Isabel Hawboldt
March 31, 2011
June 30, 1932 – March 30, 2011
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother. Isabel passed away March 30, 2011 at Eagle Ridge Hospital with her children at her side. Predeceased by her husband Eldon and parents Donald and Jean (Baxter) Munro, she is survived by her daughters Debbie and Eileen; son Steven; grandson Josh; sister Pearl; also Brenda and Athelstone and many nieces and nephews. Service will be held on Friday April 8, 2011 at 2 pm., at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel 11765 – 224th Street Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Steven K. Paul
March 29, 2011
Born November 26, 1981 , died March 24, 2011. Steven is survived by his children William(6) and Madison(3), his mom Joanne Wight, his dad Kenneth Paul, sister Carol, brother Richard, nephews Sean, Markus, and Jonathan, also greatly supported by Gerry, Pat, Becky, and Justin. Steve will be loved and with us always. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday April 5th at 1:30PM at Grace Church – 2606 Kingsway Ave. Port Coquitlam, B.C.
“Rest In Peace Bro”
A Trust Fund has been set up for William and Madison at any TD Canada Trust Branch William 234-6435333 Madison 234-6435341
Barbara Anne Lapierre
March 29, 2011
Barb passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on March 27, 2011. A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel, 11765 – 224th St, Maple Ridge.
Anne Marie Banks
March 29, 2011
February 13, 1926 – March 22, 2011
Anne passed away peacefully in her 85th year at Ridge Meadows Hospital on March 22, 2011 with her partner Glen at her side. Blessings were sent from her brother Peter and his wife Mae from Woodstock, Ontario, son George and family, nieces, nephews and grandsons.
By request; there will be no service.
Cremation to follow.
Claude Melvin Corbett
March 29, 2011
March 08, 1919 – March 27, 2011
Our Dad was born March 8th, 1919 in Wellwood, Manitoba. His parents, David & Isabella (Ferguson) emigrated from County Ayre, Scotland in 1910. He was the last survivor of the six children David and Isabella (Bela) had; Jack, Bill, Winifred, David and Harold. David and Bela moved the family to Vancouver after WWII and finished out their lives there. Dad joined the Canadian Army in 1939 as a private in the Winnipeg Grenadiers and ended up being posted to Hong Kong with “C” Company in late 1941. When Hong Kong was attacked by the Japanese December 8th Dad fought valiantly alongside his friends and comrades until being forced to surrender December 26. After 3 ½ years as a POW, surviving barbaric treatment and conditions Dad, along with the other surviving prisoners, was liberated in August 1945. Despite the physical and emotional injuries he suffered during that time Dad never gave up or in. These strong traits carried on throughout his later work for the Department of Veterans Affairs and his home life. After returning from Hong Kong Dad was a patient in Shaughnessy Hospital in Vancouver recovering from his POW treatment. It was there that he met and fell in love with his Army nurse, his soon-to-be wife, June Sargent from Toronto. Despite having lost most of his eyesight as a result of his POW treatment he was able to provide a safe and stable home for his family in the Vancouver area. He always had a smile or joke for whoever was within range. Dad developed a close group of caring friends including his long time fishing buddy, Walt Goresky and old neighbourhood pal, Don Wood. Over the years Dad loved fishing, curling, bowling, and cribbage and just enjoyed having a good old “bull session” with his many friends at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 in Maple Ridge. Dad is now at rest – he died at 9:17 PM Sunday March 27, 2011 at his care home in Maple Ridge, BC. Claude and June had three children: Russell (Gerry) of Lethbridge, Alberta; Denis (Yolanda) of Victoria, BC and Donna (Brent) of Maple Ridge, BC. His kids gave him six grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren who all so loved Grandpa Corbett. We miss him already. He was a good man who did his best. Service: 11AM on Tuesday the 5th of April. Location: Garden Hill Funeral Chapel 11765-224th Street, Maple Ridge BC V2X 6A5. Parking is in the rear of the building. Tea reception will be at the funeral home. Instead of flowers, donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated.
