CODY, Jerome Leonard (Jerry) Has gone to the Light on Sunday July 7, 2013 at the age of 90. Survived by his loving wife Rita of 65 years; three daughters: Audrey Cody of Surrey, Valerie Lane of Powell River, Shelley Beckman (David) of Selmo, BC; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; brother Pat Cody (Lois) of Prince Albert, SK; two sisters: Dorothy Graf (Frank) of Port Alberni, BC, Sister Ethel Cody of Antigonish, NS; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Daryl Cody. As is a tale, so is life: Not how long it is, But how good it is, Is what matters. - Seneca Jerry has gone to catch the "Big One" with his son Daryl. Prayers will be held on Friday, July 19th at 7:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 20th at 10:00 am at St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kelowna Women's Shelter, Box 20193 RPO Town Centre, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9H2. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077

Kelowna's Gospel Mission 251 Leon Ave. Kelowna, BC V1Y 7N3 250-763-3737 www.kelownagospelmission.ca

MARSTON, Malcolm Warren Born July 8, 1925 in Montreal, Quebec, passed away into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2013 in Kelowna, BC. Malcolm is predeceased by his loving wife, Florence since 2008. He is survived by three children: Wayne (Louise), Donald (Maribeth) and Jill (Fred); and five grandchildren: Nicholas, Sebastian and Thomas Marston, and Aimee and Jordan Heinrichs. Malcolm graduated from McGill University in 1949 with both a BSc and DDS degrees. He then joined his father in the practice of dentistry in Montreal, Quebec. For many years Malcolm ran clinics with the Red Cross in Montreal and in the rural Quebec areas, as well as a successful dental practice in Brockville, Ontario for 20 years until retirement. Malcolm took a teaching position in Ottawa at Algonquin College for a term and then decided to retire to Westbank. Malcolm volunteered at Pine Acres which he really enjoyed and continued for 20 years. He was a caring and helpful neighbour and he appreciated their support and friendship in the Bayview community. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 at 12:30 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kelowna Gospel Mission, PO Box 22087, Capri P.O., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9N9. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077

BANNERMAN, Irene (nee Ramsey) August 17, 1925 - July 4, 2013 Sadly, Irene passed away on July 4, 2013 at the age of 87. She led a beautiful life and was treasured by her loving family. Irene was born and raised in Carnduff, Saskatchewan to Annie May and Leslie Ramsey. Her summers were spent at Carlyle Lake where Irene and her four sisters created lifelong memories at their precious cottage, Green Gables. Following high school, Irene moved to Winnipeg where she graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Winnipeg General Hospital in 1947. Irene loved her career in nursing and spent many years working at the Women's Pavilion looking after new mothers and their babies. Following her graduation as an RN, she met and married Douglas Bannerman, making their home in Winnipeg and raising three children. Doug and Irene were married for 34 years, before his passing in 1982. They were both actively involved in the lives of their children and their community. Following Doug's death, Irene moved to Kelowna, BC where she spent many happy years with family and friends. Christmas was always spent in Toronto and a week in August was reserved for a birthday trip to Calgary. In 1992, Irene met Jack Soare and they spent almost 20 years together travelling the world and creating memories. We are all very grateful to Jack as he put the "gold" in her golden years and together they shared much happiness. Over the years, Mom took great joy in supporting the activities of her kids and grandkids; watching hockey, soccer, dance recitals and cheerleading competitions. Always active, Mom enjoyed curling, golf, cross country skiing and she still enjoyed her daily walks until just a few weeks ago. Her elegance and style were evident right up to her last days in Hospice, with thoughts of shopping for a new pair of capris, orange ones, as they are in style this year. We will miss those amazing lemon meringue pies and it will be impossible to duplicate the homemade buns that were so much in demand by everyone who tried them. Irene is survived by her three children and their families: Terry (Dianne) of Halton Hills, ON; Jamie (Sue) of Kelowna, BC and Sheila (Jamie Grant) of Calgary, AB and seven grandchildren: Geoffrey and Todd; Molly (Matt), Katie (Chad), Maggie; Tori and Macleod. She was also a great grandma to Elodie and Angus. Irene was predeceased by her sisters Isobel Ramsey and Lois Oliviero. As well, Irene is survived by her two sisters: Margaret Barnes of Nanaimo, BC and Betty Davies of Vancouver, BC and several nieces and nephews. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dan Obedkoff whose patience, kindness and support were much appreciated over the years. We would also like to thank the nurses and staff of the Central Okanagan Hospice House for their amazing care and support of our beautiful Mom and our entire family, as we struggled to say goodbye. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon division or to the Central Okanagan Hospice House, 2035 Ethel St., Kelowna, BC. A Celebration of Life will take place on August 17th to honor Irene's life as well as to celebrate her 88th birthday. Details to follow in early August. "I've put two chairs on the ice and I'm going to watch the game". Enjoy the game Mom, you deserve it. You have created a wonderful family and we will love you and carry you in our hearts forever. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077

