1952-2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Yofonoff. He was taken from us far too soon. Bill was born in Nelson, BC on February 29th, 1952.
Bill was raised in New Denver, BC and settled in Castlegar, BC. Bill passed away April 22, 2020 at Talarico Place in Castlegar, BC. Bill touched many peoples lives with his wit, kindness and heart of gold. He was predeceased by his mother Mabel, his father Peter and grandson Kale Hurd. He is survived by his partner of 30 years Penny Hurd, his children: daughter Diana (Shaun) Mercer, sons Will (Christina) and Steven (Adele) Yofonoff, stepchildren Tami (Rob Whittle) Hurd, Kelly (Michelle) Hurd, 3 brothers Peter (Marg), Walter (Arlene) and Lawrence Yofonoff and sister Diane (Dwight) Waring. Bill is also survived by 9 grandchildren Casey Yofonoff, Kai, Evelyn Yofonoff, Madison Mercer, Teighan (Daves Lafontant) Hurd, Jordan (Shelby) Hurd, Daryl, Dylan and Makayla Hurd, 9 great grandchildren Sara, Jonathan, and Kinzley Hurd, Ariel, Davion and Kamiyah Hurd Lafontant and Blaine Hurd, Cebastian Hurd and Ausker McGivern, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Bill loved to make people laugh, drive fast, listen to loud music, pick huckleberries and most of all he loved to hunt and fish. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
We would like to thank the staff at Talarico Place who treated Bill as one of their own and Dr. Vasil and Dr. Merritt for their kindness and compassion.
Cremation has already taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to Talarico Place to enhance the Recreation program through the Castlegar Health Centre Foundation.
Castlegar Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
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Stacey Heath Kennefy
So very sorry for your loss Auntie Penny❤️ and all Bill’s family, children and grandchildren.
May Bill rest in eternal peace!
Love Stacey
Kathy Bell
Oh I am so sorry to hear Bill fell asleep in death. He was always a jokester made me laugh! And I will remember him, with fond memories!
Isabel Reitmeier
Sorry to hear of your loss Peter, Walter and Lawrence and all the families. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sylvia McDonaugh
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember that big smile
Irene Malloff
My sincere condolences to Penny and all the Yofonoff family. I really enjoyed Bill and his jokes and stories of going fishing and picking mushrooms.
Maryann Strebchuk
Well Billy, what to say. You were a funny lovable guy. Respect and warm thoughts go to your Family! You behave yourself Billy up there.
Penny Nelson Nicks
Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Cindy Osip/Nelson
Sending my sincere thoughts to all family at this time. We were all raised together in New Denver and Silverton and fond memories and good times with the Yoffonoff’s.
Reynold Hergott
Bill well you finally made it up there with all those angels. Nobody knew Billy like me, we grew up together and were the best of friends. I haven’t been in contact with him since those goood old days. My condolences go out to Peter, Walter, Lawrence and families.
Diane & Dwight Waring
To Penny & all of Bills families and friends, our heartfelt sympathy.
We will miss his big laugh, his sense of humour, his generosity and the way he reached out to people.
With love and hugs to everyone.
Laurie-Ann Sapriken
My condolences to you and your family. It has been many years since I saw Bill and his children. Prayers are with you all at this time.