MATZICK, Klaus Adolf: 1940 ~ 2014 Klaus passed away peacefully on November 14, 2014 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 73. He is survived and lovingly remembered by a great friend and roommate, Gary Andrew; son Markus Matzick, brother Wolfgang (Brigitte). Predeceased by brother Reinhard (2014). No service by request, "Rest in peace my friend". Condolences may be made to the family at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to VALLEYVIEW FUNERAL HOME, Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial (250) 765-3147.
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WOOLNER, ROBERT "BOB": ON NOVE...
WOOLNER, Robert "Bob": On November 16, 2014 Robert "Bob" Woolner, long time resident of Kelowna passed away peacefully. He was a Veteran of World War II and a member of the RCAF and the Legion. Also serving his community as a Rotarian for over 25 years. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and love to travel, he would drive for hours and hours. He had a great sense of humour! He was predeceased by his loving wife Eileen in 2000. He will be lovingly remembered by his family, his children: Barb Norton, John (Linda), Colleen Reynoldson and Gail (Gary) Cummings, grandchildren: Andrea Norton, Erin Norton, Sean Woolner (Tia Jones), Colin Woolner, Lindsay Reynoldson, Jennifer (Joe) Fernandes, Martin Cummings (Stace Chase), his great grandchildren: Sophia Fernandes and Blake Woolner. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 11:00 am at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com . Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC ph: 250-762-2299.
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WILTSE, LIVONIA: PASSED AWAY P...
WILTSE, Livonia: Passed away peacefully on November 22, 2014 at the age of 89. Predeceased by her husband, Fred and son, Barry (Georgia). Livonia will be lovingly remembered by children, Earl (Cathy), Ted (Sharon), Marilynn (Jim), Sherri (Richard); 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, Maurice and sister, Teresa. Livonia resided in Langley. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Penticton. No service by request. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services.
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BOURKE, ROBERT FRANCIS "BOB": ...
BOURKE, Robert Francis "Bob": Bob passed away at home on November 20th, 2014 after a brief illness at the age of 85 years. He had been a resident of Penticton since 1956. Bob was sadly predeceased by his son Daryl Bourke and his wife Obea Bourke. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his son Dan (Karie) and grandchildren Amanda, Troy, Spencer, and Kelly. There will be a private family gathering at Lakeview Cemetery in Penticton. Condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.ca
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HATT, MARGARET LENA (NEE GRIFF...
HATT, Margaret Lena (nee Griffin): Born on Jan. 3, 1919 in Michichi, Alberta and passed away at The Village at Smith Creek in Westbank on November 20th, 2014. Margaret is survived by one sister; Harriet Webber, Westbank ; 3 brothers, Harold (Jean) Griffin, Westbank ; Donald (Vyonne) Griffin, Nimpo Lake and David Griffin, Penticton and a large extended family. Predeceased by husband Claude Hatt in August 2001. A special thanks to the staff and family at The Village at Smith Creek, Dr. Sans and the Emergency Staff at KGH. As well as Dr. Bridge and staff on 4 West, Dr. Sorestad and Dr. Oyelese. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 at 7pm at Everden Rust Funeral Services, 1910 Windsor Road, Kelowna. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 27th, 2014 at 1 pm at The Gospel Hall - 2549 Hebert Rd, Westbank BC. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: MSC Canada - Attn. Helen Griffin (www.msccanada.org) or G.W.E.N (Giving What Elders Need - http://www.cdcss.ca/staff-calendar wen-giving-what-elders-need). Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services (250) 860-6440. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.everdenrust.com
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DREGER, MARY: PASSED INTO HER ...
DREGER, Mary: Passed into her rest on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Survived by her loving family, daughter Joan Pinder (Marvin) of Highland, California; son Ken Dreger (Shirley) of Armstrong, BC; grandchildren: Penny Marcinyk (Jack), Kelly Baker (Jim), Doyle Dreger (Angela), Dwight Dreger (Christie), Greg Pinder (Stacey) and Jim Pinder (Jennifer); seven great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Also survived by one sister Helen Steffens (Bill) of Vernon, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Fred and two brothers: Gerhardt and John. A visitation will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2014 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 28th at 11:00 am at the Kelowna Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1130 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC with Pastor James Weir officiating. Interment to follow in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Seventh-day Adventist Academy, c/o the church (address above). Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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ODSEN, FLORENCE: MAY 28, 1925 ...
