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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Raymond “Ray” Bruce Hancock September 30, 1943 - December 29, 2012

Harold Norman John

MAROTZ, Ruth March 21, 1932 December 28, 2012 Ruth Marotz (nee Kemper) died December 28, 2012. Do not mourn; she is free. Ruth, Ruthle, Mama, Mutti, Mumsie, Omi, Tante Ruth, Aunt Ruth, Mrs. Marotz; whatever we called her, we loved her. She made our world a better place in so many ways. To you, Ruth, we say simply: “Tschuess”. For a remembrance of Ruth, please see www.yatesfuneral.ca/obits/obituary.php?id=242390

and feel free to add words of celebration at her “condolences” tab. Deepest thanks to all staff at Eagle Park in Qualicum Beach for your care and consideration in Ruth’s last years. Respecting Ruth’s wishes, no service will be held. Donations in Ruth’s memory to the Eagle Park Auxiliary are also gratefully appreciated (777 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, B.C., V9K 2L1).

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Dec.28, 1939 - Dec.31, 2012 We lost Norm just 3 days after his 73rd birthday. He is at peace now after suffering liver and kidney failure. He is survived and will be deeply missed by loving wife, Judy, daughter Lorelle, stepson Cam Garland (Dona), stepdaughter Karen Garland, grandchildren, a great-grandson, and his sister, Bonnie Hodgson and nieces, nephews and cousins in Ontario, as well as Judy’s extended family. Norm was born in Toronto and joined the Navy there in 1958. He was a musician in military bands in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Victoria for 31 years. He loved being a sailor after spending time on the HMCS Bonaventure in the early 1960’s. He and Judy retired to Qualicum Beach in 2000 and made many close friends there. Norm loved lawn bowling and golf as well as socializing at the Seniors’ Activities Centre. A sincere thank you to the caring and compassionate nursing staff on the First floor, in Medical Imaging, the Dialysis Unit and the Palliative Care Unit at NRGH. Special thanks to Dr’s Glick, Carson and Carr in Nanaimo and to Dr. Waite in Parksville. I especially want to thank my family and friends for their wonderful support. And thank you, Norm, for the memories, the travel and all of the laughter we shared. No service by request. If you wish, you can make a donation in Norm’s name to a charity of your choice.

In loving memory DEATHS

Margaret Dorothy Walz November 24, 1930 – December 27, 2012 It is with great sadness that the Walz family announces the peaceful passing of their beloved mother, Margaret Walz, at Trillium Lodge on December 27, 2012. She is survived by her five children: Rick Walz (Teena), Barb Walz (Ron), Brenda Vaughan (Gord), Randy Walz (April), and Greg Walz (Nada); grandchildren: Tanis, Jeremy, Bill Ginny, Stuart, Brittany, Kevin, Sean; great grandchildren: Mya, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Victoria, and Cypress. She had numerous loving nieces, nephews and their families all of whom have many “Auntie Marg” memories. Marg was predeceased by her husband, Alfred (Alf), her sister, Pru Wright, and bothers, Bob, Herb,

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ray Hancock on December 29, 2012 at Nanaimo General Hospital. Ray is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joyce, his daughter, Suzanne (Colin McAdam), son, Jeff (Christy Topolewski) and beloved grandchildren, Jonas and Lola. He is predeceased by his father, William, his mother, Olive (nee Armstrong), and his sister, Sharon. Ray grew up in West Vancouver and remained close to many of his friends from West Van High. He worked as a salesman for Arrow Transfer before becoming co-owner of Bronco Transportation. He was a lover of sports, and excelled at baseball throughout his early life. He was an active member of the North Shore Winter Club for many years. He was a fantastic coach of his children’s ringette and baseball teams, and he also enjoyed coaching curling and baseball with the Special Olympics program. He traveled throughout Europe, to Mexico and Japan, across the US and Canada, and had a soft spot for Las Vegas and Palm Springs. Ray and Joyce lived in North Vancouver before moving to Qualicum Beach where Ray played golf and enjoyed every day of his retirement. He was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, and, with courage and an unending sense of humour, he accepted a difficult reality for almost eighteen years. He was a loving, gentle and devoted father, and he cared and fought for his family until his last day. Ray’s strength and grace will always be remembered, and his ability to live one day at a time will inspire those left to mourn him. To respect his wishes, there will not be a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oceanside Hospice Society in Qualicum Beach would be much appreciated. DEATHS

