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OBITUARIES FEHR, AMY LYNNE — was born in Trail on March 3, 1975 and passed away suddenly on March 25, 2013 in Grand Forks. Details of her funeral arrangements will be published as they are known. *** VULCANO, RONALD ARTHUR — born in Trail, BC on May 14, 1947 and passed suddenly at Surrey Hospital peacefully with family and friends on February 27, 2013. Ronald lived in Langley, BC and loved driving, his grandchildren and sons, and sports. Ronald was predeceased by his mother Margaretta Park, father William Vulcano, sister Merilyn McKerracher, brother Mike Vulcano, and brother-in-law Jim Anderson. He is survived by sister Margie Anderson, brother Bill Vulcano, son Jim Vulcano (Lisa), Royston, Liam, John, Aaron, Adam, Mark, Monica, son Brian Vulcano (Natalie), Julia, Luka, Daniel and James. Funeral mass was held on Thurs. Mar. 7 at Precious Blood RC Parish in Surrey, B.C. *** WESTBURY, JASON CHAD — Sept.18, 1974 to March 24, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Jason Chad Westbury of Revelstoke, B.C. on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at age 38. Jason was killed in an avalanche in Roger’s Pass while skiing. Jason was born on Sept.18, 1974 in Trail, B.C. and attended school in Rossland with K-8 at MacLean Elementary and 9-12 at RSS graduating in 1992. He attended Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington his first year of college and then to Selkirk College in Castlegar. He then decided to take time off to travel. Jason was a good athlete – started skating and skiing at age 3. He played Minor hockey in Rossland until age 12 but switched to skiing and has done so ever since. For the summer, he played baseball starting in Trail Little League and continued through the leagues until age 19. He always had a bat or a ball and glove ready to be out there training. He was thrilled to get to play for 2 years on the Trail Allstars for Andy Bilesky and played in the Canadian Little League Championships that Trail hosted in 1987 as the starting shortstop. He played shortstop all the later years and always tried to emulate his favorite Blue Jay, Tony Fernadez. He played with the J.L. Crowe Hawks under Lou DeRosa and had some great memories of those years playing with the Trail boys who always called him “Whistle.” He was a die-hard Oiler fan and loved Wayne Gretzky. If he could figure out a way to get to use the numbers 99 in anything – he did. Even in the lean years, he
never wavered as a fan and had great hopes for their young guys that are there today. His life was so brightened by his Sheltie dog, Lady. They spent many hours doing whatever a boy and his dog do. There was an evening ritual of seeing who could get into bed first to lie on the Wayne Gretzky pillow – most of the time Lady was quicker. His love for skiing took him around the world - Australia, Chile, Argentina, India, Switzerland, France and all over B.C. He and his pals spent many hours out on the slopes. Jason usually led the group and they had to work pretty hard to keep up as he kept himself in top physical condition. From his visit to Australia, he arrived home with about 8 Aussies he met who loved skiing with him and they spent a winter here in Rossland to experience skiing. He did several outdoor jobs - including rock climbing on some of the peaks in B.C.- as well as care giver for his great pal, Paul Derosa , until he decided a career path. He and Paul had skating sisters in common and figured out that they could stay home with Nonie while the rest of us went to the skating competition. They’d give a big cheer when we called them with results, all the time happy they were watching the Oilers or Flames on TV and eating Nonie’s yummy burgers. In 2000, Jason returned to school at SAIT in Calgary, Alberta to become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. He did very well at this and specialized in helicopter maintenance. Over the years this job took him to NWT, Yukon, Northern Alberta, Colorado, Texas, Australia, California and many places in B.C. His car travelled many kilometers as he kept his home base in Revelstoke. Four years ago, he met a terrific lady, Lisa and she loved to ski and do all the outdoor activities that he loved and together they have skied many slopes and done lots of travelling. Together they took courses in First Aid and several ski training courses always trying to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature offered them on the slopes. He had a wicked wit and was voted “Most Sarcastic” by his Grad class. His gentle heart and kindness meant his door was always open – seemed to always have lots of visitors over the winter months coming for a few days of skiing. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Jan and Gary Westbury of Rossland , his sister, Stacey (Aaron) Wilson of Surrey, his girlfriend, Lisa Pettenuzzo of Revelstoke, grandparents Alice Westbury of Trail and Bill and Ruth Cridland of Moose Jaw, Sask. and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends. He was predeceased by his Grandpa Ernie Westbury, his Uncle Bill Jeffrey, his pal, Paul Derosa and his Aunt Adele Bennett. A Memorial Service for Jason will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 2:00 pm. at the Cominco Gym in the Trail Memorial Arena at 1051 Victoria Ave. Trail, B.C. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. Rest in Peace –we all love you!
