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MaryLynne Seliga-Aitken posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Sorry to hear about the passing of Lonnie. May your memories bring your comfort over the difficult days ahead.
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Paul Myers posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Laura and family. Very sorry for your loss. Lonnie was a great neighbour and friend. I saw how he loved Laura and his kids dearly, regardless of the situation. I’m sorry I missed the showing as I’m just finding out about his loss now. Prayers for you all. Paul and family
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Lory Meloche donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Saturday, March 30, 2024
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Rick posted a condolence
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Laura, Scott, Stacey and Brian: We would like to extend our deepest condolences to you and your families. I worked many years with Lonnie and always had fun with him. He was a good man and will be missed by many.
Sincerely, Rick & Lory Meloche
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Rick Middlebrook posted a condolence
Saturday, March 30, 2024
I wish to express my our deepest sympathies from myself and my family to
Laura, Scott, Stacey, Brian and all the grandchildren as well as all his siblings and friend. Lonnie was a great guy and although we lost contact over the years we were best friends throughout high school. There was many laughs and trouble share between us. You will be missed by all Lonnie, my friend. My heart is there with you’s all today. You are in my thoughts
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Elva & Derrek Bill posted a condolence
Saturday, March 30, 2024
One of the good ones taken away far too early. Our heartfelt condolences to Ruth, Don & all of Lonnie’s family. Elva & Derrek Bill
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erik eskritt and family posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, March 29, 2024
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Stacey lit a candle
Friday, March 29, 2024
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Love you dad! My world will not be the same with out you!
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Michelle and Phil Jackson posted a condolence
Friday, March 29, 2024
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Laura,Scott,Stacey and Brian.Lonnie was such a great man,we had alot of laughs over the years working with him and outside of work.He will be missed by many.
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Ché Marshall donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Friday, March 29, 2024
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Ché Marshall lit a candle
Friday, March 29, 2024
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Ken Gardiner posted a condolence
Friday, March 29, 2024
To all the Smyth family's we send our condolences on Lonnie's passing. Jacqueline Dewispelaere and Ken Gardiner
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Brian Richardson posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2024
My condolences to Laura and family. Rest in peace my friend.
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Lisa Paine posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Laura and family
I am sad to hear the passing of Lonnie. He was such a great guy. Cherish the memories you have and remember he is with you always. RIP Lonnie. Heaven gained a new Angel.
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Monica Robertson posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Dear Laura, Scott, Stacey, Brian and all your families,
I was so sorry to hear that you have lost your dear husband, father and grandfather. As you navigate through this most difficult time, may it somehow help to know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many.
A giant hug & my most sincere sympathy,
Monica (Muehmer) Robertson
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Melissa Bellemore posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
My sincere condolences to Laura, Stacy and family. May God be with you all ❤️❤️❤️
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Ethel Faber posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Sending my deepest condolences to Laura, Stacey, Scott and Brian and their families. Lonnie will be missed by many. He was a great guy all around.
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Jen & Kevin Kresan lit a candle
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Stacey, Laura and family. So sorry for your family’s loss. Thinking of you all in this difficult time. Hugs
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Cheryl A Clark posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Sincere sympathy to Lonnies family. Always a friendly person at work. Cherish all your family memories. Cheryl A Clark
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Leigh McDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Laura,Stacey,Scott ,Bryan extended families and friends. So sorry to hear about Lonnie's passing .Our deepests condolences to everyone. Lonnie was a great man . We worked with him at Martinrea had many good laughs over our thirty years with him in and out of work.Hugs to everyone ❤ R.I.P Lonnie.
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Scott and Racheal Smith posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Lonnie was a good friend and neighbor for many years. He was always there to lend hand when needed. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Bev Charron posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
My deepest sympathy & condolence to Laura & entire family. So sorry to hear the sudden loss of Lonnie,he will be greatly missed. Thinking of you during this sad time. Your neighbour Bev & Vi.
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Tami posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Condolences to the whole family from Barry and Tami.
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Penny Owen lit a candle
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Tammy Savage posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
so sorry for your loss. Lonnie was a great man a good friend. We had many laughs at work. He will live in my memories forever. RIP LONNIE ❤️
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Bobbi Brown posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Laura and Stacey and family. I am so sorry to hear of Lonnie's passing. My sincere condolences.
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Penny Owen posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Rest in peace Lonnie we will miss u ! Heaven is receiving a Great man ! Friends Always Bill,Penny ,Ashley and Brandi Owen and Families
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Sandy Myers lit a candle
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Stacey & Rob…
Sending our deepest condolences for the loss of your father Lonnie. May he RIP.
Larry & Sandy Myers
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Erik Eskritt posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
My condolences to Laura and Family from Erik and Tammy, Kristen and Kyle Eskritt
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Ramsden Jeannie posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Laura Scott Stacey and Brian and extended family may you have happy memories replaced by this sadness brought on so fast. Lonnie may you RIP . Thanks for being a friend.
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Lori and Jeff Kennedy posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Our deepest sympathies to Laura and family
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Carla Carlsen posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
My condolences to Laura and her family ❤️
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Catherine MOORE posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Laura and family
I am so sorry to learn of Lonnie’s passing. Please accept my condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Catherine
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Pam Hamilton posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
It was so great to work with you and get to know you, RIP my friend. (((HUGS))) to the family (James)
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Rick and Shelley Holmes posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences.
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Carmen Poole posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Laura Scott Stacey Bryan and Family
Condolences on your loss of Lonnie
R.I,P. Lonnie
I will always remember the great laughs we had together during our years working together at Martinrea
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Garnet and Carrie Robinson & family posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Garnet and Carrie Robinson & family lit a candle
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Penny Jones lit a candle
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Penny Jones posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Deepest condolences to Laura & Family on the passing of your loved one. May he RIP.
Penny (Peterson) Jones
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Carla Malm lit a candle
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Sorry for you loss..My thoughts are with you and the family Stacey and Laura
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Linda jensen lit a candle
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Sorry for your loss Laura and family.
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Walt & Linda Mathieson lit a candle
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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So sorry for your loss one of the greatest
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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