Schoening Funeral Service Ltd. — Family Owned & Operated in Kamloops BC since 1888
September 9, 2010
Marko Pavlovic
January 3, 1932 – May 21, 2010
It is with sadness in our hearts that we regret to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and uncle, Marko. Though we miss him desperately, we know Marko is at peace.
Marko is survived by his loving wife, Eva, and his children, Sandra Morton, Ann Weller and Sherry (Visnja) May. He will also be deeply missed by his niece, Mary Muraca, and grand children: Cary Weller (Age 25), Samantha Weller (Age 23), Thomas (TJ) May (Age 18), and Katrina Ann May (Age 8).
Known to many as ‘Little Marko’ but just as many as ‘Dido’—He unrelentingly loved all who came into the garden of his life, greeting us all with open arms no matter which path we walked. Born in Croatia, he drew from there, his love of God, dedication to family and tireless energy. He will be forever remembered.
Prayers will be recited on Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Tranquille Road, Kamloops.
The Reverend Father Peter H. Nguyen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial in the Church on Saturday, May 29th at 11:00 a.m.
On Monday, May 31st, at 9:30 a.m., Marko’s cremated remains will be entombed in Sage Valley Mausoleum, Hillside Cemetery.
Should friends desire, donations to the Cancer Clinic Library, c/o The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, V2C 2T1, would be appreciated
Aline Wleklinski
Aline Wleklinski passed away peacefully on May 18, 2010 in North Vancouver. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Alphonse who passed away 20 years ago. Aline is survived by her daughter, Nicole, son-in-law Chris, close cousins Georgette and Genia, and friends Monique, Marianne, Solange and many family and friends in Canada, France and Poland.
Aline was a gentle, caring person and mother, always impeccably dressed, who loved to tend to her garden and cook beautiful meals from the harvest of her extensive garden in Kamloops. She will be greatly missed.
She was born on October 18, 1931 in Haillicourt, France. She lost her father in her teens and went to work to support herself and her mother. At 20, she married the love of her life, Alphonse, who possessed a great spirit of adventure. In 1952, they moved to Quebec for a better life and, in 1970, moved to Kamloops where Alphonse worked for Lafarge Cement until his passing. They loved to travel and visited several countries including many trips back to Europe.
After she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2004, Aline moved to Vancouver to be closer to her daughter.
We would like to thank all the staff at Deep Cove Lane at Kiwanis Care Centre in North Vancouver who took care of her so well and Tara who provided companion care.
Should friends desire, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C., Box 277, Kamloops, BC V2C 5K6 in her memory would be appreciated.
The Reverend Father Nicholas Forde OMI will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. in Holy Family Parish Catholic Church, 2797 Sunset Drive. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Gordon Thomas Giles
On May 14, 2010 Gordon Thomas Giles passed away at the age of 59. He leaves behind his loving wife Carol, his children Jason (Linda), Greg (Kelly), Brianne (Jerrad), his mother Bernice (Dave), his brother David (Debbie), his grandchildren Rosalie and Andrew and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gord had an endless amount of love for his family and friends and a huge pride in his city. To anyone who has met him, he will surely be missed.
“Everyday you make progress. Every step
may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch
out before you an ever-lengthening,
ever-ascending, ever-improving path.
You know you will never get to the end of the
journey. But this, so far from discouraging,
only adds to the joy and glory of the climb.”
A Celebration of Gord’s life will be held at the Giles home on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. Feel free to come and pay your respects.
Should friends prefer, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House or a charity of choice.
Anthony Henry Glanzer
GLANZER, Anthony Henry
“Tony”
Jan 20, 1917 – May 16, 2010
This kind gentle man passed peacefully to his rest last Sunday morning. Tony was born in South Dakota. When he was five the family moved North, living in Hilliard and then Wolf Creek, Alberta. Later he attended Canadian Junior College and then enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War 11. Tony drove Greyhound Bus for three years, and then began his 33 career as a “hoghead” locomotive engineer for Canadian National, based in Kamloops, BC.
Tony was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Imrie), his brothers Raymond, Ben, Eugene, his son Royce and grandson Jeffrey Harrison. He leaves to mourn, his daughter Yvonne (Marv) Johnstone, his son Ken (Linda) Harrison, his sister Ella McLellan, six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren and their families.
A big thank you to Tony’s caregivers at Kamloops Senior Village and Royal Inland Hospital.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 364 Fortune Drive, with Pastor Brian Hawes officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Should friends desire, donations to the Alzheimer Society, Box 277, Kamloops, BC V2C 5K6 in memory of Tony would be appreciated.
Myrtle Mildred Thomas
MYRTLE MILDRED THOMAS
Dec 19, 1946 – May 13, 2010
Loving wife, mother and grandmother
Predeceased by her son Lawrence Francis Thomas, Myrtle is survived by her loving husband Harold Thomas, her daughters Patty Thomas (Rob Dufresne), Diana Thomas and Tracy (Roy) O’Handley. Also left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren Denise (Dan), Derek, Victoria, Megan, Joseph and Caleb and her great granddaughter Kaylen.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Boston Bar, BC Interment at the Anderson Creek Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the Boston Bar Community Hall.
Marjorie Beatrice Wood
Marjorie Beatrice Wood
“Mardie”
1922-2010
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Marjorie Beatrice Wood on May 16. She was born in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan and married her true love Harry Wood on October 30, 1945 and they remained ‘Side by Side,’ until the day she peacefully passed away. Mardie was a stay-at-home mom raising their four children- Daryl, Gar (Pat), Verita (Case van Diemen) & Lynnette (Mike Ferguson) and making their house a home. She was known as ‘Oma’ by her loving grandchildren- Ryan and Chad van Diemen, Jenny (Joel O’Gorman), Paige (Mike Hunter), Russell Ferguson (Kate Cooper)& Brad Ferguson. Mardie was so loved by so many.
