Johanna (Ann) Elizabeth (nee Klimek) Jordan
May 28, 2009
November 18, 1923 – May 25, 2009Ann was born in Canmore, Alberta and grew up on Lulu Island with her five brothers and sisters. She was a strong and capable woman, well known for her kindness and generosity. Happily married to Joe for 60 years, until his passing in 2008, she remained in their home in Burnaby. She is lovingly remembered by her children Bob (Kathy), Barb (Jim), Steve (Chris) and Joanne (Ralph) and grandchildren Bianca, Rory, Perry, Owen and Alyssa. Survived by siblings Joe (Mary), John (Norma), George (Louise) and predeceased by Ed (Terry) and Marg (Joe). Funeral mass will be held Friday, May 29th at 10:00 am at Holy Cross Church, 1450 Delta Avenue, Burnaby.
Dorothy Janet (nee Nimeth) Dumka
May 27, 2009
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dorothy on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the age of 69 years. Predeceased by her father Ernest in 1982 and her mother Mary in 2008. Lovingly remembered by her family; daughter Patricia (Christopher) Foley, son Jeffrey, grandchildren Caleb and Grace, twin sister Joan Kijanka, brother James (Christine) Nimeth, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Dorothy was noted for her kindness and generosity to all who knew her. The family wish to thank the staff at the VGH Palliative Care team for their support. Celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation or the BC Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Rita Maria Bledig
May 25, 2009
Passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the age of 77 years. Lovingly remembered by her husband Renzo, daughter Evelina (Robert), grandson Domenik, sister Amabile (Gianni), brothers Ugo (Maria) and Angelo (Rina) and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 525 Campbell Avenue, Vancouver, BC. Flowers gratefully declined On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Alice Susan (Martin) Sherollo
May 21, 2009
| SHEROLLO (Martin) – Alice Susan February 24, 1916 – May 18, 2009 Alice Susan passed away peacefully at Eagle Ridge Hospital in her 94th year. Survived by her loving daughter Hazel (Ron) Homen, sons Jim (Lorraine) Martin and Bob (Linda) Martin, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Service of Remembrance Saturday, May 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com | ||
Josip Kaurinovic
May 21, 2009
Of Vancouver, B.C., born January 9th, 1932 in Sanski Most, Bosnia/Croatia, passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2009, age 77 years. Predeceased by his son, Ivica. Survived by his loving wife Lucija of 60 years, his 3 children Martin, Marcie and John (Anita), 5 grandchildren, Michelle, Josip, Pavao, Stefica and Alicia, brothers and sisters in Bosnia/Croatia, other family and friends around the world. Prayers will be offered at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21st at Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Catholic Church, 3105 East 1st Ave., Vancouver, B.C., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22nd with entombment to follow at the Abbey at Ocean View Burial Park. The family wish to thank the doctors and nurses at Chilliwack General Hospital for their support. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Jean Cora Donovan
May 15, 2009
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2009 in Burnaby at the age of 79 years. She leaves behind her husband Charles, sons Chuck (Penny), Steven (Margarita), David, Randy (Maria) and daughter Karen (Ron), 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and brother Jim (Gwen). A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, May 20th at 1:30pm at Broadway Church in the Chapel, 2700 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Broadway Church.
“She has left this world but will live in our hearts forever”.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 604-298-2525
Gordon Frank Kelly
May 14, 2009
Born October 3rd 1956, passed away suddenly on Saturday May 9, 2009 while hiking at Buntzen Lake. He was a great man who was dearly loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his mother Joyce, his son Nathan, his daughter Jessica, his brother Garth(Ladene, Braxton, Madison and Damian) and his sister Linda(Mike and Nicole) and family. His spirit, energy and enthusiasm for life will be remembered by anyone who was fortunate to know him. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Italian Cultural Center in Vancouver from 2-4 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the “Gord Kelly Scholarship Fund” care of G and F Financial Group, 803 E. Hastings Vancouver V6A 1R8. A donation box will be available at the Celebration of Life as well.
Assunta Maria Marotto
May 11, 2009
Passed away peacefully on May 8, 2009 at the age of 91 years. She is predeceased by her husband, Ferruccio Marotto. She is survived by her loving family, children, Joseph (Sherri); Paola (Eugene); grandchildren Peter, Matthew, Christopher and Kate, brother and sister-in-law Pia and Triestino Marotto and many nieces and nephews, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, May 14, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at St. Helens Catholic Church, 3860 Triumph Street, Burnaby, BC. Entombment to follow at the Abbey Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park.
”We will miss you Mom.”
Geoffrey Thomas Molyneux
May 7, 2009
November 26, 1923 – May 5, 2009
Passed away peacefully in Burnaby at the age of 85 years. Geoff was predeceased by his wife Halina and his brother David in England. He is loved and missed by his daughter Krystyna Bondi (Robert), grandson Nicholas, sister Christine White (Jim) in England, sister-in-law Pam in England, cousin-in-law Irene Kliman of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews in England.
Geoff was born in Willesden England (near London) and he grew up in Willesden, Romsey and Radlett and attended school in Watford and Letchmore Heath. He left school in 1941 and worked as an editorial assistant on the Daily Sketch newspaper until being called up to serve with the Royal Air Force. He served with the RAF at many locations in the United Kingdom from 1943 to 1947 and was part of the D Day invasion Force in June 1944.
After his war service, he worked at several newspapers in England before coming to Canada in March 1952 where he worked at the Vancouver Province on the night shift as night editor while completing his BA at UBC during the day in 1963 at the age of 40. Geoff was also proud to receive a scholarship to complete his MA in English at the University of Toronto in 1969. After receiving his MA, Geoff was an instructor at both UBC and SFU, associate dean at a community college in Ontario, Director of Research for the federal Progressive Conservative party in Ottawa, and a Director in the Consumer Affairs Ministry in the provincial government in Ontario.
Although Geoff enjoyed all the different paths and places his career took him, his first love was always the newspaper business and BC so he moved back here with his family in 1976 to again join the Vancouver Province. He worked as Editorial Page Editor, Managing Editor and Sunday Editor before finishing his newspaper career writing a political column 3 days a week.
Geoff was a published author of several books including British Columbia: An Illustrated History in 1992 and a revised edition in 2001. He also worked on Medicine, Madames and Mounties and the BC sections of the Chronicle of Canada. Geoff also enjoyed spending time at his hobby farm in Langley and attending dinners and other special occasions with the Bondi family.
Special thanks to the ladies at the 2nd floor nurses station at Seton Villa where Geoff lived the last 10 months of his life.
No service by request. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Elena Bordignon
May 6, 2009
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at the age of 89 years. She is predeceased by her husband Isidoro and grandson David. Lovingly remembered by her family, children: Teresa (Gianni), John (Roberta), Anna (Sante), Joe, Rita (Mike); grandchildren: Maria, Robert (Lucia), Paola, Steven (Anita), Angela, Paul (Jen), Marco, Michael, Laura, Nicholas and Annabella; great grandchildren: Luca, Liam, Francesca and Sebastian; 2 brothers and 2 sisters in Italy, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Prayers will be offered Monday, May 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. from Sacred Heart Church 525 Campbell Avenue, Vancouver, BC where Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the the Arthritis Society or a charity of one’s choice.
Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 604-298-2525