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Della Christine Gaskell (nee Sims) 1935 – 2015 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Della Gaskell announces her passing on Friday, March 13, 2015 in Cranbrook at 79 years of age. Della was born on July 6, 1935 in Invermere, BC to Bessie (nee Nelson) and Percy Sims. They lived in various towns in the Kootenays before they settled in Cranbrook. Della was always very independent and went to work when she was 14 or 15 years old as a camp cook. Soon after Della was married and had five children who became her life’s greatest passion. While Della enjoyed her time with her children greatly, she also would have her younger sister and nephews stay with her for weeks at a time. Later in life when she married Roy, she embraced his three children and loved them as her own. As her grandchildren and great grandchildren were born she embraced them and encircled them with her deep love. Along the way Della become a great bowler and won many trophies. Her needlework became a great passion as well, but fishing was her favorite pastime. She and Roy spent many happy hours in their boat at Premier, White Swan and Koocanusa Lakes. Della would often catch the biggest fish and loved to tease Roy about it. She loved to play cards too, and delighted in beating Roy at crib, which they played almost every day until her passing. Della loved to dance especially to country and western tunes. She loved flowers and hummingbirds and Thomas Kincade’s artwork. She loved her home and kept it beautiful, always surrounding herself with pictures and treasures. Della was a wonderful cook and baker. There were always cookies in the cookie jar! So it would follow that Della’s career was in the restaurant business. She worked and managed Kentucky Fried Chicken, Orange Julius and Woolworth’s restaurant, always taking pride in the food she prepared as well as the cleanliness of the kitchen. Left to mourn her passing are her loving husband of 45 years Roy Gaskell; her five children Susan (Terry) Conroy of Cranbrook, Ron (Carmen) Lancaster of Maple Ridge, Debbie (Bob) Graham of Creston, Sandra (Troy) Ross of Cranbrook and Randy (Lydia) Lancaster of Cranbrook; her three step-children Terry (Jan) Gaskell of Okotoks, Bill (Kathy) Gaskell of Airdrie and Darlene (Ron) Henkewich of Winnipeg. She is also survived by her brother Percy (Marion) Sims of Kimberley and sister Cindy (Rob) Stevely of Fort Steele; 22 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and special friends. Della was predeceased by her mother Bessie Hughes (1993) and father Percy Sims (1940’s); sister Viola Bradshaw (2007) and brother-in-law Art (1998); brother George Sims and sister-in-law Betty (1977); brother Jim Sims (1989) and sister-in-law Inez (1974); brother Mervin Sims (1991) and sister-in-law Lisa (1992), and brother Pat Hughes (1966). Della was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Words cannot express how much she will be missed. A memorial service for Della will be held at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11:00 am. Donations in her honour can be made to the: The Salvation Army, 533 - Slater Road NW, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4Y5 or the: Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon, Okanagan/Kootenays Area Office, #4, 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 9M9. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com
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LUDWIK “LUDI” OLEKSOW January 13, 1953 – March 9, 2015 Following a long, courageous battle with brain cancer, Ludi is finally at rest. Despite his illness, Ludi never lost his special sense of humor and his gentle, loving nature. Ludi was born in New Denver, BC to parents Mike and Johanna Oleksow. In 2001 he married Christine Huppie and settled into family life. After receiving his MS diagnosis, Ludi went on to get his millwright ticket, working at Fording River until his retirement in 2012. Following his retirement, Ludi and Chris moved from Elkford to Cranbrook where he remained until his death. Ludi is lovingly survived by his wife Chris; daughters Deidre Oleksow and Destine Oleksow (Chris); stepsons Aaron Walsh (Holly) and Jason (Mona) Walsh; grandchildren Bailey and Fox Leeson, Austin Hangreaves (Joslynn), Colton Burch, and Wyatt, Teagan and Evan Walsh; his great grandson Blake Hargreaves; mother Johanna Oleksow; brother Mike (Marg) Oleksow, and his sister Helena (Bruce) Edmison. He was preceded in death by his father Mike and his sister Wendy. Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in Ludi’s name to the EKMS Support Group, 401-2011 2nd Street North, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3L4. Memories and condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.
