founder of Parklane Homes and former President of the Canadian Home Builders Association passed away on January 24, 2010 at Vancouver General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife and best friend Annie, his two daughters Kathy Santini and Debby Munro, son in law Randy, grandchildren Vanessa and Landon, his stepson Oliver Martineau and wife Christine, Steve Sexsmith and wife Verena, sister Laurette Huff and husband Gordon, and by a large extended family. Gary was born in Lillooet, B.C. on January 25, 1932. He was a well known, respected, and passionate advocate for affordable housing in Metro Vancouver. One of the projects he was most proud of was Clover Station, a housing development in Cloverdale. Gary had a great love of travel and an extensive knowledge of B.C. and world history. He will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched by his incredible generosity and zest for living. At his request there will be no service. A celebration of his life will be held in March. Donations in Gary’s memory can be made to the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.