In Memoriam
Archive Donations - Previous Years
Please find our Archive of Years Previous to 2020 In Memoriam Donations Here.
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Aldo
A Monthly Donation for the Donkeys from Tracy Ford & family in Memory of beloved dog Aldo. (updated Feb 2024)
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Gordon M. Anderson
August 2024 – A Donation for the Donkeys from Brenda Fellows in memory of Gord “Thinking of my good friend Shelly who misses Gord dearly. He was an animal lover.”
September 2023 – A Donation for the Donkeys in Memory of Gordon from Shelly Anderson “In loving memory, Shelly”
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Ed & Barb Angrignon
July 2020 – A Donation in Memory of Ed & Barb A. from Tracy Mercer.
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Peggy Ashton
May 2023 – A Donation for Donkey Care from Jill Goward in Memory of her Mum Peggy Ashton.
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Frank Baleta
February 2023 – A donation for mini donkey Matt’s dental care from Maryse C. to Gail B. in memory of Frank Baleta.
June 2022 – A gift Sponsorship of Murphy & a donation of hay in Memory of Frank for Gail B. from Maryse C.
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Barbara Bannon
August 2024 – A Donation to the Donkey’s Hay Fund from Brenda Fellows “The donkeys touched my sister’s heart. She loved visiting them and learning their stories.”
August 2024 – A Donation to Steve & Bea’s care in Memory of Barb from Janet Flaig.
December 2023 – Sponsorships of Rosie & Tiny Tim in Memory of Barabara from Rory Stewart.
December 2022 – In Memory of Barbara, a donation for the Donkeys from Thyra McLeod.
December 2022 – A Donation for Donkey care in Memory of Barbara from Brenda Fellows.
May 2022 – A Donation for the Donkeys in Memory of Barbara from Pamela Curzon “In memory of this wonderful lady who was the principal at my children’s elementary school, and cousin-in-law of a co-worker.”
January 2022 – A Donation in Memory of Barb. To help her donkey friends where ever possible. Wendell and Susan Hupman.
December 2020 – A Donation in Memory for the care of Barb’s donkey friends Steve, Bea & Fifi from Janet Flaig.
July 2020 – A Donation to the Donkeys in Memory of Barbara from Joyce & Biob Shebib.
June 2020 – A Donation in Memory of Barbara from Gail & Gordon Ruff for Donkey Care.
May 2020 – A Donation in Memory of Barbara Bannon from Brenda Fellows for Hay & Sponsorships of Special Donkey Friends Bea & Steve.
May 2020 – A Donation to the Donkeys to Remember Barbara from Flora Altieri & Tony Bromhead.
May 2020 – A Donation in Memory of Barbara Bannon – “To the Bannons, Fellows, & Cook Families – Remembering Barbara, Mom Dorothy, Dad Vince; Sincerely from life-long family friend Lois Shelley.”
May 2020 – A Donation in Memory of Barbara Bannon from Neta Ashdown “Barbara’s life was a Blessing, her Memory a Treasure.”
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Bonnie
January 2022 – A Donation in Memory of Bonnie from Amanda Breuer “This donation is in loving memory of my mom Bonnie, on behalf of her dear friend Cheryl, who is a long time supporter of the refuge.”
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Shannon Boutland
December 2023 – A Donation for the Donkeys from Rob Macleod in Memory of Shannon Boutland.
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Cindy Bowness
January 2020 – A Donation for Steve & Tiny Tim in Memory of Cindy from Jan Dobson. “Cindy’s daughter-in-law and her two grandsons have chosen to donate along with me their Gammi for Tiny Tim and Steve.”
A Monthly Donation for the Donkeys in Memory of Cindy from Jan Dobson. (Feb 2021 – present)
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Jane Bowers
January 2022 – A Donation for the Donkeys in Memory of Jane Bowers from Gene Errington.
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Rosemarie Breymann
October 2020 – A Donation in Memory of Rosemarie, a long time friend from Mary Morin.
October 2020 – A Donation to the Donkeys in Memory of Rosemarie Breymann from Gordon & Maureen Markstrom.
October 2020 – A Donation for the Donkeys from Kathlyn Duncan in Memory of Rosemarie.
