Obituary of Leona Sharrin Bugg
Obituary for Albert Roberts
Albert ROBERTS
On Monday, February 3, 2020, Albert Roberts passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital at the age of 87 years. George Albert Gordon Roberts was born in Cranbrook, BC on July 16, 1932 to parents George and Annie.
Albert is survived by his siblings and their families: Rachel (Donna) Roberts, Phyllis Caldwell and Barb (Jay) Schile. He was predeceased by siblings Roy, Margaret, Ruth and Harry.
At his request, there will be no services held.
www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com
Obituary for Teresa Mary Naccarato
Teresa NACCARATO
We are deeply saddened that Teresa Mary Naccarato passed away on February 2, 2020 after celebrating 96 years of life. She is with her beloved husband, Evaristo (Gris), and her parents, Peitro and Faustina Demartini.
Teresa was born in Corbin, BC and spent her childhood between Corbin and Italy before finally settling in Fernie. It was here she met and married her husband Evaristo (Gris). Together they raised three boys: Peter, Richard and Norman.
Teresa is survived by her three sons, Peter (Jan), Rick (Jan Marie) and Norman (Angela); her grandchildren: Julie (Malcolm), Chris (Britney), Loree (Neven) Garrett, Kloee (Cole), Elizabeth, Patrick and Alexandra, and great grandchildren Penny, Emily, Kruz and Kolby. She is also survived by her brother Edward (Eddy) Demartini and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank her caregivers at the Rocky Mountain Village for their loving care, as well as their sincere appreciation to Dr. Todd Loewen and the medical staff at the Elk Valley Hospital.
https://www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com/
Obituary of Johnny Marunchak
Memorial Mass
Obituary of Phoebe Gwendolin Bridge
Obituary for Gerhard “Gerry” Nowotny
Gerry NOWOTNY
On Friday, February 7th our beloved father and grandfather, Gerhard “Gerry” Nowotny, passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital at the age of 91 years.
In October 1951, Gerry immigrated to Canada from Germany and settled in the small mining town of Natal, BC where he met and married his wife Ilse. They built their home in Sparwood and watched their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow.
Throughout his life, Gerry loved to tinker in his workshop, creating elaborate birdhouses, bowls and miscellaneous woodworking creations. He also loved his crosswords and music, and spent many hours working as the caretaker for the Senior’s Villa and the Senior’s Drop In Center. Gerry will be remembered for making the famous cream puffs that he shared with family and neighbourhood friends.
Best known as Opa, Gerry has left to cherish his memory his daughters: Rose (Russell) Zuffa, Susan White, and Marianne (Wayne) Mertens; his grandchildren: Jamie (Kyle) Zuffa-Kniert with their children Lukas and Morgan, Warren (Melissa) Zuffa with their son Tyson, Marlee (Ryan) Penner and their children Dorian and Finley, and his step-granddaughters, Danielle Morrison and Shenna Engle.
Gerry was predeceased by his wife Ilse (2002) and his son-in-law Keith White (2012).
The Nowotny family would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the homecare staff and to the Elk Valley Hospital staff for their care and support.
https://www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com/
Obituary of Etta Damstrom
Obituary for Maren Thiesen
Maren THIESEN
Maren Thiesen was born Maren Rasmussen Feb 2, 1926 in Denmark. She was the 5th child of 13. She came to Vancouver BC Canada in 1957 and worked as an RN with polio patients. She was a devoted, competent, alert practitioner who loved her career.
In 1959 she married Aage Christiansen Thiesen and raised two daughters with him. She is survived by Linda Thiesen of Tsawassen BC and Karin Wardle of Fernie BC. (Aage sadly left us in 1990). Also, by her adoring grandchildren Finn, Kaya, Valerie, Janice and Ian.
Maren’s main focus in life was the welfare of others around her. You could never sit at a dinner table with her and have your plate empty. She would always offer you her own food before even thinking about eating without you.
After leaving her nursing career she had a daycare home where countless children were looked after in an attentive caring loving home atmosphere. All of these children had an amazing childhood because of Maren’s care. She also was always aware of the needs of her neighbours. The family lived in a very diverse neighbourhood of East Vancouver with every household being represented by a different nationality: Hungarian, British, Scottish, Portuguese, Malaysian, Swiss, Italian, Chinese, Irish, ….it truly was a United Nations neighbourhood. Many of the neighbours were elderly and they were well taken care of by Maren and her husband. She was a member of the Danish Lutheran Church in Vancouver and served there as well. She made sure her daughters learned to help out with serving the needs of others.