ODSEN, Florence: May 28, 1925 - November 23, 2014. Florence Odsen passed from this world on November 23, 2014 at Kelowna General Hospital. Florence was predeceased by her husband Vern and her sister Doris Bishop. Her children, Lesley Odsen, Grant Cindy) Odsen, and Bradley (Cindy Walker-Watson) Odsen, along with her niece Kathryn (Tyrone Josdal) Knox were with her in her final hours. Florence also leaves to mourn, her grandchildren, Garth, Sonya, Raymond, Dallas, Chante, Cheriese and Tyson, her great-granddaughter Adrienne and great-grandson Beckett, her sister Marian (George) Knox, Tracy (Gavin Langerak) Berger, Rick Knox, her sister-in-law Aline along with numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, in her early years Florence lived in Crane Valley and Assinboia, Saskatchewan. It was in Assiniboia that she met and married Vern, the love of her life. They lived in Assiniboia until 1958 when the family moved to Regina when Vern was appointed Safety Officer with Saskatchewan Power Corporation. In 1967 the family moved to Saskatoon. In 1980, Vern and Florence returned to Regina, where finished his career with Saskatchewan Power. From there a brief period in Calgary, then the move to Kelowna in 1983, where Vern and Florence spent their remaining years with their many good friends. Vern and Florence loved travel, visiting Hawaii and Mexico in the winter months Florence will be remembered for her great sense of humour and wit, her wisdom, her gracious strength, and generosity to numerous charitable organizations. The family extends their thanks to Allison and the staff at Interior Health Home Care, and her family doctor, Dr. McIntosh. Memorial to be held on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at Faith Lutheran Church, 250 Gibbs Road West. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the SPCA. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC, 250-762-2299.
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KERKOVIUS, AXEL LEO AXEL LEO K...
KERKOVIUS, Axel Leo Axel Leo Kerkovius, born November 16, 1921 in Riga, Latvia, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2014 in Penticton at the age of 93 years. Axel was pre-deceased by his wife, Maria Elly (nee Schmidt) with whom he had 63 years of wonderful marriage. He will always be remembered by his family for his work ethic and a long productive happy life in Penticton. Axel is survived by his sons, Kurt (Rosemary); Sven (Ann Rose); daughter, Jenny (Kevan); grandchildren, Janina (Trent), Svea (Fergus), Jeff and Michael; great grandchildren, Ashleigh (Jordan), Ryland Axel, and Mykala. Axel loved to sail and paint and we know that he is again sailing the skies above us with his wife Maria and painting the sky with all his vivid colours and imagination. May he rest in peace. A family gathering will be held at a later date.
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BOULT, WAYNE MICKEY: WITH SADN...
BOULT, Wayne Mickey: With sadness and shock we have to announce the passing of Wayne Mickey Boult. Wayne lost his 2 day battle with a serious infection in Penticton Hospital on Friday November 21, 2014. Wayne was born "at home" in Oliver on Friday, February 13, 1942. Predeceased by his parents, Mickey and Irene Boult and his daughter Debbie Boult-Ott. Left to mourn his loss is his sister, Wendy Snideman and her son Michael (Shelley, Kristina and Ryan) and his brother Bill and Margo and their sons Tyler (Angela and Anderson) and Spencer (Heather and Cohen). Also missing him terribly are his cousins, the decedents of one of Oliver's Pioneer Families, Bill and Lil Tomlin. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to Wayne's favourite charity, the South Okanagan BCSPCA, 2200 Dartmouth Drive, Penticton, BC V2A 4C2. Goodbye Big Brother, we will miss you more than you ever imagined. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com 250-493-1774
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BROUWER, THEODORUS JOHANNES (T...