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Ivan Bucci
October 2021 – A Donation for Donkey Care from Maryse Claude “Tis not too late to seek a new world”
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Val Carey
August 2020 – A Donation in Memory of Val from Katy Thomas “You’re such a nice loving lady, radiating peace and a closeness with nature and animals …RIP xxo”.
August 2020 – A Donation to the Donkeys from Patricia McLeod in Memory of Val “To honour my dear friend, Val Carey, who worked for peace every day. Rock n’ roll, Val”.
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Maureen Dawn Cavalsky
Maureen loved and supported Donkeys throughout her life; she leaves a legacy of love and care for the Donkeys.
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Charles Charlton
July 2020 – A Donation to Buddy and Hoss in Memory of Charles Charlton from his wife Jan Charlton. Charlie had a wonderful bond with Buddy & Hoss.
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Clancy, Simony & Kiltie
December 2021 – A donation for donkey care from A. MacDonald in memory of her donkeys Clancy, Simon & Kiltie.
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Gavin Clark
July 2020 -A donation in honour of Gavin to the Donkey’s Medicine Cabinet Matching Fund from Debbie & Michael Kowbel.
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John Courtney
December 2020 – A Donation in Memory of John from Dave Brereton “In loving memory of a great friend and donkey lover”
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Jean Coyne
July 2020 – A donation in memory of Jean for the Donkey’s Medicine Cabinet Matching Fund from Vincent Coyne.
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Mama Craats & Papa Franco
October 2023 – A Donation for the Donkeys in Memory of Mama Craats & Papa Franco from Robert Joyce.
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Tim Crisp
May 2023 – In Memory of Tim, a Donation for the Donkeys from Emma Thompson.
September 2022 – A Donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Tim from his sister Emma Thompson.
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Martha Crepeau
June 2022 – A Donation for Harvey, Dove & Noddy’s care from Lynda C. in memory of Martha.
April 2021 – Donation in Memory of Martha for the Donkeys from Lynda C.
March 2021 – A Donation to the Donkeys in Memory of Martha Crepeau from Lynda C.
December 2020 – A Kind Donation to Donkey Care in Memory of Martha from Lynda C.
November 2020 – A Donation to the Donkeys from Lynda C. in Memory of sister Martha.
October 2020 – A Donation to the Infirmary from Della Zederayko in loving memory of her friend Martha.
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Ron Currie
December 2021 – A Donation of Hay for the Donkeys & a Sponsorship of Maximo in Memory of Ron from his wife Margaret Currie.
December 2020 – A Sponsorship of Maximo in Memory of Ron from his wife Margaret Currie.
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Alan W. Daniels
December 2022 – A Donation in Memory of brother-in-law Alan from Arvid Vimb “Rest Eternal Grant Alan!”.
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Christopher John Duggan
A Current Monthly Donation to Donkey Care from Tanya Hazen in Memory of Christopher John Duggan. (Updated Dec 2023)
Dec 2023 – A Donation in Memory of Christopher Duggan from Tanya Hazen to the Donkey Care & Comfort Matching Fund.
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Jackie Erickson
October 2022 – A sponsorship of Julio in memory of Jackie from Darrell Erickson.
September 2021 – A donation for the Donkeys, especially Julio from Darrell Erickson in Memory of Jackie.
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Shirley Evans
October 2024 – A Donation in Memory of Shirley from Lynn & Sylvia Edwards “In memory of a long time (56 years) dear friend”.
September 2024 – A Donation for the Donkeys & their care in Memory of Shirley from Lew & Liz.
September 2024 – A Donation for Donkey Care from Chuck Knauf in Memory of his friend Shirley.
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Gordon Fellows
August 2024 – A Sponsorship of Kiki in Memory of Gordon from Brenda Fellows “In memory of my husband who loved the donkeys and appreciated the work you do on their behalf.”
August 2024 – A Donation to Steve & Bea’s care in Memory of Gordon from Janet Flaig.
September 2023
- A Donation in Memory of Gordon from Brenda Fellows “Gord loved visiting the donkeys when we lived in the Shuswap area. He supported your loving, caring work to better the lives of your animals.”
- A Donation for Donkey Care in memory of Gordon from Shelly Anderson “My thoughts and prayers to the family”.
August 2023
- A Donation to Donkey Care from Danielle Jensen in memory of Gordon Fellows.
