It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bruce. He leaves to mourn two daughters, Kimiko and Sachiko, grandson Judah, sisters Alice (Ted) Tanaka, Violet, Mary (Tosh) Kitagawa and Rose, brother Richard, business partner Jim Kalsi, one niece, three nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, Katsuyori and Kimiko, and a brother, Riyoichi.

Bruce was born October 1, 1944 in New Denver, BC, the site of one of many prison camps set up for Japanese Canadians by the Government of Canada in 1942. At the age of five he was freed and given citizenship. Bruce’s schooling began in Cardston, Alberta, continued on Salt Spring Island and ended at UBC.

After determining he had a knack for business, Bruce took a job as a traveling salesman with Hitachi Canada. Soon thereafter, he had opened his own store, Tom Tom Sound, on Logan Avenue in Langley, BC, which evolved into Beamriders on Fraser Highway; Bruce would eventually grow this business to six stores across the lower mainland. He sent his daughters around the world for a year after high school graduation and then through university.

Bruce was a generous, compassionate, caring person. He was always ready with a good joke, had a natural green thumb, was a natural musician, and held a deep love for animals. His family, friends, and those who came again and again to Beamriders to share a tall tale and a loud laugh with Bruce will miss this long-standing member of the Langley community.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Highway, Langley. Reception followed at Beamriders, 20202 Fraser Highway, Langley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Katsuyori and Kimiko Murakami Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o School District #64, 112 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C., V8K 2K3.

Gordon Alfred (Gordie) WASEND, born February 9th, 1924 in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan,

passed away on December 6th, 2008

with his two daughters by his side. Gordon was the 11th of twelve children born to

Gunhild and Anders Aslaksen Wasend and is survived by his sister Helene Raimer, son Victor Wasend,

daughters Wendy Dallian and Janis Wasend,

as well as three grandchildren.

Gordon was a compassionate, loving man with an

incredible imagination, a sharp mind for invention,

and a mischievous sense of humour. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by family and friends.

There will be a small private family gathering on

Salt Spring Island, December 20th. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Organ Donation and Transplant Association of Canada. Cards and letters of memories would be cherished always and may be sent to

#104-137 East 1st Street, North Vancouver BC V7L 1B2.

ELIZABETH DARLENE HOGG

(nee Downey)

was called home on December 4, 2008 at

Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island, BC

after a long battle with Leukemia.

She is predeceased by mother (Eva), father (Archie), brother (Aaron), ex-husband (Lloyd). She is survived by her husband Bruce Hogg, brother Robert (Karen), son Joseph, daughters Jeannine (Joe) and Elsie (Tasso). Grandchildren Santana, Kirsten, Warren, Megan, Serena, Keira and Antigoni; stepchildren Cliff (Michelle), Lois (Adam), Brad, Kristi (Drew); nieces Crystal and Colleen (Richard).

Darlene was born June 23, 1938 at Kimberley, BC. Darlene moved with family to Fernie, BC where they operated a dairy farm. She graduated high school in Campbell River, BC. She worked at the Royal Bank in Campbell River and also Edmonton, AB. In 1970 she moved to Manitoba where she married Lloyd Speare. Darlene moved between various provinces until 1983. She settled in Swan River, MB. In 1992 she married Bruce Hogg and they retired to BC, finally settling on Salt Spring Island, BC.

Darlene had many talents. They included gardening, sewing, baking, playing the piano, reading and singing. Mom loved her gardens. She always planted them large enough to share in the bounty that they produced. The more she could grow, the better she liked it. However, slugs & weeds beware. She was always ready to share her harvest with others that were not as fortunate. Mom always found peace & tranquility in the beauty of her gardens, be it vegetable or floral. Sewing for mom was practical & artistic. She made clothes for the family until her girls could sew on their own. Later on she made apparel for anyone who needed them. Her latest endeavour was to clothe new babes in developing countries even though by this time she could not feel with her hands and sewing caused her pain.

Mom always considered herself inartistic, however, her artistic abilities came through with the many wall quilts that she created. Back in the day mom was a phenomenal baker. She taught many women throughout the years. Her breads ranged from the simple biscuit to the most difficult sweet breads. Mom played the piano & sang because this gave her great pleasure. Mom was sure that baler twine & rebar could fix almost anything. In the last several years Mom collected Nativities. She was known for her diverse collection which now totals over 120 different pieces.

Darlene was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had many callings within the several branches that they attended. Mom was always striving to get her family history completed. Mom was always the champion of the underdog & was forever taking in strays, be it people or animals. Mom was loved by many. She will be remembered fondly for her welcoming generosity & spirit.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Darlene’s favorite charity, SPCA.

A celebration of Darlene’s life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 221 Vesuvius Bay Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC at 2pm, December 12, 2008. Internment to be held at a later date in the Lyleton Cemetary, Lyleton, Manitoba. Honourary Pall Bearers are all her friends.

