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Subject: [CAN-BC-OBITS] Victoria Times-Colonist; July 9, 2007
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:36:03 -0700


Victoria Times-Colonist; Monday, July 9, 2007
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Obituaries and Guest Books for 7/9/2007
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ASHTON, Robert December 5, 1915 July 2, 2007 Passed away in The Lodge At
Broadmead in his 92nd year. Born in Victoria, B.C. he had a career in the
Royal Canadian Navy for twenty five years. Predeceased by his wife, Beryl,
on November 9th, 1969 and also predeceased by his four siblings, Gordon
Ashton, Mildred Deans, Naomi Buckle and Fred Ashton. He leaves to mourn, his
sister, Ruth Tyson, his daughter, Sharleen Law; his son, Glenn (Audrey)
Ashton; grandsons, John Law, Dave Law and Brent Ashton; granddaughter, Kory
Ashton; greatgrandson, Jordan Law. Dad, we will miss both you and Mother
greatly. Thanks to two great Doctors, Dr. Model in Mill Bay, B.C. and Dr.
Ian Bridger in Victoria, B.C. Thanks also for all the excellent care he
received at The Lodge At Broadmead, who treated him just like family.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 13th, 2007 at
Hatley Memorial Gardens, the Reverend Ronald Corcoran officiating.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com . 387021
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 7/9/2007.


HALL, David Richard Of Vancouver, suddenly on July 3, 2007, aged 48 years.
Survived by his loving family, wife Ingrid, son Leon (Nirasha), daughter
Isis, parents Wilf and Doris Hall, sister Ruth (Glenn) Sutton, and nephew
Gregg. David enjoyed many dedicated years of service with PCL Constructors.
Memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at Brock House
Restaurant, 3875 Point Grey Road, Vancouver. Flowers gratefully declined in
favor of donations in memory of Dave Hall to the St. Paul's Hospital
Foundation (for the ICU). Walkey & Company Funeral Directors 604-738-0006
387624
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 7/9/2007.


MANN, Maria (Ria) Elisabeth December 18, 1934 July 4, 2007 It is with heavy
hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful
mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Though she was taken unexpectedly her
journey continues, and is reunited with Dad once again. Mom always lit up a
room with a smile. During her solo years she experienced many new cultures
and created many new friendships. Ria was predeceased by her husband,
Marinus (Jack) and will be sadly missed by her sons, Robert, Ronald,
Richard, her daughters Kitty (Wayne) Hyslop, Michelle (Thomas) Craigie and
granddaughters, Jaimie, Tracy (Dean) and Kristen. Memorial service will be
held Monday, July 9th, at 2:00 p.m. at First Memorial Funeral Services, 4725
Falaise Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heart and Stroke
Foundation of B.C. & Yukon or ALS Foundation. "Mom & Dad . . . together
again " 387460
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 7/7/2007 - 7/9/2007.


OWEN, Steven Frederic December 9, 1940 July 6, 2007 Steve died, at Kenora,
Ontario, peacefully with Judy, his wife of 41 years at his side. Longer
obituary to follow. 387144
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 7/7/2007 - 7/9/2007.


POWELL, Ruth Elizabeth With great sadness we announce the death of Ruth
Elizabeth Powell on July 1st, after struggling 19 years with multiple
strokes. She was born December 17th, 1929 in Winnipeg Manitoba to AC (Nick)
& Lola Nicholls. She taught 1 year in Rossland and 22 years in Victoria at
Tillicum & George Jay Elementary Schools. She was a choir director & singing
teacher who participated in many musical theatre productions & festivals.
Ruth was an organist at St. Paul's Sidney, Esquimalt, Garden City, Gordon
Head United churches and St. Martin in the Field Anglican church. She loved
gardening. Ruth is survived by her daughters Lesley Powell (Victoria) &
Robin Mitchell (husband Jory) in Port Alberni, granddaughters Tara Mitchell
(Nanaimo) and Jenna Maxwell (husband Colin) in Vancouver. Heartfelt thanks
goes to Aberdeen Hospital for their excellent care & a special thanks to
Lois Powell for her support and encouragement. No funeral by request. 387653
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 7/8/2007 - 7/9/2007.


SCHIPHORST, Helena "Skippy" "Leny" "ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE" Helena died
peacefully and with grace on July 3rd, 2007 at the Victoria Hospice. Born
Helena Smeets on June 6, 1923, the daughter of Wilhelmina and Henricus,
Helena loved to dance and enjoyed life with a knowing twinkle in her eye.
Her friends and family were enlivened by her humor and spirit. Helena's
special glow continues to fill the hearts and transform the lives of her six
children: Thecla, Newman, Maryan, Bernadette, Angela, and Joseph, and all
her grandchildren and extended family and friends. Born in Holland, the
sixth of fourteen children, she emigrated to Canada in 1954 and married Ben
Schiphorst on February, 12th 1955. Skippy brought her unique qualities of
openness and generosity to her nursing, her friends and to her life. Her
family thanks Royal Jubilee Hospital and the Victoria Hospice especially the
nurses Kelly and Stephanie for their love and care and wisdom. A Celebration
of Helena's 'wonderful life' will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday July 21st at
Helena's bench, engraved with "It's a Wonderful Life" next to the totem pole
in the Government House Gardens, 1401 Rockland Avenue, Victoria BC, V8S 1V9.
Reception to follow at 1034 Sutlej Street, V8V 2V8, 2:00pm-5:00pm. Please
email , or call (250)383-8374, or write to Susan
Schiphorst, 125 Moss Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 4M2. 387610
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 7/8/2007 - 7/9/2007.


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