GAL, MARCEL JEAN

1942 ~ 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marcel, on January 14, 2016 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 73. Survived by his loving wife, Betty; daughters Brigitte (Tony) Diemand of Kelowna, Diane (Germano)

Gal Ferreira of Belgium, and Nicole (Adam) Houghtaling

of Brandon, Manitoba; 6 grandchildren, Jonah, Julia,

Joseph, Jennifer, Simone and Joaquim; 1 sister, Gilberte (Francis) Laverriere and 7 brothers, Leon, Louis (Raymonde), Paul (Jeanine), Gustave (Christine), Andre, Gerard (Sylvianne) and Bernard (Marcelle) all of France, as well as numerous

nieces and nephews. Marcel is also remembered by

sister-in-law Louise, and brother-in-law Paul of Edmonton. Predeceased by his parents, Emile (Ida) and sister

Chrisiane Poencet. A funeral service will be held at a

later date. Special thanks to the staff at KGH 4A and B, and Hospice house for their compassionate care.

No flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer

Research Society P.O. Box 4613 STN E Ottawa,

ON K1S 1P7 or Central Okanagan Hospice House

2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2Z6.

Arrangements entrusted to

Everden Rust Funeral Services,

condolences may be offered at

www.everdenrust.com