the local children would remember Rob as a Kid’s Club leader at the Grand Forks Christian Center. He also loved to sing at church services. One of Bob’s passions was to repair and collect vehicles and motorcycles. A memorial service was held at the Grand Forks Christian Center on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at 1 p.m. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery prior to the service. The family has requested donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. Graham Funeral Home had care of arrangements.
In Memory of
Pauline Seminoff 1982 Tony Seminoff 1987
No matter how long they have been gone They always remain in our hearts, because they left behind them beautiful memories for us to cherish forever Lovingly remembered, by Daughters and their families
Notice of Passing HELEN AURELIA HOLMES Helen was born on June 22, 1920, at Lakeview, Oregon, USA, and passed away peacefully on February 22, 2012, at Hardy View Lodge at Grand Forks, B.C., at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter; her daughter, Dolores (Babs); parents, Joseph and Mary; and her sisters: Bobbie, Harriett and Isobel. She is loving survived by her sons: Walter (Joan) of Grand Forks and Bruce (Eileen) of Kamloops; daughter, Cay (Norm, husband of Creston); seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild; sisters: Dodie Fayette and Mary and Jim Skeen; brother, Herb; and many nephews and nieces. Helen was an employee for 23 years of Keremeos Packing House. She was of the order of the Royal Purple at Keremeos for 30 plus years and loved knitting and crocheting. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held on March 4, 2012, at 2 p.m., at Auxiliary Cottage in Hardy View Lodge, Grand Forks. A special thank you to the doctors and staff at Hardy View Lodge who so kindly cared for our mom. Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to the Grand Forks Hospital Auxiliary. Service arrangements are in trusted to Grand Forks Funeral Home.