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Re: Unknown Guidi

annniven — 2013-05-17 19:23:36Z

Hi Nick,
I know the picture is not Rudy,by then he was losing his hair,but still looking at all the pictures I have. I am still working on the Guidi Family tree,going forward,like a snail. Waiting for Tish to send me her Mother's thoughts on her family. Will keep in touch. Diana and Peter

Re: Carl Leander EK 1884-1950

RogerAgartsson24 — 2013-05-07 18:15:49Z

Thank you Stella !

I give it a try.

Roger

Re: Carl Leander EK 1884-1950

sstanger1 — 2013-05-07 10:42:48Z

Full Registration of Death from Royal BC Museum & Archive
http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/Adva...

It appears that Carl Leander EK - was only in the Province of BC for 2 1/2 years

Obituary - if published may appear in Vancouver Sun or Province newspaper.
Vancouver Public Library main branch on Georgia Street holds newspapers in their collection on the 5th floor.

Public Library in Kelowna - may hold newspapers / Obituaries
Cheers, Stella

Re: BONNAR family, lived in north vancouver-up to 1960s at least

jilajay2007 — 2013-05-07 05:14:57Z

You are most welcome:)

Carl Leander Ek 1884-1950

RogerAgartsson24 — 2013-04-28 16:24:53Z

Hi !

Could somebody help me please to make a obituary lookup for
Carl Leander Ek who passed away Nov.19 1950 in Kelowna.

Thank you for taking your time !

Roger Agartsson

Re: Unknown Guidi Automobile era ?

sstanger1 — 2013-04-09 18:19:12Z

Hi Again. Looking at the photograph -
Just a wild guess - Automobile - was perhaps 1940's style.
Double breasted suit - was probably 1940's - [all men in our family photo's wore double breasted in the 1940's
Young man perhaps in his very late teens - or early 20's
Don't know if this would help - connect to a person.
Cheers, Stella

Re: Unknown GUIDI

sstanger1 — 2013-04-09 17:35:39Z

Hi Have you considered searching
snip:
Giovanni

The name Giovanni is a baby boy name.
The name Giovanni comes from the Italian origin. In Italian The meaning of the name Giovanni is: Italian forrn of John 'God is gracious' Variant of John 'God has shown favor.' See also Jovan.

Were any of the names - at the BC Archive site - family connected ?
Perhaps other family have photo's -perhaps with names written on the back ?

Try again with your grandfather - ask him to tell you stories - of his life -there are always some memories that come back - then hopefully more.
Show the photo - One day - he might just say - Oh that is -
It worked in our family -with an elderly auntie.

Cheers, Stella

Re: Unknown GUIDI

NHamnett — 2013-04-09 06:10:50Z

Here's the problem I have:

1. That picture was shown to us from a widow of my Grandpa's nephew. Being the widow and giving away these pictures, she obviously would have no clue who it is. My Grandpa is the only one that we hoped would be able to put a name to that picture (being the only one in the family that was from that era) but with his memory going, it doesn't look like its going to happen.

2. Govani Guidi was born and raised in Tuscany, Italy and there are no records of anyone with that name. His wife (Louisa Guidi) would've probably of been born somewhere between 1851 and 1871 because their first son was born in 1881. I'm not sure if its cause I have the wrong names or if its just because there's no record of Govani and Louisa Guidi but there should be something. Govani could also be spelt Jovani and Louisa could also be spelt Luisa. Govani's full name is Govani Alexio Guidi and we believe Luisa's maiden name is Grassia.

Anyone able to help?

Re: Unknown GUIDI

sstanger1 — 2013-04-09 05:08:02Z

Hi, Sorry I can't help with the photograph
Searched the Provincial Archive of Bc Vital Events index online Marriage 1852-1936 Birth 1872-1903 Death 1872-1991
http://search.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/sn-4777E7A/gbsearch/Birth...

There are 7 marriages 1912 - 1935
There are 22 GUIDI deaths-1911 -1990
Many of the Original Registrations can now be viewed online at Royal BC museum & Archive site
http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/Adva...

Marriage Registrations will show names of both sets of parents including maiden name of the mothers.

