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	var data = "		<span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"> 		<div style=\"border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center; color: #555; font-size: 0.8em;\"> 			<form method=\"get\" style=\"margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 3px;\"> 			<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cmpRegion\" value=\"\"> 			<input name=\"paper\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"19\">Search all papers by Last Name:&nbsp; 			<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" size=\"16\" value=\"\" >&nbsp; 			<SELECT name=\"paperSelect\"> 				<OPTION value=\"all\">All Papers</OPTION> <optgroup label=\'Vancouver Island\'><option value=\'157\'  >Alberni Valley News</option><option value=\'6\'  >Campbell River Mirror</option><option value=\'8\'  >Comox Valley Record</option><option value=\'9\'  >Cowichan News Leader Pictorial</option><option value=\'12\'  >Goldstream News Gazette</option><option value=\'172\'  >Gulf Islands Driftwood</option><option value=\'18\'  >Ladysmith Chronicle</option><option value=\'77\'  >Lake Cowichan Gazette</option><option value=\'117\'  >Monday Magazine</option><option value=\'51\'  >Nanaimo News Bulletin</option><option value=\'21\'  >North Island Gazette</option><option value=\'22\'  >North Island MidWeek</option><option value=\'23\'  >Oak Bay News</option><option value=\'50\'  >Parksville Qualicum Beach News</option><option value=\'24\'  >Peninsula News Review</option><option value=\'28\'  >Saanich News</option><option value=\'32\'  >Sooke News Mirror</option><option value=\'36\'  >Victoria News</option></optgroup><optgroup label=\'Lower Mainland\'><option value=\'38\'  >Abbotsford News</option><option value=\'2\'  >Agassiz Observer</option><option value=\'57\'  >Aldergrove Star</option><option value=\'105\'  >Bowen Island Undercurrent</option><option value=\'41\'  >Burnaby NewsLeader</option><option value=\'39\'  >Chilliwack Progress</option><option value=\'211\'  >Cloverdale Reporter</option><option value=\'13\'  >Hope Standard</option><option value=\'141\'  >Indulge Magazine</option><option value=\'47\'  >Langley Times</option><option value=\'46\'  >Maple Ridge News</option><option value=\'42\'  >Mission City Record</option><option value=\'79\'  >New Westminster News Leader</option><option value=\'43\'  >North Shore Outlook</option><option value=\'44\'  >Peace Arch News</option><option value=\'45\'  >Richmond Review</option><option value=\'48\'  >South Delta Leader</option><option value=\'73\'  >Surrey North Delta Leader</option><option value=\'74\'  >The Tri-City News</option><option value=\'49\'  >WestEnder</option></optgroup><optgroup label=\'BC North\'><option value=\'5\'  >Burns Lake Lakes District News</option><option value=\'11\'  >Caledonia Courier</option><option value=\'14\'  >Houston Today</option><option value=\'16\'  >Kitimat Northern Sentinel</option><option value=\'31\'  >Smithers Interior News</option><option value=\'33\'  >Terrace Standard</option><option value=\'34\'  >Vanderhoof Omineca Express</option></optgroup><optgroup label=\'BC Central\'><option value=\'1\'  >100 Mile House Free Press</option><option value=\'4\'  >Barriere Star Journal</option><option value=\'7\'  >Clearwater Times</option><option value=\'26\'  >Prince George Free Press</option><option value=\'27\'  >Quesnel Cariboo Observer</option><option value=\'37\'  >Williams Lake Tribune</option></optgroup><optgroup label=\'BC South\'><option value=\'20\'  >Arrow Lakes News</option><option value=\'3\'  >Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal</option><option value=\'118\'  >Castlegar News</option><option value=\'266\'  >Creston Valley Advance</option><option value=\'100\'  >Golden Star</option><option value=\'264\'  >Grand Forks Gazette</option><option value=\'101\'  >Invermere Valley Echo</option><option value=\'15\'  >Kamloops This Week</option><option value=\'113\'  >Kelowna Capital News</option><option value=\'169\'  >Keremeos Review</option><option value=\'17\'  >Kootenay News Advertiser</option><option value=\'166\'  >Lake Country Calendar</option><option value=\'19\' SELECTED >Merritt Herald</option><option value=\'143\'  >Nelson Star</option><option value=\'103\'  >Revelstoke Times Review</option><option value=\'160\'  >Rossland News</option><option value=\'29\'  >Salmon Arm Observer</option><option value=\'30\'  >Sicamous Eagle Valley News</option><option value=\'106\'  >Similkameen Spotlight</option><option value=\'104\'  >Summerland Review</option><option value=\'265\'  >The Free Press</option><option value=\'267\'  >Trail Daily Times</option><option value=\'35\'  >Vernon Morning Star</option></optgroup>			</SELECT> 			<input type=\"submit\" name=\"submit\" value=\"Search obituaries\" tabindex=\"2\"> 			</form> 		</div> 		<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.8em;\">Browse obituaries: 524 records found </p> 		<a href= \"?paper=19&amp;submit=&amp;name=&amp;skip=10\"><img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/portals/images/nextobit.gif\" width=\"45\" height=\"12\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Next\"></a> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Laird, Ryan