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Obituaries
Obituaries
MICHAEL SYROWICKY June 14, 1926 – August 14, 2012
Michael Syrowicky passed away peacefully in Vernon Jubilee Hospital, at the age of 86 years. Michael was born in a small town in Western Ukraine. He left Ukraine in 1945 and Àed to Slovakia, where he lived for one year. He could not continue to live there because Czechoslovakian authorities were persecuting Ukrainians at that time; some Ukrainian refugees were forcefully handed over to the Soviet Union and Poland. With dif¿culty, Michael managed to get to Austria in 1946, where he resided until 1950. In June 1950, Michael landed in Halifax; sixty¿ve of the new arrivals went to Kapuskasing, Ontario, where they worked in the bush for one year on a contract, in the employ of an American ¿rm, Spruce Falls. This ¿rm had signed an af¿davit that permitted the immigrants to come to Canada, and it paid for their transportation to Northern Ontario. After completing this contract work, Michael went to Toronto and later relocated to Brantford. Eventually, he moved to western Canada, and in 1978 he settled down in the Okanagan Valley. Prayers will be recited in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 4100 – 27 Street, Vernon, on Monday, August 20, at 7:00 P. M.. Funeral Services will be held there on Tuesday, August 21, at 10:00 A. M., with the Very Reverend Archpriest Isadore Woronchak and Deacon Paul Malysh of¿ciating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-5420155.
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Hilda Reiner
Hilda was a dedicated pastor’s wife in seven parishes in Alberta and B.C. often as organist, choir director, Sunday school teacher and hospitality hostess. She was also a talented seamstress, consummate saleslady and became an enthusiastic leader for cruises and bus-tours. After 55 years of marriage, her husband and later son Walter and sister Rosie preceded her in death. Left to remember: daughter Faith (Jim Higgins), son Theodore (another Hilda), daughter-in-law Joyce, sisters Lillian, Adeline, Mildred, Beatrice, Olive, brother Chester, 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a host of other friends and acquaintances. She will also be sadly missed by a life-long friend and sister-in-law Nettie Schlatter and adopted nephew Herb Schuler (Sonia). A resident of Vernon’s Canterbury Court and most recently Noric House, Hilda would have noted special thanks for their love and care. A Memorial Service will be held at First Lutheran Church, 4091 Lakeshore Road in Kelowna on Monday, August 20th at 11:30am. In lieu of Àowers memorials may be given to Lutheran Historical Institute 7100 Ada Boulevard Edmonton, AB T5B-4E4 or Concordia Lutheran Seminary 7040 Ada Boulevard Edmonton, AB T5B-4E3. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
Elizabeth Pelger was born in Yugoslavia and came to B.C. in 1930. She passed away peacefully into the heavenly home her Lord had prepared for her on Thursday, August 16th, 2012 in Heron Grove Care Facility at the age of 94 years.
Edith Vivian Sakals
We regret to announce the peaceful passing of E. Vivian Sakals, in Vernon aŌer a brief illness on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the wonderful age of 91 and one-half years. She was born in Moose Jaw, SK on December 30, 1920. Vivian leaves to mourn her four sons and one daughter: Terry (Victoria) Neild of ScoƩsdale, AZ, Daryl (Lynne) Neild of Calgary, AB, Rick (Kathy) Neild of South Surrey, BC, Fay (Don) Ramsey of Vernon, BC, and Les (BeƩy-Anne) Sakals of Clearwater, BC. She also leaves twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; Rob (Kathy) Neild, Andrew and Charles; John (Jolaine) Neild and Cassandra; Suzanne Neild (Nick Latondresse); Mark (Arlene) Neild, Janelle and Allison; Michelle Neild; Kerri-Jo (Jordan) Carrier, Julian and MacKenzie; Wayne Ramsey; Sheila (Jon) O’Grady, Erienne and Aquinna; Bruce Ramsey, Gregory and Garion; Lisa Ramsey; Sherisse Sakals; MaƩhew Sakals (Jaime Freeman), Sage and Poppy. In addiƟon, she leaves a niece Dagmar Sakals of Germany, nephew Michael Rogers, niece Tania Cherny and their families, Laddie’s children and extended families and friends. Vivian was predeceased by her husband Bruno Sakals (1989), her partner Laddie Kowalski (2008), sister Margaret Rogers, and brother Robert Fife. Our family would like to thank the care-aids who came to Vernon Restholm, Dr. PritcheƩ, nurses and staī at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Carrington Place 2nd Ňoor, and North Okanagan Hospice House for all their tender and compassionate care. In lieu of Ňowers, donaƟons may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice Society (3506 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4, www.nohs.ca). A CelebraƟon of Life will be held August 26, 2012, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Schubert Centre, 3505 30 Ave Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternaƟves.ca. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
CATLIN Harold Bentley
Hilda Reiner (nee Marek) joined the Saints Triumphant August 14, 2012 after more than 92 years in this life. Born June 4, 1920 in Lavesta, Alberta, received as God’s child in Baptism, and was con¿rmed in her faith by her future husband, Rev Albert F. Reiner. They were blessed with 3 children.