Death Registrations should show names of parents - All depends on the knowledge of the informant.

Angelo Ansano Guidi Age:71 Event:Death
Place Kelowna
Date:1953 10 29 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1953-09-010978
Microfilm #:B13217 (GSU # 2032871)

1911 Census: British Columbia
18 188 Guidi Luigi M Head M Jan 1871 40
19 188 Guidi Alsilia F Wife M Apr 1878 33
20 188 Guidi Vasydeo M Son S Dec 1896 14
21 188 Guidi Sylvi M Bro M Mar 1887 24
22 188 Guidi Maria F Sis M Apr 1891 20

47 211 Guidi Alisw M Boarder S Feb 1883 28

Unknown Guidi

NHamnett — 2013-04-09 04:08:22Z

I am hoping someone might be able to identify who this person is in this photograph that we came across. We showed the picture to my grandpa (which is where the Guidi surname comes from). We know that it's a Guidi and possibly could be Angelo or Rudolph Guidi (but can't say for sure). It is also most likely to have been taken in BC in the Okanagan area (as that's where the Guidi family immigrated to). Judging by the car in the background and the black and white, it was taken sometime in the early 1900's. If anyone might be able to put a name to this picture, please let me know. I would also like to get some more information on a Jovani Guidi who is the father of Angelo and Nello Guidi.

(Sorry for the sideways picture, it seems Ancestry.com rotates the image automatically)

Sandyk Shewchuk

SheilaBunka — 2013-03-25 23:34:32Z

I am looking for information on Sandyk Shewchuk 1889-1945. He died in Vernon BC. In particular I am looking for his obituary or information on his children and their spouses. I have seen the death record in the BC index. His children are Ann, Nancy, Shelton, Mary (William)Chubaty 1911- , Nastasea (1914), Katherine (c1918), Pauline ()Gardner (1921) and he was married to Magdelina Spilchen.

Re: BONNAR family, lived in north vancouver-up to 1960s at least

lolukacs — 2013-02-19 11:00:50Z

I THANK YOU SO very much! My step sons did not have much info and unfortunatley, I see the spelling was wrong of the surname, so... now we have a start to the story. THANK YOU

Re: Tronson -Faulkner in Vernon area CORRECTION

kermode1 — 2013-02-10 05:50:34Z

Check the censuses 1881 under Keefer, 1891 and 1901 Keiffer
at Collectionscanada censuses. Province is B.C. District is Yale/Cariboo
. You can contact me at kermode(at sign)shaw(dot)ca. I have quite a bit of information on the Keiffers from some research I did as a volunteer.

Re: BONNAR family, lived in north vancouver-up to 1960s at least

jilajay2007 — 2013-02-06 22:44:57Z

Voters list:

1968- Jozref and Kathleen Bonar
1459 Pitt River Rd Port Coquitlam

Person living at this address now= Lina Fernandez ph#464-2476

One listing in Port Coquitlam:

R Lukacs
(604) 944-8689
Port Coquitlam, BC
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James Bonar
(250)591-5953
388 Machleary St F116
Nanaimo, BC V9R2G9
J E Bonar
(604)853-0517
J & S Bonar
(250)245-1298
204 Jamison
Ladysmith, BC
R J Bonar
(250)748-4082
2885 Boys Rd 473
Duncan, BC V9L4Y9
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Re: BONNAR family, lived in north vancouver-up to 1960s at least

jilajay2007 — 2013-02-06 22:32:54Z

possible match ???

J & M Holland (250)593-4994 7284 Airmail Lone Butte, BC V0K1X0

North of Kamloops so not sure if the right one

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J Lukacs
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J Lukacs
(250)378-4460
1637 Coldwater
Merritt, BC
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Re: BONNAR family, lived in north vancouver-up to 1960s at least

jilajay2007 — 2013-02-06 22:20:23Z

http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/images/getimag...

James Bonar ( sr) death

http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/images/getimag...