BROUWER, Theodorus Johannes (Ted) December 11, 1925 - November 21, 2014 With bravery and customary wit, Ted approached his last days organizing, directing and managing, even planning his eventual celebration, finally passing quietly in the morning of November 21, 2014, at the age of nearly 89, after a month long hospitalization. Diagnosed with a kidney tumour in 2013, Ted chose to have no life-prolonging treatments. Apart from a growing fatigue, and two weeks in the hospital in May, he remained comfortable in the home he shared with his wife of 53 years, Pauline. He continued to direct the operation of his small vineyard that he named Grouse Pointe, and to call and receive friends as often as possible. He was always ready with a joke or a "hello, Charlie", and was equally without airs or pretense, infamously stating, "After the third glass of wine, it all tastes the same." "Ja, Ted Brouwer speaking," was the phrase you would hear on the phone when he called, often referring to himself as "the old dutch guy out of the vineyard." Ted was rarely one to mince words. If he liked you, you were lucky, and you would be the recipient of his boundless loyalty and great affection. If he didn't, you may have been equally as unlucky. He was forthright in all of his endeavours. Bawdy jokes, long trailing conversations, his entire life story: what you saw was what you got. Ted was born in Heemstede, Netherlands, December 11, 1925. He spent time in Indonesia as a young man working as a medic in the Dutch Army, developing many close friendships that remain to this day. He emigrated to Canada in 1951 and arrived in Halifax with $45. Working his way across Canada, he lived in Vancouver for some years before moving to the Okanagan. In 1961 he met and married Pauline and they had two children, Jacqueline and John. In 1967 Ted began managing Inkameep Vineyard in Oliver, for the Oliver Osoyoos Band, through the Department of Indian Affairs, growing it to 360 acres and bringing in a major winery. In 1982, he and Pauline bought a small orchard, later converted into a vineyard. He then volunteered as an agricultural consultant to First Nations in BC and Alberta for CESO, Canadian Executive Service Organization, until 1992. Attending the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Holland in 1995 was a highlight for the couple. Ted's brother passed away shortly after their visit. In 1997 they suffered the loss of their son, John. In 2005 Ted was seriously injured in a tractor accident. He recovered well and The Farm Safety Council of Canada chose him to be their spokesperson in 2006. A mini-documentary on his life and work aired in 2006 on Ontario television. In 2012, Ted received the Banee Award in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the wine industry, and was recognized by the wine writer John Schreiner with a dedication in his book on Okanagan wines. He was a strong voice for the grapegrower and the agricultural aspect of the wine industry. Ted lived outspokenly and expected fairness, honesty, and good faith from everyone. He would repay loyalty with loyalty and you would have a friend for life. He was a man's man, and believed that a man's handshake was as good as his word. Ted had his own way of doing everything in life. The more he thought about something, the more he had an opinion on it. He thought a lot, and wrote much. He marked his own path, and trod it with grit and determination. He was brave to the end. Ted chose the following passage: Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glint on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain When you wake in the morning hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight I am the soft starlight at night Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there I do not sleep Ted is survived by his wife Pauline, his daughter Jacqueline (Michael), and their children Jonah and Elijah, his step sons, Glenn Collier and his children Michael and Danielle and Jim Collier (Elizabeth) and their children Nicole, Jay and Jim as well as great-grandchildren Brennan, Sarita, Naya, Mason, Kaleb, Eli, Jillian, Max, Lucia and Grace. Condolences may be sent to PO Box 1825, Oliver V0H 1T0. Ted's family wishes to thank Dr. A. Devries, Dr. M. Devries, Dr. M. Myslek, Dr. A. Ruddiman and all the caring and supportive nurses and aides at South Okanagan General Hospital and at Sunnybank Centre. Your kindness and care was very much appreciated. A visitation will be held at 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Monday December 1, 2014 at the Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Chapel, 5855 Hemlock Street, Oliver. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday December 1, 2014 at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery. A celebration of life reception will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the Oliver Community Centre. Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.