Thursday, March 28, 2013 Trail Times
As an expression of sympathy, donations in Jason’s memory are welcome to any children’s charity of your choice. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca *** DECEMBRINI, MARY MARGARET — In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Mary was born on July 26, 1939 in Doonside, Saskatchewan and passed away on March 21, 2013 at Columbia View Lodge, Trail, BC. She is survived by her husband Frank, her two sons; Scott (Delani) and Mark, her chosen daughter; Shelly (Carel), her three grandchildren; Naomi (Dion), Nicole and Dustin, her great-granddaughter Zóe DaSilva, her sister; Audrey Bath and brothers Bruce (Lynn) Callender, Gord (Cathy) Callender and many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her young son Jamie, her brother Al Callender, her sister Elva Stoopidge, her parents Cecil and Ellen Callender. She will be sadly missed by all of her family. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 28, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Montrose Hall. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. *** PAYETTE, BOB — April 1, 1952 February 15, 2013. Dad was an avid sportsman who enjoyed playing hockey, baseball and softball but was most content with a fishing rod in hand, be it sitting by Beaver Creek or trolling on Kootenay Lake. In 1971, Dad entered “Punk school” and successfully received his Journeyman Ironworker Red Seal in 1974. He spent the rest of his working days as a proud member of Ironworkers Local 97 union. Family was everything to Dad, he was a loving man with a huge heart. He always seemed larger than life and will be missed by everyone whose heart he touched. He was predeceased by his parents, Gib and Betty, brother Gordon, sister Donna Gunness, and brother-in-law Rick Maloney. He is survived by his son Cory, daughter Amber (Lyle Kozler) grandchildren Brooke, Sierra and Dakoda, brother Lionel (Bev), sisters Jackie (Dan) McKechnie, Janet (Pete) Baldassi, Kathy Maloney and many nieces and nephews. We would like to invite friends to celebrate Dads life with us during an open house on Saturday April 20, 2013 between 1- 5 p.m, in the yard at 105 Hudu Creek road (Amber’s house). Interment will follow during our family reunion in August.
Liberal MP takes final bow
THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - As federal MPs prepare to go back to their ridings for two weeks, interim Liberal leader Bob Rae is packing up his office. Wednesday marked Rae’s final meeting with the Liberal caucus as the party’s caretaker boss; by the time the House of Commons resumes in mid-April, someone else will have the job of Liberal leader and the office that goes with it. But the man chosen by the Liberals to lead the party after it was decimated in the 2011 election says while he’ll have new digs off the Hill and a new seat in the Commons, he has no intention of disappearing. “I’m not going to be crazy uncle Bob coming down from the attic every once in a while to make a speech to the kids,” Rae told a news conference, his wife and children watching nearby. “It’s not my intention to do that.” In the two years since the Liberals were reduced to third-party status, recent polls suggest the party is clawing its way back to respectability, thanks in part to the high-profile leadership bid of presumptive front-runner Justin Trudeau. The Liberals are scheduled to announce the results of their leadership contest April 14. Meanwhile, he said he looks forward to speaking with his successor about his future role. “There are times when you are on the stage and there are times when you’re doing something else, and I’ve had my moments and the new leader will make the decisions,” Rae said. Rae’s many moments in politics drew tributes from his Commons colleagues Wednesday, including the prime minister. After some good-natured jousting during question period, Harper paid tribute to Rae’s time in public life. “I do want to thank him for his service for bringing his intellect, his patriotism and his tenacity to the House of Commons,” Harper said. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird joked that it was Rae’s time as leader of the Ontario New Democrats that motivated him to go into politics as a Conservative. “The central role he has played each and every day in this place will be greatly missed,” Baird said. New Democrat House Leader Nathan Cullen celebrated Rae’s commitment to the cause of aboriginal Canadians, specifically the issue of missing and murdered aboriginal women. “I know this is an issue and a cause that affects all Canadians,” Cullen said. “As someone who comes from the northern parts of the country, to hear a member from the urban capital of Canada talking about it with such passion and such grace has been important and moving for me.”
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