Maureen Suzanne Hein (née Barbour)
Maureen passed away suddenly Monday, May 28, 2012 at 1:30 am at Port Hardy Hospital. Her good friend for many years, Elaine Bevan, was with her, and many people were praying for her.
She was born October 26, 1949 in Vancouver BC, daughter of Leona Mary Macdonell and Robert Howard Barbour, beloved wife of Eric Hein and mother of Erika. She fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 9 at 10 am at Evangel Pentecostal Church in Powell River. All welcome.
Adrian William Mayenburg, April 12, 1929 - June 4, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Adrian W. Mayenburg. He will be missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Bep, his children Jack (Paula), Bill (Sandra), Adrian (Linda), Gladys (David), Gary (Sara) and Rob (Nancy), his grandchildren Brooke, Jaclyne, Nick, Brent, Ken, Craig, Andrea, Amy, Drew, Jody, Taylor, Alysha and Emily, and 10 great-grandchildren. He will also be remembered by four sisters and four brothers.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 9 at 1 pm, upstairs at the Carlson Community Club. In lieu of flowers, donations to Powell River General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Debbie Minosky (née Pexton), June 28, 1953 – May 26, 2012
It is with great sadness that the family announces Debbie’s passing. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Bob, children Aurora Bekkema (Shane), Chris (Shawna) Bekkema, and Sharman Minosky (James); mother Lucille (Elmer) Satermo; grandchildren Amanda, Samantha, Cody, Jordan and Michael, siblings Kathie (Pat), Sandi (Ray), Cliff, Terri (Norm), Audrey (Ron) and Becky, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father Roland Pexton. Thank you to everyone for the flowers and cards. Thank you to Save-On-Foods for supplying the sandwiches at the family luncheon held in honour of Debbie.
God saw you getting tired
When a cure was not to be
So He closed His arms around you
And whispered, “Come to me.”
You didn’t deserve what you went through
And so He gave you rest
God’s garden must be beautiful
He only takes the best.
So when we saw you sleeping
So peaceful and free from pain
We could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
Willy Ostensen, October 24, 1938 - May 31, 2012
Dad’s journey on this earth ended on May 31, 2012 and he is rejoicing with Jesus. Dad was born north of the Arctic Circle in the town of Kirkenes, Norway. He met the love of his life 17 years later in Oslo, Norway. Mom and Dad were married a couple of years after that and at the age of 21 he met the Lord in a very personal way when he was filled with the Holy Spirit and a passion for the work of the Lord. With family in tow he came to Canada in 1973 by way of a 10-year sojourn in Melbourne, Australia. A six-week job with the Powell River News turned into 28 years in Powell River that encompassed leaving the printing trade that he was very accomplished at and taking up his real estate career. Those that knew him realized that family and the Lord’s work were his greatest passions in life.
Retiring in 2002 he continued being instrumental in leadership roles in churches in Coquitlam and Qualicum Beach. In the last few years he did take a little more time with some buddies on the golf course and tending his garden.
Dad leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Inger, four children, Martin (Moira) Ostensen, Ron (Karen) Ostensen, Monica (Mark) Peckford, and Andrew (Shelley) Ostensen. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Our family would like to thank everyone that have been such great friends to Mom and Dad over the years. Within days of arriving in Powell River we were all at home and that sense of home never left. So much kindness, well wishes, and fervent prayer were poured into our family after Dad was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago. Dad faced this final challenge the way he faced life and that was with an unwavering trust in his Saviour and Healer, Jesus Christ.
Dad lived his life as the Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians “for me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21)
A service celebrating a life well lived will be held on Thursday, June 7 at 1 pm at the Evangel Pentecostal Church, 5139 Manson Avenue. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations to a Christian charity of your choice would honour Dad greatly. Arrangements entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation & Reception Centre, Courtenay, BC 1.250.334.0707.
Richard (Rick) Wayne De Vito
It is with great Sadness we announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Wayne De Vito on May 31, 2012, after a long battle with cancer.
Wife Christy, son Richard (Erin), daughter Darlana (Colin), stepsons Duane and Jerry, grandchildren Dustin, Jesse, Madison, Connor and Teagan, brother Dennis, and sisters Gina and Wendy will miss him dearly from our lives.
Rick was born May 28, 1947 to Gino and Olga (Johnson) De Vito in Powell River. He had a great talent to build with a creative mind: boats, houses, whatever he desired or required. Beginning in 1979, with his pride and joy, the Pacific Charm, he fished the gulf for many years. With great work ethics, strength and leadership, he continued carpentry and boat building until retirement. His kind heart and warm hugs will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A service will be held on Friday, June 8 at 1 pm at Powell River United Church, 6932 Crofton Street. Internment will follow at Cranberry Cemetery, then a celebration of life at 2:30 pm at Carlson Community Club. To all the wonderful people who reached out to us with love, thank you.