Kinseys et al. in the Ancestry.ca Obituary Collection

Ancestry.ca has recently updated their Canadian Obituary Collection. Along with this collection, comes this sort explanation of the database:

This database is a compilation of obituaries published in Canadian newspapers, collected from various online sources. Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as names, dates, places of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships.

A quick search of the Kinsey surname came up with the following obituaries of interest:

Obituary of Roy M. Stroh in the 9 March 2006 Kitchener-Waterloo Record

STROH, Roy M. - Peacefully, on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Roy M. Stroh, age 89 years, of Conestogo. Beloved husband of Mary (Dibblee) Stroh for 60 years. Loving and devoted father of Carol and Robert Beltrame of Florida, Bev and Gary Kinsey of Trenton, Ont., Brenda and Joe Merriam of Kitchener, Keith and Janet Stroh of Elmira and Pamela Stroh of Fenelon Falls. Dear grandfather of Lisa (Tony), Jason, Skye, Kyle, Kent and Victoria and great-grandpa of Anthony. Predeceased by his parents, Melvin and Laura (Dahmer) Stroh; two brothers, Harold and Carl; two sisters, Leola and Marjorie and one grandson, Luke. Roy was a life long resident of Conestogo, a self-employed electrician until his retirement, a member of the St. Jacobs Lions Club and a veteran of the Second World War. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. Saturday, transfer will be made to St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Conestogo, for funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Monika Wiesner officiating, followed by interment in St. Matthews Lutheran Cemetery. In his memory, donations to St. Matthews Lutheran Church Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Obituary of Beulah A. Kinsey (nee Wray) in the 14 July 2005 Penticton Herald

Kinsey, Beulah A. (Boo): passed away at Moog & Friends Hospice House surrounded by family on July 10, 2005 at the age of 73. Born in Saskatchewan on July 29, 1931, Beulah soon moved to BC with her adoptive parents. They lived in Penticton in the mid-1930's with her siblings; Eunice, Geraldine and Delbert until moving to New Westminster where she finished her schooling. As an independent young woman, she moved back to Penticton and married Herbert (Bert) Kinsey on October 16, 1954. While diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in her early twenties, she was resilient and positive raising three children; Katherine (Dewey), John (Lynn) and Doug, while also contributing greatly to the community through the Sororptimists, the MS Society, numerous charities, and helping adoptees find information about their biological parents. In her own search she was successful in 1996 in finding and reconnecting with six of her biological family, the Hensruds. This gave great pleasure to Beulah, as did participating in the lives of her own three grandchildren: Robyn, Megan and Jeff. In her later years, Beulah lived with her husband in Summerland at Angus Place. She greatly enjoyed her friends that she made there. Described by many as a ray of sunshine and a positive spirit. She will be lovingly remembered by family and friends. The family would like to thank Home Support, IODE, MS Society and many others that enabled Mom to enjoy her later years at home. Your support & kindness was much appreciated and will be fondly remembered. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Beulah's life on 11:00 am Friday, July 15, 2005 at Penticton Legion, 502 Martin St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the MS Society of BC, or the Parkdale Housing Society Tenant's Association, Angus Place.

Obituary of Kathleen Margaret Swanson in the 29 October 2007 Kelowna Capital News

Kathleen Margaret Swanson
1927 – 2006
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Kathleen Margaret Swanson, on May 16, 2006, at the age of 78 years. Kathleen is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Kenneth; children Linda (Cal) Kinsey, Randy (Janice), Larry (Karen) and David (Melody); seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister Leana, of England; stepbrothers Don and Gary; as well as many friends. A Celebration of Kathleen’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Personal Alternative Funeral Services, 177 Tranquille Road. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon, 203 – 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2B3. Cremation Arrangements are entrusted to Justin Clark of Personal Alternative Funeral Services 554-2324.

Obituary of Norma Mary Martin (nee Hoy) in the 1 December 2004 Penticton Herald

Martin, Norma Mary (nee Hoy): Died peacefully at the Westview Residence of Penticton Regional Hospital on Nov. 26, 2004 surrounded by family; Norma was born in Vanderhoof on Jan. 17, 1924 and lived in Fort St. James until she married Reo Martin in June 1944. Norma and Reo lived in various communities throughout B.C. before settling in the West Kootenays in 1957. In 1994 they left their home in Salmo and moved to the Okanagan to be closer to family. Norma is survived by her children, Reo (Carol) Martin, Louise (Alan) Burgart, Don Martin of Fort St. James, Brian (Bev) Martin of Kaleden, Roger (Mary-Lou) Martin of Summerland, Terry (Joanne) Martin of Nakusp, Bruce (Sis) Martin, Lynn (John) Kinsey, Ken (Cathy) Martin of Penticton, Gordon (Pam) Martin of Vernon; 28 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; brothers, Bob, Doug, Stuart and Neil Hoy; sister Bev Playfair as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Reo; sons, Darryl and Patrick and sister Marion Rasmussen. A Memorial Service will be held at the Penticton Yacht Club, 675 Front St., Penticton on Friday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. Interment will take place in Fort St. James at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer's Society of B.C., 104-35 E. Westminster Ave., Penticton, V2A 1H7 would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of EVERDEN RUST FUNERAL SERVICES, 493-4112.