CLARIDGE, Monika, after a lengthy illness, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at New Westminster, B.C. Monika was 58 years of age. She leaves to mourn her loving husband, Vern; her mother and father, Hilde and Lothar Bischoff; her sisters, Deedee and her husband Jean Bonhomme and Judy and her husband Ray Botterill as well as her niece Jolene. She will be sadly missed, also, by her in-laws, Pat Claridge, John Claridge and Cam Claridge. Monika leaves, also, her extended family in Germany, her church family, many dear friends, especially her best friend, Michelle, and her beloved dogs. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 5th , at the South Langley Mennonite Bretheren Church, 20098 - 22 Ave., in Langley, B.C. Rev. David Hobson will officiate.