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The Morning Star Sunday, June 21, 2015 www.vernonmorningstar.com

Sunday, June 21, 2015 - The Morning Star A35 www.vernonmorningstar.com

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Obituaries

GAUTHIER, Rosemarie Joan Rosemarie Joan Gauthier of Vernon passed away peacefully with family at her side on June 12, 2015 at the age of 87. Rosemarie was born at Bayard, SK, November 10, 1927. In 1946 her family was farming in Tisdale when she met and married Henri her loving husband of sixty years. They farmed in Tisdale until they moved to Kelowna in 1957 where they raised their family and Rosemarie worked as a seamstress. In 1971 they moved to Armstrong and in 1973 to Vernon where she worked for the Correale’s Drapery & Upholstery Shop, The Bay, and taught Night School sewing classes at Okanagan College. In retirement she enjoyed travelling, dancing and going south to Hemet, California for the winter. She was generous giving her time to others volunteering at Schubert Centre, teaching dancing, and doing alterations for friends and neighbours. She was a dedicated member of the Vernon Hospital Auxiliary for twenty-five years making countless children’s quiet books and hand puppets. She will be forever loved and remembered by her children Dennis (Donna) of Red Deer, Roseanne (Ron) Nawosad of Salmon Arm, Lea (Sig) Dreher of Kelowna, Richard (Louise) of West Kelowna and David (Rita) of Calgary. Further cherishing her memory are seven grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren, her sister Mary Caron of Langley, sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Rosemarie is predeceased by her husband Henri in 2010, brothers Martin and Erwin Nagel. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation in Rosemarie’s memory to the CNIB (101 – 1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6). Prayers will be held Friday, June 26, 2015 at 5:00 pm at St. James Catholic Church (2607 27th Street, Vernon). A Celebration of Rosemarie’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Chapel of Alternatives Funeral Services (4417 – 29th Street, Vernon). You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

In Memoriam

Mel Johnston April 22,1917

August 5, 1996

Dad, Missing you on Father’s Day, and every day. Love from

Patrice

A celebration of life will be held for Joseph (Joe) Lesowski on July 4th at 10:00am in the Cherryville Hall

Winnie Dyck Our Mom, Winnifriedia Dyck (Unger), went to be with her Lord and Saviour on June 16, 2015. Born on May 20,1928, she was 87 years old. Mom was predeceased by our Dad, John just 2 years ago, 1 sister, Elizabeth and 5 brothers, Ben, Cornelius, Dave, Dan and Victor. She is survived by her sister, Mary. Also left to remember her are her 6 kids: Ernie (Val), Robert, Jeanie (Sid), Reg, Stan (Patty), and Rose (Claude), and grandkids: Amber (Blake), Ashley, Amanda (Peter), Chris, Braden, Nathan, Nick, Dillon, and Cassidy. Mom had 1 great-grandson, Liam. Born and raised in Steinbach MB she and Dad moved to Lumby in 1968. Mom worked endless hours to make sure that we were well taken care of. After Dad passed and she moved into town she could often be seen cruising the streets of Lumby on her little red scooter. She loved her independence. Thank you to all the Doctors and Nurses who took care of Mom with such gentleness and love. Mom’s funeral will be at Lavington Baptist Church on June 23 at 1:00. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to “The Gleaners” or “Samaritan’s Purse”

Obituaries

Dorothy M. Flood

We regret to announce the passing of Dorothy Marie Flood on June 18, 2015 at the age of 83 years. Dorothy and husband Leo are together again, leaving their children and grandchildren; Debbie (John) and Jonathan Cormier, Montreal; Kevin, Calgary, and daughter Kelly, California; Christopher, Caitlyn and Casey, New Zealand and extended family members. Donations in memory of Dorothy may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice Society to enable them to continue their wonderful care. Many thanks to her nephew Ken Hansen, Saskatchewan, and her very good friends, Donna and Gary Raasch of Vernon for all their help and support. Private Cremation service arrange with Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com

Dennis Eric Learey

at the age of 90 peacefully passed away in his sleep in the early morning of May 16, 2015. After a long and full life Dennis will now join his wife Gwen Learey, who passed away in 2000. Dennis was born in London, England and at the age of 16 joined the Royal Air Force and served in Europe. During WWII Dennis and Gwen’s families became close and right after the war in 1948 they were married. For their honeymoon they moved to Canada and settled in Vernon, BC. Dennis was devoted to his wife and together had a family of two sons Stephen and Eric. Dennis and Gwen together became some of the founding members of the Vernon Little Theatre which later became known as the Powerhouse Theatre. At that time, Dennis did work at several jobs, including many years at Okanagan Electric, but his true passion was acting. Over the years he performed in over 60 plays and took on a wide range of roles from comedy to Shakespeare. He won numerous awards for his acting, with the crowning achievement being, when he was voted the Best Actor in Canada in 1969 at the Dominion Drama Festival. Dennis will always be lovingly remembered by his family, Stephen Learey and Shelly with their children Parker and Connor and Matthew (Eric) Learey with Kristine and their children Denthew, Meta, Gwendolin, Eritin and Timeran. All his friends are invited to a reception to remember him on Monday, June 29, 3:00 PM at the Powerhouse Theatre. For memorial donations and flowers Dennis wishes you to please donate to the Powerhouse Theatre.

Obituaries

SATHER, Olaf (Ole) Melvin It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Olaf (Ole) Melvin Sather on June 15, 2015 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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Celebration of Life for

ANDY RUOHO 1925 - 2014

The family of the late Andy Ruoho wish to announce a Celebration of Andy’s Life will be held July 11, 2015 at the Schubert Centre from 1 to 3 pm. Lunch will be served. Donations may be made to the Schubert Centre in memory of Andy and this was his second home and where he volunteered.

Gordon John Muchowski

It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of Gordon John Muchowski with family by his side at McKenney Creek hospice on June 15, 2015. His valiant fight against cancer and its effects came to an end with the same dignity and strength he showed throughout his life. Pre-deceased by his father in law Walter (Moose) Martin, his father John (Jack) Muchowski, loving wife Pat Muchowski, mother Helma Muchowski, mother-in-law Verona Martin, and brother Roy Muchowski. Gordon is survived by his 4 children, Terry (Cindy), Daryl, Cathy Oliver & Martin (Michelle). He leaves behind 7 siblings; Alyce Desnoyer, Gladys Desnoyer (Lionel), Rich Muchowski (Sue), Phylis Smith, Wayne Muchowski (May), Marlyne Sanesh, Joan Sundby (Mark), 11 Grandchildren, 6 greatgrandchildren and 1 on the way in September, many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Bailey. Gordie was born in Vernon in 1931 and his first job was in the Telegraph office, which is where he met his future wife Pat who was a telephone operator. His career soon changed to roofing and it was in this profession that he worked until he retired. He will be remembered for his carpentry skills building butterflies, planter boxes, bird houses and swings. Dad was an avid crib player and his other interests were golf, alley bowling, lawn bowling and curling. He was the treasurer of the Merritt Lawn Bowling club for 15 years and was also involved in various community organizations. We love you Dad and will think of you and smile every time we see a hummingbird. Memorial Service to be held June 27th 2:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2302 Jackson Street, Merritt BC. Luncheon to follow at the church hall. In lieu of flowers donations to BC Cancer Society or Variety Club.