In Memory of Ralph Norman Ashton
Ralphie’s family invites all who knew him for a Celebration of his Life on Thursday, July 16 at 1 pm at Ralph’s favourite camp site on Khartoum Lake.
Thursday, July 16 would have been Ralph and Louise’s 66th anniversary, a day that was very special to both of them.
Pasquale Guion, March 24, 1932 - June 28, 2015
Dina and Frank Sirach, with regret and sorrow, announce the passing of her father Pasquale Guion on June 28, 2015.
He was born March 24, 1932 in Calla, Pulfero, Udine, Italy. As he sought to make a living for his family, he worked both in France and Italy before emigrating to Canada with his family in February 1967. His first job, when they came to Powell River, was installing all the rock work at the Beach Gardens – both inside and out. He then went to work in the sawmill at the MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. mill from which he retired in 1985 due to an injury.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Matilde in 1985. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, July 2 at 1 pm from the Church of the Assumption. Prayers were said Wednesday evening at 7 pm also from Assumpton.
Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Covenant House, Christian Children’s Fund or the SPCA, which were charities he supported, if desired.
Arrangements entrusted to Stubberfield Funeral Home Ltd.
Donna Riley Hanowski, September 13, 1962 - June 18, 2015
We mourn the sudden passing of Donna Riley Hanowski (Klaus) of Nanaimo. She was predeceased by her father Harry Riley. She leaves behind her mother Gloria Riley of Powell River, and siblings Patrick (Kathie), Clifford (Jinnie), Daniel (Zelda) and Martin.
There will be no service upon request. Donations to the charity of your choice.
Hazel van der Est, November 9, 1925 - June 28, 2015
Hazel passed away in Burnaby General Hospital on June 28. She was predeceased by her brother Harry Spackman and her husband Art. She is survived by her children, John (Miriam), Carol (Dan) Pettet, and Arthur (Karin Sattler); her two sisters, Mary Wright and Frances Plasman; as well as seven grandchildren.
Hazel was born in Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and she grew up in Burnaby. She attended normal school in Vancouver and taught school on Shuswap Lake and in Alert Bay. She met her husband Art in Alert Bay. They were married in 1949.
Hazel and Art moved to Powell River in 1954 where he worked for the telephone company and she raised their three children. She spent the next 58 years there and was well known in the community through her involvement in the garden club, her church, and St. John Ambulance.
In 2012 she moved back to Burnaby to be closer to her children and grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place at Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church, 9165 160 Street, Surrey, BC at 2 pm on Friday, July 3.