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DE MEDEIROS, CAMILO: PASSED AW...
de MEDEIROS, Camilo: Passed away with his family by his side on November 23, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 64 years, Maria Sabina, children; Armindo (Lori) of Trail, BC, Antonio of Vancouver, BC, Lucy (Wray) of Summerland, BC, grandchildren; Shane, Bobbi, Jennifer, Heather, Christine, Micheal, Jamie, great grandchildren; Jerome, Sean, Karlyna, Rylan, and Payton. Sadly predeceased by his parents, Maria and Antonio, brothers; Manual, Joe, sisters; Beatris and Jill. Cam touched the life of all those who knew him. He was an avid gardener and wine maker. He loved watching the Canucks and in recent years football. A quiet and gentle man, loved by all. Thank you to Dr. Calitz and the staff of the Andy Moog & Friends Hospice House for their excellent care in his last days. A viewing will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at 6:00 pm from Parkview Funeral Chapel, 1296 Main Street, Penticton, BC. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 28, 2014 at 1:00 pm with burial to follow at the Penticton Lakeview Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com 250-493-1774
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CLARKE, DONNA ANN (NEE LAIDLAW...
CLARKE, Donna Ann (nee Laidlaw): of Summerland, BC passed away peacefully on November 24, 2014 at the age of 69 years. She will be remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband of 41 years, Paul, their children Tara of Vancouver, Matthew of Summerland and Ian of Port Moody. She was sadly predeceased by her parents, Gerald and Mona Laidlaw and brother Doug. Born in Summerland, Donna worked as a teacher in Abbotsford and Penticton. She loved to travel and to spend as much time as possible with family and in the garden at her home at Crescent Beach. She will be remembered for her love of life and people, she touched the lives of all who knew her and was well loved for her humour, and generous and compassionate spirit. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Summerland United Church, 13204 Henry Avenue, Summerland, BC with Armand Houle officiating. A private family interment will take place at Canyon View Cemetery in Summerland, BC. Memorial tributes may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or the Penticton and District Hospice Society. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com 250-494-7752
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STONE, DORIS L.: PASSED AWAY P...
STONE, Doris L.: Passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on November 20, 2014 at the age of 77 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Henry. No service by request. Further announcement to follow.
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BOURKE, ROBERT FRANCIS: BOB PA...
BOURKE, Robert Francis: Bob passed away at home on November 20th, 2014 after a brief illness at the age of 85 years. He had been a resident of Penticton since 1956 and worked for CNCP Telecommunications between 1949 and 1987. Bob was sadly predeceased by his son Daryl Bourke and his wife Obea Bourke. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his son Dan (Karie) and grandchildren Amanda, Troy, Spencer, and Kelly. There will be a private family gathering at Lakeview Cemetery in Penticton.
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Kelowna Right to Life Society 250-862-8202 prolifekelowna.com 241-1889 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V5 Defending life from conception to natural death
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ADAMS, CHARLES HUGH: DIED PEAC...
ADAMS, CHARLES HUGH: Died peacefully on November 22, 2014. Charles had an interesting and challenging life. He was a long term resident of the Okanagan, although his work as an insurance adjuster took him to various places in BC. He was also a proud member of the Canadian Scottish Regiment, survived the D-Day landings and numerous encounters through North Western Europe during WWII. Charlie is predeceased by Jean, his beloved wife of over 60 years, sisters; Mary and Olive. He left his son, Richard (Bonnie), three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on December 1, 2014 at 11:00 am at Parkview Funeral Chapel, 1258 Main Street, Penticton, BC with interment to follow at the Penticton Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Providence Funeral Homes 250-493-1774
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FRAINE, AUDREY ELEANOR: BORN I...
FRAINE, Audrey Eleanor: Born in Kenora, Ontario, July 23, 1914, Audrey passed away peacefully in Kelowna October 27, 2014 in her 101st year. Predeceased by husband Jack in 1983, and by sisters, Nan Wilson and Ethel McIntyre and brothers Doug and Keith Hook. Fondly remembered by sons John (Rae) and Tom (Beverley); grandchildren Debra Keyes (Brian), Randy Severson, Steven Jeffers, Gillian Fraine and Andrea Fraine; great grandchildren Jessica Kellam (David) and Kate Keyes, as well as many other family and friends. A private service will be held at a later date.
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HUME, DIANNE JEAN: PASSED AWAY...
