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Lorraine Dénommée April 8, 1949 to October 17, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorraine Dénommée on October 17, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Graziadei; her mother, Carmen Lemay; father, Lucien Dénommée (predeceased); 8 brothers and sisters: Suzanne Dénommée, Carole and Colin Chiswell, Johanne and Fernand Cléroux, Marc and Sue Dénommee, Jacques (predeceased) and Marie Dénommée, Pierre and Kimberly Dénommée, Andre and Linda Dénommée, Paul Dénommée and Marie-Andrée Fortin; her daughter Karla and son-in-law Eugene Swaney and grandson Peyton; son and daughter in law, Todd and Tia Grazaidei and their children Sonnet Dawn Carmen and Dante; stepdaughter Sabrina Levinal and sister-in-law Madelaine Quinn Graziadei and children Michael and Marie. Her passion, her great compassion, her humor, her zest for life and her outstanding contributions to her community will be greatly missed by many, many friends, colleagues and lives she has touched. There will be a “Celebration of Life” Memorial Service Sunday, October 21 at the Head of the Lake Hall at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please honor Lorraine with a donation to a scholarship fund for Aboriginal students that has been established in her name. If you wish to contribute to this fund, call 250-558-3345. The family would especially like to thank the First Nations Friendship Centre and staff for all their support to Lorraine throughout the years and during this difficult time.
Doris Helene Smaha We regret to announce the sudden passing of Doris Helene Smaha on October 17, 2012 in Vernon, BC at 82 years of age. Doris was born on December 20, 1929 in Melville, SK to Paul and Annie Masur. She married Michael Damian Smaha in 1953. The family resided in the Stepney area for many years. Doris was very active in the community. A few of her community activities included her help with CGIT, United Church UCW, Kinettes, and countless hours she volunteered at the hospital auxiliary bargain bin. She worked at Armstrong / Spallumcheen Credit Union, Dr. Dyck’s medical office and Shepherd’s Home Hardware. Doris was predeceased by her husband Michael in 1998. She will be sadly missed by her children Brian (Barb) of Calgary, AB, Gayle (Roger) of Okotoks, AB, Barry (Cindy) of Armstrong, BC, and Glenn (Jessica) of Water Valley, AB, her grandchildren Blair, Daniel, Lindsay, Jared, Taylor, Kelsey, Mykosha, and Amaris. Further to miss Doris will be her greatgrandchildren Jackson, Morgan, and Jesse, and her sisters Ethel, Gladys, Lillian, and Marjorie. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 27 at 1:00 p.m. at the Zion United Church (2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Armstrong, BC). Reverend Bari Castle and Reverend Lorraine Powell officiating. The cremated remains will be interred in the family plot at the Armstrong / Spallumcheen Cemetery. Friends wishing to, may make a memorial contribution to the Zion United Church UCW (PO Box 370, Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B0). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
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Peter Pavel Belicic July 27, 1938 – October 15, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Pavel Belicic, at the age of 74 years, in Vernon, BC with his family at his bedside. Peter was born on July 27, 1938 In Crnomelj, Slovenia to Anton and Darija Belicic. ,e was predeceased by his Įve older siblings, Anton, Antonia, &ranc, Darija and DarƟn. Peter is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carolyn (nee Taylor) Belicic of Vernon, son Mike (Anya) Belicic of Prague, Cnjech Zepublic, daughter Vesna (Ted) Zoīel of Vernon, grandsons Brendan, Joshua, >iam Zoīel, many nieces and nephews in Canada and throughout Europe, and his faithful companion Diesel. te would like to thank Dr. PritcheƩ and the caring staī at Vernon ,ospice ,ouse for their kindness and compassionate care. There will be no service as per Peter͛s wishes. In >ieu of Ňowers, donaƟons in Peter’s memory may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice Society (3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternaƟves.ca Arrangements entrusted to AlternaƟves &uneral Θ CremaƟon Services Vernon 250-558-0866 Θ Armstrong 250-546-7237
Katherine Flahr
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MaryRoberta RobertaSmith Smith Mary BornFebruary February5,5,1920 1920–– Born DiedOctober October16, 16,2012 2012 Died
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March 12, 1916 October 13, 2012 Katherine Flahr passed away peacefully Saturday, October 13th at Heron Grove in Vernon. She was born on March 12, 1916 in Battleford, Saskatchewan to Michael and Marie Schroh as the eldest of twelve children. In November of 1936 she married Paul Flahr; they farmed in Luseland, Saskatchewan where they had five of their seven children. In 1952 they moved to White Rock, BC where the twins were born. In 1974 Paul and Katherine moved to Cherryville where they owned the Country Store. They settled in Lumby for the remainder of their years together. Katherine was predeceased by husband Paul in 1995 and son Lawrence (Deane) Flahr in 2005. Survived by her loving daughters Mary Flahr of Victoria, Josie (Joe) Stead of Maple Ridge, Leona (Bruce) Longstaff of Aldergrove, Karen (Doug) Braun of Lumby, Sharen (Clint) Foisy of Lumby, as well as 14 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Katherine had many hobbies, she loved gardening, crocheting, knitting and cooking but most of all, dancing! She was a member of the Royal Purple in White Rock as well as the OAP Hall in Lumby. Later in her life Katherine met Leo Headington at a barn dance in Lumby, soon after they fell in love. The family would like to thank the wonderful care Katherine received at Heron Grove, Cottage 2 for the past year and a half. Katherine was a wonderful, kind person who will be dearly missed. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hands. There will be no service as requested by Katherine.
HOROCHUK It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter Horochuk in Noric House on Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 at the age of 82 years. Peter will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lena, to whom he was married for 55 years; one son, David; two daughters, LeAnne (Brian) and Tanya (Jeff); seven grandchildren, Radley, Ryan, Jesse, Jayden, Brian, Stella and Max; one brother, Bill; four step-brothers, Howard, Harry, Andy and Peter; three sisters, Eva, Sophie and Pauline; one step-sister, Anne; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Adam and Bruce. Peter was born in Swan River, Manitoba on November 1st, 1929. He met Lena in Winnipeg in 1955, and they were married in 1957. A couple of years later, they moved to Vernon where they raised their family and lived into their retirement. Peter worked in various positions in the logging industry, and also as a carpenter and orchardist. Whether you knew Peter through work, church, friendship or as family, his humor, kindness and helpful, hard-working nature will have left a lasting impression on you. He was truly a one-of-a-kind man, and the way he lived his life taught so many of us about faith, hope and unconditional love. He will be dearly missed. A private family Graveside Service at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery will precede a Celebration Of Peter’s Life which will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Mr. David Poplawski and Pastor Bob Delgatty ofÀciating. A Reception will follow in the Bethel Tea Room. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Peter to the Alzheimer Society Of B.C., #102-3402-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful, caring staff at Noric House who cared for Peter in such a kind and loving way while being a resident there. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187