Trail Times Tuesday, March 25, 2014
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OBITUARIES CONZON, VITTORIO (VIC) ANGELO – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Vittorio (Vic) Angelo Conzon announce his passing on March 17, 2014, due to leukemia. Vic was born on April 21, 1925 in Monastier, Tr e v i s o , Italy and came to Canada with his two sisters in 1933. He worked on his uncle’s dairy farm and went to Webster School “graduating” after grade six. He then worked in a bakery, later starting at Cominco and retiring in 1983, after 33 years there. Vic happily collected many retirement cheques, all the while continuing the life-long pursuits that gave him great joy: gardening for food (because you can’t eat flowers) and spending time in the great outdoors, preferably with gun, fishing rod or bucket to be filled with huckleberries, asparagus or mushrooms. He loved family, especially his grandchildren. Vic whiled away the winters with books, and planted tomato seeds in pots on the kitchen window sill in February to get a head start on the very serious business of producing a bumper crop. Vic was predeceased by his brothers Rino and Mario in Italy and his sisters Dina Brown and Rita Mallette. His is survived by Mary, his loving wife of nearly 56 years and his children Grace (John Feesey), Gloria (Greg Tomecek) and Grant (Carla Mauro) and his beloved grandchildren Vanessa and Julia Conzon and Peter and Alec Tomecek, all of whom he taught to fish at secret locations on the Columbia River. Vic is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many cousins, as well as many hunting and fishing buddies, especially Andy Gagliani. Vic enjoyed life immense-
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ly, never taking people and things for granted, and encouraged everyone else to do the same. Cremation has taken place and a funeral date will be announced later. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. The Conzon family sends a special thank you to the nurses and doctors of Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital who saw Vic through his last days; he was looked after with great kindness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 5th, 2014 at 10:00 am at Holy Trinity Parish at 2012 3rd Avenue, Trail, BC with Father Jim McHugh, Celebrant. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca *** JEFFERY, LLOYD WESLEY – We are sad to announce the passing of Lloyd Wesley Jeffery born Oct. 11, 1948 – March 5, 2014. Lloyd leaves behind his sisters Myrna (Shel) Wessell, Carol (Barry) Ballantyne, brother Marvin (Patti) Jeffery and eight nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held for Lloyd at a later date. He also leaves behind his love of back country activities. We appreciate all the people who tried to help him. God bless each of you. May he rest in peace. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca *** MARCHI, JERRY – The greatest laugh on earth has now moved to the heavens. With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Jerry Marchi. He passed away at his home on March 20, 2014 with his wife, Kendra and son-in-law
BY MICHAEL FELBERBAUM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
RICHMOND, Va. - Dave Brockie, who as “Oderus Urungus” fronted the aliencostumed heavy metal band GWAR during graphic and fake-blood-soaked stage shows
Matt at his side. He was a father, a grandfather, a brother, a son-in-law, a brother-inlaw, an uncle and, most of all, a husband. He is survived by his wife Kendra; his daughters Meagan (Matt) Slubowski of Fruitvale, Jennifer (Bryan) Irons of Kelowna, and Amy (Michael) Conci of Trail; grandchildren Isabella, Heidi and Micah Conci, Sevrina and Benjamin Slubowski, and Holly and Jared Irons; his father and mother-in-law Bert and Isabella Wiens of Fruitvale; sisters Laurie and Sharry Marchi of Calgary and June (Rick) Schleusner of Vernon and brother Ed (Teri) Marchi of Duncan; sister-inlaw Lisa (Stacy) Savage of Fruitvale, and brothers-inlaw Dennis (Daune) Wiens and Bruce (Cathie) Wiens of Sherwood Park and Kevin (Angela) Wiens of St. Albert; and many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Antonio and Severina Marchi and his sister Diane McConnachie of Fruitvale. Born May 8, 1949 and raised in Fruitvale, Jerry was the youngest of six children. He enjoyed many hours fishing in Beaver Creek and hunting in the area in his younger years, and he loved cars. He only managed to gain a grade 8 education but after a few odd jobs he took a carpenter apprenticeship taking his schooling in Vancouver, and was proud to have been the youngest journeyman in B.C. at the time. He apprenticed with Stang Construction, with whom he worked for many years starting at the age of 16. When Stang Construction closed up he was self-employed for a few years before starting with the City of Trail in August 1981.
for more than three decades, has died. He was 50. Officers were called to Brockie’s home Sunday evening and found the singer dead inside the home, Richmond police spokeswoman Dionne Waugh said Monday. Detectives
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He worked there until going on disability leave on June 24, 2005. He would have officially retired from the city in May 2014, upon his 65th birthday. One of his most treasured jobs and experiences when he took a brief hiatus from Stang Construction was his time up north working with his cousin Lidio on the Liard Hot Springs, near the Alaska Highway. He always dreamed of going back there. He met the love of his life in the early 70s and they were soon joined at the hip. They were married in 1977 and in 1979 he built their family home, mostly himself with some help from friends and family. This home saw three daughters brought home and countless hours of joy and laughter. Years later saw the addition of three sons-in-law and seven grandchildren. He – along with his laugh – was a fixture in Skands Campground in Christina Lake, where he spent countless hours in the water playing with his kids, their cousins and friends, and any other kid who wanted to wait in line for a jump off his shoulders. Jerry will be remembered for his hard work, his laughter, his compassion, and his determination. But most of all, he will be remembered for the great love that he had for his family. A celebration of life is to be held at the Beaver Valley Curling Rink (125 Pine Ave, Fruitvale) on Saturday March 29, 2014 at 11:00am Donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association (1750 Courtwood Crescent, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON, K2C 2B5) or the Canadian Diabetes Association (1400522 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 2R5). Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca don’t suspect foul play at this time, as the medical examiner’s office determines cause of death. The band founded in 1984 is known for its comically grotesque costumes, stage antics and vulgar lyrics.
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