Wayne Alan Jones
April 9, 1957 - August 21, 2016
Wayne will always be remembered with love by his wife Suzy Sykes, daughters Heather and Kelly Jones, his mother Jessie, sisters Lynne (Jack) Broekhuizen and Alma (Brian) Vant’Schip and many nieces, nephews and their children. He was predeceased by his father Alan Jones and sister Judy Jones.
In honour of Wayne an open house will take place from 1-4 pm on Saturday, August 27, at 7241 Cranberry Street.
Georgina (Gina) McRorie McNeil Kendrick
January 10, 1947 - August 13, 2016
Gina slipped away peacefully near midnight on August 13. She was the beloved big sister and friend of Alan Patrick (Maureen) Kendrick.
Gina was predeceased by her parents Patrick and Agnes Kendrick, her partner Herb Crabtree and good friend Brenda DeGraag. Left to remember her are Maureen’s family and the Lynch and DeGraag families, especially Nicole, Brendan, Kate and Roy DeGragg.
Gina was the “Food Bank Lady” to generations of Powell Riverites who met her. She brought the agency from empty shelves 24 years ago and turned it into a going concern on a volunteer basis. She was proud of her achievements both there and with her time with the New Democratic Party.
Gina had a great sense of humour, a big warm heart and a love for reading, watching English mysteries, crocheting and puzzles. She had a soft spot for people who were troubled and often “adopted” them until they were back on their feet. Gina loved languages and managed to pick up Maltese on vacation many years ago; it stayed with her all this time. She was also attempting Coast Salish, “one word at a time.”
The family would like to thank Dr Jacques DuToit for many years of attentiveness and advocacy. Thank you also to Dianne McKendrick and Jim Erb for the continued support to Gina and our family.
Donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada will be gratefully accepted in Gina’s memory.
A service will be held in the future.
Griet Kerkhof
October 24, 1930 - August 21, 2016
It is with great sadness we announce that our dear mother and oma passed away at age 85 at Maple Ridge Seniors Village.
Predeceased in 2009 by her husband Simon, Griet will be deeply missed by her daughter Barb, son-in-law Jason, granddaughters Afke and Sonja and her many relatives and friends.
Born in the Netherlands, Griet worked as a seamstress until she married and moved to Canada. She resided on Texada Island and in Powell River and Maple Ridge. She was a wonderful, friendly person who always made you feel very welcome with a big smile. She took great pride in watching her granddaughters grow up and they were very close. Her family meant everything to her and always came first.
A memorial service will be held at St. Patrick’s Church, 22561-121 Avenue, Maple Ridge, on Tuesday, August 30, at 11 am; a reception will follow.
We would very much like to thank all the doctors and staff at Maple Ridge Seniors Village for the exceptional care and comfort they provided.
Expressions of sympathy can be made at gardenhill.ca.