Obituaries

RYLL, Rudolf (Rudy) Lawrence

RYLL: RUDOLF (RUDY) LAWRENCE, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2017, in Kelowna, B.C. Rudy was born in Josefine, Poland, on September 28, 1926. He immigrated to Canada with his family on June 8th, 1930, and then he settled and was raised on a farm near Mayerthorpe, Alberta. Rudy finished his schooling at Concordia College in Edmonton, before joining the Army in 1944. After WWII, he completed his mechanics course in Red Deer, Alberta. Upon graduation, he worked as a mechanic with the Armed Forces until 1948 in Whitehorse, Yukon, and Fort Nelson, B.C.. On June 12, 1950, Rudy married Doris and they lived in Camrose, Alberta. From there, Rudy worked as a heavy duty mechanic in the oil field throughout Alberta, settling in Calgary in 1957 and moving to Edmonton in 1966. In 1979, Rudy and Doris entered the hospitality industry in Port Alberni, B.C., and in 1980, moved to Kelowna, B.C., where they owned and ran the La Mission Motor Inn until retiring in 1988. From his early years, Rudy enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, bowling, curling, socializing, dancing, and family outings and get togethers. In his retirement, he expanded his interests to golfing and extensively travelling and cruising around the world. Rudy will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by Doris, his wife of 67 years, his daughter Colleen (Bruce) Basaraba, his son Bob (Barb) Ryll, his daughter Lorraine (Don) Henshall, his granddaughters Michelle (Colin) Duffy and Lindsay (Derek) Young, and his great-grandchildren Quinn, Morgan, Cyrus, Cian, and Kaylee, as well as sister Eda Potruff and sister-in-laws Evelyn Ryll and Lil Neuman, and many nieces and nephews. Rudy was pre-deceased by his daughter Carolyn (1953), his parents Kamilia and Gottlieb, his sisters Alvina, Olga and Rozalia, and his brothers John and Edmund. A Memorial Service will be held at First Memorial, 1211 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, B.C. on April 13th, 2017, at 10:00 AM. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Okanogan Hospice Association or a charity of your choice. Arrangement entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

Link: www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Condolence Messages

Apr 12, 2017
Dear Doris, I was so sorry to hear about Rudy. He was a wonderful man! We enjoyed you guys!

Jean Ekroth - Edmonton AB
Apr 08, 2017
Auntie Doris and family, our deepest condolences to you all. I did some recent pictures of Uncle Rudy and he had not changed a lot since I seen him last....may he dance with the angels and all that have gone before him....with love Sharon and Dan Durham and Family (Alamogordo New,Mexico)
Apr 07, 2017
Doris and family - so sorry to hear of Rudy's passing. I have thought of you in the past weeks and didn't realize he was feeling so poorly. You are in my thoughts. May your family and friends comfort you as you mourn his passing. Blessings, Jean Conrad
Apr 07, 2017
Lorraine, Don, Doris and family,

Sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences. May he rest in peace.

Cathy
Apr 07, 2017
Auntie Doris and family,

Deepest condolences on the loss of Uncle Rudy. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Roger and Carol Allen

Phoenix, AZ
Apr 06, 2017
Dear Doris...My deepest condolences on the loss of Rudy,you & Rudy have been loyal customers of mine for many years. Rudy was always a friendly guy & had interesting things to say! May your wonderful memories of him give you & your family comfort.

Sincerely

Patti DiMaria (Bella Rosa Orchards)