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Vivyan Velma Hockridge

Female 1926 - 2015  (89 years)


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  • Name Vivyan Velma Hockridge 
    Born 23 Feb 1926  Proton Twp., Grey Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Name Vivyan Velma Brubacher 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-159082 
    Died 19 Mar 2015  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I159082  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Family Lorne Elwood Brubacher,   b. 17 Mar 1925,   d. 25 Feb 2020, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years) 
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F63860  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • BRUBACHER, Vivyan (Hockridge) With great regret we announce the passing of Vivyan, beloved wife of Lorne Brubacher, on March 19, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Kitchener. Dear mother of Gale Cameron, Doug (Sue) Brubacher, Gary (Evelyn) Brubacher, Carol (Al) Stephenson and Tim (Heidi) Brubacher. Cherished Grandma of Beth, Jackie, Ewan, James, Tara, Ryan, Nathan, Ali, Phoebe and Max. Adored Grandma B to great-grandchildren Nick, Ella, Ian, Vivienne, Kyra, Scarlett, Georgia and step-great- grandma to Cameron, Duncan and Jenna. Dear friend of Cindy Mounteer, Shirley Halme and Dorothy Eglin. Predeceased by her parents, Jack and Blanche Hockridge, sister Verlet Miehm and brothers Clarence and Carman. Vivyan was born in Proton Township on February 23, 1926. She married Lorne in 1945, and would have celebrated their 70th anniversary in June of this year. After raising her family, Vivyan enjoyed working outside the home at the Dairy Queen in Eastwood Plaza for over 25 years. She was a charter member of Christ the King United Church, holding many positions through the years. A "Mom" and "Grandma" to many, Vivyan opened her home to everyone, and made them feel a part of the family. Vivyan's family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00p.m.-4:00 p.m. rand 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A memorial service will be held at Christ the King United Church, 167 Thaler Ave., Kitchener, on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with pre-service visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment at Woodland Cemetery, followed by a reception in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be directed to Christ The King United Church or The Harmonize for Speech Fund. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Vivyan's memorial

      Vivyan Brubacher - Thursday, March 19th, 2015 (no date) Henry Walser Funeral Home. Available at: https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/vivyan-brubacher/2090071/obituary.php (Accessed: 12 April 2024).

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 23 Feb 1926 - Proton Twp., Grey Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Mar 2015 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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