- In Memory of Gordon Fellows, a Donation for the Donkeys from Anthony Bromhead.
- A Donation for the Donkeys from Shelly Anderson in memory of Gordon Fellows “My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Love, Shelly”.
- In Memory of Gordon, a Donation from Cynthia Smith for the Donkeys & their care.
Kurt Frisk
April 2023 – A Donation in Memory of Kurt Frisk from Ashley and Roger Hicks.
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Elizabeth "Libby" Gamble
December 2023 – A Donation for Donkey Care & Comfort Matching Fund & a Sponsorship of Geroge from SL in Memory of Libby.
December 2022 – A Donation for Hay & a Sponsorship of George from SL in memory of Libby.
September 2022 – A Donation from Lynn C. in memory of Libby Gamble.
September 2022 – A Donation in Memory of Libby from Dan & Ilona McDonald for her special Donkey George and his care.
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Gypsy
June 2021 – A Donation in Memory of Gypsy from S. Smith via Canada Helps.
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Carolyn Hay
October 2021 – A Donation for Donkey Care from Anja Rietdorf in memory of Carolyn Hay.
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Betty Harmsworth
December 2022 – A Donation from Gillian Sernich in Memory of her mother Betty Harmsworth “She kept and cared for many animals on her beautiful acreage at Black Pines”
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Chris Harris
On-going: A Monthly Bray-ve Hearts Donation from John Harris in Memory of Chris.
December 2022
- A Donation for the Donkeys from Peter Tesche in Memory of Chris Harris.
July 2022
- A Donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Chris Harris from Mark Dibblee.
May 2022
- A Donation in Memory of Chris for the Memorial Garden from Wesley Hutchinson.
April 2022
- A Donation for the Donkeys’ Memorial Garden from Brenda Soeder in Memory of Chris Harris.
- In Memory of Chris – A Donation from Shirley Hillier for the Memorial Garden.
- A Donation for the Memorial Garden from Sandra Ewart in memory of Chris.
March 2022
- A Donation in Memory of Chris from Louise Oakes.
- A Donation for the Memorial Garden in Memory of Chris Harris from Donna Bilodeau.
- A Donation from the Bradbear Family for the Memorial Garden “In memory of a special friend, whose love and caring made Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge a beautiful forever home for our equine friends. M. Bradbear & Family”
- In Memory of Chris, a Donation to the Memorial Garden from Ed & Linda Harris.
- Remembering Chris Harris – a Donation from Georgie Harris for the Memorial Garden.
January 2022
- A Donation In memory of Chris from Andy and Michelle Sadlowski – “Rest in peace”.
- In Memory of Chris – a Donation from Bob and Kay Boersma.
- A Donation for Chris as part of the Betty White Challenge from Sally Cornies.
- A Donation in Chris’ Memory from Jean Toker – “In memory of Chris, she loved the donkeys.”
- From Laura Linden, A Donation in Memory of Chris & Betty White for the Betty White Challenge.
- A Donation in loving memory of Chris for the Donkeys from Jan Loos.
- From Stephanie Higgins, a Donation in Memory of Chris Harris.
- In Loving Memory of Chris, a donation for the Donkeys from Beatrice McAteer.
- A Donation in Memory of Chris from Jackie Baxter.
- In Memory of Chris Harris with sincere condolences, a Donation from Steve & Heather Hargreaves.
- From Don Lewis, a Donation for the Donkeys in Memory of Chris.
- In Honour of Chris Harris, a Donation to the Betty White Challenge from Peggy Gaspari.
- A Donation in Memory of Chris Harris from Lisa Marshall.
- A Donation for the Donkeys in Memory of Chris from the Sorrento Piecemakers – “This donation is being made by Sorrento Piecemakers quilting group. Chris was a cherished member and we all miss her so much.”
- A Donation in Memory of Chris Harris from Joan Widdifield for the Donkeys – “Condolences”.
- A Donation for the Donkeys from Sherri Forrest in Memory of Chris – “Chris was such an amazing woman. Her love for the donkeys was so apparent. She really will be missed by all who were fortunate to know her.”
- In Memory of Chris, a donation to the Donkeys from Garry & Jean Loeppky – ” With sincere sympathy Garry & Jean.”
- A Donation to the Donkeys in Memory of Chris Harris from Carolyn & Tom French (Blind Bay).
