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Friday, December 27, 2013 Trail Times
PEOPLE OBITUARIES
PATERSON, JAMES — May 18, 1943 Glasgow, Scotland - December 11, 2013 Trail, British Columbia. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dearest Papa on December 11, 2013. Jim came to Trail, with his family, at the age of fourteen. In 1962 he joined the Canadian Army where he served as a medic. He returned to Trail in March 1964 to marry Glenda. They travelled to many places; his daughters were both born in Germany. The family returned to the Kootenays in 1972, where they lived and worked ever since. Jim retired from the Ministry of Health, as an audiometric technician, after 23 years. Jim had a special way with older folks and children. He had a kind heart and was generous to a fault. In his retirement he looked after his
three grandchildren until school age. He also enjoyed golfing, traveling, and hitting the casinos. His many talents included painting, music and dancing. Jim will be sadly missed but never forgotten by his loving family. Jim is survived by his wife Glenda, of 49 years, two daughters; Maggie (Elliot) Roach and Rhonda (Mike) Barisoff, three grandchildren; Carli (David) Volpatti, Mason Roach, Misha Barisoff and great-grandson Benjamin Volpatti. Jim also leaves behind his brother Bob (Chris) Paterson, his sisters; Isabelle (Mel), Irene (Gerry), and May. He was predeceased by his parents Margaret and James Paterson and his brother Joseph. Jim will also be missed and remembered by his mother-in-law Bernice Swanson, sisters-in-law Charlene (David) Davidow, Leslie (Rick) Morris and brother-in-law Murray (Gaylene) Walsh and many special nieces and nephews and their children. Jim adored all the little ones.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 11:00 am at Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ (Carberry’s Chapel). Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca *** STAPLEFORD, RUTH MAY LYNN – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth on December 18, 2013 in Vernon, BC, born October 31, 1927 in Rossland, BC. Ruth enjoyed bowling, was an avid Canuck’s fan, and a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion. She is survived by her partner: John
Boag; sons: Harvey L’Ecluse; Harold L’Ecluse (Helen L’Ecluse); daughter: Ethel Moteer (Pat Moteer); 10 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents: Harvey and Ethel Lynn; brother: Gordie Lynn; sisters: Dorothy Hansen, and Ethel McFarland. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital for their care of Ruth during her final days. Those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation in Ruth’s name to the Kidney Foundation of Canada (200 – 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (1212 West Broadway,Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3V2). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES®, Armstrong 250-5467237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
VITO RIZZUTO
Albert John Krest
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our loving husband, father and grandpa on December 10th, 2013 at the age of 88. Albert was born April 6, 1925 at Hespero, Alberta to James and Annie Krest. He was the eldest of three brothers. Albert married Violet Molnar at Leslieville, Alberta on June 16, 1955. He worked many construction jobs with the highway department. In 1956 he moved to Trail and started employment with C.M.&S. (Teck), he retired in 1986. Albert and Violet were blessed with their first child Doris in 1956 and a double blessing of Donald and Dorothy in 1958 and blessed again with Darcy in 1959. Albert was predeceased by his son Donald, his parent, his two brothers George and Robert and his mother-in-law Anna Molnar. He cherished his family and all his friends and always looked forward to his summer vacations at Christina Lake. He enjoyed the ‘humorous” title of “The Mayor of Christina Sands” Alberta enjoyed collecting many items through out his life such as tobacco cans, insulators and bottles. He also loved to tell a story about each one. Many called Albert the friendly giant. He could start a conversation with anyone any place. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd-fellows since 1963, Corinthian Lodge #27 of the Masons since 1978 and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #14, Rossland 1978. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife Violet of 58 years, his daughter Doris (Elmo) Denney, Dorothy (Doug) Hidlebaugh, Darcy (Erika) Krest and granddaughter Rebeka Krest. Memorial Services were held December 20, 2013 at the Castlegar Canadian Legion #170. A private family internment at Mountain View will be done at a later date. The family wishes to thank the First Responders, Ambulance Attendants, RCMP and all others for their quick response and professional care given at our home. We especially like to thank Bill Strilaeff, Bill Clark and the staff at Castlegar Funeral Chapel which has been entrusted with arrangements. Donations in Albert’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundations, 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 2V2
Mob boss ruled Montreal’s crime scene for decades
THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL - Vito Rizzuto, the reputed head of the Montreal Mafia who built a powerful criminal organization with international tentacles, died in hospital Monday. Rizzuto, 67, passed away of natural causes,
said Maude HebertChaput of Montreal’s Sacre-Coeur Hospital. His death raises questions about the future of the Rizzuto clan’s decades-old empire, which was crippled by his 2006 extradition to the United States. Rizzuto was arrested
by Canadian authorities in 2004 and extradited two years later to the U.S., where he was convicted for his role in the 1981 murder of three Bonanno crime-family members in New York City. Following his October 2012 release, Rizzuto returned to
Canada to a group of family and friends whose ranks had thinned considerably. The Rizzuto family had sustained damage in 2006 following Operation Colisee, a five-year police investigation that culminated in mass arrests in the largest sweep against
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