Maren loved to make people laugh and never took herself seriously. She never worried about her own needs but would be deeply troubled by the concerns of others. One of her guiding principles was: “It’s so important to be good to each other in this life.”
She passed away Jan 20, 2020 at 93 in Fernie BC. Plans for a memorial service are still being determined. They will be late February or early March. They will be in Fernie.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Obituary of Keith Albert Dettling
Obituary of Joan Kathleen Sanford
Obituary of Malcom Fredrick Snyder
Obituary for John Gordon Johnstone
JOHN GORDON JOHNSTONE
OCTOBER 11, 1997 – FEBRUARY 22, 2020
It is with the saddest and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son, John Gordon Johnstone. John was born on October 11, 1997 and raised in Cranbrook.
John had the biggest heart and a most infectious smile. He enjoyed skateboarding, dirt biking and pedal biking with his dad. John also loved cruising with his buddies and listening to music. John had a very compassionate heart for any one in need. If he knew of anyone who needed a hand, he would be the first guy there to help.
John leaves behind to mourn his passing, his parents Bryan and Tracey and his older brother Bruce. John also leaves his grandparents Gordon, Linda (Doug), Uncle Chuck, Aunt Lana (Stephanie and kids), Aunt Sherry (Scott, Brandan, Nitisha and McKayla) and Aunt Krista (Brandon, Riley and Savannah).
There will be a Celebration of Life for John held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1:30 pm at Mark Memorial Community Funeral Home, 2024 Industrial Road No. 2, Cranbrook, BC.
www.markmemorial.com.
“Always in our hearts. Always in our thoughts. We will forever miss you”
Obituary of Denis Craig Hurley
Obituary of Philip Johan Butz
Obituary of Bob Sudo
Bob Sudo
1932 – 2020
On February 25, 2020, Robert “Bob” Sudo, loving husband, father of four, grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of nine, passed away at the age of 87.
Bob was born on May 16, 1932 in Raymond, AB, to Hisaji and Leontine Sudo. He married Beryl Thompson-Gilborn; they were married for nearly 66 years. Bob ran his own company, Sudo’s Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and finished his career with B.C Tel.
Bob had a passion for rodeo. He enjoyed working in his shop, and entertained his family with his many unique inventions. He adored his two dogs, Casper and Harley, and loved being around his grandchildren and camping with family. Bob also had a passion for bingo and was known as the “Bingo King”.
Bob was predeceased by his father, Hisaji, his mother, Leontine, and his siblings Cesty, George, Elsie, Marilda, Gladys and Dorothy, his infant children, Robert, Karen and Jennifer, and infant grandson, Keegan. He is survived by his wife, Beryl, his four children, Debbie, Lori (Willy), Scott (Robin) and Sandra (Peter), his brother, Ron (Joan), his nine grandchildren, Kelsey, Tanya, Tiffany, Christopher (Kristin), Tyler (Andrea), Jennifer, Lindey, Ashley (Dave) and Lacey (Callen), and nine great-grandchildren, Kenza, Conner, Alexa, Ryker, Payton, Emily, Brixton, Brayden and Easton.
A service will be held at Christ The Servant Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 at 11 o’clock a.m.
Refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Obituary of Antonio Francesco Bruno
It is with sadness that the family of Antonio Francesco Bruno announces his passing on March 1st, 2020 at Joseph Creek Care Village in Cranbrook.
A Funeral Service for Tony will take place Friday March 6, 2020 at 11am at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook. Entombment will Follow at the Westlawn Cemetery.
Funeral Service
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, March 6, 2020
McPherson Funeral Service
2200 2nd Street South
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
(250) 426-3132
Mausoleum Entombment
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Friday, March 6, 2020
Westlawn Cemetery
521 Borden Road West
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
https://mcphersonfh.com/
Obituary of Robert Garth Loewen
Robert Garth Loewen
Obituary of Judith Voros
It is with sadness the family of Judith Voros announces her passing on Wednesday February 26th, 2020 in Cranbrook at the age of 84.
Judith was born July 12th, 1935 in Budapest Hungary, Judith will be missed by her family and friends.
Judith is survived by her son John (Susan) Voros, granddaughters Jennifer and Shannon Voros, and great granddaughter Shaylyn Loucks.
Judith is predeceased by her husband John and sisters Eva and Monica and her mother Maria.
A Graveside Service for Judith will take place Saturday March 7th, 2020 at 1pm at the Westlawn Cemetery in Cranbrook.