November 19, 1926 — July 20, 2024

Anka Vukelic passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the age of 97.

She was predeceased by her husband Marko, parents and twelve brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her loving children: son Kresimir (Donna) and daughter Maria (John); grandchildren: Sara (Richard), Jason, Shadi (Tasha), Amanda and Mark; great-grandchildren: Adelie, Arianne, Kyrie, and Blake.

She was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother (Baka) who loved us all so much. We are all going to miss her love, laughter, stories, and her amazing food that she showered us with our entire lives.

God took her peacefully, for that we are all grateful to reunite in heaven with Tata and all her family that she spoke of often and missed so dearly. Her body and mind is whole, and her spirit is free to be with her loved ones again on her new journey.

Mom, we all miss and love you, and thank you for all that you did for all of us in our lives. We will forever carry you in our hearts until we meet again.

A very special thank you to all the staff at Spring Valley Care Center for their love and care over the years. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Segers & Jackie for all their exceptional care and regard for Mom and her health through all these years. Thank you for all your support and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

A Funeral Service, with Father Pat Monette Presiding, will be held on SATURDAY, July 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM (PDT) at Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Parish, 750 Rutland Rd N, Kelowna, BC. Interment will take place after the service at 1:00 PM, at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, 1991 Bernard Ave.

It is with saddened hearts that the family of the late Donald Raymond ‘Wayne’ Vincent of  Springdale, NL, age 81, announces his passing on July 25, 2024 at Green Bay Health Centre, Springdale, NL.

Wayne was born in Triton to Bina and Claude Vincent on July 24, 1943, the second oldest of eight children. In 1956, the family relocated to Springdale where he met the love of his life, Bonnie Dalley. Wayne and Bonnie married in 1966 and move to Toronto shortly after where he worked as an Income Tax Auditor for the Federal government. After moving back to Springdale in 1974, he worked as the Administrator/CEO of Springdale Hospital and Valley Vista Seniors Complex until he retired. After retirement, he went back to work in the North with the Nunavut Government. Wayne loved to spend time at his cabin and on his boat, as well as visiting his daughters and grand children. He was an active member of the Springdale Curling Club and "King" Lion in the Springdale Lions Club. He will be forever remembered for his community involvement, volunteering, and willingness to help whenever he could.

Wayne leaves to remember with fond and loving  memories, his wife Bonnie; daughters, Lesley Vincent (Jim), Jennifer Vincent; grandchildren, Chelsey (Sam) Hall, William (Sarah) Hall, Mackenzie Hall, Christine Hall and Bailey Adams; brother, Brian (Jo-Ann) Vincent; sister, Yvonne McLaughlin; brother-in-law, Wesley Andrews; as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.

Wayne is predeceased by his parents, Claude & Bina Vincent; brothers, Eugene, Orvin and Granville Vincent; sisters, Nola Saunders and Marion Andrews.

In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place.

Public Visitation will be Monday July 29, 2024, 1pm- 4pm at Green Bay Funeral Home, 145 Cpl. S. Bouzane Blvd., Springdale, NL.  Refreshments will be provided.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Green Bay Funeral Home, 145 Cpl. S. Bouzane Blvd., Springdale, NL.

It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Husband, Dad, Papa, Dida and friend Ivan Haluska. Ivan unexpectedly passed away on July 16, 2024, at the age of 78.

Ivan was predeceased by both his parents, Antun and Marija; siblings, Joseph, Antuny, and Kata; in-laws Molly and Fred; and son, our brother, Antuny Charles. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Kathy, his children, Marija (Walter), Terezija (Angelo), David (Chelsea) and the loves of his life, his grandchildren, Tariq (Tiarra), Mekhila, Isabella, Gabriel, and Khalil.

Ivan was born in Novi Mikanovici, Croatia. He left his country to make a better life for himself at the age of 18. He had amazing stories of this time and eventually made his way to Flin Flon, MB, where he met his beautiful wife of 55 years, Kathy. Ivan and Kathy settled in Winnipeg, where they welcomed their children. In 1980, they made their way to the Okanagan and never looked back. Ivan took so much joy in all the fruit and veggies available. We all have wonderful memories of going to orchards, gardens, and farms with him. He always took great satisfaction in growing food for his family and for the community.

Ivan’s cultural pride remained strong and was most notably displayed during the soccer world cup. He remained a dedicated, devoted and highly respected member of the Croatian Club, earning him distinction as a lifetime member. He loved to entertain and his pig roasts were legendary. If you didn’t leave a roast a little tipsy or a little too full, you must have been hiding from him. One of his most prized possessions was a plaque naming him “Best Croatian Cook” awarded to him by the club.

Ivan was a hardworking plumber, highly respected for his skills and integrity. He was immensely proud of owning and running his own business, Alpine Mechanical. Ivan was a handyman to anyone in need, until the day he passed. He loved to serve others – whether through his work with the Knights of Columbus, coaching minor sports, park clean-ups or dinners to feed hundreds, Ivan always found the time to help.

