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2024-02-29MALLORY, Bill

April 19, 1936 to February 29, 2024

Much loved, super husband and friend for 66 years to Eileen. Proud father of Jim (Norma), Geoff (Lori), Heather (Mike) and Karen (Michel), Papa to 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Brother to Don (Barb) Henderson and a large extended family.

Born in Vancouver, Bill had a long career as a Purchasing Agent in the mining industry. He enjoyed fishing, camping and travelling. Bill and Eileen were long time members of the Chuckwagon 8's square dance club and Roadrunners RV group, resulting in many lifelong friendships.

A celebration of life is scheduled for April 6, 2024, 1:00pm at Kearny Funeral Services 219 6th St, New Westminster, BC

2024-01-12SCHAFFER, Bobo Lothar (Bud)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bodo Lothar Schaffer on January 12, 2024.

Bodo will always be remembered as a devoted Husband, Father, Papa, Opa and Friend.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 9th, from 1-3 pm, at the Community Club House Building, located at 32691 Garibaldi Drive, Abbotsford, BC

2023-11-03THRIFT, Frank 

Francis (Frank) Ronald Thrift of the Tri-Cities passed away on November 3, 2023 at 99 years.

Frank was born in 1924 to Henry and Margaret Thrift in New Westminster. Frank is survived by his wife of 74 years Barbara Thrift, sons Greg(Helen), Gary(Jocelyne) and Brent(Paulette) Their grandchildren Michael, Nick, Rochelle, Julia and 3 great grandchildren.

2023-10-12JANSEN, Gerardus Johannes ("Gerry") 

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gerardus Johannes Jansen (Surrey, British Columbia), who passed away at the age of 94, on October 12, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerardus Johannes Jansen to show support.

A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, October 24th 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Matthew's Parish (16079 88 Ave, Surrey, BC V4N1G3). A reception will be held on Tuesday, October 24th 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location.

2023-08-08SADLO, jim

James Francis Sadlo, 82, passed away on August 8, 2023 with his devoted son, Harley Sadlo, at his side.

Jim was born on a farm in Chepstow, Ontario on February 13, 1941 and moved to Alberta in his early twenties where he married his beloved wife, Freda Adeline Sadlo (nee Hoff), on November 6, 1965, and eventually settled in BC in 1998. Jim was an ironworker who fabricated solutions out of metal with fine craftsmanship and an entrepreneur who owned many successful businesses. He had a terrific sense of humour and loved a good practical joke. Jim enjoyed eating pie and ice cream, playing cards, family dinners, visiting with friends and family, and most recently, square dancing.

Jim is survived by his son, Harley Sadlo (Tanya), sisters Jean Batte and Anna Marie Lamb, stepson Ken Williams, daughter-in-law Barbara Williams, and six grandchildren: Bonnie Williams, Ben Williams (Laurel), Brad Williams, and Carissa, Kaitlyn and Levi Sadlo, and seven great-grandchildren: Chantel Odynsky (Jacob), Cole, Brodie and Cassidy Williams, and Vaughn, Teague and Kinzie Williams. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Freda Adeline Sadlo (nee Hoff), twin brother John Sadlo, sisters Helen Meyer and Rita Black, and stepsons, Douglas Williams and Charles Williams.

A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, 2777 Townline Road, Abbotsford, with a luncheon to follow. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Medicine Hat, Alberta, at a future date.

If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Irene Thomas Hospice (Delta Hospital Foundation) or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com for the Sadlo family.

2023-05-05DONALDSON, Jean Ethel

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Ethel Donaldson on May 5,2023 Born in Revelstoke BC on August 25,1927. She led a very active and independent life. She is survived by her two children Robert Victor Donaldson (Kaylene) and Margaret Jean Wood (Gary). She was predeceased by her husband Victor and her daughter Beverley Ann Currie (Ross) She had the joy of having 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. There will be a celebration of her life June 17,2023 at 1 pm at Victory Memorial.

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