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HANSUM, Bruce Bruce Hansum passed away in the presence of the Lord on July 7, 2013 at the age of 82. Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife Lenie; four sons: Tom (Cindy) of Penticton, Richard (Donna) of Abbotsford, David (Elenor) of Kelowna, Michael (Lori) of Kelowna; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers: Tom of Sacramento, CA, Peter (Dorothy) of Red Deer, AB, Casey (Rene) of Calgary, AB and sister Corry (Al) of Red Deer, AB. There will be an opportunity to pay last respects to Bruce and visit with the family on Friday, July 12th at 7:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A private family interment will take place at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 11:00 am at the Church of God, 3705 Mission Springs Drive, Kelowna, BC, with Pastor Harvey Elke officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the BC Cancer Centre, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3 or the Gideons, c/o 593 Spruceview Place South, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1S8. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077

TYCHONICK, DARLENE SUZAN (nee Sorhus) June 22, 1949 - Sexsmith, AB July 5, 2013 - Calgary, AB Darlene Suzan Tychonick, age 64, of Calgary, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2013 at The Salvation Army Agape Hospice, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Brian Tychonick of Calgary. Darlene was born in Sexsmith, Alberta on June 22, 1949 to Norman Omar Sorhus and wife Margaret (nee Yarham). She spent her childhood in Alberta, Sask, and BC and moved to Calgary in 1975. She and her husband Brian owned and operated Brown's Food Service Equipment Sales Ltd. in Calgary for over 20 years where she developed many strong relationships and countless friendships. She loved her time driving with Brian in their '64 Pontiac GTO listening to her favorite Elvis songs. She has been known as a generous and caring person, a hard worker, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and sister Constance. Besides Brian, her husband of 49 years, Darlene will be sadly missed by her beloved sons Kerry and Kevin Tychonick, her daughters-in-law Claudia (Kerry) and Andrea (Kevin), her grandchildren Tyler, Jason, Alexander, Jonathan, Christopher and Timothy, her brothers Colin Sorhus (Marianne), Allan Sorhus (Elizabeth Anne) and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Salvation Army Agape Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N. W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8 Telephone: (403) 282-6588. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com In living memory of Darlene Tychonick, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Telephone: 1-800-661-1599. You may wish to email your family and friends to let them know that the above obituarymay be viewed online at: www.mcinnisandholloway.com

GREER, Peter Courtenay 1921 - 2013 Peter Greer died peacefully on July 8th, 2013 at Kelowna Hospice House. He was the beloved husband of Gwenyth; loving father to Eric (Diane) and Kathy (Al); grumpa of Sasha, Christina, Kyle, and Jason; and great grandfather of Jayda and Ben. As Peter requested, there will not be a funeral service. Condolences may be sent to the family through the guest book at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Kelowna, BC, 250-765-3147.

MITCHELL, Dolores Dee (nee Appleby) Born January 18, 1929 in the town of Hope and died July 5, 2013 in Kelowna. Dee lived all of her life in British Columbia, marrying her loving husband Ben in Invermere in December of 1950 before Ben's long career in the B.C. Forest Service took the family all over British Columbia. Along the way Dee acquired four children and her teaching degree, going on to teach both in elementary schools and adult ESL courses. Their love of travel took them all over the world but they always returned to their favourite place in the world, their home, British Columbia. Ben and Dee made friends in towns and cities throughout British Columbia from Quesnel to Nelson to Cranbrook to Prince George to Victoria and most of the small forestry towns in between, before retiring in Kelowna. Dee was predeceased by her parents Beatrice and Gordon Appleby, her brother Norman Miles, her sister Shirley-Mae and Shirley's husband Fred Hunt. Dee's beloved husband Ben passed in January of 1999 and her loving daughter Hali Maureen Theresa (Terri) far too soon in March of 1999. Dee is survived by her three sons Christopher Jon of Salmon Arm, Stephen Patrick (Sheilagh) of Golden, Gary Scott (Betty) of Surrey and three grandchildren, Sarah Thorn, Aaron Thorn (Tracy) and Rae-Anne Mitchell (Ryan). She also leaves three great grandsons, her son-in-law Barry Thorn, brother Robin (Linda) sister Cynthia Gay, her much loved foster son Skip Huckin (Danielle) and her favourite nephews, Darcy, Ron and Dale Hunt. Dee will be sorely missed by her numerous friends throughout British Columbia and her kind and generous neighbours in Kelowna, especially Lexington Court. Bob and Grace helped Dee to be independent to the end and the family is forever in their debt. The family would also like to thank both Dr. Michael Appleby and his uncle, Dr. Lyon Appleby for their skill and compassion handling the Mitchell family medical needs all these years. The whole Mitchell family would like to express our love and gratitude to our very dear family friends Cathy Hamilton and Joyce Niessen as well as their departed husbands Tom and Lindsey for all their help and love over the years. We would also extend our deepest thanks to Valerie Beckman for being a source of inspiration for us all, and especially Dee in her time of need. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 15, Twelve Noon at Saint Charles Garnier Church, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna. Reception and then Interment to follow immediately. All are invited to witness Ben and Dee being together again forever at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. As the staff, nurses and doctors at Kelowna General Hospital unfailingly provided the Mitchell family with solace and care for decades, we would like to ask that donations be made to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1T2 or a charity of your choice in Dee's name. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077

