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Elliott Rodney "Blaine" Houlind
November 24, 1957 - October 26, 2018
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It is with great sadness, loss and shock that the family of Blaine Houlind announce his passing on Friday, October 26, 2018 in Langley, BC at the age of 60 years. Blaine was born on November 24, 1957 in Salmon Arm, BC to Eric and Iris (Elliott) Houlind and was one of four children born to them.
Blaine was an exceptionally friendly man with a remarkable ability to make people feel welcome. He was very beloved to all his extended family, especially the kids. He was employed with Berry and Smith Trucking Company. Blaine took great pride in his work with the company over the past 4 years. Blaine was very popular with colleagues and with the customers. He was friendly, helpful, diligent in his work, open to new ideas and extremely bright. Blaine was always interested in what was happening in the world and with each person he communicated with.
Blaine and Margarita just recently returned from a trip to Russia, Margarita’s homeland. They celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary on October 23rd. Blaine loved to travel, work, sail and more recently, he was learning to play the guitar. Blaine will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Blaine leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife, Margarita and his children; Jeanne (Dallas), David and Valentin (Kristin). Also left are his beloved granddaughters; Karina and Anaya. Blaine leaves two brothers, Ken (Ronda) and Murray. He was predeceased by his sister Leanne.
A Celebration of Life for Blaine will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Mark Memorial Community Funeral Home, 2024 Industrial Road No. 2, Cranbrook. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemoiral.com.
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From: DINA ELDER
Relation: Friend and co-worker
Our condolences to your family, know that we are thinking of you.
From: Bill and Linda Smith
Relation: Friends through trucking
We send our deepest condolences to Blaine’s family. He was a gentleman in all manner of the word. Blaine imparted his years of wisdom to Bill and I when we were getting into the trucking business; he was always there to answer any questions we had and to offer his sage advice. The trucking community lost one of the great ones and he will be truly missed.
From: Cathy Rephin
So very sorry for your loss.
From: Sharon and Dennis
Relation: Aunt and Uncle
Growing up, Blaine was always up-beat, the tag-a-long in the group who refused to be ignored who grew up to be a head taller than most of the rest of us! From a very young age, he was a masterful story-teller. Blaine loved people and loved talking to them on any topic. Widely read and extremely bright, it was he who could remember the most obscure detail about anything he and the family had experienced. A true treasure. Thinking of you and the family so much Rita… our heart is very heavy. Much love, Sharon and Dennis
From: Irene Vanderstar
Relation: Leanne's sister in law
We are so very sorry for your devasting loss of your husband, father, and brother and are sending you our love and prayers. We will always remember his humour, his laughter and his beautiful smile. Rest in peace dear friend. From the Vanderstar and the Hanssens families.
From: Gary Cook
Relation: Worked with Rita
Sincere sympathy Rita- what a shock. Hold those special memories of the two of you close over the coming weeks.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
November 11, 2018
Beginning at 10:00am
Location:
Mark Memorial Community Funeral Home
2024 Industrial Road No. 2
Cranbrook, BC Canada
2024 Industrial Road No. 2
Cranbrook, BC Canada
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