It is with great sadness that the Hilliard family announce the sudden passing of Claudia Bortz (nee Hilliard) on Monday, August 13, 2012, Homestead Hospital, Florida, at the age of 70 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are: her loving husband of 51 years CMSgt. Eugene Bortz, son Chalmer and wife Grace of Melbourne, FL, daughter Cynthia and grandson Michael of Homestead, FL. Also leaving to mourn are her sisters: Rowena (Wiseman) Saint John, NB; Nada (Bruce Borden) Corner Brook, NL; Neva (Chris VanNetten) Mission, BC; Verna (Tony Jordan) Ottawa, ON; and brothers: Colin (Joanne Stone) and Gerard (Lillian) Corner Brook, NL; as well as a large circle of brothers and sisters-in- law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Claudia was predeceased by her parents John R. (Jack) and Bertha Hilliard and her brother–in-law Gordon Wiseman. Funeral services were conducted by Major Rowena Wiseman at the South Florida State National Cemetery on August 17, 2012, where her remains were laid to rest.