Florence Leach (Kreitz), June 3, 1922 - September 21, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Florence, who s l ipped away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She has thrown her last dart, bowled her last ball and shuffled her last deck.
Please join us in a celebration of her life on Saturday, October 6 at 11 am at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 164, Powell River, where we will share memories and give a toast to a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
We will always love you.
Steuart Allan Ellerby, December 31, 1969 - August 31, 2012
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Steuart at the age of 42 in Victoria BC. Steuart is survived by his loving family, mother Judy (John) Langham, father Rob Ellerby, sister Allison, brother Michael (Karen), grandfather Steuart Ferguson, niece Kaci, nephews Austin and Bryce, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Our Place Society, 919 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 3P4.
Norma Emmonds, March 23, 1930 - September 14, 2012
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Norma.
She was predeceased by her husband Leonard Emmonds, all of her siblings, and her great-grandson Gary Hachez.
She is survived by her five children Lorraine, Dan (Connie), Ted, Arlene (Bram) Burge and Elaine. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law Doreen Rogers, 13 grandchildren, 20 greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, her family eventually moved to Texada Island where she met her future husband, Leonard. They soon acquired property in Powell River where Norma raised her children and worked tirelessly tending her large vegetable gardens and looking after the farm. Grandma’s house was a gathering place for friends and family alike. Her coffee pot was bottomless and no one ever left hungry.
We will always remember her caring guidance, her warm smile and her ability to see the good in everyone.
Please join us for a celebration of Norma’s life with a potluck luncheon on Saturday, October 6, from noon to 5 pm at Emmonds Beach.
Rudi W. Lange, October 31, 1946 - September 13, 2012
I am so very sad at the sudden passing of my Rudi. We were about to celebrate our 43rd anniversary. Rudi was not just my best friend, he was also my husband, a father, grandfather and great friend. We had such fun and great “discussions” our name for them. He was a great dad, an awesome grandfather and a loyal friend. He had many very close friends and he will always be the “Mayor of Myrtle.” His three stooges know who they are.
Rudi was the most intelligent, talented man I have ever met. He could do it all, his list of accomplishments would fill a book. He built vehicles from the ground up including my ‘78 Ford shortbox. He was a builder, gardener, horseman, inventor, mechanic, plumber, electrician, teacher and handyman all rolled into one. He did not know how to fail or give up.
Rudi would help anyone, young or old. He would stop and help a stranger when we were on holidays. Rudi was very easily hurt when someone he considered a friend would cheat him but most times he would turn the other cheek, a virtue I do not possess.
As per his wishes, there was a private family service held on the farm with only his closest friends. Anyone who wishes to do so may donate to Parkinson's Society Canada in his honour.
Rudi will be sadly missed, never forgotten and certainly never replaced. - Faye