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Warren Alonzo Cockell 1925 – 2015 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Warren Cockell announces his passing on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 in Wasa at 89 years young. Warren was born on October 31, 1925 in Penticton, BC. At 19 years of age he joined the Navy and worked as a Seaman from 1944 to 1946. He was the youngest man on the Huron Ship. After the war he went to work at CP Rail until 1950. On October 28, 1947 Warren was married to Violet Radomske. In the 1950’s they moved to Bull River to farm. Warren worked at the Galloway Mill and the Bull River Trout Hatchery while also attending to the farm. In 1998 he retired and they moved to Wasa where Warren loved to hunt, fish, bowl, read and putter in his spare time. Warren is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Vi; son Brian (Peggy), daughter Marlene (Heinz) Leuenberger, five grandchildren Kurt, Ian, Ben, Jennifer and Ashley and eight great grandchildren Taitum, Seth, Kamryn, Taylor, Brayden, Corbin, Logan and Gavin. He was predeceased by his parents Emily and John, brothers Harry, Jack and Willard and his sister Bona. At Warren’s request there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place. We would like to thank everyone for the flowers, hugs, cards, phone calls and food. The love and generosity shown by the community and our friends has been overwhelming. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com
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Robert Allan Brook June 17, 1978-March 16, 2015 It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to our beloved Brooksie. After battling a rare liver disease and bile duct cancer, Rob passed away at 36 years old. Although he will be greatly missed by his wife (April) and their two children (Braxton and Ana), there is comfort knowing that Rob has forever changed so many people's lives. In his final days, he was surrounded by family and friends who came together to celebrate his life! A night to remember memorial service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, Edmonton, AB.
By shopping local you support local people. OBITUARY Kathryn Veronica Hayes Devlin Currie November 11, 1947-March 14, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beautiful soul, a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Kathryn Veronica Hayes Devlin Currie passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 8:50 pm. Kathryn is survived by loving husband Ronnie Currie, brothers Frank (Sadie), John (Judy), sister Ann (Brian), step-brothers Lindsay, Andrew and Allen, daughter Joanna (Dean), granddaughter Katie (Greg) and great-grandsons Dustin and Liam. Kate will be deeply missed and treasured in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace
OBITUARY Irene “Gracie” Moore (nee Rathwell) May 7, 1931 – March 9, 2015 It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our mother and grandmother Irene “Gracie” Moore on Monday March 9, 2015. She was a very strong loving woman that loved her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend and will be missed by many. She loved her old country music, her flowers, her coffee dates, walks to the mall, and telling stories of her life growing up. Irene was born on May 7, 1931 in Rimbey, Alberta to Clifford and Pearl Rathwell where she was raised until she was 13, when she moved to live with her Aunt Stell and Uncle Joe in Saskatoon. A few years later she moved back to Rimbey where she met and later married Robert Moore on September 19, 1953. They lived in various places throughout Alberta and British Columbia to finally settling down in Cranbrook BC in 1975 where they raised their 3 children. Irene is survived by her children Murray (Leslie) Moore, Jackie (Doug) Hill, Cheryl (Gord) McDonald; Honorary daughter Mary (Jamie) Hazzard; grandchildren Leslie (John) Smitna, Dana (Chad) Smart, Josh (Haley) McDonald, Jessie Moore, Michael (Lindy) Birmingham, and Johnathan (Candice) Birmingham; great grandchildren Isaac Bailey, Madison Smitna, Jordan Smart; Kaleb, Laynie, Bryce, Spencer, Oliver Birmingham and brothers Ken (Eileen) Rathwell, Murray (Gail) Rathwell as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Irene was predeceased by her husband Robert Moore; children Terry Moore, Colleen Moore, her parents Clifford and Pearl Rathwell, and her siblings Pricilla, Vernon, Harold, Patrick, Michael, Clifford Jr, and Jeanne Smith. A celebration of Irene’s life will be held on Saturday March 21, 2015 at the New life Foursquare Church (308 10th Ave S) in Cranbrook at 2:00 pm; followed with a luncheon after the ceremony at the New Life Foursquare Church. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Irene may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Arthritis Society. Memories and condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.