Laura P. Verigin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
She was 93 years of age and played an important role in the Doukhobor community as the wife of John J. Verigin, CM, OBC, who served as Honorary Chairman of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ until his passing in 2008.
A traditional Doukhobor funeral, open to the public, will be held in Grand Forks on Friday evening March 6th beginning at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 7th beginning at 10 a.m. at the USCC Community Centre, continuing in Castlegar at the Brilliant Cultural Centre Saturday evening beginning at 7 p.m. and Sunday morning beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Interment will be at Verigin Memorial Park on Sunday, March 8th in the afternoon.
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Marcella Popove
Our sincere sympathies to the family.
Norman Rebin
Laura Verigin: She was like no other!
Years ago, when I visited our Doukhobor brothers and sisters in Grand Forks and Brilliant areas, I was invited to the John and Laura’s anniversary. The couple sat there with sparkling ‘honoured attention’ as they were lauded with many stories, tributes and songs. But, it was Laura who sparkled the most.
To the mundane tasks of everyday, and, to the broader issues of life, she brought a smile that would melt the glacier ice and a class that enriched all Doukhoborism.
After 90 years of service, she will be cherished and remembered. Rest in glory, Laura.
Our sympathy to her family from Norm Rebin, Delva and Niki
Kathy O'Toole
My sincere condolences, on the passing of your mother. I know she will leave a large hole in the community. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to know her, and bear witness to her strength and courage. May she rest in peace