KING, AUDREY Audrey King passed away peacefully on Sunday, 7 July, 2013 at Penticton Regional Hospital. Her death, at age 92, ended a remarkable life. She was born in Vancouver and completed secondary school in Burnaby. She moved to Kaleden when she married Fred King in 1948 and began a thirty year career as postmaster. Her community contributions included leading the cub movement as Akela and serving in various capacities in the local church. She assisted her husband in running a large orchard. Audrey lived in Ottawa between 1979 and 1988 to provide volunteer support in the office of Fred King, Member of Parliament. During this time she made distinguished contribution as president of the Parliamentary Spouses' Organization. Audrey and Fred returned to Kaleden in 1988. They built a retirement home overlooking Skaha Lake and became involved again in community and church. Their home gave them great joy as an entertainment centre for family and friends. Audrey defined her life by love of God, family, and friends. She enjoyed parties with good food and joyful people. She always had an eye for individuals who needed special care and reached out in practical ways. She nurtured, supported and encouraged us all. Her departure is mourned by her husband of 65 years, three children, Gordon (Regine), Margot (Craig) and Cathie (Randy), eight grandchildren (Tara, Lucas, Tasha, Trione, Joshua, Jordan, Mack, and Riley) and eight great grandchildren. She is survived by a sister, Helen Atkins, in Vancouver. Details of the Memorial Service to be announced at a later date. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the nurses and doctors that devotedly cared for Audrey over the past weeks. Donations may be made in Audrey's name to the South Okanagan Similkameen Hospital Foundation.

RYBAK, KLAUS FRIEDRICH It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our devoted husband, father, brother and gammy into the loving arms of Jesus on July 6th, 2013 at the age of 62. Klaus is lovingly remembered by his wife Marnie Verge, his sons David, Neil, Andrew (Petra), Peter (Angie), daughters Laura, Susan (Horst) and grandchildren Selah and Elise. Klaus will also be sadly missed by brother Rolf (Debbie) extended family members and friends across Canada, United States and Europe. After immigrating to Vancouver from Germany in 1957 Klaus eventually settled in the Okanagan and worked many years at Air Liquide. Klaus was a faithful Christian, avid outdoorsman, rock climber, Canucks Fan, fun loving, car enthusiast, photographer, excellent cook - a kind and gentle man. Klaus fought a 35 year battle with kidney disease and was the miraculous recipient of 3 transplants. Klaus devoted his time to helping others and recently was instrumental in establishing Lighthouse Penticton Low Barrier Shelter. A celebration of Klaus' life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. at Cheers the Church, 639 Main Street, Penticton. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lighthouse Penticton Low Barrier Shelter Society would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com

FUGETA, JIM Passed away peacefully at Trinity Care on July 6, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Jim was predeceased by his wife, Jean in March, 1994. Jim (Dad) will be sadly missed and remembered by his son, Vance (Maureen) Fugeta of Penticton, BC, grandsons, Michael, Marcus, and Barrett of Vancouver, BC, daughter, Hallie (Gus) Peterson, granddaughters, Kira and Krista, and great-granddaughter, Jayda-Jean, all of Coquitlam, BC and many extended family and friends. Jim was a true "Penticton Pioneer" a resident since 1921. He was a devoted husband and father and developed many friends and acquaintances over the years. He was a vegetable gardener and worked tirelessly from "dawn to dusk" in the "Fugeta" garden before and after school as a young boy and continued gardening into his adult life. Jim contributed "bonsai" trees to the Penticton Japanese Garden which he grew from seed. He was owner/operator of Jim's Service (backhoe) and had many contracts with the City of Penticton and School District #67. He was also a member of the Penticton Shooting Sports for many years and had won over 200 trophies for his marksmanship. Jim also enjoyed square dancing with his wife Jean and took part in many of the activities at the Seniors' Drop-In Centre. Jim was a man of few words, although very proud and his work ethic was incredible. His face would light up when he smiled and he had a heart of gold. He was a true gentleman and he touched many people without even knowing it. A private family service will be held for Jim. Donations in Jim's name can be made to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 3G8. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com

FREY, Douglas Arthur Of West Kelowna, passed away in the Kelowna General Hospital on July 7th, 2013 at the age of 64 years. Survived by his loving family, mother Betty Frey; brother David Frey; sister Roberta Frey; three nephews Matthew, Drew and Marshall; two nieces Emma and Rebecca. A Graveside Service will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Dry Valley Road, Kelowna on Saturday, July 13th, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

SYSOEV Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Peter Sysoev Sr. on July 8, 2013 with family at his side. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Iskra Publications, Box 760, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0, would be appreciated. By his request there will be no service. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

CONTI, KATHLEEN (NANNY) Passed away peacefully in Penticton at Village By the Station on July 10, 2013 at the age of 79 years. She will be remembered and sadly missed by her children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. A Celebration of Kathleen's Life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm from Providence's Summerland Chapel, 13205 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland, BC with Pastor Rick Gay officiating. In Kathleen's honour, donations may be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com