Thank you to Dr. Malherbe, nursing staff and others of the health care team

that took such good care of my wife during her lengthy illness.

October 23, 1917 – December 1, 2008

Barbara Cappon passed away peacefully

on December 1, 2008 at the Greenwoods Care Facility on Salt Spring Island, B.C.

Barbara is survived by her sons Ian (Sandra), Bruce (Isabelle), Paul (Martine), her daughter Fiona Walls (David),

daughter-in-law Dianne Cappon and Grandchildren

Natasha (Julian), Oliver, Wesley, Christina, Jennifer,

Christophe, Kevin, Katya, Amy, Amanda, and Matthew,

and pre-deceased by her sons Mark, Michael and Martin. Barbara is fondly remembered

by many other family members and friends.

The family wishes a heartfelt thanks to

Dr. Woodley and staff/friends at Greenwoods.

A Celebration Of Life will be held 1 p.m. at

All Saints By The Sea Anglican Church

followed by a tea on Saturday, January 17, 2009.

December 11, 1946 to

November 30, 2008

Gilbert left this earth after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by

family and friends and will be missed by so many. He started his early career with B.C. Ferries, working as an engine room oiler, working through all the ranks and retiring as Chief Engineer.

He lived his life to the fullest and had no regrets. He was a proud father and grandfather and was always there for anyone that needed his help. Gilbert leaves behind Georgina and their two children Don (Tami) grand children, Reaghan, Benjamin and Timothy, and Collette (Sam) grandchildren, James and Stephanie. He also leaves his brother Ed (Lucille) and

family, his sister Caroline (Robert) and family, his sister Linda (Henry) and family, his brother Frank, and his sister Samantha (Ron) and family. At Gilbert’s request there will be no funeral but there will be a celebration of his life at Saltspring Island Rod & Gun Club on December 13/08 at 2:00pm.

Please bring your stories and jokes to tell at the last Choir Practice for Gilbert.

BIG HUGE special thanks to

Alana Watkinson for making his last days so comfortable for him, as well as all the doctors and nurses at

Lady Minto Hospital.

It is with regret and sadness that the family of Nancy Keith-Murray announces her death on Nov. 24, 2008 at the age of 100 due to natural causes at her home in Meadowbrook Seniors’ Residence.

Born in Vancouver on Aug. 8, 1908 to May and Henri Gautschi, who had emigrated from England in 1904, Nancy lived a full life during her one hundred years. Schooled at the Sacred Heart Convent in Vancouver, she attended finishing school in Geneva, Switzerland.

After graduation she returned to Vancouver and took a lead role in the running of her parents’ hair salon, Maison Henri. Voyaging back to Switzerland in 1931, she met David Keith-Murray, a handsome tea plantation manager on his way home to England from India. They became engaged soon after arrival in England.

Marriage followed a year later, and three children were born in the years prior to World War II. In 1945, Nancy and her children returned to Canada through the historic Pier 21 in Halifax, traveling by train to Vancouver. David joined her there after being posted to Ceylon for a year.

Nancy held positions in retail management, and eventually transferred to UBC where she held a senior administrative role in the President’s Office. She and David visited Salt Spring in the mid-60’s, considering it for retirement. Unhappily, he died far too early in 1968, and Nancy came on her own in 1972.

She became a vibrant force in the Salt Spring community, lending her considerable energies to the Library, Greenwoods, Trail and Nature, and Gardening clubs, as well as to weavers, yoga, travel and bridge groups. She was creative, active, organized and productive. She offered generous financial support to many community groups. Her beloved house on Mt. Baker Crescent, designed by Hank Schubart, was a great source of joy and a showplace for her magnificent gardening skills and knowledge. The house was so well designed that she was able to live in it until she was 97 years of age. Moving into Meadowbrook she immediately planted a garden. Just days before she died, three sweet peas were picked from her garden giving her immense pleasure as she smelled the lovely scent.

She lived to enjoy her 100th birthday celebration in August where she was the recipient of much love, respect and admiration from her many friends and members of the family. She credited her longevity to healthy living, friendships, bridge, yoga, a lifelong thirst of learning and reading and the occasional Scotch or martini.

Nancy was predeceased by her husband David, and her brother Edward. She will be sadly missed by her three children, Peter, Marnie and Mark, her grandchildren, Andrea, Chris, Colin, Drew, Leslie, Paul and Wayne, and her great grandchildren.

Many, many thanks to her wonderful care givers from Beacon, especially her marvellous Joyce and Becca, private caregivers Kirsty and Marnie2 who were gems, the palliative nurses and her beloved Dr. David Woodley who helped Nancy achieve her final wish; to die in her own home.

It is Nancy’s wish that there be no formal service. In lieu of flowers, Nancy would have encouraged donations to the Library, SS Island Foundation, Greenwoods and Lady Minto Hospital.