HUME, DIANNE JEAN: passed away peacefully at Westview North, Penticton, BC on November 19th, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Sadly missed by sister, Elizabeth Peterson of Penticton, numerous nieces, nephews and other family. Special thanks to Dawn Hayes for her loving care, Dr. Burgoyne, staff at Interior Health, PRH and Westview. Bingo was her passion. No service by her request. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com 250-493-1774
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PINKNEY, PHYLLIS CLENWOOD: PHY...
PINKNEY, Phyllis Clenwood: Phyllis died peacefully after a short illness in her home at Haven Hill, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in England on the 19th of August 1925, youngest child of Elizabeth and James Jewsbury, Phyllis was predeceased by her husband Joe and her sisters and brothers. She is survived by her three children: Elaine (Terry) Swan, Yvonne (Brian) Egerton and Frank (Debra) Pinkney; grandchildren, Colin (Michaela) Swan, Ian (Yvette) Swan, Jane Anne (Scott) Windsor, Leslee (Matt) Ledger, and Brent Pinkney. Phyllis was very proud to be Great Grand Nana to Ella, Ben, Aquinnah, Maya, Chloe, Miles and Everleigh. Many nieces and nephews in Canada and England will also mourn her passing. As a young teen, Phyllis witnessed the Battle of Britain and joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), in 1942, as an aircraft mechanic - because she didn't want to be "the usual cook or clerk." Her work on Lancaster and Halifax bombers led to her meeting a Royal Canadian Air Force Bomber crewman, Joseph Pinkney. They fell in love and were married on December 23, 1944. Phyllis and Joe started their family in England and as a "war bride" she joined her husband in Vancouver after traveling 6,000 miles by ship and train with her six month old baby. Two more children were then added to the Pinkney family. Phyllis was progressive for her time, and when her three children were in school, she attended university classes, eventually achieving teaching certification. She taught special needs young people in Vancouver and Penticton after her move here in 1963. She felt her greatest achievement during her years of teaching was to be instrumental in bringing the Training Centre to Penticton. In later years she became proficient in needlework, producing many beautiful, coveted embroidered pieces. She was also an animal lover, and always had a cat or dog by her side. Phyllis lost her Joe in 2000, and as her health began to decline, she took up residence at Haven Hill. Her family would like to thank the staff at Lower Peach, Haven Hill, for the care and love they gave Mom during the past year. Your love was reciprocated. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring of 2015, details will be announced when available. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com
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BELL, ELGIN DUNCAN: DIED OF LU...
BELL, Elgin Duncan: Died of lung cancer in Kelowna, BC, on November 21, 2014 at the age of 87. Lovingly remembered by his daughter Cathy Cook and her husband David, of Kelowna; grandson Travis Bell-Orr and his wife Jenny, of Calgary; and great grandson Clark Bell-Orr. Pre-deceased by his wife Gerry (Geraldine Hill) and son John Bell. Born in Medicine Hat, AB to a large pioneering family, he developed strong lifetime friendships; a love of the prairies, river systems, and the Cypress Hills; and a fascination with all things police and military. A Professional Landman, Elgin achieved a Degree in Geography from Athabasca University, a Degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo, and a combined post graduate Diploma in Environmental Assessment from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, ON. As a lifelong learner, he also enjoyed credit courses from multiple universities. He had a successful 50 year career in the Oil and Gas Industry, working with some incredible people and enjoying every facet of land management, exploration, and environmental assessment. Elgin believed in being active professionally and giving back to the community. He was President of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen and a Director of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen. He sat on the Interim Governing Authority of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and subsequently on the Board of Governors. Also, active politically, he contributed to winning teams for the Progressive Conservatives, as Vice President of the Riding Association for the former Calgary South (Federal) and Vice President of the Riding Association for Calgary Glenmore (Provincial). Elgin will be greatly missed by family and friends for his integrity, sense of humour, positive outlook, and his amazing breadth of knowledge. At his request there will not be a funeral. If desired, donations may be made in Elgin's memory to Kelowna Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2Z6, or online at www.kghfoundation.com - designate "Hospice Palliative Care Fund"
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