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Thursday, February 5, 2015 Castlegar News
Notice of passing
Paul Fortin
Obituaries and Memorials
Paul Fortin, born November 11, 1953, passed away January 11, 2015. Paul is survived by two daughters, Lisa and Michelle, and one grand-daughter. He will be missed by Neil Bielby and family (Angie and Jessa).
ROSHINSKY, RONALD RUFUS
1938-2015 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ron Roshinsky. Ron passed away on January 12, 2015 at the age of 76 years in Trail Hospital. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Joy of 54 years, his son Kim Roshinsky of Roseberry, BC, his daughter Jody Storgaard (Quentin) of Castlegar, his daughter Loni Chernenkov (Ely) of Castlegar, and his daughter Heather Roshinsky of Crescent Valley. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, David Storgaard (Andrea), Jackie Storgaard, Kelsey Turner, Taylor Turner, Randall Boisvert, Jordan Boisvert, Brendan Roshinsky and Cody Chernenkov; and greatgrandchildren, Elissa Storgaard, Emma Storgaard, Mya Storgaard, Memphis Storgaard, and Shale Roshinsky. Ron is survived by his brother Ed Roshinsky (Idella) of Slocan, BC, brother Alf Roshinsky of Kelowna, BC, sister Anita Delorme (Len) of Cabri, SK, brother Wilbur Roshinsky (Diane) of Surrey, BC, sister Wilma Preissl of Kelowna, BC, and brother Mervin Roshinsky (Sharon) of Westbank, BC, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. Ron was predeceased by his parents Joe & Cecelia Roshinsky, brother Clarence Roshinsky, and sisters Vivian Schneider and Nataline Roshinsky. Ron was born in Viscount, Saskatchewan on December 15, 1938 in a family of 10 children. His parents moved the family to Rutland, BC in 1956. In 1960, Ron married Joy and they started their family. Ron and Joy moved to Winlaw in 1976 where they continued to raise their children until they were grown. Ron and Joy settled down and called home in Castlegar. Ron was a proud father, father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved to spend his summers at their trailer at their son’s place in Rosebery. He enjoyed the outdoors, either fishing or puttering around outside keeping himself busy. Ron did not like to sit still. Ron loved woodworking in his little shop where he would spend hours on his scroll saw making all kinds of wood projects to give to his family and friends. Until his passing, Ron was always there when any of his children or grandchildren needed a helping hand. Ron will be remembered by his warm smile, sense of humour, and the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone. A memorial service was held on January 17, 2015 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Trail, BC. Should family and friends wish, donations in Ron’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Fund. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation for all the beautiful flowers, cards, food, and warm sentiments. A special thank you to everyone at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with special mention to Bishop Peter Redekop and the ladies Relief Society for helping organize such a beautiful service and luncheon.
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Elvedi, Alexander Zlatko It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our son, Alexander Zlatko Elvedi, on January 3, 2015. Alexander passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents, Amanda Piljek and Davor Elvedi of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Born on December 30, 2014 in Winnipeg, MB, Alexander was a tough little fighter who was deeply loved and touched many lives during his short 4 day journey. Alexander is survived by his parents; paternal grandparents, Zlatko and Verica Elvedi of Zadar, Croatia and maternal grandparents, Joe and Helen Piljek of Pass Creek. On January 8, 2015, a service was held at Thompson In The Park Funeral Home in Winnipeg. Alexander was then laid to rest at the Pass Creek Cemetery on January 12, 2015. Immense thanks to our parents, the medical staff at the St. Boniface Hospital (Dr. Lee, Dr. DeCabo, & amazing NICU nurses), IMG family, Leonard Voykin & the diggers, Uncle Bill & Aunty Cheryl Soukochoff, Marg “Mugs” Pena, and to all those who expressed their condolences and embraced us in our weakest moments.
