Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of
Almyra Marie Hagemoen (neeLongworth). Myra was
born in Crystal Springs, Saskatchewan, the ninth of ten
children born to Pat and Eva Longworth. Myra moved to
Vancouver in 1955, where she met the love of her life, Eric,
while working at Woodward’s Department Store. Myra and
Eric made their home in North Vancouver and had two sons,
Mark and Daniel. Myra had a great passion for music and taught
piano for over 40 years in North Vancouver. She expressed this
passion throughout her life, playing the piano and organ and
singing at many church and community organizations. She
especially loved to contribute to the music ministry at Holy
Trinity and St. Stephen’s Parishes. She also enjoyed the
many summers as part of the life and community at Eagle
Bay on Shuswap Lake. Myra is survived by her husband
of 56 years Eric, sons Mark and Daniel (Lorie), brother Ron,
and grandchildren Alana, Matthew, and Jacob. The family
wishes to express their gratitude to the team at Nicola Lodge
Care Facility, Port Coquitlam, for their kindness and care of
Myra during the last months of her life. Services to be held at
St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Coquitlam. Prayers will be Monday,
July 10 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 11 at 11a.m.
May she rest in the Peace
of Light of Christ.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to
The Alzheimer Society of BC