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E4 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018 VANCOUVERSUN OBITUARIES Mm a GODFREY, Ronald James 1933-2018 After a short illness, Ron died peacefully on August 6, 2018 with his family at his bedside. Born in Vancouver, Ron spent his childhood years and young adulthood in Granthams Landing and Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast. It was there that he met and married his high school sweetheart, Arlene. Together they raised their five children while living in various locations around the world. Married for 64 years, Arlene predeceased Ron by 11 months when she passed away in September 2017.

Left to mourn Ron's passing are his children Jodi, Rodney, Janice, Richard and Randall; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his brother-in-law Ted Hicks and his sister-in-law Colleen Hicks. A special mention to his cousin Diane Curie who visited in his last days. Lastly, an acknowledgement to his many friends, companions and adversaries over his 35 years of playing golf at the Seymour Golf Course and the Sunshine Coast Golf Course. They were a special group of people in his life. There will be a family gathering at a later date.

To those so inclined, a donation to North Shore Hospice in memory of Ron would be gratefully appreciated. Rest In Peace, Papa FARMER, John Craig October 21, 1930 August 19, 2018 John, known to many friends as died peacefully on Sunday August 19th following a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife Cynthia in 2007. He will be lovingly remembered by his two sons Michael (Brian) and Andrew (Diane), his three-grandchildren (Duncan, Vanessa, and Crystal) and his sister Brenda (Nigel). John was born in England in 1930 and at the ageof 16entered MarineCollege.

Through his seafaring career, John became the first of the Farmer family to emigrate from the UK. John's younger years were spent in Asia where he attained rank of Marine Captain. He moved his wife and young family first to Shanghai and Hong Kong, before ultimately deciding to settle amongst the tall trees and snow-capped mountains of the Canadian west coast. Upon arrival in Vancouver, John took a job with BC Ferries, andservedasaCaptainfor many of their Princess Fleet vessels. In later years he worked for the Port of Vancouver, and then enjoyed a lengthy retirement in Tsawwassen.

Up until even days before his death, John had an incessant insight into current world events and continued to astound us all with his memory and recollections of his travels many years earlier. The family would like to express our thanks and gratitude for the wonderful help and care given by all the staff at Delta Hospital. In keeping with Dad's nature, a private family service is planned. HUMPHRIES, Thomas William May 14, 1945 August 9, 2018 I wanted to let all of my friends and acquaintances know that I passed away peacefully, after a challenging three-and-a-half-year journey with pancreatic cancer. Manyof you knew measHumper, Hump, Big Bill, Grande Bill, and of course Papa to my grandkids.

I am survived by my incredible wife of 48 years -Joan, my "over to top amazing" kids: Lisa, Todd and Michelle, my son and daughter-in-law: TMacand Raian, and my "big time awesome" grandkids: Zayna, Tymor, Lai la, Tavia and Will liam. Also, my sisters Janet Foot (husband Bev), Carol Guerdon, and my sister-in-law Corrine Robinson. I turned 73 on May 14th 2018. What an incredible ride my life was personally, professionally, entrepreneurial and, of course, my unforgettable global travel adventures! Over the past 10 years or so, Joan and I have enjoyed our increased active participation in philanthropic endeavours with charitable and sports organizations. To experience the joy of helping others, from both the recipients and ourselves, has really been special! My professional and entrepreneurial career spanned close to 50 years professional practice, business purchases, real estate development.

I was recognized by my fellow CA's with a Fellowship in the Institute, following in my Grandfathers footsteps (1956). What an honour and privilege for me. To my GP in Wilson Creek, Dr. Simon Resnik and the team at Lions Gate Hospital, including: surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and chemo nurses at the Oncology clinic, I cannot thank you enough. Finally, my Oncologist, DrSasha Smiljanic, who kept me alive with a decent "quality of life" three years longer than predicted, I am very grateful! Sasha, We beat that stage 4 diagnosis from February 2015 in spades! I cannot put into words the love and respect given and received by my family, friends, fellow professionals, partners and staff.

Thank you all for helping me live the best life I could have hoped for. Finally, if youwould like to make a donation, I would appreciate you sending it to The Joan and Bill Humphries Endowment, payable to the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation HIGHET, Marlene (nee Ferrier) March 2, 1938 August 15, 2018 We are deeply saddened to announce Marlene passed away on Wednesday, August 15 from pancreatic cancer. She will be lovingly remembered and missed always by her loving and devoted husband Peter, daughters Kathy (Dennis), Karen (Bruce), Joanne (Dave), grandchildren Shane, Tyrell, Justin (Cassie), Devon, sister Lauretta, and many dear friends, family and penfriends around the world. Her first husband, Bill Goodridge, predeceased her in 1998. Marlene will be remembered as kind, caring and gracious and she made a difference in many lives.

She always treated others the way she wanted to be treated. Marlene grew up in Vancouver's Grandview district and attended Laura Secord Elementary and Britannia High School. She enjoyed six years working as a school secretary at Renfrew, Sir James Douglas and Laura Secord schools. Later on Marlene worked for ten years at Simon Fraser University, first in the Audio VisualIMC department and then the UniversityIndustry Liaison office. Marlene loved living in Ranch Park in Coquitlam while her three girls were growing up and had many fond memories of those early years.

She moved back to Vancouver later on and she and Peter lived for many years in the False Creek area enjoying all the city had to offer. In 2009 Marlene and Peter moved to Garrison Crossing in Chilliwack and liked the slower pace of a smaller town and being closer to nature. After retiring early from the university, Marlene broadened her horizons and had many new interests. She became involved in a variety of art projects, joined International Penfriends and wrote to penpals all over the world, took gourmet cooking lessons and loved sharing her new skills with friends and family. She now also had more time to spend on gardening which she had always loved.

Marlene joined a choir, became involved with volunteering and especially enjoyed Art Rental at the Vancouver Art Gallery. She became more involved with writing projects and one of these was Vancouver's millennium project, Portrait v2k, and she played a prominent part in it. Her latest writing project was to finally write her memoir of growing up in the 1940's and '50's in Vancouver. What she enjoyed most of all though was spending time with her family and friends. Marlene and Peter enjoyed travelling and had several wonderful trips to Hawaii, California and the Oregon Coast and their many "short poppers" to the Okanagan, Vancouver Island and Washington state.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date. A special thank you to Dr. Zulfiqar and his team at the Abbotsford Cancer Center, Dr. Hamilton and the Chilliwack Home Health team and the caring staff at the Cascade Hospice. HAWKES, Geoffrey Neale It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Geoffrey Neale Hawkes, age 83, of North Vancouver, BC.

He died at Lions Gate Hospital on August 18, 2018, from complications following surgery. He was surrounded by his loving family. Geoff was born on July 4, 1935, at North Vancouver General Hospital to Wilfred George Neale and Margaret Grace (Grossman) Hawkes. The family lived in West Vancouver for a short time before moving to North Vancouver, where he lived ever since. Geoff married Elizabeth (Bonnie) Lawrence Scull on August 12, 1972.

Geoff graduated from North Vancouver High School in 1953, then took some post-secondary courses in business and accounting. He was also a member in the 6th Field Engineer Reserve for several years. He worked at PPG Pittsburgh Paint and later at Stanley Pharmaceuticals. At both places he began as a warehouseman and later became the warehouse supervisor. He retired in 1998.

His passion was the out-of-doors, racing Star class sail boats at Kitsilano Yacht Club, hiking, back-packing and canoeing in summer and skiing in winter. He and Bonnie have hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from Snoqualmie Pass in Washington State north to Manning Park, BC, canoed the Yukon River from Whitehorse to Dawson City, YT, and skied many runs on Grouse Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb and numerous other mountains in western North America plus a few in Europe. He was a member of the Grouse Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol for several years before transferring his talent to Whistler Blackcomb Volunteer Ski Patrol. His favourite run on Whistler was "The He only gave up skiing in the spring of 2017. His indoor interests included doing family history research and creating his family tree.

After retirement he and Bonnie enjoyed the pleasures of traveling by cruise ship to many parts of the world. From circumnavigating Australia to traveling from Vancouver, BC to New York, NY via the Northwest Passage, he enjoyed it all. But his greatest love was Bonnie. And he loved to tease her by saying, "Yes especially when she proposed another cruise adventure. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, William Hugh (Peggie) Maclagan and niece Linda Isolene (Greg) Natyzak.

Survivors include his sister Elsie Margaret (Peggie) Maclagan, his wife Elizabeth Lawrence (Bonnie) Hawkes, his niece Christina Ann (Ed) Jerick; his nephews Ernest Archibald (Debbie) Maclagan, William Shawn (Jana) Maclagan, Ian Scott (Kathy) Maclagan, and George Patrick (Colleen) Maclagan and 8 grandnieces and grandnephews. Geoff's wishes were that there be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers please donate to BC and Yukon Division MS Society of Canada or the ICU at Lions Gate Hospital. Geoff had a wry sense of humour and was a wonderfully kind and loving husband and friend. He is already sorely missed by Bonnie, other family and all who knew him.

IS i ai An fflk Wendy Francis, Executive Directororonline at CanadaHelps.org. search: Sunshine Coast Community Foundation). The annual returns on this permanent endowment will go to the Gibsons Public market, www.gibsonspublicmarket.com, an initiative on the Sunshine Coast for which I was founding Chairman and is very close to my heart. A celebration of life will be held from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM on 2018-09-06 at Seymour Golf anf Country Club 3723 Mt Seymour Pkwy, North Vancouver, BC, Canada. HUNDEN, Sybil Lillian 1917 2018 Sybil was born Sybil Lillian Norgrove of Welsh parents in Fernie in the Kootenay and raised in Cranbrook, BC.

After Normal School she taught at Canyon and Kimberley. She married the love of her life David Hunden in 1940 and had a full, long life. When David went off to WWII she continued to teach as well as trying other jobs. Asa teacher she found her passion and inspired and invigorated the minds of her students. She continued to teach after the War but she also became a traveller.

She was an army wife for 20 years and once hosted diplomats in Quetta, Pakistan, eventually coming back to Canada and settling in Vancouver, BC. She had one son, Evan John, who married Pamela Hawes, and they gave her two precious grandchildren, Thomas and CarolynS. She was a wonderful, supportive, encouraging and loving wife, mother and Grandma. Her niece, Joni Graham and husband Ron, visited often and were always there for her. Sybil was the life of the party.

Her wit was fast and her smile was easy. She was always the most colorful person in a room and charmed anyone who was lucky enough to meet her. Her pies were a treat not matched by any other cook. She was truly a character and there will never be another like her. We miss her already.

Stories, pictures, and tributes. GRECZMIEL, Gene On August 11, 2018, Gene Greczmiel passed away peacefully after living a long adventurous life. He was born in Richmond on May 23, 1929 where he lived with his sister Joan Plummer and his parents Gene and Maria Greczmiel. Following in his father's footsteps, Gene started his own businesses. Understanding the value of patience, hard work and capitalizing on great opportunities, he was first a dairy farmer and then a home builder and land developer.

He had an amazing eye for design and style and incorporated many details from his many travels to his designs while developing the Laurelwood, Maple Lane, Westwind and Terra Nova neighbourhoods. Gene took inspiration from everything around him, always striving for quality and looking for more. He was a true believer in learning from the best and asking questions. He was married for 24 years to Barbara and had two daughters Michele (Bruce) and Lisa (John) followed by his grandchildren, Carly (Steve), Ryan, Sydney (Roberto), Fraser (Stephanie), Spencer, Sophia and Asher. The highlights of his later years were his great grandchildren, Anastasis, Athena and Aeryn.

He looked forward to visits with them and pictures of them were never far from him. Gene's greatest passions were family, boating and travel and was fortunate enough to be able to spend many years enjoying all three. He was a true adventurer: hiking, biking, kayaking, rowing, camping, and walking. He walked for miles here and across many countries all over the world. He was an incredible teacher and story teller.

We are all truly thankful and feel extremely blessed to have had him in our lives for as long as we did. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Richmond Hospital Foundation. There will be a celebration of life held August 28 Tuesday lpm in Steveston at Britannia Shipyards 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond. HARNDEN, Frederick Orra June 23, 1935 August 8, 2018 Fred Harnden, of Vancouver, BC, passed away, Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 at Vancouver General Hospital. Fred was born June 23rd, 1935 in Colborne, Ontario to Orra and Lola (Chapman) Harnden.

He graduated from Queens University in 1958 with a degree in Engineering. He and Rita, his wife for fifty-nine years, were married on August 29, 1959 in Toronto, Ontario. Fred had many talents and interests including music, spending over 19 years as an avid barbershop chorus member. As an engineer, his accomplishments included working on the Avro Arrow, launching rockets with Bristol Aerospace, and procuring Environment Canada's first Cray supercomputer. He also loved to travel with his wife, Rita, having a special place in his heart for Canada's parks.

Despite his accident in 2004, Fred continued to be very active in the community, including many years acting as Resident Council President at St. Vincent's Langara. Fred will be dearly missed by his wife Rita, two children, Silvija Goodyer (Gary) and Andrew Harnden (Belinda), his grandchildren, Noah, Kiera, and Rhyse along with his extended family and many friends. A special thanks to the staff, volunteers, and residents at St. Vincent's Langara, andatVGH, who have been supportive of Fred each in their own way A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 PM on 2018-09-14at St.

Vincent Langara -Chapel, 255 62nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 4V4. FONG SANG, Kevin March 26, 1926 August 15, 2018 It is with profound sadness and warm memories that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, and devoted grandfather on August 15, 2018, surrounded by the love of his family. Predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years Angela, Kevin is survived by his daughter Pauline, son Ed (Rhonda), grandchildren Chelsea and Jordan. A memorial service will be held at Ocean View Funeral Home with a viewing on August 31, 2018 at 5:00 pm and the Celebration of Life followed by a reception on September 1, 2018 at 11:00 am. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.

OceanViewFuneral.com for the Sang family. GEBOR, Heinz (Henry) 1934-2018 Heinz Gebor passed away i peacefully on August 13, 2018 with 1 family by his side. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Monica (Joseph) Ceraldi, daughter-in-law Patricia and grandchildwren Jarrod and Gina. Predeceased by his wife Theresa (Terry) and son Richard. Born in Berlin Germany, Heinz traveled to Canada in 1954 with dreams of seeing the world.

His travels ended in Vancouver where he met the love of his life Theresa and the two shared 53 years of marriage. They raised their family in East Vancouver and later enjoyed many weekends and summers at their property in Point Roberts with their friends and grandchildren. Heinz was an active Mason and Shriner and Terry was a Lady of the Nile so together they attended many functions in BC and the USA. (Hank) worked for BC Transit driving bus for 30 years. He was regarded by many of his regular passengers as a conscientious driver and good listener who they were sad to see retire.

Heinz loved to work with his hands and could fix or build anything. He was an exceptionally talented woodworker who spent many hours in his shop building toys for his grandchildren or creating things for friends and family. He enjoyed his trips to the casino and coffee club at the Oakridge Seniors Center. Heinz was strong willed, had a quirky sense of humor and never hesitated to lend a hand to anyone that needed help. His strength and resilience helped him overcome incredible obstacles in his life and the challenges that he faced with stroke recovery.

A memorial service will be held September 8, 1 p.m., at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel, 11969 216th Street, Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to Shriners of BC and Yukon or Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences can be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca Stories, pictures, and tributes. HO, Jeannie January 16, 1932 -August 7,2018 It is with both sadness and wonderful memories that we announce the sudden passing of Jeannie Ho, beloved mother, sister, and aunt, on August 7, 2018, at the age of 86. Jeannie was known for her vivacious and positive nature and was a talented cook and artist.

