OBITUARIES

Katharine Curtin

Katharine Curtin

Mar 19, 2026

Katharine (Kay) Curtin

(nee Arbour, 1920 – 2026). Kay died peacefully in Coquitlam, British Columbia on March 19, 2026. She was born on April 18, 1929 in Port McNicoll, Ontario to Ursula and Armos Arbour, middle child between brothers John and William (Bill). She graduated in 1950 from the School of Nursing at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and worked as...

Idiko Knezy

Idiko Knezy

Mar 12, 2026

Ildiko Knezy, 78, of Coquitlam, British Columbia, passed away peacefully at Eagle Ridge Hospital surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on December 7, 1947, in Novi Sad Yugoslavia, Ildiko was the daughter of the late Geza and Sarlota Grizer. She graduated from Nursing School in 1966 and while studying met Andras...

Theresa Marie Gallagher

Theresa Marie Gallagher

Mar 11, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Terry Gallagher, on March 11, 2026. Born December 26, 1937, to Alice MacDonald in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Terry was the eldest of three children. She is survived by her brother Fred and was predeceased by her sister Loni and her parents, Alice and Al Galloway. 

At...

Erin McNeil

Erin McNeil

Mar 5, 2026

On a sunny Thursday March 5th, Erin, my wife, Addison's mother, puppy Sadie's guardian and a friend, associate or workmate to all of you left us after a short but heroic battle with ALS.

For those of you who were unaware of her diagnosis, and Erin kept it very private, her symptoms made an abrupt appearance in May last year, she...

Mavis Elizabeth Nonis

Mavis Elizabeth Nonis

Mar 2, 2026

Mavis Elizabeth Nonis of Coquitlam passed away peacefully March 2, 2026, in Maple Ridge.

She was born on September 13, 1942, in Courtenay, BC, to Eric and Margaret Dingwall.

On April 16, 1966, she married her husband Roger, and together they built a loving family, raising three children and welcoming two grandchildren.

Mavis loved to sing, travel, had a mischievous sense of humour,...

Don Johnson

Don Johnson

Mar 2, 2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of J. Donald T. Johnson on March 2, 2026 at the age of 85.

Born June 22nd, 1940 in Parkhill Ontario, Don spent his youth in Ontario where he met and married Joan, and welcomed their girls Joanne and Carol-Lynn. In 1971, Don and his family moved to British Columbia, making...

Marcela Trandafir

Marcela Trandafir

Feb 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marcela Trandafir, 87 year old. She went into God's arms peacefully on February 28 2026 in New Westminster. Marcela was born on October 10, 1938, in Arad - Romania.

Marcela is survived by her beloved husband, Teodor Trandafir; her two children, Cristian and Luminita; her cherished grandchildren, Roxana, Diana, and...

Carole Lauraine Breker

Carole Lauraine Breker

Feb 18, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Carole Lauraine Breker announce her passing on the afternoon of February 18th, 2026, at 85 years of age.

Born in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1940, Carole was the only child of Anne and Harry Cook. During her early years, Carole’s family owned racehorses and would travel to competitions throughout Canada and the US....

Kathleen Gayle Bremner

Kathleen Gayle Bremner

Feb 13, 2026

Kathy Gayle (Bettiol) Bremner passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 66, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Kathy dedicated 40 years to BC Hydro. She is survived by her sons Trevor, Ryan, daughter in-laws Ashely, Shelby and four granddaughters. Kathy will be remembered for her love of family, travel and...

Leonilla Tesan

Leonilla Tesan

Feb 12, 2026

Surrounded by love and with her family at her side, Nila passed away on Feb. 12th. She was born on July 3rd, 1927, in San Giorgio della Richinvelda, Italy. Nila devoted herself to service, bringing beauty and growth to everything she touched—especially through her church community and the Famee Furlane. She was predeceased by her husband, Dino, and her daughter,...

Lewis Carr

Lewis Carr

Feb 4, 2026

It is with deep sadness that the family of Lewis Carr announces his peaceful passing, at the age of 78.

A proud and skilled civil technologist with the City of Burnaby, Lewis dedicated his career to building and improving the communities around him. Among his most notable contributions was his work on the two sections of the Coquihalla Hwy — a...

Sandra Koch

Sandra Koch

Jan 22, 2026

Ann “Sandra” Koch (Munshaw) of Coquitlam passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 22, 2026 surrounded by her family at the age of 91.

Sandra is survived by daughters Susan (Barry) Agar, Shelley (Grant) Sahaydak, Jacquie (Mark) Steele, grandchildren Heather (Erik) Michelsen, Teresa (Brandon) Knee, Laura (Aaron) Broomfield, Lindsay (Al) Rhodes, Scott (Kate) Sahaydak, Spencer (Lucie) Steele, Davis Steele, and great grandchildren...

Luigi Visocchi

Luigi Visocchi

Jan 20, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear Luigi Visocchi on January 20, 2026 at the age of 94.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Rosemarie in 2023.

He is loved and missed by many family members.

Prayers will be offered at our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church

3141 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam BC on Thursday,...

Richard Benton Green

Richard Benton Green

Jan 19, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Benton Green on January 19, at his home in New Westminster, British Columbia.

Richard was nearly born in the cab his parents took to Mount St. Joseph Hospital in Vancouver, perhaps the beginning of a lifelong love of driving. Born prematurely, his early months were followed closely in...

Valentina Horacek

Valentina Horacek

Jan 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Valentina Horacek March 12, 1949 – January 11, 2026

Valentina Horacek, 76 years old, passed away peacefully after a year‑long journey with glioblastoma. She was born in Mimoň, in the Sudetenland region of the Czech Republic, to a Czech father (Bohumil Budinsky) and a Russian mother (Valentina Budinska). She met her future husband, Jasmir Horacek, at the...

Lena Jeannette Marie Chabot

Lena Jeannette Marie Chabot

Jan 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lena Jeannette Chabot. She passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026 at the age of 92. She will be dearly missed by her children; Marcel (Carmen), Eddie, David, Irene (Greg) Bilodeau; her grandchildren Jessica (Andrew) Prost, Mallory (Dustin) Breaks, Sean (Chantal) Roane, Dayna (David) Barks, Dayne Chabot, Darian Chabot, Nicole...

Iain Hall

Iain Hall

Jan 10, 2026

Iain Hall was born February 19, 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland, he passed away peacefully, Port Moody, BC on January 10, 2026 at the age of 80 years. 

lain was predeceased by his wife Charlotte. He will be loved and missed by cousin Tom Hall, niece Elaine Shearer; nephews David Graham Michael Thornton; friends: Karen Pauloni, Susan Falconer, Nick Folino and Sandra...

Sandra Croney

Sandra Croney

2026

On January 9th, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital with her family at her bedside. Born on the island of Barbados in 1948, her family immigrated to Canada in 1977. She resided in Coquitlam for the last 49 years. She successfully owned and managed a wine store, Beyond the Grape, up until her retirement....

Donald Thomson Brown

Donald Thomson Brown

Dec 25, 2025

It is with great shock and sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Thomson Brown. Known as “Brun Dog” to his EE ’79 group and “DB” to his many friends, Don will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Don is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pam; his three children, Andrew, Wesley, and Katrina; and his beloved...

Michael Conrad Ilagan

Michael Conrad Ilagan

Dec 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Conrad Ilagan on December 24, 2025, at the age of 69. Michael is deeply missed by his beloved wife Carole and their daughters Michelle and Rachel.

Born in Manila, Philippines, Michael’s journey was defined by courage, love, and steadfast devotion to family. In 1975, he immigrated to Canada with...