Nicholas passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the age of 88 years old. Nicholas was predeceased by his wife Ellen (2016); parents George and Eva Stirr; brothers John, Fred (Rose), Bill (Ruby), and Steve; sisters Kay (Peter) Owatz, Mary (Fonse) Gettle, Margaret (Clifford) Olsen, Anne (Joe) Hornsberger, and Virginia Pinel. Nick will be missed by his daughter Linda; son Greg (Cheryl); grandchildren Christopher, and Kayla (Jason); siblings Anne Derzaph, and Helen Forbes. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. A heartfelt thank you from Nicholas’ family to the nurses of Palliative Home Care and Pasqua Hospital, and to Dr. Jennifer Kuzmicz. Special thanks to Bryon, Phil, and Ray for being dedicated friends, listeners, and chauffeurs to a very grateful Nick. VESNICA POMENIRE – MEMORY ETERNAL.