Castlegar News Thursday, July 17, 2014
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Obituaries and Memorials A PLACE TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES Celebration of Life for
Georgina Percival The Family of the Loving Georgina Percival extend an invitation to family and friends; to join us for a tea & social in celebration of her life on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the Portuguese Hall from 1 - 3 pm at 421 13th Ave, Castlegar, BC.
FUNERAL NOTICE:
Alex Jmaeff
Alex Jmaeff, of Castlegar, passed away at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Monday, July 14, 2014. Funeral Services will be officiated by Mike A. Kanigan at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on Friday, July 18, 2014 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon followed by interment in the Shoreacres Cemetery.
In loving memory of
Mike Kurnoff
who passed away July 18, 2013
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
Pauline (Polly) Frances Corbett
James Albert Drapaka March 3, 1970 - July 17, 2004
Pauline (Polly) Frances Corbett passed peacefully, too soon, surrounded by her loving family after a battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her husband, Jim and her sister, Mary. Pauline was born in Merritt, BC where she lived amid extended family. When she was 12, she moved with her parents and sister, Mary to Princeton, BC. She knew at an early age that education was the key to her future. An avid student, she enjoyed learning so much she was inspired to become a teacher. Polly was a trailblazer, extraordinarily independent and in many respects, well ahead of her time. She defied her parents’ expectations and worked and saved to attend teachers’ college in Victoria. Normal School was not only where she was able to commence her calling, teaching, but where she met her future husband, Jim and many people who are among her lifelong friends, including her then roommate, Mary (Militich) Eyre. Teaching was a calling for Polly, not just a job. She was passionate about sharing her zest for learning and enthusiastically shared her joy in theatre, music, art, reading and language arts with her students. Many lesson plans were test-piloted at home with her children as happy guinea pigs and her students able to successfully complete creative projects. Throughout her life and into retirement she knew the importance of physical activity. She enjoyed golf, exercise class and gardening well into her 80’s. Polly had a strong sense of community and actively participated in St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Castlegar Public Library, retired teachers group, senior associations, and various other music, cultural and community organizations. She had a love for life, loyalty for friends new and old, and strong convictions about living life to its fullest each and every day. Polly had strong connections to her Italian roots which shaped her love of good food, entertaining and made the “Polly-day Inn” a favourite hangout for friends and family. She is survived by her children, Pam, Carla (Mike B), Michael (Joan), her granddaughters, Morgan and Erin, and her sister Margaret. She will be dearly missed by friends and family. The family thanks the nurses and doctors in Castlegar, Trail and Edmonton for their compassionate care and support. Funeral will be held on Friday, July 25 at 10:30AM at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Castlegar. Refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to Castlegar and District Public Library or St. Rita’s Catholic Church Rebuilding Fund.
Dear Jim (James), It’s been ten long years without you. You were too well loved to ever be forgotten! Beloved Son, Father, Brother, Uncle Love,
Mom, Suzie, Joe, Emily and Brett
In Loving Memory of
Lyle Robert Lamont February 11, 1988 - July 14, 2013
I thought of you today but that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence I often speak your name all I have are memories and a picture in a frame Your memory’s a keepsake, from which I’ll never part God has you in his arms…. I have you in my heart Forever & Always in our heart Love you Lyle Love Your Family & Friends
Always on our minds, forever in our hearts.
Loving wife Annette, daughters Violet (Rob), Lisa (Jerry), Carol (Ken) grandchildren & great-grandchildren
In Loving Memory
John Melville 1964 - 1983
Never forgotten, Always remembered. With Love Mom, Lisa & Friends In Loving Memory of
Elaine Marie Mair July 31, 1943 - July 16, 2013
AFTERGLOW I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy memories that I leave when life is done. The Mair family would like to express our deepest gratitude to the community and our friends for their incredible support over the past very difficult year.