Elva Irene Aprilis, April 19, 1924 - January 2, 2011
Our family wishes to announce the passing of Elva Aprilis. She was predeceased by her husband Dino in 2006. She leaves behind two brothers and two sisters in Nova Scotia and her sister-in-law Ida Culos (Ermes) of Ashcroft, BC; daughters Carole Thulin (Gervais), Lorraine (Grant) Franzen, Cindy (David) Stutt and Kathy Rogers. She will always be loved and remembered by her nine grandchildren Trevor (Tannis) Thulin, Jeff (Jenny) Thulin, Jeff Franzen, Mark Franzen, Angela (Daryl) Carlson, Melanie Stutt, Dan Rogers, Curtis Rogers, Amanda Rogers and her seven great-grandchildren Shaylin, Bryce, Meagan, Tyra, James, Tyrell and Kassidy, as well as many nieces, nephews and relatives in Canada, USA and Italy.
Our special thanks to Dr. Lynskey for his years of exceptional care given to our Mom. Also to all the Paramedics, emergency room and fourth floor staff at Powell River General Hospital.
Please join us for a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 1 to 4 pm at the TownCentre Hotel Ballroom.
We will miss you Mom, Noni & Besa
Reno Martinig, February 21, 1956 - January 5, 2011
After a courageous battle with cancer our devoted, loving husband and father passed away peacefully.He is survived by his wife of 31 years Colleen, sons Chad (Melissa), Chase (Sheryl) and daughter Elyse (Joseph) Balbo, his mom Edda, brother George (Lora) mother-in-law Eunice Sawchuk, sister-in-law Kandas (Richard) Bullen and his nieces Marcee Lee Bullen and Chesney Martinig.Reno was predeceased by his dad Carlo in March 2009 and his father-in-law Alex in May 2005.He loved all sports especially baseball, hunting and fishing. He worked in the mill for 36 years mainly on the boom and worked up to be a Skipper on the Teeshu. Reno's greatest love was his family and we will miss him more than words can say.Service will be held on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 11 am at the Church of Assumption, 7109 Glacier Street. In lieu of flowers donations to the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society for the Powell River General Hospital Oncology Room, 4480 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC would be appreciated.
Gloria Irene Wick
Born on August 11, 1952 in Naniamo, BC, died on December 31, 2010 in Powell River, BC.
Gloria was an artist, lover, daughter, sister, mother, master planner, wife and wild child all wrapped up in a woman whose love for her family, and sense of responsibility, meant she would worry for and take care of any and all she thought in need. Gloria was born in Nanaimo, BC and grew up in a loving and beautiful home created by her father, Walter Wick and mother Marjorie Irene Wick (née Buchan), along with sister Patti Stockwell (née Wick). Although Gloria did not receive formal post secondary education, she was a life-long learner in the accounting, administrative, and fine arts. She showed her work in several galleries, most recently at Artique Artists Co-operative in Powell River, and some of her favourite moments in life were spent with a paint brush in hand, looking out from her studio, listening to the birds, and painting sun-kissed west coast scenes and skies.
In her early 20s, Gloria lived in Victoria where she met and married a Navy man, John Richard Thistle, and in 1975, Gloria gave birth to her daughter Patricia Marian Thistle. After separating from her husband and their subsequent divorce, Gloria went in search of a new beginning in a familiar setting, moving with Tricia to Nanaimo, BC.
Never one to shy from love, it always came to find her. In Gloria's early 40s, at the hands of her sister and the sister of her husband, Gloria was first introduced to Kenneth James Day, and the two began a deep and abiding friendship as pen pals. Ken and the rest of his family were quick to embrace Gloria as part of their family and so began the last 15-year love affair the two have shared together.
Known for her laughter, love and exuberance for life Gloria found a great many kindred spirits along her journey. She lived in Victoria, Nanaimo, Portland, Oregon, Vancouver and found her most recent community in Powell River.
Gloria is predeceased by her mother Marjorie. She is survived by her husband Ken Day, father Walter Wick, daughter 'Shone' Patricia Thistle and daughter-in-law Christine Lorraine Davey, step-daughter Jacquie Gillespie (née Day) and son-in-law Chris Gillespie, Jenny Day and son-in-law Tom Komisarski, Kristie Day and son-in-law Larry Renner, sister Patti Stockwell (née Wick) and brother-in-law Jim Stockwell, step-mother Carol Syme (née Mahaffey) step-sister Lisa Singer (née Barton) and brother-in-law Bill Singer and step-brother Robert Barton, former step-sons Tyler and Kyle, niece Jordan Singer, nephew Kayden Singer and grandchildren Andrew, Caroline, Luke and Jack and a great many more whom she would call family.
Gloria passed after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She lived as she died, fiercely independent and filled with gratitude.
In lieu of flowers to the family, it was Gloria's wish that donations be made to The Variety Club of British Columbia, the Christian Children’s Fund of Canada or any charity of your choice in her name.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 8 at 3 pm, at St. David and St. Paul Anglican Church in Powell River, with arrangements entrusted to Stubberfield Funeral Home Ltd. If you wish to express condolences, please visit the funeral home’s website.