Hannah Dawn Ziehr-Schuil
May 31, 2011
Butterfly
As you danced in the light
with joy, love lifted you.
As you brushed against this
world so gently, you lifted us.
Hannah Dawn Ziehr-Schuil
Andrew and Christine Schuil sadly announce the passing of their precious daughter Hannah. Hannah Dawn Ziehr-Schuil, born January 13, 2000, went home to be with Jesus on May 26, 2011.
Hannah will also be dearly missed by her sister Kirsten, brothers Jake and Liam, Oma and Opa (Bill and Ada Schuil), Gran (Deidre Lowe), Grandpa (Ron Lowe) and Grandma Tove. Hannah will also be missed by her cousins, aunts, uncles, caregivers and many friends.
Funeral Service to be held on Friday, June 3rd at 11:00am at Maple Ridge Baptist Church – 22155 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge. Interment to follow at Whonnock Cemetery (on 96th Ave off 272nd Street in Maple Ridge). In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to B.C Children’s Hospital in memory of Hannah.
As we try to express our gratefulness for all the special people in Hannah’s short life, We are overwhelmed once again by how many people loved our daughter and how many people supported us in being her family. We find it very difficult to actually represent the vastness of that love and support network. We realize that in reality all of you at one time or always were part of her family and in your support, love and care became part of ours. There is a lot of attention on us right now, but we want to sincerely say, we are also so sorry for your loss and no words seem big enough to express our gratitude for you – Andrew and Christine
Ludwig G. “Lud” Korman
May 27, 2011
February 5, 1958 – May 22, 2011.
Lud was born February 5, 1958 in Calgary Alta, the youngest son of Anton & Rosa Korman. He passed away on May 22, 2011 at Ridge Meadows Hospital after a hard fought battle with cancer. Lud is predeceased by his older sister Amalie (Fritz) Lacherbauer. He is survived by his loving wife Linda, stepchildren Vanessa (Graham) Ritchie, Heather Milligan, and Leo Milligan as well as sixteen grandchildren, his two brothers Rudy (Nellie) Gegenfurtner and Anton (Margaret) Korman and three more sisters Rose (Walter) Grutzmacher, Lori (Lee) Ahlstrom, Katharina (Scherchl) Schwarzmeier as well as many nieces and nephews. Lud was a gentle loving soul loved by everyone he met, He is now pain free and at peace with Jesus in heaven. You are all welcome to attend a celebration of Lud’s life on Saturday May 28, 1:00 pm at Burnett Fellowship 20639 123rd Ave Maple Ridge BC. Many thanks to the nurses and doctors at Vancouver General Hospital, Maple Ridge Hospital and Eagle Ridge Rehab Centre.
Those who wish to make a donation in his name, please contact the Neurofibromatosis Association (www.bcnf.bc.ca)and the Canadian Cancer Society.
Daniel David Smith
May 27, 2011
Oct 17th 1996 – May 22rd, 2011 (14yrs old)
It is with overwhelming sadness we announce the passing away of our PRECIOUS BLUE EYED SON Daniel David Smith. Born Oct 17th, 1996 in North Vancouver B.C to the parents of Graeme & Nirvana Smith. He had two brothers and one sister. Jordan 17yrs old, Matthew 16yrs old and Rebekah 11yrs who really will be 12yrs old in 3weeks. Our four children were not only born close together, they were and still are each others best friends. We have so so many memories of the six of us together. Looking back at photos bring us joy and now insurmountable pain. Our sons have lost their threesome ways and our daughter her playful companion. Daniel definitely always needed to be “heard” in all our conversations around our table. He would be the loudest and fastest talker, he always had some thing to share and we got ALL the details. He was very tenderhearted, always helpful and a very loving sensitive person…. He had the tidiest most organized room of the bunch, everything had it’s place. Even for example the dish washer would be loaded with a system in mind. Every day I would receive many kisses from him, one first thing in the morning, then I would get one when he left & came back from school and then again at night. Oh! Son how I will miss those kisses… I know your brothers and sister will likewise miss you so much! We were so blessed to have had the privilege of raising you son. We believe children are a gift from God given to us for a time to nurture, teach, instruct and love. We have to believe that we did this to the best of our ability. We as parents shared with our four children that there is a God in Heaven. Right from infancy they attended the Deep Cove Gospel Hall and still do. We believe Daniel is in Heaven, he had no doubts about his relationship with God. “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens a time to be born and a time to die”. Ecclesiastes 3. This is very very very difficult to accept that Daniel’s time was done, but we can be encouraged with this verse: “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”. Philippians 4:7. So with breaking hearts we share with you our loss. He will be sorely missed by many. His parents & siblings, his relatives on the Smith side and on the Suzak /Roberts side, his best friend Thomas and many others that knew him. We would as a family like to thank our family and friends for all the help & support you have given us now and in the days to come. Also I would like to mention all the emergency staff, doctors, nurses & the RCMP who helped us through this agonizing experience. You were all so very caring, Thank you.
God Bless You All!
