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Sophia “Penny” Edgar Billy

Birth	:	19 Sep 1939 Bella Coola, Central Coast Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Death	:	6 Aug 2018 Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Burial	:	Mission Indian Reserve Cemetery, North Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Description	:	Late Sophia "Penny" Billy (nee: Edgar) Sunrise: September 19, 1939 - Sunset: August 6, 2018 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear elder Sophia 'Penny' Billy (nee: Edgar). Penny descends from the Billy/Daniels & Edgar/King families. Penny was born in Bella Coola, and passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Lions Gate Hospital on August 6th, 2018. She was 78 years young and was fondly known as "Penny or Kiki" to her family and friends. Penny was an activist for First Nations laws and rights that affected indigenous people and their... Read More	Late Sophia "Penny" Billy (nee: Edgar) Sunrise: September 19, 1939 - Sunset: August 6, 2018 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear elder Sophia 'Penny' Billy (nee: Edgar). Penny descends from the Billy/Daniels & Edgar/King families. Penny was born in Bella Coola, and passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Lions Gate Hospital on August 6th, 2018. She was 78 years young and was fondly known as "Penny or Kiki" to her family and friends. Penny was an activist for First Nations laws and rights that affected indigenous people and their communities. She did not shy away from her beliefs and Penny was involved in many protests. Penny was always involved in the North Vancouver Canoe Club. Penny is survived by her husband of 58 years Michael 'Cedric' Billy and they raised their family in North Vancouver on the Mission Indian Reserve IR #1. She will be missed by her children Mitzi (Jeff), Cheryl (Alvin Sr.), Michael (Denise), Ian, Reno (Emma), Special daughter Edith. Grandchildren Melanie (Bart), Mallory (Wallace), Cory, Brooklyn, Alvin Jr., Barrett, Catherine (Devin), Reeva (Lyam), Michael Jr., Trevor, Wesley, Kayla and Kimberlee. Great grandchildren Sophia, Michael, Adeline and Aleckzander. Penny has two sisters Delores (Tom) and Karen, Special grandchildren and Great grandchildren Andrea (Wally), Akelah, Walter Jr. and Aniah. Penny's legacy is her unconditional love for family. She always had her home open to family and friends she will be missed at family celebrations for always having a delicious spread of home cooking and treats. She raised and mentored many youth throughout the years and she will be remembered for her kindness. A Prayer Service was held on August 9, 2018 at 7:00 pm and a Funeral Service was held on August 10, 2018 at 10:00 am - both services were at Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Road North Vancouver, BC. On line condolences can be found at www.dignitymemorial.ca.

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Where is Sophia “Penny” Edgar Billy's memorial?
Sophia “Penny” Edgar Billy's memorial is located at: Mission Indian Reserve Cemetery, North Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada.
When did Sophia “Penny” Edgar Billy death?
Sophia “Penny” Edgar Billy death on 6 Aug 2018 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Family Members:

Parent

Floyd E. Edgar

(1904 - 1985)

Eldora Edgar

(1908 - 2003)

Siblings

Deloris Mae “Dee” Edgar Dietrich

(1931 - 2018)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Albion Indian Reserve Cemetery #5
Albion, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.2540600, -122.8792700

2. Bowen Cemetery
Bowen Bay, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.1676750, -122.5822296

3. The Little Red Church Cemetery
Bowen Island, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada

4. Beth Israel Cemetery and Memorial Garden
Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.0319023, -122.7032089

5. Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada

6. Ocean View Burial Park
Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.0811768, -122.6497803

7. Pacific Heritage Cemetery
Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.1155980, -122.6242640

8. Saint Stephen the Martyr Anglican Memorial Garden
Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada

9. West Coast Crematorium
Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.2168600, -122.6583260

10. Surrey Centre Cemetery
Cloverdale, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada

11. Coquitlam Band Cemetery
Coquitlam, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.2189980, -122.6274643

12. Riverview Hospital Cemetery
Coquitlam, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada

13. Robinson Memorial Park
Coquitlam, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.2540600, -122.8792700

14. Fort Langley Cemetery
Fort Langley, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.1676750, -122.5822296

15. Hudson Bay Company Pioneer Cemetery Fort Langley
Fort Langley, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada

16. Hazelmere Cemetery
Hazelmere, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.0319023, -122.7032089

17. St Mary's Anglican Church
Kerrisdale, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada

18. Langley Lawn Cemetery
Langley, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.0811768, -122.6497803

19. St Albans
Langley, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.1155980, -122.6242640

20. St. Andrew's Anglican Church Memorial Garden
Langley, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada

21. Katzie Nation Cemetery
Maple Ridge, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.2168600, -122.6583260

22. Kwantlen Cemetery
Maple Ridge, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada

23. Maple Ridge Cemetery
Maple Ridge, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.2189980, -122.6274643

24. Maple Ridge Crematorium
Maple Ridge, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada