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MCCREADY, Ken MCCREADY, Ken A. Passed away on February 4, 2010 at the age of 68. Survived by his loving wife Linda McCready, daughter Debbie McCready (Gardner Joe) of Calgary, son Ken (Michele) McCready of Kelowna, five grandchildren Graham Joe, Nicole Joe, Alayna McCready, Kaylie McCready and Michael McCready, brother James F. (Bonnie) McCready of Surrey and his mother Matilda McCready. Sadly predeceased by his father James McCready. Ken and Linda moved to Kelowna from Vancouver in 1964. Ken worked for almost 30 years at Kelowna General Hospital where he made many lifelong friends. Throughout the community people were touched by Ken’s kindness, generosity and special sense of humour. He loved his family and was always there to support his children and grandchildren in their many endeavors. His spirit and love of life held strong while his body slowly failed. After a litany of miraculous recoveries over the years, his time finally came. He will be missed and forever loved. Memorial service will be held on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Mission Creek Alliance Church, 2091 Springfield Road, with Reverend Malcolm Petch officiating. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 - 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077. Tuesday , February 09, 2010 WILLIAMSON, Leslie WILLIAMSON, Leslie Charles Of Westbank, BC passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the age of 83. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 49 years, Marjorie, his sons Richard, Ernest, Michael, and Lawrence, as well as 6 grandchildren. Donations in Leslie’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Hansons’ Arbor Westwood Funeral Chapel, 2541 Churchill Road, Westbank, BC, followed immediately by interment at the Westbank Cemetery. Tuesday , February 09, 2010 VOYTILA, John VOYTILA, John August 25, 1924 - February 2, 2010 John was born August 25, 1924 in Porac, Slovakia. He emigrated with his family to Montreal in 1929. John lived a full life of farming in Watson, Saskatchewan, moving from the farm and working at Ford in Windsor, Ontario, Steep Rock Iron Mine in Atikokan, Ontario and when he moved to Kelowna in 1968 with White Western Star until he retired. John loved playing sports in his earlier years, baseball, broomball, bowling and golf. John had a passion for golf, playing at Kelowna Golf & Country Club to a low handicap and 7 holes in one. John was very fond of his extended family and loved his interaction with his golf family. In his final years John loved going to the A&W to meet his morning friends, having dinner at the golf course and being with his family that he treasured so much. We will miss his sense of humor and love of life. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the love and care the staff at Kelowna Hospice House gave "Unc" in the past month. They made his final journey one of dignity and peace. Predeceased by his parents Steve and Anna Voytila and brother-in-law Dave Gratton. John is survived by his loving family: (sister) Mary, (nieces) Janet Lightfoot (Wes Lightfoot) of Vernon, Lynn Kratzer (Stephen) of Kelowna; great nephews: Warren Lightfoot (Courtney) of Vernon, Shane Lightfoot of Calgary, Jarrett Kratzer of Kelowna; great nieces: Theresa Lightfoot of Calgary and Stephanie Kratzer of Calgary. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association: 202 - 1456 St. Paul St., Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2E6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077. Tuesday , February 09, 2010 BULLOCK, BERTHA BULLOCK, BERTHA Born in Prelate, Saskatchewan February 6, 1926 and passed away suddenly February 4, 2010 in Kelowna, BC. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years John in 2007 and also sadly predeceased by great grandson Benjamin Dickson Bullock in 2007. Bertha and John raised their three children among the orchards of East Kelowna. Throughout her lifetime, Bertha was active in the East Kelowna Community, the Catholic Diocese and many other local and national organizations. Mom loved to entertain and a few tables of friends invited for bridge was always followed by one or more of her famous desserts. She is survived by three sisters Victoria Baker of Kelowna, Rose Drew of Abbotsford and Ella Materi of Vancouver. She is also survived by her three children, Richard (Jacqueline), Douglas (Mary) and Nancy (David) all of Kelowna. Mom also leaves nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ken Materi for all the help, support and kindness he gave to Mom in her final years. Mom you were there during the ups, the downs, the good and the bad and for that we thank you. Prayers will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 839 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 11:30 am on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 with a reception to follow in the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 - 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9 would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077. Tuesday , February 09, 2010 KOWALSKI, EDWARD KOWALSKI, EDWARD JOSEPH - (September 12, 1932 - February 5, 2010) Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Kelowna Hospice House after a long and painful battle with cancer. His family will miss him dearly, but are thankful he is free of pain at last. Ed was born in St. Lina, Alberta and moved to Edmonton after his discharge from RCAF and then moved to Abbotsford in 1968, later to Kelowna in 1981. He is survived by his loving wife, Eileen; three sons, Dave (Wendy), Don (Lori) and Bill (Paula); three grandchildren, T.J. (Wendy), Jennie (Ludo) and David; two great grandchildren, Alex and Alannah. Also survived by brother, Derm (Karen) Kowalski of North Battleford, SK and sisters, Joanne (Ron) Murray of Alsask, SK and Gloria (Ron) Sobb of Okotoks, AB. Predeceased by father, Edward R. Kowalski and mother, Anne Trybuch. A very sincere thank you to the truly special staff of Central Okanagan Hospice House, South Wing. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 with Fr. Dave DeSouza officiating. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna V1Y 2Z6 or to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Ave, Kelowna V1Y 5L3. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, 250-860-6440. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting everdenrust.com Sunday , February 07, 2010
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