- In Memory of Chris Harris, a donation for the Donkey Refuge from Michael Bishop.
Ed Heinrick
December 2023 – A Donation in Memory of Ed Heinrick from Christine & Marty Heinrick. Ed was a wonderful woodworker and many of his creations can be found at the Donkey Shoppe here at the Refuge.
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David T. Jones
December 2022 – A Donation for Donkey Care from Maureen Jones in memory of David “He loved donkeys!”.
November 2022 – A Donation in Memory of David from Maureen Jones.
February 2021 – A Donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Dave from Maureen Jones.
September 2020 – A Donation to the Donkeys in Memory from his wife Maureen.
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Kevin Kerwin
December 2023
- A Donation in Memory of Kevin “In memory of a generous, genuine, all-around great guy with a sense of humour, love of animals and fondness for family & friends that made a world a better place. He is missed.” With love & gratitude, Jamie & I.J. McIntyre
November 2023
- A Donation in Memory of Kevin from Julie Kerwin for the Donkeys & their care.
July 2023
- In Memory of Kevin, a Donation for Donkey Care from Anne & George Melo & family.
June 2023
- A Donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Kevin Kerwin from Simons’ family & Carrie Kallal.
- A Donation in Memory of Kevin Kerwin for Donkey Care from Gillian & David Fuchs, “In memory of a big-hearted animal lover!”
May 2023
- In loving Memory of Kevin, a donation for the donkeys from Glenna Logan.
- A Donation for Donkey Care from Rob Savoy, “In memory of Kevin as per his wishes”.
- A Donation for the Donkeys from Irene Palmer, “In Memory of Kevin, who always made me laugh.”
- In Memory of Kevin Kerwin, a donation for the donkeys from Nancy Dalgleish, “In Memory of a generous man to both humans & animals.”
- From John & Joanne Gerlitz, a Donation to Donkey Care in Memory of Kevin.
April 2023
- A Donation for Donkey Care “In memory of Kevin, who always made people smile.” – Raylene and Guy Grierson
March 2023
- In Memory of Kevin, a donation from Dr. Leanne Armstrong.
- A Donkey Care Donation in Memory of Kevin from Dianne Millette.
- In Memory of Kevin Kerwin, a donation from Douglas Patzer to support Donkey Care.
- A Sponsorship of George in honour of Kevin from Mike McGrath.
- A Donation for the Donkeys & their care from Noreeta Finn in memory of Kevin “In memory of a dear friend, Kevin John Kerwin, who passed away on February 21, 2023”.
- In Memory of Kevin, a donation from Lynn Henderson for the Donkeys.
- A Donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Kevin – “Rest in Peace. We will miss you and our great conversations. Love Mitch and Roberta”
- A Donation for the Donkeys from Kevin’s Family in Memory of Kevin.
- A Donation in Memory of Kevin for the Donkeys of the Refuge from Colleen Parry.
- In Memory of Kevin Kerwin, a donation for the Donkeys from Robert Fink.
- A Donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Kevin from Jane Anne Smith.
- A Donation in Memory of Kevin for the Donkeys and their care from Clarke Elliot; “A fine gentleman and very accomplished Grey Cup chuck wagon driver! Smiling at the memory.” – Clarke Elliott
February 2023
- A Donation in Memory of Kevin Kerwin from Cheryl & Jody Lambert for Donkey Care.
- A Donation for the Donkeys from Debbie & Tom Fellows in Memory of Kevin Kerwin.
- A Donation for the Donkeys & their care in Memory of Kevin from Robert Tutag.
- In Memory of Kevin from Judy & Bud Stanley – a Donation for Donkey Care.
- A Donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Kevin Kerwin from Robert Geddes.
- In Memory of Kevin from Matt Lannon – a Donation for the Donkeys.
Pat Kirkam
December 2023 – A Donation in Memory of Pat from Arvind Vimb “Pat passed away this past week. She had a Heart of Gold towards her family, friends, and all animals!”
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Kiwi
December 2023 – A Donation for the Donkeys Care & Comfort Matching Fund in Memory of Kiwi from Don Flintoff.
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Doug & Bev Larson
December 2022 – A Donation for Donkey Care from Lori Parcells in Memory of her parents Doug & Bev Larson.