Ivan was big-hearted, silly and generous. A kid at heart, he was the favourite playmate of his children, grandchildren and most of the neighbourhood. Ivan remained the number one fan of his grandchildren, attending hockey, soccer, football, basketball, baseball, and softball games whenever possible. He proudly declared them the best players (without bias) to anyone who would listen. Many in Kelowna may have seen him making friends and distributing lollipops not long ago at a basketball tournament. He took immense pride in his role as a founding member and builder of the Kelowna Bocce Club. Much of his joy came from working in the bocce club yard, one of his truly happy places.

We miss him dearly, unsure how to proceed without our beloved “Ivan the Terrible”. From the simplest acts of kindness to the grandest gestures, Ivan’s spirit will continue to guide us. Each game we attend, every lollipop we hand out and every bocce ball we roll, will be a tribute to the man who taught us the true meaning of dedication and fun. It is our turn to carry forward his traditions, to foster the same sense of community and to live each day with the same generosity he so effortlessly embodied. Rest in peace, Ivan.

A Funeral Service will take place on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH (formally St. Theresa’s), 750 Rutland Rd N, Kelowna, BC. A reception will be held with the Catholic Woman’s League in the basement of the Church.
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A celebration of his life will take place Thursday, August 22, 2024, starting at 3:00 pm at the Kelowna Bocce Club, 2340 Aberdeen St, Kelowna, BC. Come and go as you please, meat will be served at 5:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the family for a memorial bench on the mission green way so we can visit him always in a place that was filled with hours of play and laughter. Additionally, we kindly request that you perform an act of service for someone in his honour. Ivan’s most heartfelt way of showing care and love was through acts of kindness.

Passed peacefully away after a short illness at Carbonear General Hospital on July 26, 2024, Rowena Saunders of Blaketown, aged 91 years. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Saunders.

Leaving to mourn and to celebrate her life are her sons, Don (Diane) and Dwight (Helder); her grandson, Don (Kelly).

Private service with interment to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren’s Funeral Home, Dildo.

Shirley Emma (Walker) Harris, 88, of Wolfville, formerly of Halifax, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born May 30, 1936, and raised in Jollimore, Halifax County, the daughter of Malcolm E. and Aleitha Walker, a little girl of five years old travelled in a rowboat ferry ride everyday across the Northwest Arm to school and was a graduate of Halifax Ladies College in 1953. Fashionably stepping out in downtown Halifax Shirley began her business career at Household Finance and worked in one of many Walker family theatres, notably The Bay Road Drive-In. Shirley married Victor Harris, also of Jollimore, and together they raised three children in Wolfville. Life revolved around her love of growing beautiful flowers and bountiful vegetable gardens, cooking, baking and feeding everyone beyond their limits, and multiple family business ventures including Harris Bakeries, Country Manor Farm & Country Vacations, Wholesale Produce Sales, The Colonial Inn Restaurant, transport trucks and many others. Life events took on a new role after the farm and Shirley owned and managed a large portfolio of apartment and Rooming House rentals in Halifax & Dartmouth up until the age of 83! Her love of her family is the glue that has held us together with tales of our forefathers and always hosting her growing family at our family gatherings several times each year.  We are blessed and hope she feels she has won the lottery of life with us.  Oh, she loved her lotto scratch tickets, finding trinkets at Yard Sales and the finer things in life. Mom was patriotic to her Canada and our Queen. She was our go-to for political discussions and current events. Shirley was a hard worker, stoic, strong and healthy through a winding path of life especially during the many years devoted to her mother’s care in the 1990’s. Settling back in Wolfville we were so happy to have mom home while she enjoyed a full independent life sporting a license plate saying "Let Me Tell You About My Grandchildren", all 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren! Living next door to her sister and brother-in-law brought great joy and built a wonderful friendship and social life, especially musical events, day trips and cottage time at the beach.

Loving life in the Annapolis Valley, all but one of us has stayed close to home. Our mother is survived by Victoria/Vicki and her three children, Alexander (Melissa), Harrison and Marlianda Czapalay; Stephen (Kim) and their three children, Dr. Jennifer Harris (Jonatas Melo) Baltimore, MD., Julian and Jovi Melo; Katrina (Jeff) Cleveland, Levi and Eleanor Cleveland, Sophia and Hayden Cleveland; Richard/Ricky (Patricia), Logan and Lucas; Lance (Timbol) and their two children, Nicholas (Courtney), Ava, Savannah and Nova; Olivia (Jagar) Millett and Hunter Millett. Shirley is also survived by sister, Hazel Walker (Graham Howes), Wolfville; brother, David Walker, Conception Bay South, NL; sister-in-law, Gloria Walker, Halifax; eight nieces and nephews; and grateful to Cameron Hustins for his unwavering dedication. Shirley is predeceased by brother M. Albert Walker and friend John Maunder.

Visitation will be held at White Family Funeral Home, 100 Bridge Street, Kentville on Sunday, July 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Shirley’s Funeral will be held at West End Baptist Church, 1986 Preston Street, Halifax on Monday, July 29 at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Interment will take place in Fairview Lawn Cemetery, 3720 Windsor Street, Halifax. Memorial donations to Valley Hospice Foundation would be greatly appreciated for their wonderful care. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.