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Rose Mary Gutziet Elva Verna Torgunrud
Elva Verna Torgunrud passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke in theofearly Rose Mary Gutziet, at the age 84 evening living inof March 4, 2016 family. Elva was Sicamous, BC.surrounded died Marchby3,her 2016 at Shuswap 84 years old and died ofincomplications a fall Lake General Hospital Salmon Arm,from BC after and broken leg. A Memorial Service was held at the suffering a massive heart attack. Revelstoke United Church on Saturday afternoon, Beloved12 wife Lawrence Gutziet. Mother of March with ofGary Sulz officiating. Interment followed Mountain View Cemetery, Revelstoke. Lorraine, in Shirley and Michael and predeceased by
her daughter Cathy. Also step-mother to Karen and Elva was borngrandmother in a log homeofonLorena, the family farm in Larry. Cherished Cassandra Lintlaw, Saskatchewan in 1931. Her dad named her Elva which means eleven and Nadine and step-grandmother to Ian, Travis, Lisa and in Swedish. Elva's parents had immigrated from Sweden to find a better life Great grandmother to 12 the grandchildren. Step-sister of Anna inJeremy. Canada. Mom grew up during Great Depression on this smallAngle farm of Kitchener, Ontario, Margaret (Desmond) Renfrew, Ontario, with no electricity or running water. AlthoughYolkowskie it was hardoflife she often spoke fondly of (Paul) this time growing up in a Ontario, large loving family. Elva the youngest Patricia Duford of Orleans, Evelyn Stofko of was Ottawa, Ontario ofand 11 Jerome children.(Sandra) In her later years Elva moved to Revelstoke to be closer her Stufko of Eganville, Ontario and predeceased by to stepchildren and grandchildren who she dearly loved. siblings Eva Stofko, Leo Stofko, Edward Stufko, Mark Stufko, Lawrence Stofko, Violetloved Pasco, Michael Stofko, John Stufko, with Cecilia and Frances Mom people and took great joy visiting oldJolkowski friends and making new ones. Elva also loved to spend the day gardening in her children’s yards. She Searson. would bringborn her on lunch thermos of tea and makeand a day of it. As she by got Rose was Mayand 17,a1931 in Renfrew, Ontario is predeceased older her scooter allowed her to shop, garden, and even go fishing on her own. herwas parents, Michael Vincentand August and Victoria Roseher Stofko Bielaski). She fiercely independent her scooter allowed to be(nee mobile all year Rose grew on a farm theand Ottawa Valley and learned in life around about round. Momupalways had in kind encouraging words for early the people her, many prairie folk taking do. Even days her she person handed hardasphysical work and careinofher herlast siblings. Shedoctor was asaid caring out like handing whocompliments put others before herselfout allcandies. of her life. Rose put her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone. Rose was a wonderful cook and bakerMatilda and enjoyed Elva was predeceased by her father Peter Wallin, mother Wallin, making everyone’s favourite dishes. Over her lifetime she baked countless husband Melfort, sisters Anne and Vera, and brothers Rhudolf, Walter, Herman, Martin,ofand Roy. Elva is survived by herand sons Russell Her and pies and Melvin, knit thousands slippers for her family, friends charities. Randy (Lynn) daughters Tammy Johnson (Brian) and Atchison (Wes) life evolved around homemaking and her children and Jayna husband. six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Rose Gregoire was cremated on March 2016.Robert A funeral service will be held at the Hazel in Penticton and10, brother Wallin in Regina. Sicamous Bible Church on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 10:00 am. In lieu of Messages of sympathy be senttotothe Elva’s family Bible by viewing her326 obituary flowers, donations canmay be made Sicamous Church, Kappelat www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com. Street, Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Rose Mary thedays ageof my of life: 84 living in Surely goodness and mercy shall Gutziet, follow me at all the and I will dwell in the house the LORD for 3, ever. Sicamous, BC. ofdied March 2016 at Shuswap
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Rose Mary Gutziet
