Beloved teacher and choir director, William “Bill” Smigel passed peacefully into the Lord’s presence on September 6, 2016 at Burnaby General Hospital. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife and soulmate of 50 years, Nadia; children Mark (Lori), Greg (Tanya) and daughter Leah; his grandchildren Joshua, Matthew, Rebecca, Sophia, Olivia, and Annalies. Bill was predeceased by his parents, brother Donald and sisters-in-law Ruby and Yvonne. Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m.at St.Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church,550 West 14th Avenue,in Vancouver. Interment to follow at 2:45 p.m. at Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery,15800 32 Ave, Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted, made towards an Education Foundation in William's name.