Berg, Armand Born: March 20, 1933 Yahk BC Died: December 27, 2014 Castlegar BC With deep sadness, the family of Armand Berg wish to announce his peaceful passing into the House of the Father, on the night of the 27th of December, 2014. Armand was kindly permitted to remain in his own bed, in his own home in Castlewood Village instead of spending his final weeks in another facility. The Castlewood Care staff and management, Linda and Jane, were absolutely wonderful in caring for our father. Special thanks are due to community nurse, Carrie, Case Manager, Anita and helpers for daily visits during holiday time. Our eternal gratitude goes out to Pastor, Fr. David John for his Christmas Day visit to our family at Dad’s bedside. Kind recognition to family doctor, David Larocque, for years of dedicated support and care. Armand was pre-deceased by loving and talented wife, Edith Mary (2002), sons Stephen Victor (1962) and Laurence Armand (2002), Dad’s Norwegian parents, Barney and Mary Berg, and sister Violet Rose, (whom Armand actually named) also passed on before him. Armand is survived by his one and only daughter, Cassandra Marie, and youngest remaining devoted and loyal son, Stuart Enar. Dad still has 2 sisters, Marie and Mable, and a brother, Norman, left to mourn him. Of course, too numerous to list, are Armand’s incredible legacy of Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Extended family abound! Dad gathered many friends over a life-time lived fully as a dedicated husband and father, tug-boat master at Celgar, neighbour and friend as a resident up and down the Valley, and many West Kootenay towns — finally, residing at “CastleWood Village” in retirement. Dad was also a musician, a volunteer wherever needed, and in his quiet way, always active in his community. Dad the worker, outdoorsman, trapper consummate camper, fisherman, mentor and friend to youth, family man, good neighbour, “Mr. Fix-it”, farmer, soldier, and story-teller, will be sadly missed by all who knew this unassuming, but solid, generous man. (Our hearts are so empty without you, Daddy. Love you, Stu and Dee) No service by request. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life is tentatively planned for the middle of July. Details to follow at a later date.
Gone Fishing
Notice of Passing
Nick M Verigin of Pass Creek
Funeral service Feb 11th, 2015 10am at Brilliant Cultural Centre Castlegar, BC
Scott, Malcolm John (Scotty) He asked for whisky and drank it, slept, and passed softly into memory Malcolm John "Scotty" Scott, contractor, real estate broker, developer, sportsman, musician, aviator, bon vivant, prankster, devoted friend and mentor, died January 20 in Penticton, BC, after a long decline. He was 85. A pilot while still in his teens, he flew crop dusters in Grand Forks, BC, in the 1940s, and many larger and finer planes for decades thereafter. He tried to enlist in the Canadian air force in the final year of the Second World War, and was prevented from deployment only because a local recruiter recognized the underage 15-year-old. He was a crack shot and an excellent horseman, hunting widely through the hills above Grand Forks throughout his formative years. His quick mind and physical stamina earned him a joint trade rating in both electrical and refrigeration. In 1953 while wiring a light from the top of a ladder at a Greenwood sawmill, he fell into a moving saw nearly amputating his left foot. He married his fiancee, Mary Stooshinoff, while still in his hospital bed in Vancouver. Although doctors told him he might never walk again, he fought back through years of punishing rehab and multiple surgeries, regaining almost full use of his injured foot. He was an avid golfer, tennis player, curler, and skier for the rest of his life. Through the 1960s and 70s, as managing partner of the Boundary group of companies he oversaw the electrical and mechanical subcontracts on three Columbia River Treaty dams, at numerous pulp-and-paper and sawmill operations, and in the mines and coal developments of the East Kootenay. In later years he became a realtor and real estate broker, a property developer in the Lower Mainland and southern Ontario, and a speculative investor never shy to try a long shot. He was a great friend and mentor to many younger men coming up behind, in both professional and fraternal organizations. More than anything Malcolm was widely known and liked for his irrepressible sense of humour, his easygoing manner and ready jokes, and his love of a good party. He was a world-class sweet talker. He was predeceased by his wife Lois Cooke; and by his parents Richard and Aida Irene Scott of Grand Forks, his brothers Nelson, Kenneth and Dale Scott, and his sister Joyce Scott Toewes. He is survived by his sister Norma Scott Evans of West Kelowna; by his first wife Mary Stooshinoff Scott of Victoria and his second wife Joanne Liberon Farrell Scott of New South Wales, Australia; by his children Michael Allan Scott of Vancouver and Carmen Jean Scott (and husband Douglas Parsons) of Victoria; by his stepsons Paul Kelland Farrell (and children Meg and Piper), of New South Wales, Australia, and Ian Fletcher Farrell (and daughter Laura) of Toronto; and most especially by his beloved grand-daughter Hadley Brice Parsons of Victoria. Malcolm led a vey active lifestyle and for years was a member of the Penticton Golf & Country Club, Penticton Curling Club, and Rotary International. He was a long-standing member of Harmony Lodge No. 37 A.F.&A.M. in Grand Forks, BC, as well as a member of Gizeh Shriners of BC & Yukon. A celebration of Malcolm’s life and interment of his ashes will be held in the spring in Grand Forks.