Florence died in Port Alberni 1977

Re: Cawston family of Cawston,Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada

Thepenclw — 2013-02-04 21:20:55Z

Yes, Maria Lowe is part of my family line, I would like to hear from you. You can contact me at Cherylwark@hotmail.com
Thank you for answering my query, I look forward to hearing from you.

Cheryl

Pete Sargeant

DeborahJess — 2013-02-04 00:01:39Z

Greetings,
I'm looking for a PETE SARGEANT who was born and lived in Ontario approx. 1948/50. Parents Fred and Ruby. Went to Southwood SS.
He may be living in Penticton or near Forest Grove.
I'm his cousin and am working on the family history and would love to fill in some blanks.
Thanks for any help.
Regards,
Deborah

Re: SMITHSON, William Cross, Julia Family

Z_Eli — 2013-01-25 07:43:47Z

Hello I got your email from the ancestry website. I was wondering you would be able to assist me in the finding an Angus Thompson. He was married to my great aunt & I was looking for his side. Angus mother is Adeline Smithson. I know Angus was adopted when he was about 9 years old to a family in Westbank, BC.
Any help would be appreciated. I tried your email but
Didn't work.

Z

Re: Cawston family of Cawston,Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada

Thepenclw — 2013-01-16 18:05:39Z

I have a Verna B Weaver, married to Alfred Hamilton Cawston, could this be your Verna B Cawston?
Verna wrote several stories for the Okanagan Historical Society Annual Reports.

Re: BONNAR family, lived in north vancouver-up to 1960s at least

lolukacs — 2013-01-16 04:10:54Z

Thanks for the reply, although it seems I spelled the surname incorrectly. According to the stepsons, the name is spelled "Bonar" James and Florence nee: (Griffths?)

Re: BONNAR family, lived in north vancouver-up to 1960s at least

sstanger1 — 2013-01-15 05:42:46Z

Hi, Do you know the given names for Mr & Mrs BONNAR of North Vancouver BC

Provincial Archive of Bc Vital Events index - shows among other BONNARs Perhaps family?
Cedirie lAW BONNAR 46 1967
Cornelious BONNAR 46 - 1967
Evelyn Jeanie P. BONNAR 93 - 1974

Re: Cawston family of Cawston,Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada

Thepenclw — 2013-01-15 01:00:54Z

I have a Margaret Verna Beatrice Weaver, I believe she went by Verna, she was born in Ontario, and died 22 April 1984, Vancouver, B.C.
She was married to Richard Lowe Cawston, born 21 Feb.1888, Cawston, B.C. and died 18 March 1954, Penticton , B.C., they had a son also called Richard Lowe Cawston, 1925-1969.
Could this possibly be your family?

Re: Cawston family of Cawston,Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada

callmelindy — 2013-01-15 00:06:25Z

I am quite new to Ancestry and did not see this until just now. I have found Maria Lowe Cawston (Richard Lowe Cawston's mother) in Winnipeg in the 1891 census. I wonder if this is a relative of yours? Any thoughts you might wish to share? i would be happy to hear from you if you are still looking for information!

bonnar family, lived in north vancouver-up to 1960s at least

lolukacs — 2012-12-13 06:07:35Z

mr and mrs bonnar had 3 children, eldest child, daughter Kathleen,next daughter Peggy, and the youngest a son James.
Kathleen married Jozsef Lukacs about 52 yrs ago, Peggy married a Ken Holland, Jim moved to Kamloops and was with a lady by the name of Karen? Any info regarding the Bonnar family? It is for their grandsons

Re: Searching for 1940s obits in Kelowna BLOCK, Jacob 1941, Heindrich 1946.

solfert1 — 2012-10-29 20:16:38Z

Thanks so much.

Re: Searching for 1940s obits in Kelowna BLOCK, Jacob 1941, Heindrich 1946.

sstanger1 — 2012-10-29 19:38:38Z

Hi, Public Library in Kelowna may hold newspapers -

Jacob Block Age:54 Event:Death
Place Kelowna Date:1941 9 22 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1941-09-593429
Microfilm #:B13172 (GSU # 1953632)

Heindrich Block Age:88 Event:Death Born: 1857.
Place Kelowna Date:1946 1 24 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1946-09-002188
Microfilm #:B13189 (GSU # 2032421)
http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/images/getimag...

