VALINDA ELIZABETH FOGAL
(Dearing/Sloss)
November 30, 1951 – July 24, 2024
In loving memory of Valinda Elizabeth Fogal who passed away peacefully at Health Sciences North with her beloved Mikey at her side. Nothing was more important to her than her family and she fought hard to be with them for as long as possible. Valinda is predeceased by her parents Herb and Georgina Dearing and brothers Harvey and Sammy. Dearly missed by her husband Mike Fogal; sister Greta Lane (Ron); children Greta Dearing, Tyler Sloss (Samantha), Brittany Sloss and Bryce Fogal; grandchildren Rebecca, Hendrik, Ronnie and Holden; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Valinda had a huge heart and is well known for caring for and feeding anyone who visited the farm. If you happened to be there for a birthday, you were guaranteed a slice of money cake. She was instrumental in bringing cable television services to Gore Bay and in securing a dedicated hospice care suite at the Mindemoya Hospital. She managed Evergreen Cottages in Ice Lake and organized an extensive family trip to Florida before the internet existed. She was amazing. There was a graveside service at Gordon Cemetery on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 1 pm. A reception followed at the Gordon Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, a trust account for Bryce Fogal has been set up. Please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.ca for donation information.