Lake General Hospital in SalmonforArm, BC after You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence the family at www.myalternatives.ca suffering a massive heart attack. Beloved wife of Lawrence Gutziet. Mother of Lorraine, Shirley and Michael and predeceased by Torgunrud her daughter Elva Cathy.Verna Also step-mother to Karen and Larry. Cherished grandmother of Lorena, Cassandra Elva Verna Torgunrud passed away at Queen and Nadine and step-grandmother to Ian, Travis, Lisa and Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke in the early evening of Jeremy. Great grandmother to 124, grandchildren. Step-sister of Anna Angle March 2016 surrounded by her family. Elva was of Kitchener, Ontario, Margaret (Desmond) Yolkowskie of Renfrew, Ontario, 84 years old and died of complications from a fall Patricia (Paul) Duford of Orleans, Ontario, Stofko of Ottawa, Ontario and broken leg. AEvelyn Memorial Service was held at the Revelstoke United Church on Saturday afternoon, and Jerome (Sandra) Stufko of Eganville, Ontario and predeceased by stepMarch 12 with Gary SulzStufko, officiating. Interment siblings Eva Stofko, Leo Stofko, Edward Stufko, Mark Lawrence Stofko, followed in Mountain View Cemetery, Revelstoke. Violet Pasco, Michael Stofko, John Stufko, Cecilia Jolkowski and Frances Searson. Elva was born in a log home on the family farm in Rose was born on Mayin17, 1931 in dad Renfrew, Ontario and which is predeceased by Lintlaw, Saskatchewan 1931. Her named her Elva means eleven inher Swedish. parents hadAugust immigrated from Sweden to find better life parents,Elva's Michael Vincent and Victoria Rose Stofko (neea Bielaski). in Canada. Mom grew up during the Great Depression on this small farm Rosenogrew up on aorfarm in the Ottawa Valley and learned early life about with electricity running water. Although it was hard life sheinoften spoke hard physical work and taking care of her siblings. She was a caring person fondly of this time growing up in a large loving family. Elva was the youngest put othersInbefore herself of her life.toRose put hertofaith in the to Lord ofwho 11 children. her later yearsall Elva moved Revelstoke be closer her children and grandchildren who she dearly loved. Jesus Christ alone. Rose was a wonderful cook and baker and enjoyed making everyone’s favourite dishes. Over her lifetime she baked countless Mom loved people and took great joy visiting with old friends and making new pies Elva and knit of slippers forgardening her family,infriends and charities. ones. alsothousands loved to spend the day her children’s yards.Her She life evolved homemaking andof hertea children andahusband. would bring around her lunch and a thermos and make day of it. As she got older allowed her to10, shop, garden, and even go fishing Roseher wasscooter cremated on March 2016. A funeral service will be on heldher atown. the She was fiercely independent and her scooter allowed her to be mobile all Sicamous Bible Church on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 10:00 am. In lieuyear of round. Mom always had kind and encouraging words for the people around flowers, donations can be made to the Sicamous Bible Church, 326 Kappel her, as many prairie folk do. Even in her last days her doctor said she handed Street, Sicamous,like B.C.handing V0E 2V0out candies. out compliments The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
ElvaHewas predeceased by inher father Peter mother Matilda Wallin, maketh me to lie down green pastures; he Wallin, leadeth me beside the still waters. husband Melfort, Anne and Vera,ofand brothersforRhudolf, He restoreth my soul:sisters he leadeth me in the paths righteousness his name’sWalter, sake. Herman, Melvin, and Roy.of Elva survived sonsartRussell Yea, though I walkMartin, through the valley death,isI will fear no by evil:her for thou with me;and Randy (Lynn) daughters Johnson thy Tammy rod and thy staff they(Brian) comfort and me. Jayna Atchison (Wes) six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Hazel Gregoire in Penticton and brother Robert Wallin in Regina. thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness andbemercy followfamily me all the of myher life:obituary at Messages of sympathy may sent shall to Elva’s by days viewing and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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Obituaries Cathleen Gale (Cathy) MacRae
Cathleen Gale (Cathy) MacRae passed away suddenly at her residence in Revelstoke on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 at the age of 55 years. A Memorial Service was held at the Chapel of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke on Sunday, March 13th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
Ernest Mayert Ontario on Cathy was born in Hawkesbury, November 22, 1960 and had been a long-time Dear family friends, She took wonderful resident of and Revelstoke. photography and was a good cook. Cathy Our wonderful loving father passedenjoyed away being out in18, nature loved her73cat November 2015 and at the age of in Kiko. Vernon B.C. Cathy’s mother passed awaygoing five We will miss his Rose smiles,Gutziet laughter and easy days after herthrough daughter on March 3, 2016. attitude. Even his pain he ensured us he was fineis and “just taking one day at a time”. of Cathy survived by her itdaughter Cassandra Revelstoke; father Lawrence of Sicamous; two We loveLorraine and miss Ladan you Dad. our hearts! sisters: ofForever Vernoninand Shirley (Craig) TaylorLove, of Trenton, Ontario; one brother Lila and Cindy Mike (Tammy) Gutziet of Revelstoke; several nieces, nephews and friends.
