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John Rice Obituary

Published by The Province from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2007.

RICE _ John Alexander (May 27, 1951 - January 24, 2007) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a dear husband, father, brother and friend. John passed away on January 24, 2007. Lovingly remembered by his wife Joan, children Melissa and Jenny, sister Linda. To honour John's life, a service will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Covenant House would be appreciated. Dearly missed, never to be forgotten. Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040

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February 5, 2007

Catherine posted to the memorial.

February 4, 2007

Mary Rodgers posted to the memorial.

February 1, 2007

Karyn Rovers posted to the memorial.

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Catherine

February 5, 2007

Joni, My heartfelt thoughts are with you at this time. I was very saddened to hear of John's passing, knowing how deeply you loved and cared for him. I always enjoyed hearing the stories of the places you had been. John always had a sparkle in his eye when I saw the photos of you and him. Take Care.
Love, Catherine

Mary Rodgers

February 4, 2007

Dearest Joni, I only yesterday heard of this devastation in your life and John's family. Your love of John shone in your radiance and beauty and your eyes spoke volumes. I so so just can't believe the precious gift of your lives together was so short. May your faith sustain you and may God hold you in the palm of His hand as he carries you through this trauma.
Caringly, and fondly, Mary Rodgers
My deepest condolences to John's daughters and family as well.

Karyn Rovers

February 1, 2007

Joni, I am so sorry for your loss, my heart felt thoughts are with you. I had never seen you happier than I had in the past years since John was in your life.You have incredible strength and faith and that will carry you through.
Sincerely, Karyn

Sandy Bennett

February 1, 2007

You will be truly missed by myself and Critics Choice Caterers, no matter when we called you, you came with that magic smile always had time to ask how I was. To the Rice family my prayers and thoughts will be with you, truly a wonderful caring man.
Sincerely, Sandy from Critics Choice

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barb frewin

February 1, 2007

It is one of the hardest things to do...to say good-bye to someone you have known for such a long time.John's larger-than-life personality,bright blue eyes and huge grin will be in our memories for the rest of our lives! with love from,Barb Frewin and Sons,Davey,Nick(his God-son),Kyle and Mark.

Diane Lamirande

February 1, 2007

Dear Joni: Just heard the news..So sorry, life just doesn't seem fair....Have faith life only gives us what we can handle, though you've had one curve ball after another...God is with you and you have experienced love so dear...Take care...

Peter & Helga Hintermuller

January 31, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Rhonda Beatty

January 31, 2007

Dear Joni,
I am so sorry for your loss. I love you and pray that you will find the strength and courage to make it through this difficult time.
Love Rhonda

Sandra Harvey

January 31, 2007

Joni, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your loving husband. I remember your telling me stories of your travels and golfing together and you radiated with happiness as you spoke at that time of this wonderful new man in your life. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lesley Finlay

January 31, 2007

Our family is deeply saddened by the loss of John. We had a lovely long friendship, cemented before our girls arrived, many fun evenings together with many laughs, great food and wine and some memorable dancing!

We will never forget his amazing laugh and wonderful blue eyes. We love you Johno.

Our thoughts are with his entire family, old and new. Lesley, Gord, Elspeth and Alexis Finlay.

John Helfrich

January 31, 2007

Dear Rice Family, So sorry for your loss. I dont know all of you, but i knew John as a great friend and neighbour in Deep Cove. i also had the pleasure to work with/for him a couple of occasions. one of the nicest guys i have met. i know he will be missed,by anyone he knew. a great lad

Shirley Parker

January 31, 2007

Dear Joni I am feel so saddened for you. I saw how happy you have been but I know the strength that you have to go thru this. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts. Please express my sympathy to John's family
Love and hugs Shirley

Jane Mundy

January 30, 2007

John was always there for us, even when we called him in the middle of the night to fix one of our catering trucks. He was honest and genuine and always smiled. I am very saddened and shocked.
Jane, former owner, Reel Appetites.

