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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Betty Ella MacDermid of Castlegar, B.C. on October 16th at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, Trail, BC. R i Betty was born on September 1, 1929 in Swan River, Manitoba. Her and her family later moved to Kelowna, BC where she went to school and worked as a fruit packer and then a telephone operator. She met John Erwin MacDermid and were married in 1947 and later moved to Rossland, BC. They moved to Fruitvale and after losing John in Sept 2003. She stayed in her house until 2004 and then moved to her final home at Castlewood in Castlegar, BC. Mom spent her time crocheting, knitting and enjoyed singing and writing music. She would pull out the guitar or accordion and sing many songs with family and friends. She had an outstanding sense of humor as she had a joke to tell or played practical jokes on everybody. She is survived by her children Erwin (Bev), Denise (Darlene), Stuart (Laurisa) and Derek (Linda) along with grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John MacDermid in 2003, her brother Reg McKinnis and parents John and Eva McKinnis. At mom’s request, a private ceremony was held at the Fruitvale Memorial Cemetery on Friday, October 21, 2011 where she was laid to rest with her loving husband of 55 years. Sarah Greenwood of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel was entrusted with arrangements. “REST IN PEACE MOM”
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Swinarchuk, “Danny” Paul – passed d away on September 28, 2011 at his home in Thrums. He was born on December 25, 1958 in Trail, BC. Dan was predeceased by his father Kozma, and his mother Anna and sister Clara. Danny leaves behind his wife Cheryl, daughter Nateena, son Trent, and his brothers Jim (Cyndi), Stan (Dorothy), George and his sister Julie, along with the grandparents of his children; Mr. & Mrs. Bill Ostoforoff, Rob (Alanna) Ostoforoff and many family relatives including Brandon Colton, Reid (Diane) Lundstrom of North Vancouver, Cody (Carolyn) Swinarchuk of Kamloops, Leanne (Matt) Hammett of Grand Forks, and great-nieces and nephews; Jordan, Joshua, Brenna and Ethan. Dan loved to work, excelled in all endeavours, logging in his early days, fire-fighting out of Castlegar, being boss of an I.A. Crew. In the over 500 fire call-outs his crew responded to, never did he and his crew let a fire get away on them. In his later years he became a heavy-duty mechanic. He was diligent and meticulous in everything he did. Hunting and fishing, spending time with his son and daughter and their relatives – these were great joys to him.
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Florence Lea Paulson FLORENCE passed away Oct. peacefully on Sunday, Oct 16, 2011 at Talarico Place at the age of 93 with family by her side. She was born on Jan. 20th, 1918 in Krupp, Saskatchewan to parents George and Anne Gendron. p In 1947, she and her husband John and three older children moved to Castlegar from Medicine Hat where John worked for Cominco and later their fourth child was born. She is predeceased by her husband John in 1996; mother in 1968; father in 1969; a brother in 1944; another brother in 1970; and a granddaughter in 1973. She leaves to mourn her two sons Gary (Nona) Paulson, Wayne (Bev) Paulson , her two daughters Sharon (Theron) Isfeld, Penny Hurd (Bill Yofonoff); sister Ida Cleeve; 8 Grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren and many nephew, nieces and friends. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Vasil and the staff at Talarico Place for their kindness and care. Prayers will be held on Friday, October 28,2011 @ 7:00 PM and Funeral Services on Saturday, October 29th, 2011 at 10:30 AM both at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, 513-7th Avenue, Castlegar, BC.
We will all miss him dearly; Rest in peace Danny.
Bill Clark of Alternative Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.
Sarah Greenwood of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers you may wish to donate to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Alex Lutz
Alex Lutz, a long -time id off C l resident Castlegar, passedd away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at Castleview Care Centre on October 21, 2011. He was born August 23, 1915 in Lemberg, Saskatchewan. Alex worked as the Public Works Superintendent for the City of Castlegar from 1967 to 1980. He was also an active member of the community and was involved in many organizations and associations throughout the Castlegar area. Alex was Castlegar’s Citizen of the Year in 1986. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, fishing, curling, gardening, and most of all, sharing special times with his many grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife Betty and her daughters: Carolyn (Gerry) Rempel, Lori (Barry) Brown, Sharel (Dan) Wallace, Billie-Jean (Ken) Syrja and Lesley (Dave) Streloff, son Larry (Betty) Lutz, daughter-in-law Carol Lutz, 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Alex was predeceased by his sons Kenneth and Leonard and his first wife Elizabeth (Lizzie). A memorial service was held for him on October 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Castlegar with Rev. Ron Abresch and Rev. Les Carlson officiating. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services. Donations may be made in Alex’s name to Make-A-Wish foundation of B.C. and Yukon, #112-2025 W. Broadway, Vancouver, V8T 1Z8 or Canadian Lutheran World Relief, 80 East 10th Ave. New Westminster, V3L 4R5. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
JOHNSON, Phillip E. (Phil) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother and friend, Phil. Phil was born in Rossland, BC on January 11, 1938 and died peacefully in his home at Talarico Place in Castlegar on October 13, 2011. Phil was predeceased by his parents Ed and Levina Johnson of Kimberley, BC. He is survived by his wife Vera of Castlegar, his 4 children and their families; Kevin of Trail, Kathleen of Robson, Robert (Lori) of Vaughan, Ontario, and Christie (Louie) of Edmonton Beach, Alberta. He also leaves behind his brothers Ed (Joyce) of Dawson Creek, Steve (Jennifer) of Metcalfe, Ontario and his sister Kathie (Bob) of Trail. Phil grew up in Kimberley, BC. He attended Notre Dame University, St. Francis Xavier University and UBC, achieving a Bachelor of Education Degree. He was a dedicated educator and family man. He taught school in Manitoba, Cranbrook, Castlegar, Elkford and Sparwood. Phil finished his career as principal of C. L. Salvador Elementary School in Fernie. Phil was an avid outdoorsman spending many happy hours hiking, fishing, hunting and mountain biking in the East Kootenay. Cremation has taken place. There will not be a service at the family’s request. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in Phil’s honour to the Canadian Wildlife Federation at 350 Michael Cowpland Drive, Kanata, ON K2M 2W1 to help save the Grizzly bears in the Flathead Valley.