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Celebration of Life

Coast Hotel

Saturday, August 26th from 2:00 - 4:00pm at 1665 56th Street, Delta, BC

BUTLER, Robert (Bob)

June 27, 2023

A Celebration of Life to honour and remember Robert (Bob) Butler, who passed away June 27, 2023, in hospice in the company of his loving family, will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Stories and memories of Bob will be shared at the Rose & Crown Pub in Tsawwassen, 2 4pm. legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/ robert bob butler obituary?id=52384725

HARSCHE, Sonya

May 14, 1958 - July 25, 2023

Sunny Doris Harsche was born n Wnnpeg, Mantoba on May 14, 1958, and died in Vancouver, BC on July 25, 2023

Sonya is survved by her mother rmgard Harsche; her sster Ursua Dobell; her nephew Mchael Dobel (Shauna) and grandnephews Matthew and Tanner, and grandnece Kylee; her brother Peter (Mai); and her sster Sandy (Mke) and stepniece Catlyn and nephew Frankie Sonya was predeceased by her father, Gabriel, n November 2000

COPE, Michael Brian

September 24, 1973 - August 6, 2023

It s with sadness that we announce the unexpected death of Mchael “Mike” Cope, who is now resting peacefuly

He is survived by sisters, Susan (Dave) and Jllan (Paul), nieces, Stela and Kyia, nephew, Dane and by hs Uncle Ronald He s predeceased by hs parents, Maureen and Brian Cope, both of whom he missed deeply

Mike was proud to have been employed with South Fraser Concrete for over 30 years

He ived, worked and played n Ladner his whole lfe and was known, and wll be mssed, by many Memoral donatons, in Mike’s name, may be made to the Delta Hosptal Auxilary Socety https://www detahospitalauxliary org/

GOOD NIGHT, GOD BLESS, MICHAEL!

WOOD, Gary

December 24, 1945 - August 8, 2023

Gary Wayne Wood sadly passed away as a result of lung cancer Gary was a well-respected Deputy Fire Chief for Delta Fire Department who retred after 32 years

He was predeceased by his father Bruce, mother Clare, brother Dave and sster Kathy Gary is survived by hs wife Katherine, his brothers Bruce (Donna) and Bil (Tina), hs chidren Jason (Samantha), Margo, Dana, Kelly, Kmbery, Cameron, his grandchldren Chase, Rylee, Cole, Ethan, Landon, Ailey, Cruz and his step-children Peter, Kassandra and Chrstan

Servces wll be hed at 2:00 pm on August 23, 2023 at Sunbury Hal, 10409 Dunop Rd, Delta BC

A arge portion of Sonya’s ife was devoted to her career as a teacher and principal, whch brought her much joy and satisfacton Sonya was artistic, creatve, and had a wonderful flair for decorating She loved gardening, boating, swmming, and camping with her frends Her greatest passon was her dog “Zoe” and her lttle trailer “Snoopy”

Sonya faced immense sadness throughout her years but persevered by taking on chalenges with passion and a determned spirt, lvng a ful and productive ife The famly wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at St Paul’s in Vancouver for everything they did to try to save her life, and thank you to al her friends for their loving care and support

Sonya was a brght lght, and she wl leave a huge hole in our lves

We al have great memories and lots of stories, so she wil never be forgotten

A Celebration of Lfe wl be announced at a later date In ieu of flowers, pease donate to your loca SPCA

Condolences, photos, and memores may be sent to the famly by vsting her obtuary at www sprngfiedfuneralhome com/obituaries/harsc he-sonya

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GREEN, Bryan (Hugh)

October 11, 1943 – August 5, 2023

Hugh’s family s saddened to announce his passng at Irene Thomas Hospce, folowing a lengthy struggle wth faiing heath

He was predeceased by his father Francis, mother Paulne, and his brother Jim

He is lovingly remembered by hs wife Sande, his son Bryan and partner Grace, his daughter Kristen and son-in-law Alex Twynstra, grandchldren Wyatt, Kyle and Emma Green, and Garrett and Caitlyn Twynstra

Hugh was proud of being a 4th generaton ‘Ladnerte’ and spent hs youth hepng on the family farm on Rver Road As a young man he worked at a varety of jobs in BC and Alberta Eventualy he bought hs own truck and spent his adult years as an owner/operator n truckng

He was always interested in what hs kids and grandkids were doing and was not shy about gvng his opinion and advse Athough sometimes grumpy, he always wanted what was best for his family

Hugh wll be missed and lovingly remembered by famiy and frends

No service wl be held at Hugh’s request A donation to Irene Thomas Hospice or a charty of your choce, in Hugh’s name, woud be appreciated