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Gregory Larsen
December 2023 – A Donation in Memory of Gregory Larsen from Marzia Favaro “On behalf of Uncle Brian and aunt Susie, cousins Mandy and Jenny. Sudbury Ontario”.
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Linda Leahy
2022 – A Generous Monthly Donation in Memory of Linda from Tim Dennis.
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Florence Leffler
December 2020 – A Donation in Memory of Florence for the Donkeys from her daughter Barb Boatman.
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Maureen Lumholst-Smith
August 2021 – A Donation in Memory of Maureen Lumholst-Smith from Patty N. & Jim.
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Tony Martinuk
March 2021 – A Sponsorship of Tiny Tim from Dave Martinuk in memory of Tony.
July 2020 – A donation in memory of Tony to the Donkey’s Medicine Cabinet Matching Fund from Dave Martinuk.
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Margaret Metzger
April 2021 – A Donation for the Donkeys Care & Comfort from Cindy Clarke in memory of her mother Margaret.
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Alice MacDougall
August 2024 – A generous donation to Veterinary Care in memory of Alice from Sharon Shepherd. “Alice was 100 yrs when she passed in August. She was a teacher in Chase and also participated in many local activities.”
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Lynn McDougall
September 2020 – A Donation to the Donkeys from Nancy McDougall “In Memory of Lynn and The Fur Palace”.
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David McGregor
January 2023 – A Sponsorship of Bea & her care in honour of David from Gayle Nelson.
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Marna McLaren
June 2024 – A Donation in Memory of Marna from Andrew McLaren.
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Glen & Molly MacKay
From Novemebr 2019 – Present – A Continued Generous Sponsorship of Maximo from Barry MacKay in Memory of Glen & Molly MacKay. (Updated Dec 2022)
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Lois McClellan
December 2023 – A Donation to the Donkey Care & Comfort Fund in Memory of Lois from her daughter Brenda.
March 2022 – A Donation for the Donkey’s Care from the McClellan-Walker Foundation in Memory of Lois McClellan from Brenda & David.
June 2021 – A Donation for Donkey care in Memory of Lois from the McClellan-Walker Foundation.
November 2020 – A Donation in Memory of Lois McClellan from Brenda McClellan and David Walker.
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Margaret
June 2020 – A Donation in Memory of Margaret from David & Alison McKinnon. “A favourite cousin from England.”
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EV (Billie) Mitchell
December 2022 – A donation in memory of EV (Billie) Mitchell from Donna Z.
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Kenneth & Joleene Morrison
December 2024 – A Gift for the Donkeys from the Estate of Kenneth & Joleene Morrison.
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Sabine Murdoch
November 2020 – A Donation for the Donkeys in Memory of Sabine from Gordon M.
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Wyne Newman
January 2021 – A Donation to the Donkeys in Memory of Wyne from her son Anthony Ryan.
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Peter Newton
December 2023 – A Sponsorship of George from Brenda Veller in Memory of Peter.
December 2022 – In Memory of Peter Newton, a Sponsorship of George from Brenda Veller.
December 2021 – A Re-Sponsorship of George in Memory of Peter Newton from his daughter Brenda Veller.
December 2020 – A Sponsorship of George in Memory of Peter Newton from Brenda Veller.
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Penny Nimmo
June 2022 – A Donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Penny from her husband Andy Nimmo – “My beautiful wife who recently passed after 53 years of marriage to me”
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Karen Offerman
April 2021 – A Donation to Donkey Care from Berta Murphy “In memory of Karen Offerman.”
March 2021 – A Donation for the Donkeys from Denise Kitson “In memory of my friend Karen.”
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Michael O'Toole
December 2021 – A Donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Michael from Meredith O’Toole.
December 2020 – A Donation in Memory of Michael from Meredith O’Toole.
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Perch
A monthly Bray-ve Hearts Donation from Jonathan L. in Memory of Perch. (Feb 2021)
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Pippi
June 2023 – A Donation for the Donkeys in Memory of Pippi from Don & Maggie Flintoff.
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Nancy Plato
June 2024 – A donation in Memory of Nancy Plato for the Barn Insulation Fund from her family – “Mom loved the Donkey Refuge. She visited and sponsored the donkeys over the years. We will meet again our Sweet Nan, somewhere over the rainbow. Your loving family.”