Stewart, Ronnie, and Gord McDonald. She leaves one brother to mourn: Dick McDonald (Anna) of Burns Lake, along with many dear friends. Marg was raised in Alberta and British Columbia and come to Port Alberni with her family as a young woman. She worked at the plywood mill and had many amusing stories to tell about her job there. She met and married Alf in 1951, and started a family. They opened an Esso gas station and auto body shop in Port Alberni. Medical concerns with one of the children later necessitated a move to the fresher air of Qualicum Beach. They bought 24 acres of raw land on Garrett Road, built a house, and raised their family. Together they developed the Belyea Road subdivision. Marg and Alf also created a boat rental and charter boat business called “The Nomads” based in a huge old barn-like building that had once been used for roller skating dances. They ran it for years as a family business with Marg taking an active role and spending many hours working with the summer customers and guides, many who became good friends. The Sand Pebbles stands on the site today with the beach house having been converted into a restaurant. Marg and Alf were charter members of the Qualicum Curling Club and she love going to bonspiels and

CLARA BRAUN

With broken hearts we announce that Clara our beloved mother, grandmother and oma passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2012. She was born in Russia on June 24, 1921. Predeceased by her husband Victor in 1978 and also by special friend Isauro “Rossa” Da Rosa in 2009. Survived by daughters, Ellie (Bob) Hoare, Louise (Reg) Ross; son, Edmund (Petra) Braun all of Vancouver Island. Also survived by grandchildren Mike (Andrea) Hoare, Larry (Evelyn) Hoare, Kathy (Vince) Cenerini, Mark (Selina) Ross, Melissa (Tom) Bond, Kristoffer (Kristiana) Braun, Trevor (Maliheh) Braun; great-grandchildren, Danya Cenerini, Wakely Ross and Charlize Bond who was born in Dec. 2012. She is also survived by a sister Emma Pfeifer and many nieces and nephews in Germany. Mum and Dad came to Canada in 1948 and started raising a family in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After time they moved to a milder climate in the lower mainland, B.C. After Dad died Mum joined her son and his family on Vancouver Island. Eventually both daughters also moved there. Mum was so very happy with having her whole family around her and she always said “I’m the luckiest grandma”. She loved living on the Island and her greatest passions were gardening & dancing and she always said Canada was the best place on earth. A private family memorial will take place at a later date. Rest in Peace Mum, Your family will always love you and miss you

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putting on skits with “the girls”. Marg was also an active member of the Catholic Women’s League, The Rotary-Anns, and a faithful baseball mom. She had packed the kids along to hockey rinks when they were younger to watch Alf play and Hockey Night in Canada would always find her glued to the set. She never shared Alf’s passion for aviation but had to resign herself to it once there were five pilots in the family. Marg spent many enjoyable days fishing with Alf in Barkley Sound, canning the catch, and playing cards with their friends at the big house at Kildonan. Bird hunting trips to Alberta in the motorhome, travelling with the same gang, were a treat. They always returned with more funny stories than fowl. She also enjoyed donning raingear to go mushroom picking with Pru in the woods and she was a dedicated bingo player. Marg lover her gladiolas and flower garden and there was always a crossword and jigsaw puzzle to work on if you visited. She said that she played a trumpet when she was a girl although no one could ever get her to prove it. Her piano organ was a substitute and she enjoyed music till the end. She was a constant knitter of wonderful things and adored her succession of dogs and cats, treating them as well as the people in her life.

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Her kitchen table was the rallying point for her five kids, the extended family, and friends. Relatives often stopped in to visit, sometimes making use of the Belyea “Campsite” on their way through Qualicum. Her hospitality and good eats were legendary. She could preserve, can, or cook anything. Marg had many talents and much love for the people in her life. They, in turn, loved her for her sense of humour and good nature. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and her ashes, along with Alf’s, will be laid to rest at the Qualicum Beach Cemetery in a private ceremony. The family would like to especially thank the staff at Trillium Lodge for the compassion and care given to Marg during her last years with them. She was very happy during her stay there, making new friends and enjoying the activities and music. In lieu of lowers, donations may be made to the SPCA, a cause dear to Marg’s heart.

“Now twilight lets her curtain down and pins it with a star.” To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.