Carol and Doug Romain

January 30, 2007

We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad Jenny and Melissa. This is hard for your Mom too as it will be for Joni. Your Dad loved you all. The memories will be with you forever. You will find strenghth you never knew you had through this. Love Carol and Doug Romain

Miriam Griffin

January 29, 2007

Iknow John from the Bay Lougheed,fixing this and that in the restarant,We all will miss his sense of humor and his smile on his face,he will be missed from all of us.Thoughts and Prayers are with his family.From the Staff at the Restarant..@ the Bay Lougheed.

Betty and Mike McAtasney

January 29, 2007

Dear Joni
It was such a shock to hear about John Our Hearts Go Out to You John was a special Guy and we will all miss him. One day you will be together again. Love you Joni .
Betty and Mike

Gerry Seward

January 29, 2007

Dear Joni and family of John. I was shocked to hear of John's sudden passing. My heart and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Love Gerry

Ken Kyle

January 29, 2007

I always enjoyed working with John at The Bay and Woodwards. He was always laughing. He was a great guy and will be missed. Deepest Sympathy to his family and friends.

Bobbi Lochansky

January 29, 2007

Dear Joni and family,
"Sometimes we can find the right works to say....Somtimes we can only stand beside one another and let our closeness say what words cannot."
Our hearts and prayers are with you, we are so sorry to hear about John. Joni, you are an amazing,loving, and spiritual person. May God hold you in his arms and give you comfort. We are so very sorry for your great loss.
God's blessings,
Bobbi, Brian, Spencer and Fraser

Jen Kormendy

January 29, 2007

Oh Dear Joni - I was so incredibly saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. It was such a short time ago that you beamed from finding the true love you had waited for. Just before Christmas, as you cut my hair, John arrived at the salon bearing gifts for all the gals there. He lit up the room with his infectious smile!! The girls surrounded him as if he was a beacon in the night and your smile at his charm was heartwarming to see. The love between the 2 of you was so clear and pure. I am so sorry you must continue life without this special man by your side and hope that the memories of the years you shared can carry you forward at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, John's daughters, his family and friends.
Hugs,

Arlene McDonald

January 29, 2007

Dear Joni and Family,
Our hearts are with all of you. Such a great loss. You have so much to be proud of.
Love, Arlene, Martin & Russell

Melissa Rice

January 28, 2007

I would like to say thank you so, so much for the kind words I find in this guest book. I am the eldest of John's Daughters, Melissa. I miss my Daddy terribly and I know that others will miss him very much too.

Melissa

Jon & Kathy Grymaloski

January 28, 2007

Dear Melissa & Jenny,
Our Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of Your Father.
HIS Memory will Always be carried within
All OUR HEARTS.

Love, Jon & Kathy Grymaloski

Margaret Baptie

January 28, 2007

With great sadness, I heard about John's passing from a mutal friend. As you and the family go thru this time, know that my prayers are with you.

John Olson

January 28, 2007

I am not sure what to say, I only knew you a short time. I wish your family well. Goodbye John and thank you. I will never forget.

Debbie Mc Donald

January 28, 2007

Joni, Graham and I are so shocked to hear about John. What a nice man, such a bright smile and just a good person. We have no idea what happened to him but we were stunned when we heard he passed on. Our very deepest condolences to you and all of John's family. Reach out and up.I know you will be cradled with people who love you. Debbie Mc Donald

Lorraine and Al Trotter

January 28, 2007

Joni:
Our love and prayers are with you. You know how much we loved John and are so sorry we are so many miles away. We celebrate his life and all the wonderful memories we have of his smiling face and wonderful heart. He will always be in our prayers

Jean Pierre Guerin

January 28, 2007

I am stunned at this terrible news, we just had lunch together last Friday and everything seemed so normal.
John you will be dearly missed from all of your customers , I am a customer of yours but I am also a friend, farewell my friend.

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