Castlegar News Thursday, January 14, 2016
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In Loving Memory
Bill Repin
July 7, 1935 - Jan. 5, 2016
van Yzerloo, Margrietha It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Margrietha (Marg) van Yzerloo of Kelowna BC, who left us suddenly on January 5th, 2016. She was preceded by her husband Willem (Bill) in 1993, her brother Gary (Ine) Erkens in 2014, her father in 1974 and her mother in 1984. Marg will be dearly missed by her loving children, daughter Patricia (Lawrence) Jeffrey, her daughter Suzanne (Fred) Basson and her son Bill (Shelly); her beloved grandchildren Bryce (Kim), Brianne (Jerred), Janelle (Matthew), Dustin (Alison), Curtis, Stephanie (Mike), Kyle (Zaida), Devon and step grandchildren Wendy, Graeme (Daniel) and Brent (Michelle). She was also a very special Oma to her great grandchildren, Benjamin, Dylan, December, Brighton, Brinsley, Mia, Camryn, Cadynce, Maya, Ethan, Asher and Jackson. She is also survived by her sister Elisabeth Klassen in Dordrecht, her sister-in-law Lanie (Claire) Provost of Kelowna and many nieces and nephews in the Netherlands. Marg was born in Dordrecht, the Netherlands, on September 15, 1926. After spending her formative years surviving WW2, she met the love of her life at the local track and field club. In 1951 she married Bill and they started their adventure in Canada that year. They eventually settled in Castlegar BC in 1954 after initially living in Grand Forks, BC and Trail BC. Marg had a passion for sports and was a longtime member of the Castlegar Curling Club since its inception. Her love for curling was passed down to her children and grandchildren. Marg held numerous volunteer positions in the Castlegar Curling Club, and also served as zone convenor of the West Kootenay Zone of the BCLCA from 1970 to 1983. She represented the East and West Kootenay district in five provincial curling championships. She also loved swimming, although she did not swim in her first competition until she was 64 years old. Once bitten by the competition bug you could not hold her back. She took part in many senior and master swimming competitions well into her 70’s, and brought home many medals. When her daughters were younger, Marg was Brown Owl volunteer in the Girl Guide movement and served for a number of years as secretary and test-secretary for the Castlegar Figure Skating Club. She enjoyed many handicrafts including knitting, loved reading and loved watching all kinds of sports (especially curling). In her later years she kept in contact with her large family by becoming an active social media user. Many a times would she post a “selfie” on Facebook much to our enjoyment. Everyone loved connecting with Marg on-line. She will be sorely missed. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at Castlegar, BC later this year.
In loving memory
Walter Kinakin
July 17, 1936 January 5, 2015 Little did we know that morning God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Love Mabel & Family
Shawn Ryan Girard It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shawn Ryan Girard, age 34 of Castlegar B.C. Shawn was born on December 25 1981 in Trail B.C. Shawn is survived by his parents Rob and Debbie Girard, Grandparents Elsie Dennisoff, Ron and Ruth Girard, sisters Melanie (Shawn) Loxton, Jennifer Girard, and many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. Shawn worked hard to get his 4th class steam engineer ticket and was very proud as was his family of his accomplishments. He loved his job at Teck and said it was his dream job. He also worked for interior health, had his 1st class license driving truck, and went through the millwright pre-apprentice program. Shawn had an incredibly large heart, cared deeply, and laughed hard. Shawn loved his road bike, dirt biking, mountain biking, driving big rig, working on his vehicles and making them go faster. He loved camping, chillin around the campfire, and fishing. He always said to catch a fish you have to cast into the sun. Shawn loved his family and his friends. He is deeply missed and forever in our hearts. On behalf of the family, we thank everyone for the love and support through this difficult time.
Born July 7, 1935 at Champion Creek, BC, and passed away at the Castlegar And District Health Centre on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Bill was predeceased by his brothers Pete and Mike. Bill worked on construction most of his life. A Graveside Service was held at Park Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.
Pete Kinakin January 10, 1924 January 6, 2016 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Pete Kinakin. Pete was born January 10th, 1924 to John and Polly Kinakin of Thrums, BC. He passed away at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on January 6th at the age of 91. Pete and his wife Florence were residents of Castlegar their entire lives where he worked at Westar until his retirement in 1984. As a younger man, Pete enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles, gardening and spending time with his family. He was also an avid fan of the Vancouver Canucks and the Toronto Blue Jays. Pete was predeceased by his parents John and Polly, his wife Florence, his son Wayne and his brothers Mike and Walter. He will be sadly missed by his son Lorne, his daughter Evelyn, son-in-law Dan, daughter-in-law Barb and grandchildren Scott and Stacey, Lori and Hugh, Courtney and Lyle, Jocelyn and Dyne, great granddaughter Anastasia, brother George and Violet, sister Lucy and John and sister-in-law Mabel. The service was held January 13th, 2016 at the Brilliant Cultural Centre with internment at the Park Memorial Cemetery. We would like to express our sincere thanks for your kind words and support. A very special thank-you to the staff and residents at Castlewood for their friendship and tender care of our Dad for the final years of his life. We would also like to thank the doctors and nurses at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, Doctor Lesperance for her years of care, Bill Strilaeff and staff at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel, and last but not least Peter Zaytsoff for your care and guidance during this difficult time. The Kinakin Family.
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