May 2024 – A generous donation in Memory of Nancy from her daughter Debra Rose for the Donkey’s Senior Barn Construction Fund.
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Bessie Platt
Ongoing – from February 2021 to present – A Monthly Donation to the Infirmary fund in memory of her mother from Iris.
November 2020 – A Sponsorship of Fifi in Memory of Bessie Platt from her daughter Iris Platt.
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N. & M. Puselja & Kim Lee
August 2023 – An Anonymous Donation for Donkey Care – “In memory of N. and M. Puselja and Kim Lee: never forgotten. Thank you to the wonderful persons associated to Turtle Valley for your kindness, dedication, and compassion in caring for these wonderful animals.”
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Rex Porter
March 2020 – A Sponsorship of Maximo from Lesley Beaudoin in Memory of Rex Porter.
March 2020 – A Sponsorship of Julio from Paula Barnes in Memory of Rex Porter.
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Dorothy Poesait
December 2021 – A Donation for Donkey Care from Carolyn Meuse in Memory of Dorothy Poesait.
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Possum the cat
August 2024 – A Donation in Memory of Possum the cat from Cheryl Woodman.
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Kim Lee, Nikola & Marie Puselja
August 2021 – An Anonymous donation in Memory of Kim Lee, Nikola & Marie Puselja for Donkey Care.
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Beth Pyle
- December 2024 – A Doneky Sponsorship “In memoriam of Beth Pyle! Six Years but never forgotten! Love Natalie and Terry”
- December 2024 – A Donation “In Beth’s Memory – Miss you and think of you all the time – love Auntie Jo, Uncle Rich, Lewis & Katie xxxxx”
- July 2024 – Sponsorships of Bea & Cracker “In Memory of Beth on her Birthday, she loved the Donkeys! We love and miss you always Beth. Mum and Dad xxx”
- June 2024 – A Donation in Memory of Beth from the Hewitt Family in honour of her Birthday “Happy Birthday Beth, love and miss you always Love Auntie Jo, Uncle Rich, Lewis & Katie xxxxxx”.
- December 2023 – A Christmas Day Donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Beth from the Pyle Family “Always in our thoughts and forever missed, here is a donation for the Donkeys for you Beth as we know how much you loved them. Love and miss you always Mum and Dad”.
- December 2023 – A Donation to the Donkey Care & Comfort Matching Fund & a Re-Sponsorship of Mitch in Memory of Beth from Spicer’s Apothecary.
- December 2023 – A Sponsorship of Rosie from Terry Visscher in Memory of Beth.
- December 2023 – A Sponsorship of Kiki in Memory of Beth from Natalie Ernst.
- December 2023 – A Sponsorship of Mitch & a Donation to the Donkey Care & Comfort Matching Fund from Spicer’s Apothecary in Memory of Beth.
- July 2023 – A Sponsorship of Mitch in Memory of Beth from the Pyles “In memory of our wonderful Daughter Beth Pyle on her birthday. She loved the donkeys. Love Mum & Dad xxx”
- July 2023 – A Sponsorship of Bea in Memory of Beth from the Pyles “In memory of our wonderful Daughter Beth on her 22nd Birthday. Always in our hearts love Mum & Dad xxx”
- July 2023 – A sponsorship & a Donation to the Senior Barn Construction Fund in Memory of Beth from Terry & Natalie Ernst “Happy Birthday Beth! Love Terry and Natalie”
- December 2022 – A Donation in Memory of Beth from David Pyle & Family “Never a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts, love and miss you always Beth, love Mum & Dad xxx”.
- December 2022 – A Memorial Donation for the Donkeys from Bailey Pyle in memory of Beth “Merry christmas Beth. It will never be the same without you. We will always remember and love you. From your big brother.”
- December 2022 – A Sponsorship of Mitch & a generous donation to the Hay Fund from Spicer’s Apothecary Ltd. in memory of Beth.
- December 2022 – A Sponsorship of George from Terry Visscher in Memory of Beth “Merry Christmas!”
- December 2022 – A sponsorship of Julio in honour of Beth from Natalie Ernst.
- December 2022 – A donation to donkey care from Lia H. in memory of Beth Pyle”Wish you were here”.
- July 2022 – A Sponsorship of Steve & Cotton and a Donation to the Senior Barn & Infirmary Expansion in Memory of Beth from Natalie Ernst “Happy Birthday Beth! Miss you!”