Leonard Emery Hester
March 28, 2011
Leonard Emery late of Maple Ridge, B.C. passed away suddenly at home, March 25, 2011. Len was born in Grainger, Alberta, January 29, 1919. Predeceased by his first wife Muriel in 1991. Survived by his loving wife Jule, stepsons; Edward Whitebone of Chilliwack, B.C., Darby Whitebone of Edmonton, Alberta and stepdaughter Julie Bose of Salmon Arm, B.C. Len was a member of the 436 Air Force Squadron, he was a mechanic; maintaining the Air Craft that flew in the Burma Theatre in WWII. There will be no funeral at Len’s request. A private Family Interment of ashes will take place at a later date in the Port Coquitlam Cemetery.
George Luvourne (Red) Hill
March 24, 2011
Veteran’s Prayer
They grow not old
As we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them
Nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning:
We shall remember them.
Mary Ellen Rasmussen
March 24, 2011
Died peacefully at Ridge Meadows hospital, March 19th, 2011. Predeceased by her husband Arnold, and both her parents,Jack and Dolly Hay. She was the loved mom of Leanne Steen (and Mark) and Carla Rasmussen, and the adored and adoring Nana to Cameron, Andrew and Lucas Steen. A very warm, creative and gentle spirit, she will be forever missed and remembered by her family and many dear friends. Our deepest thanks to the staff and palliative care nurses at Ridge Meadows hospital, and a special thankyou to Dr. Pike, (BCAA), and Dr. McPhearson for their dedicated care. A tea in her honour will be held on Friday, March 25th, 2011 from 2-4 pm, at her home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Society in her memory are greatly appreciated.
Donald Omar Hagerup
March 14, 2011
(1943- 2011)
Died suddenly in Maple Ridge on February 24, 2011. Predeceased by his mother (Margaret), father (Haaftor)) and his brother (Arnold). Donald was born and raised in New Westminster and was part of one of the town’s pioneering families – the Carlson’s. Donald later moved to his second home in Maple Ridge. Donald was a long term employee with BC Automobile Association and assisted many stranded drivers in the Lower Mainland during his career. Donald had avid interests in outdoor activities, mechanical challenges, building, and BC history. He enjoyed helping people and caring for his cats and dogs, as well as many abandoned and abused cats and dogs. He was a talented and self contained man that will be remembered. Donations to be made to Katie’s Place c/o 20803 Camwood Ave, Maple Ridge, V2X 2N9.
Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 11:00am at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel – 11765 224th Street, Maple Ridge.
Robert “Bob” Leroy McMullen
March 14, 2011
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Leroy McMullen (Bob), after a short battle with cancer, on March 13, 2011 at the McKenney Creek Hospice, Maple Ridge, BC.
Bob was predeceased by his devoted wife, Delores, in (April 2010), and by his parents Gordon & Alma, and brother, Lloyd. Bob leaves to mourn his daughter Debra Morgan (Tim), son Kenn (Heather), grandson Riley, sisters Eleanor Finn, Faye Ulmer, (George), Elaine Smeeton, brother Alan (Sandra), sister Angela Ganam (Ken), nieces, nephews, and many close friends and extended family. Born in Euphrasia Township, Grey County, Ontario in 1935, Bob moved to B.C. in 1956, opened Bob’s A to Z Rental in 1970, and worked tirelessly until retirement in 1985. Bob will be remembered for his love of life, family and friends.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 between 5:00PM and 8:00PM at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel, 11765 – 224th St, Maple Ridge, BC. Anyone who knew and loved him is invited to attend a service in celebration of his life at the Maple Ridge Baptist Church - 22155 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, on Thursday, March 17th at 1:00pm. A time of sharing and remembrance will be held immediately following the service at Maple Ridge Baptist Church.