There is also a death of the following Perhaps connected?

Henry Christian Block Age:83 Event:Death
Place Kelowna Date:1958 8 19 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1958-09-011015 Copy Available
Microfilm #:B13239 (GSU # 2033180)
born:1874,
Son of Henry Christian BLOCK and Henrietta GRUENEWALD.

Re: Searching for 1940s obits in Kelowna

solfert1 — 2012-10-29 19:20:58Z

Found them through the Kelowna Public Library....

Searching for 1940s obits in Kelowna

solfert1 — 2012-10-29 13:18:50Z

I trying to find a source for 2 obituries in the 1940s
in Kelowna:

Jacob BLOCK d. 22 Sep 1941
Heindrick / Heinrich BLOCK d. 24 Jan 1946

... appreciate any help.

Re: j HANDRAHAN, CLOHOSSEY

sstanger1 — 2012-09-01 16:57:14Z

BC Vital Events Index - Deaths 1872-1991 does not show a HANDRAHAN surname
Online White Pages Directory MyTelus.com online
finds 1 HANDRAHAN surname in Kamloops British Columbia

Cheers, Stella

j

SPeckham7149 — 2012-09-01 15:55:36Z

Looking for any information about a Joan Clohossey who was born abt 1937 on Prince Edward Island Canada. Her birth name was Patricia Marie Kelly and she was adopted by Will Clohossey and his wife Elizabeth [Libby] Shea from Nail Pond. She married Lloyd Handrahan and they had 3 sons. The oldest one was raised by his grandparents and at her request, the younger two were placed in a foster home by family services before she left the island in the mid 1960s. It is believed she went to the Montreal area where she had a cousin. This cousin was Roger McCue and he ran a prosperous home repair business. Her family only heard form her a few times over the years and believe she was being treated for breast cancer because during her last phone call home she mentioned she was having a 2nd operation on her breasts. She may have gone on to British Columbia because the family received unconfirmed information that indicated she died in Kelowna in 1974. Any and all information and/or leads would be much appreciated by the family. Thank you.
Sheila Peckham
sheilap@usa.com

Re: Obit in Princeton

tristynmeath — 2012-08-28 19:58:37Z

hows Canada eh eh eh eh eh eheh eh eh???

Re: Tronson -Faulkner in Vernon area CORRECTION

mwestad1 — 2012-08-16 04:09:00Z

I have only been ble to find his birth year...1871, married Edith Tronson February 2, 1890. He died November 26, 1918, Kamloops BC.
hope this is of some help in your search.

Re: Tronson -Faulkner in Vernon area CORRECTION

shayleac — 2012-08-11 22:57:30Z

I am a great-grand daughter of Gladys Irish Sawchyn who was Edith Tronson Irish's daughter. I too am looking for information so that my family could claim out Metis status. I am looking for the date of birth of George Henry Kieffer and where he was married

Re: Obit in Princeton MEISSNER,Freidrich Willy dcd 10.25.1988

JudyWasylenko — 2012-07-13 21:23:15Z

Hi Christopher,

I did get the death certificate today and luck was on your side. The informant was his ex-wife and so all the details are there. Please email me at jumawa@shaw.ca and I will forward the two pages.

Judy

Re: Obit in Princeton MEISSNER,Freidrich Willy dcd 10.25.1988

apokiziak — 2012-07-10 12:16:29Z

Stella, many thanks for the important hint.

Judy, yes, certainly, i would be very happy to get that copy.

Christopher

Re: Obit in Princeton MEISSNER,Freidrich Willy dcd 10.25.1988

JudyWasylenko — 2012-07-10 04:02:29Z

1988 is the last year that the BC Government released the microfilmed records. If you would still like a copy I can get it for you.

Judy

Re: Obit in Princeton MEISSNER,Freidrich Willy dcd 10.25.1988

sstanger1 — 2012-07-09 17:33:41Z

Hi, I realize that you are not in British Columbia. but

Hopefully you have not already ordered the Registration of Death.
It is considered Public Record.
Free to view at the Provincial Archive, Some Public & University Libraries -
Can be transcribed at no cost .
Copies.50 cents or less - depending on copy machine.

