Author Archives: Family

Thiel, Joachim “Joe”

Joachim completed his life journey on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.   After a long illness he left peacefully with his beloved wife Christa by his side. Dear brother of Lena Ptach and Ingrid Grunefeld. Loving uncle of Ivy and Ute Ptach, Tobias and Claudia Grunefeld.   Predeceased by brothers-in-law Helmut Ptach, Alfred Cioch and Walter Cioch.   Joachim was employed ...

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ARMSTRONG, Harold

WWII Veteran November 29, 1922 – November 21, 2010 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved father, papa and great papa Harold Armstrong on Sunday November 21, 2010 in his 88th year at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH). Beloved husband of the late Cecile Armstrong. Dear father of David (Guylaine), William, Veronica ...

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METZEN, Hans

On Sunday, September 26th Hans enjoyed his last bicycle ride. It is with deep sadness that Hans’ family announce his sudden passing on Monday, September 27, 2010. Beloved husband of 47 years to Ingrid Metzen. Loving father of Barbara and her husband Chris, John and his wife Kim, Michelle and her husband Kelly. Proud Opa to the joys of his ...

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JONES, Bryan Richard Lewis

Suddenly, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday August 31, 2010 at the age of 29 years. Bryan passed away due to a serious previous injury while residing in Calgary. Bry will be forever lovingly remembered by his parents Richard and Bonnie Jones of Wawa, Ernie and Diane Martel of Missanabie, his sister Nicole (Joe Ralph) and baby niece ...

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TURGEON, Francois

Passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Monday, August 30, 2010 after a courageous battle against cancer, at the age of 58. Cherished soul mate, best friend and loving husband of Aline. Devoted and loved father of Diane Trovarello (Marco), Joanne Poisson (Alain), Alain Turgeon (Tania), Chantal Turgeon, and André Turgeon (Tammy). Grand-papa of Billy, ...

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DALRYMPLE, Eden St. Clair

Peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, on Friday April 30, 2010 at the age of 85 years.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Weatherbee) Dalrymple.  Dear father of Deanna Houston (Doug).  Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Rob), Sherry (William) and Rachel.  Proud great grandfather of Hannah, Stan, Heather, Hayley and Dougie.  Brother of; the late Walter (late Ellen), late ...

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Draper, Donald ‘Don’

Unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Elsie. Loving father of; William (Ernasteen Jones), Gordon, Donna, Richard and Linda (Rick Millan). Proud grandad of Alexander and Adam Draper-Millan. Dear brother of Betty Norman (Harvey), the late Richard Draper (late Jean) and the late Robert Draper (late Eileen). ...

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KRZYZANOWSKI, Jean

Passed away suddenly on Monday, January 25, 2010, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Roman Krzyzanowski of Hilton Beach. Loved mother of Stephen Krzyzanowski of Winnipeg and Sonya Houle (Mike) of St. Thomas. Jean is survived by her granddaughter Melissa of Wawa and her son Spencer of Windsor, grandson Stephen of Vancouver, and by her niece Myra Turner (Tony) ...

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VIKKEN, Leslie Howard

Suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at the age of 81 years.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret.  Very supportive father with a big heart of; Michael (Julie), Tara (Gary May), Susan Kertesz (Robert), Cindy Barry (Claude), Michaela (Larry Derasp) and Melissa Fournier (Denis).  Proud and giving grandfather of 22, predeceased by 1 ...

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LAING, Mac

Died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 13, 2009; at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Bennett) Laing. Loving father and best friend of James (Pennie) and Trevor (Tracy). Cherished grandpa (poppa) of Tabitha, Sierra, Mackenzie, Talus, Aiden and Quinn. Loving son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Laing. Dear brother of the late Duncan ...

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Gruenwald, Annemarie Elfriede

Annemarie Elfriede died peacefully at the Lake Country Lodge in Winfield on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the age of 89 years. Annemarie is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Kaspar of Winfield, and beloved son, Jens Grundt of Kelowna. Also lovingly remembered by her cousin Gunter (Lilo) Meissner of Germany. Predeceased by her first husband Willy Grundt ...

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WARDROP, Percival Cameron (Percy)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, Ontario, on Monday, April 27, 2009. Percy was born in Whitemouth Manitoba on June 20, 1924. He was predeceased by his loving wife Joy Rosalie Wardrop on Sept. 17, 1990. Percy was the loving father of Sylvia and her husband Harold of Terrace Bay, Cameron Wardrop of ...

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KNEISEL, Zivko

Born April 19, 1914 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The last surving member of his family, retired Algoma Ore Division in 1979, Zivko was an active member of the Wawa Lions Club for many years and the Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years. Zivko passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at The Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa. Predeceased by his ...

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SADLER, Mary

May 9, 1941 – February 22nd, 2009 Surrounded by her loving family at home in Belle Vallee, Ontario, Mary Mildred Sadler was welcomed into the arms of her beloved Saviour Jesus Christ, after a courageous battle with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease ) on Sunday, February 22nd,  2009. In 1941, Mary was born to the ...

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