Her social circles encompassed her interests of singing, painting, travel, and her 25 year career with BC Tel. However, after a brief hospitalization, she succumbed to pneumonia. Jeannie was predeceased by her husband, Berching, and her parents Yee Suk Quon Wong and Harry Dew Jung Wong. She is survived by her daughter Lenora (Raymond Nakamura), granddaughter Risa, sister Marilynn Halvorsen, and brother Buck Wong (May), nephew and nieces Brian, Bertin, Kelly (Craig), Nicolle, and Liam. An inurnment ceremony will be held for both Jeannie and Berching on August 31, 2018 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Crossreach Seniors Centre, either at www.crossreachseniors.com or through the family. Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a personal condolence. jvb. Martin Broihers Funera Services Avw.mbfunersls.corn 773.330.7799 IVERSON, Ellis Michael February 14, 1944 July 6, 2018 Survived by his son Mike, his two daughters Sonja and Melana, and long time friend June. A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on 2018-11-25 at Steveston Hotel, 12111 Third Avenue, Richmond, BC.

Dignity8 CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TCi-BCAL CKAPEL 5: MEMORIAL GARDENS FirstMemoriaFNorth Vancouver, ca in HEWETT, Kenneth Wayne February 16, 1940 August 17, 2018 Ken passed away suddenly but peacefully in his sleep, at home in Vancouver, due to heart failure. A longer obituary will appear later. Condolences and tributes may be sent to the family by visiting www.mountpleasantfuneral.com MOUNT PLEASANT GG4-B76-2161 HISCOTT, Michael 1950 2018 With great sadness we announce the passing of Michael Arnold Hiscott, of Burnaby, BC, on August 12, 2018. Michael is survived by his wife Janice, his sons Andrew (Brian) and Gordon, his sister Jane (Karl), brothers Peter (Sharon) and Mark, nephews and nieces and their children, and many in-laws and friends. Born in Toronto in 1950, Mike's love of sports began early.

At school he excelled in basketball, football, and track, and he spent many hours playing and working on the golf course behind his family home in Richmond Hill. After exploring a variety of jobs and job sites (including Nevada, Greenland, and the Dominican Republic), Mikemovedwestto continue his education and "find a to Jan's Grandpa). Mike met his true love, Janice, at UBC and they married soon after graduation. Mike then worked primarily in ITand land development, but his world revolved around his family. He was a loving and supportive husband and a proud, proud father.

He coached most of his sons' teams (softball, soccer, track), and he was a "field trip dad, "a Sunday School teacher, a church elder and trustee. He was a generous man with a passion for social justice, especially through The Hospitality Project in New Westminster. Although illness limited Mike's activities in his last years, his positive attitude kept him going. He still loved to make people laugh, and he continued to remind us that "Life is good." In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre at UBC. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on 2018-09-01 at Shiloh-Fifth Avenue United Church, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New Westminster, BC.

HYNDMAN, The Reverend Father Leander Alwin(AI) November 20, 1937 August 13, 2018 Priest-Incumbent of the Oratory of Our Lady of the Nativity Old Catholic Society, 8642 Harvie Surrey, BC V4N5X8 Fr. Al died at home as he and his wife Susanne wanted, surrounded by the things he loved: his pets, fields of fruit trees, raspberries, peaches, his books and the Chapel he co-founded. Susanne gives thanks to the many friends, associates, and colleagues that gave and continue to give support throughout Fr. Al's sickness and declining health and in the following days. Fr.

Al is survived by his wife Susanne E. K. Linford (Soo-Soo, "whom he loved more than life brother John (Irene) and many cousins. Also survived by his previous wife and long-time friend Jeannine with the grandchildren Alain, Neil, Brandon and eight great-grandchildren. A Requiem Mass will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.

at The Oratory of Our Lady of The Nativity. Anyone wishing to make a memorial gift, please direct to Susanne Linford. Life's Greatest Gift: Remembrance Vancouver Sun.