- June 2022 – A Sponsorship of Lillie in Memory of Beth “In memory of Beth on her 21st Birthday, Love and miss you forever, Mum and Dad xxx”
- June 2022 – A Sponsorship of Maximo with love from Beth’s 3 siblings in her Memory on her 21st Birthday.
- December 2021 – A Sponsorship of Murphy in Memory of Beth “Another year has passed. Merry Christmas in heaven! Love Natalie and Terry”
- December 2021 – A Sponsorship of Bea in Memory of Beth from Terry Visscher.
- August 2021 – A Sponsorship of Tiny Tim & a Donation to the Donkey’s Hay Fund in Memory of Beth from Marianne Rowntree
- July 2021 – A Sponsorship of Maximo “In Memory of Beth on her 20th birthday. We miss you, Love forever Mom and Dad xxx”
- July 2021 – A Sponsorship of Cotton “In memory of Beth, so that her love of donkeys can continue to make a difference for years to come. Love June & Baily Pyle.”
- July 2021 – A Sponsorship of Steve (the Wonder Donkey) “Happy 20th Birthday from your little sister.”
- July 2021 – A Sponsorship of Nova & Cracker from Natalie Ernst “Happy Birthday Beth! Love Terry and Natalie”
- July 2021 – A Donation for the Donkeys in Memory of Beth Pyle from J. Muzeen.
- June 2021 – A donation for the Donkeys in memory of Beth. Love from Great Granny Molly and Gammy
- July 2020 – A Sponsorship of Julio from Natalie Ernst “Happy 19th Birthday! Miss you! Love Terry and Natalie”.
- August 2020 – A Sponsorship of Maximo in Memory of Beth from David Pyle.
- August 2020 – A Sponsorship of Steve in Memory of Beth from Bailey Pyle.
- August 2020 – A Sponsorship of Hoss in Memory of Beth on her 19th Birthday. Love from Gary & Marianne Rowntree.
- December 2020 – A Donation in Memory of Beth from the Pyle Family “Another Christmas, another year. We always carry you in our hearts. Never forgotten, dearly missed. Love Mum and Dad, brother and sisters.”
- December 2020 – Sponsorships of Mitch & Tiny Tim in Memory of Beth from Spicer’s Apothecary.
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Raymond John Rogers
December 2022 – A sponsorship of all the ambassador donkeys in memory of her father Raymond from Lesley Gray “In memory of my father who lost a hard fought battle to cancer, as a Conservation Officer he dedicated his career and life to the preservation and protection of animals.”
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Alan Henry Ryder
April 2020 Donations:
A Donation in for the Donkeys Memory of Alan Henry Ryder from Natalie Rowe.
A Donation in Memory of Alan Ryder from Ashleigh Gulkiewich.
A Donation to the Donkeys to remember Alan Ryder from Lisa Christiansen.
A Donation from Michelle Pitt in memory of Alan Ryder.
An anonymous donation in Memory of Alan Ryder.
A Donation to remember Alan Ryder from Megan Kulkarni.
A Donation in Memory of Alan from Robert Hiltz.
A Donation in Memory of Alan Ryder from Alex McIntyre.
A Donation for the Donkeys from Karen Burgess in Memory of Alan Ryder.
A Donation in Memory of Alan from a few of his son’s colleagues.
In Memory of Alan Henry Ryder – A Donation from Margaret Gallagher.
A Donation in Memory of Alan from Geoffrey Turner.
In Memory of Alan Henry Ryder – A Donation from Flora Gordon.
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Sawyer, Smudge, Skipper
Donations from 2014 – 2020 – In Memory of Sawyer, Smudge & Skipper from Bruno Halliday. “Though we never met, my mother said you’re the best.” – Love Bruno
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Dolores Saunders
November 2024 – In Memory of their mother Dolores – 2-year Sponsorships of Tiny Tim & Cotton from Glenn S. & Elaine B.
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Rene Schneeberger
December 2023 – A Donation for Donkey Care from Yvonne Schneeberger in memory of her brother Rene.
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Sophie & Sheba
November 2022 – A donation for donkey care from the sales proceeds of handmade stuffies from Kate Pratt in memory of Sophie & Sheba.
