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Thursday, October 2, 2014 Castlegar News
Obituaries and Memorials In Loving Memory
Gloria Taylor March 30, 1948 - October 4, 2012
Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all Love Forever Mom, Shirley, Betty, Jason, Clint & Gabby
A PLACE TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES
Mike W. Popoff November 4th, 1928 - September 27th, 2013
One year has passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away, God took him home, it was His will, Within our hearts, he liveth still. The Family In Loving Memory of
William George Voikin March 21, 1931 – September 21, 2014 It is with great sorrow that the family of William George Voikin, of Krestova, announces the passing of their beloved husband, father and grandfather at Talarico Place, on Sunday, September 21, 2014, at the age of 83 years. Bill was born March 21, 1931 in Arran, Saskatchewan to parents George and Nastya Voikin. He was the elder of two brothers. In 1938, the family moved to Glade, BC and subsequently to Goose Creek, where Bill and his father cleared the land and built a small home. In 1955, Bill married the love of his life, Anne Rezansoff. The couple began their life together in Goose Creek where they were blessed with three children. The family also moved for a brief time to the Lower Mainland, before returning in 1966 to Krestova, where Bill then built a modest home. In 2009, Bill and Anne, relocated to Castlegar, so as live closer to their daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter. In May 2014, Bill due to declining health entered Talarico Place. Throughout his life Bill worked on many construction projects such as the Keenleyside Dam, Mica Dam, and Seven Mile Dam as well as others. He also worked in the saw mill, on building roads and constructing high rise condos in the Lower Mainland. Bill suffered immense sorrow in his life. At age 20, his brother unexpectedly passed away from a brain aneurism and then in 1976 his only son Johnny at the age of 20 years died in a car accident. Bill always tried to live according to the Doukhobor principles of “Toil and Peaceful Life”. He was a deeply spiritual man who worked very hard. He was kind, sensitive and honest and possessed a healthy sense of humor. Bill will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his family and by all who knew him. He was predeceased by his brother John Voikin, his son Johnny Voikin, his parents, George and Nastya Voikin, and his in-laws, Peter and Nellie Rezansoff. Left to mourn his passing: his wife, Anne Voikin, daughter Teresa (Ernie) Verigin, daughter Sharon (Cory) Philp and beloved granddaughter Anastasia Verigin, sisterin-law Vera Podmoroff, brother-in-law Peter (Elsie) Rezansoff, sister-in-law Katie (Harry) Podmorow, brother-in-law Walter (Winnie) Rezansoff, as well as, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. Casket was provided by Harry Zeabin of Krestova, BC. Funeral services were held September 26, 2014 at Krestova Community Hall with Bill’s interment in Krestova Cemetery. A luncheon followed at Krestova Community Hall. The family of Willam (Bill) Voikin would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone for your love and support during our time of loss. The staff of Talarico Place for Bill’s care, the staff of Castlegar Funeral Chapel for their kind assistance, to Peter Rezansoff for his guidance in leading the funeral service, the psalm singers for the exceptional singing, the cooks for preparing the meal, the grave-diggers, all those who brought food, called, visited, emailed and expressed their condolences to the family. We are extremely grateful for all who attended Bill’s funeral and to all who assisted us in any way. Lastly, our family would like to express our deep appreciation to Dr. Jim Noiles and to Home Support for the years of care they provided Bill.
In Our Memories In loving Memory
Helen Strelioff 1929 - 2013
Gone but not Forgotten With Love Fred & Vi Stoushnow & Family Bill & Lola Cheveldave & Family
Arthur W. Toews March 27, 1929 – Sept 18, 2014 Known as Art to family and friends Art was predeceased by his wife Peggy, his wife of 62 years, his parents and siblings. He will be missed by his four daughters, Cindy (Gary) Nikolai, Denise (George) Rozanski, Shelley (Greg) Radway and Carol-Lynn (John) Fair, 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Art was born in Carrot River, SK, and came to B.C. in his late teens. Art met and married Peggy in Prince George, B.C. Aug 18th 1951. Art’s work as a heavy-duty mechanic took them around the province of B.C. as Art followed work on large construction projects. The Salmo/Creston cut off project brought them to the Kooteneys in 1958. They first lived in Salmo and then moved to Nelson in 1963 where they resided until Peggy’s work brought them to Castlegar in 1989. They enjoyed living in Castlegar until 2013 when they moved to Calgary, AB to be near their two youngest daughters. Art had a love of golf, and spent much of his retirement on the Castlegar golf course. He also enjoyed skiing, swimming and bicycling, and kept active his entire 85 years. A Memorial Service for Art will take place Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 @ 2:00pm at First Alliance Church 12345 40 St SE, Calgary AB in the Harvest Rooms Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Helen Strelioff
John Strelioff
April 13, 1929 to October 1, 2013
Dec 25, 1923 to February 6, 1996
Always, Your Family In Loving Memory of
Fritz Furtner
The owner of Plaza Bakery, Fritz Furtner, has hung up his white apron after baking for 50 years. Fritz passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 24, 2014, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Fritz leaves behind his loving wife, Mary; his children, Jamie Furtner, Nadine (Joel) MacDonald, Ursula Furtner, Cassie (Ryan) Manley, and Travis Eller; his grandchildren Tiffany, Kade, Brynlee, and Jonathan; his Swiss family, his dear mother Gertrude Hess, and his sisters Marianne (Erich) Balmer, Barbara (Urs) Burkhardt, Michaela (Markus) Borter, brother-in-law Markus Gunther, along with numerous niece and nephews. Fritz was predeceased by his sister Walburga Gunther and father Alois Georg Furtner. He will be dearly missed by his family, his many close friends, and his valued customers. Fritz was born on February 26, 1950 in Irdning, Austria, where he caused trouble for many people by pulling pranks and generally having a good time. He entered pastry chef school at the age of 14 in Austria because he thought it would be an easy job. In 1972 he immigrated to Canada to make a better life, where he worked in Toronto and Vancouver before settling in Castlegar in 1976. He managed the Marlane Hotel, then worked in Trail at SuperValu before purchasing Plaza Bakery in 1985, where he baked for 29 plus years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southern Interior Rotary Lodge follow the donation link at http:// bc.cancer.ca or call 1-888-700-1131.