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Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Jul. 14, 2012.

Birth date Jan 24, 1929, DOD July 5, 2012 Rodney Lloyd Pantages passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 5th, leaving his wife Mimi of 61 years and his sons Cody(Laurie) Cole(Christine) and his 7 adored grandchildren. Rod played 9 years in the CFL, winning two Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders in 1948 and with the Montreal Allouettes in 1950. Adding to his achievements, he was a National Handball Champion. He was a husband, father, grandfather,brother and a great friend, but above all his accomplishments, his greatest role was being our hero..as Rod always said "the secret to life is to be happy" No service by request

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July 23, 2012

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Mike Allan

November 17, 2020

So sorry to hear of Rods passing. What a wonderful husband, father and gentleman.
Always funny with a joke when I was around the Pantages household and generous and kind with everyone.
He is sorely missed.
Mike Allan

Glynis and Teagan Dobson

July 23, 2012

There is one very bright star in the sky tonight and always...full heart...Glynis and Teagan xo

pam allen

July 16, 2012

To Mimi Cole & Cody & family In Loving Memory of a wonderful person Rod. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of great times together as you celebrate Rod's life well lived. love the Hughes family

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Dan & Lori Hagemoen

July 14, 2012

Deepest sympathy to all the family for your loss. He will be missed, but always kept close in your hearts.

Angela Mcculloch

July 14, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Mimi, Cole, Cody and families.
Marietta Pantages, daughter Angela and son Tom

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