Obituaries

Went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at the age of 82. Predeceased by his loving wife Christine of 53 years. Survived by two daughters Gabrielle (Dave) Ferguson of Alvinston, ON, Carmel (Philip) Phibbs of Ireland, three sons John (Anne) Kirtz of Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Raymond (Glynis) Kirtz of Elora, ON, Michael (Karen) Kirtz of Georgetown, ON, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Fern was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who loved gardening, bowling, dogs, photography, debating politics and defending the rights of those less fortunate. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Prayers will be recited on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 10:30 am at St. Charles Church, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to one of three charities: BC SPCA Kelowna Branch, 3785 Casorso Road Kelowna, B.C. (250) 861-7722, or to the family towards a memory tree in Kelowna or to the Centre for Native Child and Family Well-being, 30 College Street, Toronto ON M5G 1K2 416-969-8510. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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