Koverchuk, Ernest Gene ~ passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him deeply, on the 24th of November, 2011. Ernie was born September 22nd, 1943 and during his time with us he touched our lives and souls. His presence in our life is a gift we will always be thankful for. Ernie is survived by his loving family, his wife Cheryl; his children, Lisa (Adam), Sean and Jen and his grandchildren, Arianna, Sienna and Taylor. He will be dearly missed by his brother Ed (Barbara) and sister Susan (Norman). A Celebration of Ernie’s Life will be held in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3789 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC on Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at 1:30 pm. A reception will follow in the Tea Lounge of the Funeral Home.