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OBIT: Derhousoff, George

In memory of George Derhousoff a celebration of life service will be held at First Baptist Church in Grand Forks, Friday, November 22, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker Family of Grand Forks Funeral Home gffh@shaw.ca...

BOYD, Dennis Emmanuel

BOYD, Dennis Emmanuel was born September 13th, 1951 in New Westminster, B.C. and joined his Lord on October 31st, 2013 in Grand Forks, B.C. at the age of 62. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Kim, children, Matthew, Holly and Elizabeth and grandchildren; Ethan, Rilea, Sydney, Nikolas, Tristen.  Also survived by his brothers...

OBIT: Boulin, Joseph "Joe"

Dec 1, 1961 – Oct 14, 2013 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the sudden passing of our beloved Joe. Joe Boulin passed away suddenly on Oct 14, 2013 at his home in Krestova, BC.  He was only 51 years young.  Joe was born on Dec 1, 1961 in Nelson, BC and was the son of Nick and Margaret Boulin. ...

RINAS, Elmer

Passed away on October 1, 2013 in Grand Forks B.C. after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Elmer enjoyed many years in the logging industry with brothers Ed & Eric & nephew Jim.  His wood working talents, love of history, sense of humour and gentle, soft spoken nature will be greatly missed by his family and...

MACLEAN, Marjorie Henderson

MACLEAN, Marjorie Henderson -- August 28, 1927 to September 25, 2013 It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mom, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt.  Marge was born in Vancouver, BC and passed away peacefully September 25, 2013 at Hardy View Lodge in Grand Forks, BC. On...

Sandner, Cecilia Catherine

Cecilia Catherine Sandner passed away peacefully on August 30, 2013 at the age of 97. She was born in Greenwood, B.C. on April 22, 1916. She grew up in Greenwood and eventually went to work in the kitchen at the Dentonia Mine at Jewel Lake. It was there that she met Randy Sandner and they were married in 1934. Shortly thereafter...

Phillips, George Barry

November 18, 1932 - September 9, 2013  Barry was born in Chemainus, B.C. and passed away peacefully at his home in Christina Lake, B.C. after a four and a half month battle with cancer. His father George Phillips, mother Emma and stepfather Robert Turnbull predeceased Barry. He is survived by his wife Peggy of 57 years,...

Judi Thomas

Thomas, Judi Dec. 20, 1958 – Feb. 23, 2012 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Judi.  After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Judi passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Judi was born in Trail, BC, the third child and only daughter of Alex and Mary Wishlow.  She grew ...

Lindy, Lorraine R.

LINDY, Lorraine R. Passed away peacefully at Moog & Friends Hospice House, Penticton on Monday, December 1, 2010 at the age of 62 years. Predeceased by parents Ruth and Jack Markle. Survived by husband Nelson and Nelson's family, brothers Wayne Markle (Kay) and family and Dan Markle and family. Lorraine was an accounting...

Barb Colin

The City of Greenwood is mourning the passing of City Councillor, Barb Colin.   Barb Colin (nee Bannert) was born Oct. 1, 1955 in Grand Forks, B.C. and moved to Greenwood in the 1970’s. Barb was a paramedic with BC Ambulance, founder of Greenwood’s Santa’s Helper Christmas Party and a true community activist dedicated to...

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