Passed away peacefully at Sutherland Hills Retirement Residence on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the age of 93.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Alberta; daughter Susan Heer (David Panych) of Kelowna; son Walter Bubar (Cherie) of Penticton; grandchildren Lasandra Houde, Shannon Houde, Shyanne Crockett, Shane Houde (Jen), Chad Bubar (Tara), Chelsey Bubar, and Andrea Madaras (Brad); 4 great grandchildren, Jordan, Sebastian, Jacob, and Cache; brother Stanley; sister-in-law Beryl Bubar; and numerous nieces and nephews. George is predeceased by his daughter Caroline Madaras and 4 siblings.
A private family service will take place. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Association, PO Box 83, Rock Creek, BC, V0H 1Y0, or the Canadian Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.ca. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.