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Summer
August 2021 – A Donation to the Hay Fund from Cheryl Woodman in memory of “Summer, the much missed donkey”.
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Fred Scott
December 2022 – A Donation for Donkey Care in memory of Fred Scott from Leslie Davis “He was a big supporter of your refuge”.
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Len Snyder
March 2023
- A Donation for the Donkeys in Memory of Mr. Len Snyder “In remembrance from the Nixon Family and Jean Langbell”.
February 2023
- A Donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Len Snyder of Nakusp, BC from Bernadette Nowlin.
- A kind donation for the Donkeys from Shelley Garner in Memory of Len Snyder.
- A Donkey Care Donation from Sandy Higton in Memory of Leonard – “Sharing in the sadness of the news of Len’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to Linda, Aaron, Cade and his many close friends and family”.
- A Donation for the Donkeys In memory of Len Snyder, Nakusp B.C. from Twyla Davies. “Condolences to Linda and family.”
Gary Speers
August 2020 – In Donation in Memory of Gary Speers, who loved Donkeys, from Sharon Turner
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Jamie Steenson
May 2023 – In Memory of Jamie, a Donation for Donkey Care from Audrey Sorensen.
February 2022 – A Wonderful Donation to Donkey Care from Audrey Sorensen in Memory of Jamie ~ ‘With love from Audrey and the girls (Scarlett and Ellie)’.
April 2021 – A Donation in Memory of Jamie for the care of his special donkey Lillie from Audrey Sorensen.
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Gordon Steele
Ongoing – from 2020 to present – A Monthly Donation to the Infirmary Fund in Memory of Gordon Steele from his wife Iris.
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Jeremy Stoelting
February 2023 – A generous donation for Donkey Care from Rosemary Foster in memory of Jeremy Stoelting.
February 2022 – A Donation for the Donkeys in Memory of Jeremy from Rosemary Foster – ‘Forever Loved by Granny’
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Ann Swann
March 2021 – A Donation in Memory of Ann Swann from Laraine Shedden.
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Jocelyn Thacker
December 2022 – A donation in memory of Jocelyn from Donna Z.
Annual Calendar Sponsorship – In Loving Memory of my Mother, from Sally Cornies. (Jan 2021)
An Annual Sponsorship of Hoss from Sally Cornies. (Dec 2020)
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Mitch Thorton
Annual Sponsorship – A Sponsorship of Mitch in Loving Memory from Waltraud Moosmann. (July 2020)
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Tracy
A monthly Bray-ve Hearts donation in memory of Husband Tracy from W. Liz Sweeney. (Feb 2021)
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Pearl Turner
A generous monthly donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Pearl from Glynne Turner. (Feb 2021)
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Nicolette Denise Vautier
October 2020 – Nicolette Denise Vautier leaves a legacy of care for the Donkeys.
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Pam Wilkinson
In Loving Memory of Pam Wilkinson – Bray-ve Heart Monthly donation & a Sponsorship of Hoss from your husband Don Wilkinson. (Feb 2021)
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Gundar Woodman
September 2024 – A Donation in Memory of husband Gundar from Cheryl Woodman.
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Lillian Woodman
November 2024 – A Donation for Donkey Care in Memory of Lillian from daughter Cheryl Woodman.
May 2022 – A Sponsorship of Lillie from Cheryl Woodman in Memory of her mother, Lillian Woodman “she loved equines”.
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Gundar Woodman
September 2024 – A donation for the Donkeys from Cheryl in memory of her husband Gundar’s birthday.
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Don Wry
In Loving Memory of Don Wry from wife Barb – A Sponsorship of George. (Nov 2020)
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Bess & David Wright
An ongoing Legacy of Care for the Donkeys in Memory of Bess set up by her husband David through the ‘David & Bess Wright Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Fund‘ held at the Vancouver Foundation. David passed on in 2022 but both his and Bess’ Legacy lives on in the annual grant for operations that we receive from the Vancouver Foundation fund that David set up for the future care of the Donkeys. We are so grateful for their legacy of care and their tremendous impact on Donkey and animal welfare in the Okanagan and Interior region of BC.
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Robert Walter Young
July 2023 – A random act of kindness from Myra Caron ~ a Sponsorship of Cotton & a donation to the Hay Fund in Memory of Robert Walter Young.
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