The family would like to thank the staff at Ponderosa and Ridgeview Lodges for their wonderful care of Mardie where she resided for the last four years of her life. Their care and devotion was exceptional. Family requests no flowers be sent but would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. Box 277 Kamloops, V2C 5K6. There will be a Celebration of Life for Mardie at the Legion Hall in Hope, B.C. May 29, 2010 at 2:00PM.
George Signoretti
With great sadness we wish to announce the passing of George Signoretti on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the age of 86 years. George was born in Kamloops on June 19, 1923. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Helen, of 46 years. His daughter Lynette, his son David (Saundra) and his three very much adored grandchildren Sydney, Tyra and Elias.
George is also survived by his three sisters, Dina (Angus) McGregor of Victoria, Iola Wilcox of Terrace and Elda Lane of Kamloops and their respective families. George was predeceased by his parents, Maria and Nick and his brother in law Harold Wilcox.
Near the end of the 2nd World War, George served in Holland in the Artillery Division. After his discharge he began working for the C.N.R. and retired in 1985 after 37 years service. He then went into partnership with Kurt Keir Training and racing quarter horses. He loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and gardening until failing health prevented further involvement.
George was a very well liked person, by many associates and friends and was especially grateful to Gordon Bremner, friend since childhood and Ralph Humphrey, who both picked him up regularly for coffee visits.
Our family would like to express our gratitude to the many doctors and nurses who have cared for George: Dr. Reid, Dr. Schmidt, Dr. Treissman, Dr. Tung (Vancouver) and Dr. Michaud and Dr. Chevalier.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 would be welcomed.
A Reception will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel Tea Room, 513 Seymour Street.
Pamela Lorraine Armstrong
On Tuesday, May 4th, 2010, at age 84 years, Pamela Lorraine Armstrong passed away peacefully in Royal Inland Hospital following a short illness.
Passed away in: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Pamela was predeceased by her husband Stuart. She is survived by her son Kevin (Calgary, AB), her daughter Valerie (Field, ON) and three grandchildren.
A Memorial Service honoring Pamela’s life will be held at Schœning Funeral Service Chapel, corner of Seymour Street and 5th Avenue in Kamloops, on Monday, May 10th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment at Hillside Cemetery.
Valentino Podorieszach
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Valentino Podorieszach at the age of 91, on May 10, 2010.
Valentino will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Agostina, his daughter Franca (Carlo) Monteleone; grandchildren Frances (Jeff) Meville, Teena (Brandon) Mudry, Christopher, Terry and Mike Monteleone; great grandchildren Elyse Valentina Meville and Treyton Mudry. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Andrea and Maria, his sister Maria Franz and brothers Agostino, Onelio and Guiseppe.
Valentino was born February 15, 1919 (sharing the same birth date as great granddaughter Elyse Valentina) in Stermizza, Savogna, Udine, Italy.
He immigrated to Canada in 1952, where he began working with CNR until his retirement in 1979.
Valentino appreciated the outdoors, with fishing, hunting and gardening and had a unique gift and passion for nurturing birds.
He was extremely dedicated to his family and was very proud of his grandchildren and their accomplishments. He spent many happy hours watching them participate in various activities and sporting events, with much encouragement.
More recently he took great pleasure in seeing Elyse Valentina and Treyton on their visits. They greatly lifted his spirit.
The family would like to thank Dr. Reid and the nursing staff at Royal Inland Hospital.
Nonno, you are now among the angels in God’s garden and with the Blessed Virgin Mary, but we will always hold you near.
“Keep Smiling”
Prayers will be recited on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Reverend Father Derrick Cameron will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Should friends desire, donations to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 in memory of Mr. Podorieszach would be appreciated.
Cicely Mary Buhler
BUHLER, Cicely Mary
Mary Buhler (nee Roberts) was born at Feltam Farm, Surrey, England on August 26, 1918. She went to join her husband Ben in heaven on Saturday May 8, 2010.
She was predeceased by Ben on October 28, 1955.
The last of nine children, she is survived by her four children, Andy (Marilyn) Buhler, Diana (Don) Greenwood, Margie Buhler, and Mark (Catherine) Buhler, as well as six grandchildren , one step grandson, two great granddaughters and one great grandson.
Mary came to Canada from England as a War Bride on the last sailing of the Queen Mary in 1946. She traveled across Canada by train to Winnipeg where Ben met her and she met with his family. From there they boarded the train to BC. They worked at Deep Creek just outside of Kelowna until they purchased a VLA farm in Westwold. After Ben’s death, Mary stayed in Westwold until 1975, and then moved into Diana’s suite in Rayleigh. In 1989 she purchased her condo in Kamloops. Margie lived with her there until her passing.
Mary would like to thank all the Home Support Caregivers who have been so good to her over the years, especially Yvette and Joan. Also, many thanks to Shirley for coming to spend every Thursday evening with her.
The Reverend Sandra Sugden will officiate at a Celebration of Mary’s life at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday May 13, 2010 in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street.
Should friends desire, donations to the Marjorie Snowden Hospice House, 72 Whiteshield Crescent, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 or the Kamloops SPCA, 1211 – 8th Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 2Y3 in Mary’s memory would be appreciated.