It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vern Davis, co-founder of Edmonton Minor Hockey Week.

Vern's memory, and his love of hockey will live on in the hearts of past, present and future hockey players, and volunteers for generations to come.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 16204 Fort Rd., Edmonton.

Friends are also invited to pay tribute to Vern by making memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 10985-124th Street Edmonton.