Gino Raffin, August 8, 1923 - January 20, 2012
Gino is survived by his wife of 60 years Antonietta, sons Angelo (Doreen) Raffin and Luciano (Connie) Raffin, grandchildren Nicholas (Heather) Raffin and Cristy Raffin, great-grandchildren Olivia and Carson as well as his sister Anna (Mario) Pigatto and family.
Gino emigrated to Canada, from his native Italy, in 1966 and one of his proudest moments was when he became a Canadian citizen. Always quick with a smile and a joke, Papa Gino will be fondly remembered by those who knew him.
Special thanks to the compassionate staff on MSP who cared for Gino at the end of his life. Evening prayers will be held on Wednesday, January 25 at 7 pm at the Church of the Assumption, with funeral mass on Thursday, January 26 at 10:30 am at the same location.
Marleen Williams (née L’Heureux), December 9, 1945 – August 15, 2011
Marleen passed away in Vancouver General Hospital, due to complications following a lung transplant. She was born in New Westminster, attended Lester Pearson Senior High, and broadened an early interest in sales with advertising and marketing courses at Douglas College.
In spring 1977 Marleen was hired by the Powell River News and Town Crier to sell advertising. There she met her future husband Steve Williams, then a photographer and reporter. Marleen’s close rapport with clients, sense of humour and business insight quickly established her in the community. She made many friends, and will be particularly remembered by business people of the time.
In December 1979, Marleen made the difficult decision to leave Powell River after being offered a sales position in the Kootenays. She married Steve in 1987, and the couple resided in Cranbrook where Marleen was a realtor for 28 years.
Steve said they often reminisced about Powell River, and would have liked to visit the area more frequently. They always kept a special place in their hearts for Powell River and the good people they met. For Marleen’s obituary and to offer condolences, please visit the website of Oliviera Funeral Home.
Velma Mary (Lloyd) Lousier, October 21, 1922 - January 19, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our precious Mother and friend. Mom was always compassionate and caring, with such a giving and gentle spirit. She was well loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her, she will always be treasured and greatly missed. We take comfort in knowing Mom is back in our Dad’s arms.
She was predeceased by her parents Giovanni and Italia DeAlti, sister Josie (John) Weston, brothers Nick (Muriel) and Gino (Jeannette) DeAlti, first husband Archie Lloyd and second husband Donald Lousier. She will be forever loved and remembered. She is survived by sister Lily (Tom) Philip of Powell River, daughters Judy (Dave) Rogers, Valerie (Bob) Ferguson, sons Raymond (Cathy) Lloyd, Douglas (Sheila) Lloyd, grandchildren Amanda, Brad, Dawn, Dallas, Georgia, Leona, Tyson, Shaun and Michael, six great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
We would like to thank Dr. Veerpen, Dr. Shanks and the third floor medical staff at Campbell River General Hospital and Evergreen Seniors home for their kind care. A very special thank you to our Aunty Jean (Mullen), your kindness, care and compassion has touched our hearts deeply and we will be forever grateful.
No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A tea to celebrate her life will be held at a future date.