Love Graeme & Nirvana, Jordan, Matthew, Rebekah
Lilas Reynolds Walling
May 26, 2011
June 24, 1925 – May 21, 2011.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lilas, much loved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and friend to so many. Mom passed away in hospice care at Maple Ridge, with Carol and Shimon at her side. Lilas is survived by her only child Carol Sigvaldason.She also leaves to mourn, her grandchildren, Shimon, Charlotte, and Ezra Karmel and great-granddaughter, Gaia Lilas Ho. Also her half brother Ron Reynolds and family, her step mother, Jean Reynolds, cousin Margaret Livie, and niece & nephew, Heather and Grant Robson. As well as family though, there are so many friends just as important to her who will find her passing so difficult. Lilas was predeceased by her husband , Oliver Walling and her daughter’s father, and first husband , Jonas Sigvaldason. Mom was born in Vancouver on June 24, 1925. Her mother was killed tragically when Lilas was five, and she was adopted by her grandparents, May and Rupert King. She graduated from Commercial High School, and soon had work with the government in the later years of the war. She married Jonas in 1950. By 1955, Carol was born, and Lilas left the marriage to pursue a life on her own her with her new baby. She was a court reporter in Burnaby, one of the last shorthand recorders in B.C.. She married Oliver Walling in 1965 and moved to Maple Ridge where Wally had work as warden of the Alouette River Unit and Twin Maples. She worked at MRSS for many years, until her retirement in 1984. She enjoyed the last twenty years of her life in her own apartment here in Maple Ridge. Lilas loved life and people, told wonderful stories, and always laughter was around her. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer over five years ago and given three months to live. She accepted it with good grace and went on a trip to Nova Scotia with Carol. Without treatment, she beat the disease, and had her heart not been so weak, she’d probably still be out with her friends , shopping and generally making everyone’s day happier. Such a vibrant, generous, good woman; who was as unique as her name. As I used to say to her everynight when I went to bed as a child; I love you a million, zillion, gillion mommy-for ever and ever and ever. All who knew and loved Lilas, are welcome to a Celebration of her life, to be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 12145 Laity St Maple Ridge on June 2nd at 11:00 AM. Please send flowers; she would love it.
Mileva Anastasov
May 25, 2011
Mileva passed away on May 22, 2011 in Abbotsford, BC. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 26th, 2011 at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel, 11765 – 224th Street, Maple Ridge. Interment to follow at Maple Ridge Cemetery.
Manfred Schmidt
May 16, 2011
“Gone Sailing”
Born in Hamburg, Germany October 14,1934 passed away peacefully in Port Moody, BC on April 8, 2011. He was a wonderful husband, father and Opa. Mourning his passing are daughter Karen; son-in-law Brian; grandchildren Kira and Caden, as well as numerous relatives in Germany including his brothers. Manfred is predeceased by his loving and beautiful wife Lisa only a few short months ago. Manfred had an adventurous spirit, and truly loved sailing the BC Coast with one of the many boats he built. Gibsons Marina was like a second home to him.
At this time, we would like to thank all the wonderful staff at Crossroads Hospice, as well as the staff at Willow Manor for all their kindness throughout the last year. We will be having a memorial luncheon at 1pm on Sunday May 29th at Pebbles restaurant in Sechelt.
We welcome you to join us in remembering Manfred on this special day. If you have any questions, feel free to email Karen at karen@limegirl.ca
Helen Marguerite Dale
May 16, 2011
89 years old, Maple Ridge, BC passed away May 12, 2011 at Ridge Meadows Hospital.
Helen was born December 18, 1921 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and was raised in Zelma, Saskatchewan with 12 brothers and sisters. She proudly served in the RCAF from 1941 to 1945. On October 31, 1952 she married Norm and moved to the West Coast in 1966. Helen was an active member of ECRA and The Legion for many years. She will be fondly remembered for her positive spirit, sense of humor and the wonderful person she was.
Survived by son John (Loralee), step son Bob (Phyllis), daughter-in-law Cindy (Mike), granddaughter Chelsey, step grandson Guy (Kim), step granddaughter Gay, sisters Ruth and Inez, brothers Willis and Victor and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Norm in November 2000, and 8 brothers and sisters.
Special thanks to Dr. Mawani her doctor and “good friend”, the Home Care nursing staff from Fraser Health and all the staff and her friends at Maple Ridge Seniors Village.
No service by request but a celebration of her life will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 pm May 25th at Maple Ridge Seniors Village 22141 119 Avenue.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Larry Allan Koper
May 16, 2011
May 7, 1951 – May 9, 2011
Larry passed at the age of 60 in Ridge Meadows Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 38 years Annette and son Christopher. Larry will also be missed by his sister Cathy (John), brother Arend, nieces Jennifer (Darrick) & Sarah, nephews Jim, Lance and Kyle, brother-in-law Bill and sister-in-law Carmen. His mother Isabelle, father Jack and brother Bruce predecease him.
A memorial service will be held at Garden Hill Funeral Home, 11765-224th Street, Maple Ridge, on Saturday May 21 at 2pm.
Donations can be made to the BC Paraplegic Association, 780 S.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver, B.C. V6P 5Y7.
Lennie Watkins
May 12, 2011
November 5th, 1958 – April 28, 2011
With great sorrow we announce the passing of Lennie by a tragic snowmobiling accident.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Laurie, son Michael, Daugther Courtney, Father Leonard Sr.Brother Ed(Kim) sisters Brenda(Andrew), Darlene(Jody) and predeceased by his mother Marge.He will also be greatly missed by all his nieces, nephews and many relatives, business associates and close friends.
“LENNIE LIVED LIFE TO THE FULLEST”
The family would like to thank all those involved in the recovery efforts that occurred.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday May 20th @ 2:00pm at the Harrison Hotel, St. Alice Exhibition Centre, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.
Contributions in the memory of Lennie may be made in lieu of flowers to “Lennie Watkins B.C. Search& Rescue Memorial Fund” at any Scotia Bank in B.C. or mailed to 9486 288st. Maple Ridge, B.C. V2W 1L1
Clifford Foster Hobbs (Buster)
May 11, 2011
passed away on May 8th 2011 in Maple Ridge B.C. Clifford is survived by his parents Pat and Phil, his kids Scott (Jodie), Cherie (Curtiss), Taylor, Kelly, Mikayla, Grandchildren Cassidy, Natalie and Jace, and his siblings Darrell, Debbie, and Bob.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 at 1:00pm at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel, 11765 224th Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Union Gospel Mission.