John</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Thursday, 12 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Merritt Herald Merritt, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"float:right; width: 80px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding:4px; margin-left: 9px;\"> 			<img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/images/obituploads/merritt/lairdforweb.jpg\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Photo of Laird, Ryan John\"> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			On Thursday, August 12, 2010 Ryan sadly lost his life in a motorcycle accident, at the age of 27 years. <br> <br>Survived by his parents Robert and Irene, brother Jordan, his son Ethan Laird and Ethan’s mom Jessica Steeves, grandfather Joseph Abel, grandmother Marlene Laird and numerous family members and friends. <br> <br>He was loved by many and will be missed by all. <br> <br>Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 2 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, with a tea to follow, then interment at Hillside Cemetery. <br> <br>Love remains, forever shining. <br> <br>Condolences may be expressed at: <br>www.schoenings.com 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Downey, Doris Mary</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Thursday, 05 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Merritt Herald Merritt, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"float:right; width: 80px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding:4px; margin-left: 9px;\"> 			<img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/images/obituploads/merritt/ObitDorisforweb.jpg\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Photo of Downey, Doris Mary\"> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Mom passed away peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She will be sadly missed by her children Colleen(Gary) Herrington, Dianne Desnoyer, and Brian Downey, her sisters Carolyn(Tommy), Kay(Bob), Margaret(Stewart), Doreen(Mike), her brothers Bob, and Jimmy, her 11 grandchildren and spouses, 21 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, as well as her many other extended relatives and friends. She was predeceased by parents Robert and Elsie, husbands William and James, brothers John and Barry, son-in- law Gilbert and grand-son Trevor.    <br>She will be remembered for her many years working in the flower shop and the many beautiful wedding cakes she made and decorated, she loved decorative painting, knitting, crouching and doing many other crafts. She enjoyed visiting with her friends and would always attend family and friend functions. Her door was always open, the coffee was always on and you were always welcome. It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye. <br>Come and join us in a celebration of Moms life at 2:30 on Thursday August 12th with a Graveside Service at the Pineridge Cemetery followed by a reception tea at the Merritt Seniors Community Centre 2202 Jackson Street. <br>In lieu of flowers donations in Moms name can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Weston, Paul</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Friday, 30 Jul 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Merritt Herald Merritt, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Paul Weston <br>March 23, 1929 – July 30, 2010. <br> <br>It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Paul Weston at the family home in Merritt BC on Friday, July 30, 2010.  <br> <br>He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Pat, his 4 sons Robert (Linda), Ian (Bev), Chris (Pam), Andrew (Darcie) and stepdaughters Patti (Ken) and Margie (Mat), his 13 beloved grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He will also be missed by his two sisters and brother as well as many nieces, nephews other family and friends around the world. He was predeceased in 1977 by his wife Joan. <br> <br>The family wishes to thank the emergency personnel, Cst. Mike Daniels, Mae Webster and Lindsay Carson and Donna Smith. Also a special thanks to Gloria and Ed Michayluk and Linda Baird for their kindness and support.  <br> <br>A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 14th at 2pm at the Trinity United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave. Merritt, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.  <br> 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Reid, Elva</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Thursday, 29 Jul 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Merritt Herald Merritt, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"float:right; width: 80px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding:4px; margin-left: 9px;\"> 			<img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/images/obituploads/merritt/obitreid-internet.jpg\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Photo of Reid, Elva\"> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Reid <br> <br>Elva May Reid was born April 24,1925 in Fiske, Saskatchewan passed away on July 29, 2010 in Merritt, B.C.   <br> <br>Elva is survived by her daughters Gail Pilon  of Kamloops, B.C. and Darlene (Steve) Emmons of Red Deer. Alberta. Her six grandchildren and their families Neil (Trina) Pilon and their children Taylor, Kayley, Jacob and Sara of Kamloops, Roni-Jean (Larry) Mauvieux of Saskatoon, Sask.  Vicki (Preston) Hanson and their children Samantha, Brennan and Janaya of Kamloops, B.C. Steven (Lisa) Emmons of St. Thomas, Ont. and daughters Stephanie and Nikita.  Heliena Emmons and her two boys Kevin and Robert of Alberta and Christy Emmons of Red Deer, Alberta.  She is survived by sister Doris Kalish of New Westminster B.C.,  brother in law Terry Fulton of Moose Jaw, Sask.and numerous nieces and nephews.She was also survived by the town of Merritt.  She was predeceased by her parents John and Carrie Moore, husband Sam in 1989, son in law Ed Pilon,  brothers and sisters Stanley (Helen) Moore, Ernest (Elsie) Moore,  Melissa Fulton, Carrie (Donald) Wardstrom and two great grandchildren Rory and Samantha Goodhope. <br> <br>Elva joined the Army at the age of eighteen and that is where she met her husband Sam Reid.  They were married on Dec 28. 1944.  At the end of the war they moved to Brightview, Alberta where they took up farming  with Sam’s mother and father.  It was there that their 2 daughters were born.  The family moved to Merritt in 1960. Elva was recognized for her service to Merritt, the town that she loved and where she wanted to remain forever. <br> <br>We, her  proud family, are already missing her in our lives and will forever.     <br>  <br>Her service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Merritt at 2:00 PM on August 4, 2010.  Merritt Funeral home is in charge of cremation.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Merritt Centennial Hockey Club, The Royal Canadian Legion, Merritt Branch, The Canadian Cancer Fund or the Heart and Stroke Fund will be greatly appreciated.    		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Kloepfer, Philip</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Sunday, 18 Jul 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Merritt Herald Merritt, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Philip Arthur Kloepfer <br>Dec 6, 1927 - July 18, 2010 <br>\"Phil\" passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, comforted by the presence of family  <br>and friends.  He has gone to be with his beloved Eileen (Lacerte).  Left to remember him are members of the Lacerte, Kloepfer and Niven families. <br>We will all miss you Phil! 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Nelson, Sandra</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Merritt Herald Merritt, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Sandra Moreen Nelson passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 14, 2010. Sandy has made the Nicola Valley her home for over 40 years. She has touched the community and many people in it with her kind heart and warm, joyous spirit. Sandy is survived by her loving husband Don, daughter Shanna (Gene), son Jordie (Lynnette), and numerous family members and friends. A graveside service will be held for Sandy on a future date that will be announced. Sandy will be sadly missed, but more so lovingly remembered. 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Gerow, Jack</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Monday, 12 Jul 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Merritt Herald Merritt, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"float:right; width: 80px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding:4px; margin-left: 9px;\"> 			<img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/images/obituploads/merritt/Gerow.jpg\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Photo of Gerow, Jack\"> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Jack, of Lumby, passed away peacefully in Hospice House on Monday, July 12th, 2010 at the age of 73 years.   <br>He is survived by his loving family: Jackie Gerow, of Abbotsford, BC, three daughters: Melinda Jordan of Abbotsford, Susan (Ron) Burke of Allotsford and Ellen (Ken) Lorentz of Lumby, eight grandchildren: Chad, Jamie, Jessica, Joshua, Jacqueline, Kelsey, Cory, and Nikki, four great grandchildren, two brothers, Herb and Ed, two sisters, Bertha Ericson, and Adeline Holland.  He was predeceased by two sons, David and Barton, two granddaughters, Dawn-Marie Jordan and Stacey May Udell and ten siblings. <br>The Memorial Service will be held at Swansea Point in Mara, BC on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.  <br>In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Jack may do so to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4. <br> <br>Arrangements have been entrusted to: <br>PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME <br>(250) 542-4333 <br>Condolences may be offered at  <br>www.pleasantvalleyfh.com 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Holland, Joseph</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Saturday, 10 Jul 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Merritt Herald Merritt, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"float:right; width: 80px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding:4px; margin-left: 9px;\"> 			<img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/images/obituploads/merritt/Obit-Hollandforweb.jpg\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Photo of Holland, Joseph\"> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			I’m Free <br>Don’t grieve for me, from pain I’m free, <br>I’m following the path God has laid, you see. <br>I took His hand when I heard His call, <br>I turned around and left it all. <br>I could not stay another day, <br>To laugh, to love, to work or play. <br>Tasks left undone must stay that way. <br>I found the peace one sunny day. <br>If my parting has left a void, <br>Then fill it with remembered joys. <br>A family shared, a laugh, a kiss, <br>Oh yes, these things, I too shall miss. <br>Be not burdened with times of sorrow, <br>I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. <br>My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, <br>Good family, good times, a loved one’s touch. <br>Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, <br>Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. <br>Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee, <br>God wanted me now, from pain I’m free.  <br> <br>Joseph is survived by his wife Karen, children Curtis  Katrina), Colleen (Mark) and Clayton, grandchildren Danielle, Austin and Devon Konst and Lisa Holland. <br>Papa Joe had a special place in his heart for his 4 grandchildren and will be missed by family and friends. <br>A gathering of family and friends will be held in Smithers at a later date. <br>On-line condolences may be expressed at  www.schoenings.com <br>Merritt Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements. 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Nicholls, Stephen</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Wednesday, 07 Jul 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Merritt Herald Merritt, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"float:right; width: 80px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding:4px; margin-left: 9px;\"> 			<img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/images/obituploads/merritt/ObitNichollsforweb.jpg\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Photo of Nicholls, Stephen\"> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Dad passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Dad was a long time resident of Merritt, a logger by trade. He was an honest, loving, caring, compassionate man who was always there when you needed him. Dad loved to garden, paint pictures, play the organ and guitar. He also liked to make soups, pies and Chinese dinners for his family. Everything Dad did he gave 100% and tried to instill the same work ethics in us. I am going to miss his wisdom and love and just sitting on the back porch enjoying each others company. Dad was a great lover of dogs he had many, he loved them as much as they loved him.  <br> <br>This poem is for you Dad <br>You suffered much, murmured not <br>  I watched you day by day; <br>And prayed that your dear life,  <br>  Would not be taken away. <br>But when I saw you sleeping,  <br>  So peaceful free from pain, <br>I could not wish you back, <br>  To suffer that again, <br>To you who have a dad, cherish him with care; <br>You will never know the heartache,  <br>  Till he is no longer there. <br>			 <br>I love you Dad <br>Forever and Always <br>Debra Mary 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Nicholls, Stephen</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Wednesday, 07 Jul 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Merritt Herald Merritt, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"float:right; width: 80px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding:4px; margin-left: 9px;\"> 			<img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/images/obituploads/merritt/ObitNichollsforweb.jpg\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Photo of Nicholls, Stephen\"> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Steve, after a short battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by his wife Shirley of nearly 55 years, daughters; Deb (Jim), Brenda (Morriss), Darlene (Alf), Barb (Marcel) and son Daryl. Also 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, his brother Alf, cousins, nieces and nephews. <br>Steve was predeceased by his parents Claude and Elsie, sister Pearl and brother Charlie and grand daughter Kristy. <br>The family would like to thank all those that cared for him during his illness. There will be no service by request, just a private family gathering. 		</div> 		<a href= \"?paper=19&amp;submit=&amp;name=&amp;skip=10\"><img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/portals/images/nextobit.gif\" width=\"45\" height=\"12\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Next\"></a> <script src=\"http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js\" type=\"text/javascript\"> </script> <script type=\"text/javascript\"> _uacct = \"UA-2178680-7\"; urchinTracker(); _uff = 0; _uacct = \"UA-3534793-1\"; urchinTracker(); _uff = 0 _uacct = \"UA-3544520-1\"; urchinTracker(); </script> </span> ";
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