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Helen Korenko With heavy hearts the family informs you of Cathleen Gale the passing of Helen (Cathy)ofMacRae Korenko Revelstoke on March 9, 2016 at Cathleen Gale Fetch Friend the age aof 99(Cathy) years. MacRae passed from the SPCA There will be no today! formal away suddenly funeral serviceat her by spca.bc.ca residence in Revelstoke Helen’s own request. on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 age of Helen was born in Revelstoke, B.C. at onthe February 55 years. A Memorial 12, 1917 and was a lifetime resident of this city. Service was held atarea the Helen grew up in the Mount MacPherson Chapel and attended school there. She ofthenBrandon started Bowers Funeral on Sunday, employment as aHome, cook Revelstoke for Campbell’s Dairy March 13th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Farms. It was there she met and married Jack
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his children: Shawn (Kathy) of Revelstoke, Bill (Jennifer) of Winnipeg, Tracey (Chris) Carslaken Wednesday Deanne n 17 Revelstoke eview March 16, (Brian) 2016A17 Robidoux of RPort Coquitlam, www.revelstokereview.com Kelsberg of Bowser, Jim Brown of Nanoimo Obituaries and Obituaries Chris (Dave) Potvin of Nanaimo; his 101 year old mother, Clara of Pine Falls, Manitoba; grandchildren: Jackie, Brodie, John Carolynne, Joshua, Ronald Cate, Jeffery, Daniel, Derek, Laura (Patrick), “Jack” Bracken Jason, Cindy (Matt), and Kevin (Jenn); great grandchildren: Jadyn, Brendan, and Ebony; John Ronald “Jack” special friend Kay Rochon of Revelstoke well Bracken passed asaway as many other good friends. peaceful at Queen Victoria Hospital, Messages of sympathy may be sent to Jack’s Revelstoke on Saturday, family by viewing his obituary at March 5th, 2016 at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com. the age of 75 years. A Celebration of ofLife Cremation arrangements are in the care Service will be held at Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke. the Revelstoke Community Centre on Monday, March 21st, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in memory of Jack. Jack was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 31, 1940 and had been a resident of Revelstoke for over 43 years. In his younger years, Jack enjoyed playing baseball and hockey. He also loved to play Keno, crib and cards with his friends and gardening. Jack enjoyed all of the trucks and equipment that he operated over the years, but he was extremely fond of his pickup truck and took great care of it over the years. As a truck driver he was used to getting up early in the morning, so after his retirement or not so retirement Jack made the rounds having coffee with his friends in the early morning. Jack loved the time spent with his friends and family but he especially adored his grandchildren. Jack was predeceased by his wife Carol in 1980, father John and siblings: Noreen, Garry, Patricia and grandchild Mike. He is survived by his children: Shawn (Kathy) of Revelstoke, Bill (Jennifer) of Winnipeg, Tracey (Chris) CarslakeRobidoux of Port Coquitlam, Deanne (Brian) Kelsberg of Bowser, Jim Brown of Nanoimo and Chris (Dave) Potvin of Nanaimo; his 101 year old mother, Clara of Pine Falls, Manitoba; grandchildren: Jackie, Brodie, Carolynne, Joshua, Cate, Jeffery, Daniel, Derek, Laura (Patrick), Jason, Cindy (Matt), and Kevin (Jenn); great grandchildren: Jadyn, Brendan, and Ebony; special friend Kay Rochon of Revelstoke as well as many other good friends. Messages of sympathy may be sent to Jack’s family by viewing his obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke.
Korenko in June, 1940. Helen and Jack had two Cathy was born Hawkesbury, on children, Irene andinRaymond. HelenOntario was always November 22, 1960 and had been a long-time smiling and happy, content to be with her family resident of homemaker, Revelstoke. having She took wonderful and an avid a large garden, photography andand was canning. a good cook. always cooking She Cathy really enjoyed looked being outto in nature and lovedfishing her cat and Kiko.boating forward their camping, trips and huckleberry picking. She was extremely Cathy’s mother Rose Gutziet passed away five proud of having five generations of family living days after her daughter on March 3, 2016. in Revelstoke. Cathy is survived by her daughter Cassandra of Revelstoke; father Lawrence of Sicamous; two Helen was predeceased by her husband Jack in sisters: Lorraine Ladan of Vernon and Shirley February, 1993, her siblings Albert Threatful, (Craig) Taylor of Trenton, Ontario; one brother Victor Threatful, Harry Threatful, Nestor Mike (Tammy) Gutziet of Revelstoke; several Threatful, Marion Baird, Alice Lynburne and Vera nieces, nephews and friends. Weeden. Helen is survived by her daughter Irene Lewis of Revelstoke, her may son be Raymond Korenko Messages of sympathy sent to Cathy’s of Salmon Arm; granddaughter Shelley (Edward) family by viewing her obituary at Koskiwww.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com. of Revelstoke and grandson Frank Lewis of Celista; three great grandchildren, Karla Koski of Revelstoke, David Koski of Stettler, Cremation arrangements are in theAlberta care ofand Casey (fiancée Amber Waite) Lewis of Chilliwack, Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke. B.C.; one great great grandson Grayson Edward Koski of Revelstoke; one sister Eve Volk of Calgary, Alberta and brother Leonard (Stephanie) Threatful of Revelstoke, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
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Ernest Mayert Dear family and friends, Our wonderful loving father passed away November 18, 2015 at the age of 73 in Vernon B.C. We will miss his smiles, laughter and easy going attitude. Even through his pain he ensured us he was fine and “just taking it one day at a time”. We love and miss you Dad. Forever in our hearts! Love, Lila and Cindy
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