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KUNKA, ANTHONY (TONY) 1929 ~ 2015 We are sad to announce the passing of Anthony Kunka on May 22, 2015 in Maple Ridge, BC. Tony was originally from Ethelbert, MB and later moved to Kelowna in 1973, with his wife and kids. After Amy’s passing in 2012, he moved to Maple Ridge, BC with his daughter and family. Tony will be lovingly remembered by his children: Brenda (Roy); Ben (Clare); Laura (Randy); and Lionel (Jamie): 9 grandchildren: Devon; Ian, Alistair; Alysha, Kelsey, Brayden; Khrista, Ashley, and Larissa; 2 great grandchildren: Jaelyn and Izabella; sisters: Lil, Mary, (Cliff), Elsie, Jean (Don) and brothers: Mike (June), and Jimmy; and many nieces and nephews. Tony was sadly predeceased by his wife of fifty-six years Amy, his parents John and Nellie, sister Florence, and brothers-in-law George, Art, and Bert. Tony loved his family and friends with all his heart. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren dearly, and did whatever he could to help them get ahead in life. He taught good morals, and was an honest and hard-working man. Tony also had a love for animals, especially his cat. The viewing: Friday May 29, 2015 from 5-7 PM at Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road Kelowna, BC Celebration of Life service: Saturday morning May 30, 2015 at 9:30 AM in the chapel of Valleyview Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Lorna Hillian. Tony will be laid to rest Saturday afternoon May 30, 2015 at 2 PM at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations in Tony`s memory may be sent to the Kelowna Branch of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 4 - 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9, or to the Kelowna SPCA, 3785 Casorso Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com. The family can be reached at: 778-753-1178. To see the full obituary go to http://www.castanet.net/obituaries/.



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