PELGER, Elizabeth June 6th, 1918 - August 16th, 2012
With sadness, we announce the passing of Harold Bentley Catlin on August 12, 2012 at the age of 96 at Heron Grove in Vernon. He is survived by his sons, Ted (Sheila) and Bob (Sharon); Lois Catlin (mother of Jill, Julie and David); Leslie Catlin (mother of Jennifer and Steven); and seven grandchildren: Jennifer, Steven, Jill, Julie, David, Nicole, and Lisa. Harold is also survived by his ten greatgrandchildren: Maggie, Libby, Olivia, Ivy, Rosemary, Spencer, Khrystian, Lucas, Jesse, and Hayden. Harold was born on March 14, 1916 at Winnipeg, Manitoba to John Edwin Catlin and Alberta (Bentley) Catlin. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene, who passed away last year. During their 73 years of marriage, they resided at Winnipeg, Portage La Prairie, Dawson Creek, Kamloops, Abbotsford, Penticton, Sechelt, Powell River, Trail, and Christina Lake, before moving to Vernon in 1985. Harold served as a lieutenant in the Canadian Army on loan to the British Army 4th Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment and fought bravely in Normandy, France and Belgium during the Second World War before being honourably discharged in 1946. Harold lived an active life during his younger and middle-aged years, enjoying camping, fishing, snow-shoeing, hunting and rock-hounding. He also enjoyed less active hobbies, including wood carving, photography, model railroads and playing with his computer. He and Irene were long term members of Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist Church where they made many friends. Harold will be remembered by his family, friends and care-givers for his great sense of humor and his wisdom. We will all miss him very much but we know that He is now at rest with his Lord and we each have our special memories of him Special thanks to the Heron Grove staff for the wonderful care they gave Harold during the past 5 years, and to Dr. Will Cawkell for the years of care he gave Harold. The funeral service and reception was held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on August 18, 2012 with Pastor David Fairbrother officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Good Samaritan Society for Heron Grove. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at pleasantvalleyfh.com
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She is survived by her loving family: one sister, Eva Krueger in Kamloops; one son, Richard (Shirley) Pelger in Kamloops; one daughter, Hannah Felker of Vernon; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and extended family. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Michael in 1980; her parents, Jacob and Elizabeth Schmidt, one brother-inlaw, two brothers and sisters-in-law. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the excellent care and medical attention given to their mother during her illness at Heron Grove. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain Road in Vernon. Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at pleasantvalleyfh.com
ELEANOR HELEN REIMER Sept. 30 1925 – Aug. 13, 2012 With heavy hearts, the family of Eleanor Reimer wishes to announce her passing on Aug. 13 at age 84 years after a short battle with lung cancer. She is predeceased by her husband, Jake, sisters Irene Ricketts and Lorna Jarvis and brother Stuart Woodcock. She is survived by her children, Stewart Reimer, Elaine Reimer, Rob Reimer, Jackie Goodwin and Geri Reimer and grandchildren Jebb Goodwin, Dustin Goodwin and Antonia Vandenbrink. Over the years, in addition to being a farmers’ wife and mother, she kept herself even busier with many of her own interests. These included bird watching, curling, sewing, weaving, gardening, and later in life, she became an avid T.V. sports fan. She loved having company and was always happy to welcome visitors with a smile, a cup of coffee and a good chat. The family wishes to thank Dr. Ken Perrier for his compassionate care over the past number of years as well as the staff of the Emergency unit at VJH. Cremation has preceded a Celebration of Life, which will be held at the Schubert Centre on Saturday, August 25 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request that a donation be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
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