Hubert D'Arze Dendy

H. D’Arze Dendy passed away on October 12th, 2010 at Sutherland Hills Rest Home at the age of 93 years. D’Arze was predeceased by his father, Oliver Dendy, an Okanagan pioneer who settled in East Kelowna and married Mary Hewison, who raised the family after his father’s early death. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marion of 63 years, and four children: Hugh (Christine), Tom, David and Jean (Doug) Needham and grandchildren: Jean, Niel, Kyle, Cody, Cameron, Kristofer, Toby and Kate, and great grandson Henry. D’Arze will be remembered by the many students he taught in Kelowna from 1951 until his retirement to the cherry orchard in the seventies. D’Arze was a dedicated supporter of Jeunesse Musicale, scholarship development, and various other community organizations and the NDP. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 21st, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 2710 East Kelowna Road, Kelowna, BC with Rev. Alan Akehurst officiating. In lieu of flowers donations to his favorite charity, the Farm Radio International Society (www.farmradio.org) would be wonderful. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.