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1933
2013
Alex (Poppa) passed away at St. Pauls Hospital after a long struggle with health issues.
Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dorothy, son Paul and wife Colleen, grandson Aaron (Colleen), granddaughters Chelsea and Kayley. Also son Ian and wife Vicki, grandsons Bobby and Thomas, great grandsons Matteo and Trace and sisters-in-law Sharon Gatto and Anne Clouston. Nephews Lee, Michael, David Erickson and families in Eastern Canada, and relatives and in Australia.
Articled to Barry Cotton, B.C.L.S., he became a notable land surveyor. A partner in Hermon, Cotton and Bunbury, then Hermon, Bunbury and Oke. He was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Alex's projects include Trans Mountain Pipline, B.C. Rail, Whistler town site and Mtn, Blackcomb Mtn, major powerline installations. Grouse Mt. Gondolas, Native reserve lands, National Park boundaries and C.B.C. Installations.
A keen volunteer; Alex was an early member of North Shore Rescue, started the dog search section in N.S.R., was a long time active member of Whistler Ski Patrol, Fire Department, Museum Society, and Advisory Planning Board. He managed his son's soccer teams.
Alex enjoyed Mountaineering, tennis, golf, travel and the company of his many friends. He especially enjoyed his 52 years of skiing.
Alex requested no service. A celebration of life will be arranged. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Squamish General Hospital.
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15 Entries
As a former tenant in he and dorothy's 'rustic cabin' in Whistler we occasionally had our differences, we remained friends until the end and I will miss that outstanding individual!
Andy Selvage
February 27, 2014
Alex was a great guy, good neighbour and such a asset to Whistler. May your star always shine!
Diane Cook
Diane Cook
February 1, 2014
Time and place have nothing to do with whether one is a pioneer or not. My experience with AC as an employee and a life-long friend of Ian have always been unforgettable. I will remember him always, and am richer and grateful for it.
Ian Verchere
November 6, 2013
Seeing that "stach" go by on the hill or at the firehall one knew all was well in Whistlerworld. GREAT man and a legacy to be remembered forever. Thoughts with the family-Ian for one!
Roge' Hourston
November 6, 2013
DOT AND FAMILY SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT ALEX, HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND MENTOR TO ME AS WE WORKED TOGETHER IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE WHISTLER FIRE DEPARTMENT. ALEX I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR ROAD AND BOAT TRIPS CAL AND SAM SCHACTER
November 6, 2013
one last turn in the 'deep' for us old guys. rick and rocky mccarthy
rick mccarthy
November 6, 2013
Dear Dorothy and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. It was so much fun meeting and working with Alex at Blackcomb Mountain in the early 80's. Then connecting again at Pemberton Valley golf. Wonderful memories of a real gentleman.
Annie Sanderson
November 6, 2013
David Lalik
November 5, 2013
For Dorthy Paul and Ian and all the family,our sympathy is with you this week and through your grieving. He was a person that changed the way I viewed humanity, he effected many of us that way with his wit and humor. Your remembered Alexander Bunbury
David and Julie Lalik
November 5, 2013
Dear Aunt Dorothy:
My deepest condolences to you and your family,
Love Connie Sullivan and Family Members.
Connie Sullivan
November 5, 2013
I quite often think of the summer that I worked with Paul & Alex in Whistler as their 'surveying assistant'! I really enjoyed the history that Alex brought to each day...we'd uncover monuments buried in moss and debris that Alex himself had put there years prior and he'd always have a story. On the Whistler Ski Patrol, Alex always brought good humor and levity. Definitely a good man!
Rich Hamilton
November 5, 2013
Working with Alex at Bunbury & Associates for over 10 years was an interesting learning experience. Alex was patient and detailed in teaching me the office side of professional land surveying His historical knowledge of the Whistler area had hopefully been recorded by the Museum & Archives. We will miss those wonderful staff BBQs at your house where Dorothy & Alex were the perfect hosts. Thank you for many great memories.
Kathy and Don Macalister
November 5, 2013
My thoughts are with you in your time of grief. I knew Alex back in the days of ski patrol at Whistler, before Blackcomb existed. My sincere condolences.
Ross Woodhouse
November 5, 2013
My Dear Dorothy and family please except
our Deepest Smypahty in our dear Alex's death I didn't get to know him that well but his memeroy will be with us always. Cousin Carol Gerry & Barbara
Carol Gerry Barbara Limberger
November 4, 2013
Alex you will be missed not only by me which I can hardly remember not knowing you or you being part of my life but by all others you loved, touched and assisted throughout your life.
Rest in peace.
With love, a hug and kiss from your sister-in-law Sharon
Sharon Gatto
November 4, 2013
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