I can't offer help right now - house sitting again for 9 days - it is a 2 hr bus ride each way - to downtown library.

Friedrich Willy Meissner Age:84 Event:Death
Place Princeton
Date:1988 10 25 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1988-09-019072
Microfilm #:B17118 (GSU # 1709266)

Registration of Death will show - Depending on requirements of the time - and knowledge of the Informant.
Time at Place of Death. Province. Canada
Place of Death
Name and Address
Date and Place of Birth. Sex.Citizenship. Race
Marital Status Name of Spouse
Occupation. Industry. time at Occupation. Last worked
Names of Parents including Maiden name of mother
Placde of death of parents
Name and Address of Informant. Relationship to deceaswed
Date of Death * Cause of Death. Burial or Cremation.
Name and Address of Funeral Home. Cemetery. Physician.

CDheers, Stella

Re: Obit in Princeton

apokiziak — 2012-07-09 08:43:06Z

Hi Judy, i do not know anything about his family and life in BC. He was a sailor, turned up in the 1945 and 1947 Vancouver city directories as an ovenman in a bakery and thats´ all i know until his death. Have ordered his death certificate. Maybe that will help.

Many thanks for your help. Should you ever need assistance in Germany, please contact me.

Re: Obit in Princeton

JudyWasylenko — 2012-07-08 16:32:05Z

Sorry, there was no obituary. Did his wife died in BC>

Judy

Re: Obit in Princeton

apokiziak — 2012-07-04 06:22:41Z

Hi Judy,

yes, i am still loooking for that obit. Would be great if you could help.

Chris

Re: Obit in Princeton

JudyWasylenko — 2012-07-03 20:20:00Z

Not sure how I missed this query. If you are still looking, I will check it out for you.

Judy

Re: Looking for Chambers family Earl & Ellen

sstanger1 — 2012-07-02 03:56:51Z

Hi Did a Google search for Earl CHAMBERS - Penticton
found the following - Perhaps the same family?
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/leaderpost/obituary.aspx?pi...

Mary Ellen CHAMBERS age 99 Dcd Dececember 2011- Penticton
spouse of Harold Earl CHAMBERS
Penticton Lakeview Cemetery .

Cheers, Stella

Looking for Chambers family

mamaburk — 2012-07-02 01:24:51Z

Earl and Ellen Chambers retired to Penticton from Saskatchewan pre-1984. I believe he was still living in 1997. Is there a means of finding if he has passed away ... a cemetery or obituary index?

Obit in Princeton

apokiziak — 2012-05-27 18:12:27Z

I am looking for an obit for Friedrich Willy Meissner, deceased 1988 10 25 in Princeton (according to the BC archive index).

Can anybody help with that?

Chris from Munich, Germany

Re: Chaplin family of Kelowna BC

JudyWasylenko — 2012-05-14 17:16:41Z

I will need your email address jumawa@shaw.ca

Judy

Re: Chaplin family of Kelowna BC

RuthWaite700 — 2012-05-11 11:38:57Z

You continue to be a mainstay of the BC message boards.

Thanks.

Re: Chaplin family of Kelowna BC

JudyWasylenko — 2012-05-11 02:08:06Z

Hi Ruth,

I will see what I can find.

Judy

Chaplin family of Kelowna BC

RuthWaite700 — 2012-05-09 17:50:40Z

Obituaries would be helpful for any of the following who died in Kelowna :
Frederick John Chaplin d 22 Aug 1962
Sherburn Arthur Chaplin died 2 Mar 1979
Philip Valentine Chaplin d 10 Sept 1972
Maurice Reginald Chaplin d 4 July 1988
John Kimball Chaplin d 4 Sept 1984
Harry Valentine Chaplin d 30 May 1939

Re: ALLEN, George Calvin, Oriel Zeba [nee MEAUSETTE]

shannygee — 2012-05-07 02:44:35Z

Wow, thank you! I don't have a clue where to start with all of that, but I'll sure try ;)