OBITUARIES

Jun 15, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Makereta Ranige Chand (nee Panapasa), of Coquitlam, B.C., on June 15, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on February 28, 1947, in Suva, Fiji, she spent her childhood and early adult years in various towns in Fiji. In November 1973, she moved with her then husband and...

Jun 13, 2025

Chic passed away in Royal Columbian Hospital in New West June 13. 2025. He was born in Glasgow Scotland December 15, 1939.

Chic was predeceased by his wife Louise Reid & his Parents. He is survived by his wife Dianne & they celebrated their 49th Anniversary June 12, 2025. He is going to be missed also by his kids... son Charles...

May 23, 2025

Errol James Lawson was born August 5, 1942, in Oshawa, Ontario, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on May 23, 2025, at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, B.C. Errol was loved and will be greatly missed by his wife, Millie, his sons, Jesse and Lance, and all of those who loved him dearly.

Errol grew up in Timmins,...

May 16, 2025

Mom passed peacefully on May 16th, at her home on Pender Island, with her loving daughters at her side. She was predeceased by her husband John (1989), and is survived by her children Susan (Manfred), John (Sue), Doug (Brenda) and Margie (Peter); and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Meghan – Kozmo and Emilia, Jerod (Alli) – Violet and Wade; Angie...

May 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Breker announce his passing on the morning of May 7, 2025 at 91 years of age.

Born in Englefeld, Saskatchewan, Ronald (Ron) was the youngest of 6 children of Theodore and Rose Breker (Andrew, Leonard, Angeline, Roselle, Mathieu, Ron).

After graduating high school, Ron became a member of the RCMP and was...

May 2, 2025

Brian Errol Keobke passed away on May 2, 2025, at age 70 in Maple Ridge, B.C.

Brian was happily married to Elizabeth (nee McKinnon) Keobke until her passing on May 1, 2016. They had three children, Michelle (Jacob), Sarah (Jordan), and Alex (Maria), and five grandchildren, Acadia, Gabriella, Magdalena, Lucasta, and Rosetta. Brian is also survived by his siblings, Irene, Diane,...

Apr 30, 2025

Pat passed away peacefully at the age of 97 years. Pat was blessed with a long and happy life. She immigrated to Canada from England with her husband David in 1952. David started his very successful family business Cariboo Motorcycles in 1966. Pat worked alongside doing the bookkeeping and helping customers as needed. Many who came in to Cariboo Motorcycles...

Apr 26, 2025

Merne Francis Torresan passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, in Port Moody at the age of 92, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Merne was married to the love of his life, Lorretta Torresan, until her passing on June 23, 2002. They had 4 wonderful children, Wendy (Bob), Glenn (Linda), Norma-Lynn (Jack) and Kimberly (Neil). They had 9 grandchildren, Jennifer...

Apr 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Andy Wan

Andy Wan was born on March 23, 1949, in Hong Kong, into a large family. He was the eleventh of thirteen children, growing up alongside twelve siblings.  From a young age, he had a passion for sports. During his high school years, he was a key player on his...

Apr 15, 2025

Carlo was born on May 23rd 1930 in Cuvio, Italy. He passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 15th 2025 at the age of 94 years old.

He is predeceased by his youngest son Fernando Carlo Peruggia and survived by his wife Mirella, his children Anthony and Linda and his grandchildren Christopher, Victoria,...

Apr 12, 2025

Sadly we announce the passing of Henry Joseph Gillich in Surrey, B.C., after a brief illness. Henry is survived by son Greg (Laurie), son Gary and daughter Karen, 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. 

Predeceased by Mary and Balthazar Gillich, Jim MacDonald, Brother Walter Gillich, Grandson Blaise Aron and Granddaughter Heather Loreen. Henry was born in Norwich, Ontario. The family briefly spent time...

Mar 30, 2025

Marjorie Jager, age 88, of Coquitlam,British Columbia passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Prediseased by: loving husband Cydrick Jager as of 2016; father-Paul Buzik, mother-Nettie Berg, and stepfather-Gilbert Berg; sisters Mary Grahame, Alice Soucie, Rose Bradley, Jenny Bayes and Marvel Buzik; brothers Joey Buzik and Johnny Busik.

Survived by family: Mother to Darlene, Warren...

Mar 29, 2025

Edith passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 97. She was predeceased by father Fredrick Sands (1963), and mother Martha (1964), her daughter, Karen Lynne (1976), her husband, James Paterson Anderson (1985) and her sister Helen (2016). She is loved and missed by her son, Sebastien (Dale), her daughter-in-law Francine, and...

Mar 27, 2025

Nai Hung (Stephen) Chan was born June 21, 1937 in a town in the province of Guangdong, China. His upbringing was filled with hardship as his family had to move multiple times because of the war. He lost his father at a very young age. However, in later years when telling his family about this time he would always...

Mar 25, 2025

Brenda was born in Trinidad, West Indies. Predeceased by her father, Raymond Roberts, mother, Leonora Sampson Adams and was the last surviving of her siblings:  Philma King, Elthia Bruce, Alson Bruce and Aldwyn Bruce. Brenda leaves behind her son, Brendon Faustin and daughter Arlene Payne (Ed), grandchildren: Geoffrey, Giordan and Shania and great-granddaughter, Aaliyah. Brenda also leaves behind many...

Mar 15, 2025

Born July 9, 1941, at Hollyrood House, Edinburgh Passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loved ones. Moira was predeceased by her sister, Alice Norton, and her parents, Elizabeth (Betty) and James Bain Jack. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Alex; her sons, Gord (Valerie) and Ken (Traci); and her...

Mar 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Paul James Colvin on March 15, 2025. He was 69 years old. Paul was predeceased by his parents, James and Mary “Lyle” (née Blood), and his brother, David. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Debra (née Puls), his son Daniel (Correne), his daughter Bridget,...

Mar 14, 2025

Wing Ming “Tim” Tao passed away peacefully in the afternoon of March 14, 2025 at the age of 84, to rest with his father (Ching Fu), mother (Fung Yi), and sister (De Jian). Wing Ming is survived by his beloved wife Shih Min, his children Teresa, Titus (Evan), and Amy (Alex), his loving grandsons Arthur and Alistair, his brothers Wing...

Mar 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the sudden passing of Mark Osachoff, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Mark is survived by his loving mother, Polly Osachoff; his cherished son, Ronan Osachoff; Caroline Brooks (who, despite their separation, remained a close friend); and, of course, his faithful canine companion, Walter. His presence in our lives was profound, and his love enduring. Though...

Mar 9, 2025

Louise passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. She will be dearly missed by all those who loved her. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Bill, in 2006. Louise, by her own account, had a wonderful long and happy life, filled with many friends, her dedication and service to others, and her faith. A Celebration of Life will be held on...