OBITUARIES
Shirley Sachiko Witherow
Aug 26, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Shirley Witherow, in the early morning of August 26, 2025.
Shirley was born Sachiko Tsujimura on December 15, 1939, in Vancouver, BC, to Seizaburo and Takako (Kamiya), and was the beloved youngest sibling of Marge (Etsuko), Joe (Kiyotaka), Kay (Kazuko), and Margaret (Masako). Along with her family,...
Iolanda Salute Paccagnan
Aug 18, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. She passed peacefully with family by her side. Predeceased by her husband RINO and grandson Nicholas. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, children Sergio (Lori), Valerie (Jim) Lena (Glenn) Johnny (Theresa) and grandchildren Barry, Linda, Sean, Mitchell, Bryan, Cassie, Spencer, Nathan, Cecilia, great...
Andrea Jane Barlow
Aug 8, 2025
On August 8th, 2025, Andrea Jane Barlow (nee Vickery) of Maple Ridge passed away in New Westminster surrounded by her closest family. She was a deeply loved daughter, sister, mother, aunty and friend.
Born in Vancouver, Andrea was the first of four daughters to George and Nancy Vickery. Andy, as only her sisters could call her, loved being a big sister....
Liliana (Lana) Tesan
Aug 4, 2025
Liliana Lucia [Lana] Tesan
March 20, 1954 – August 4, 2025
We are saddened to announce that Lana passed away at the Belvedere Care Home in Coquitlam, BC, on August 4, 2025. She is survived by her beloved mother, Leonilla Tesan, her brother, Ric Tesan, his partner, Shelley, her stepson, Cristain Hallo, and his partner, Jessica, as well as her precious granddaughters,...
Elizabeth Dorothy Dockerill
Aug 1, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Dockerill passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital on August 1, 2025.
Born on May 26, 1948, in Trail, B.C., Betty was the youngest daughter of Ethel and Robert “Bob” Dockerill. She grew up in Trail, where she attended school and graduated from Grade 12. Betty continued her education at Selkirk College in Castlegar for a year, followed by...
Keith Darwin Tinck
Jul 27, 2025
Born March 29, 1939, Keith passed away July 27, 2025, at age 86. Beloved husband of Claudia, father of Janine (John) Buglioni, Linda (Dean) Breckenridge, and Colleen (Brad) Reid, and proud grandfather of Brennan, Rayna (Riley), Jenna, Aiden, Robin, Carlon, Noah, and Iain. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, travel, jazz, hockey, and was known for his dry wit and appreciation of...
William Charles Mainland
Jul 25, 2025
William Charles Mainland, 77, left us peacefully on July 25th, 2025, surrounded by family. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Bill will always be remembered for his love of sports, his backyard and talking about the stock market.
Born on December 10th, 1947, in Trail, British Columbia, Bill grew up the second of three sons to William and Catherine Mainland. When...
Bruce McDonald
Jul 22, 2025
Born June 28, 1937, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor and friend Bruce passed peacefully into the presence of our Lord on July 22nd, 2025 at the age of 88 years. Bruce was pre-deceased by Betty, his wife of 58 years, mother Maudie, and father Fraser. He will be deeply missed by his family, church and friends and is survived...
Shirley Elizabeth Ryan
Jul 16, 2025
Shirley was born January 14th, 1942, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2025, at the age of 83.
She is loved dearly and missed by her loving husband James, her three children, Robert, David and Christopher, as well as her grandson Marcus, whom she and Jim raised in their later years. Shirley was a foster mother...
Anne Florence Kellett
Jul 16, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch, Anne Florence Kellett (nee Lewry), who passed away on July 16, 2025 at the remarkable age of 101.
Born in Toronto on September 15, 1923, Anne lived a life defined by strength, grace, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family. A...
Wilson Durward
Jul 13, 2025
Wilson Durward passed away peacefully at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Vancouver on July 13, 2025. Wilson was in his 82nd year.
Wilson is survived by his cousins: Allison Storey, Deborah Storey, and Terry Storey, all of Vancouver Island. He leaves behind many cousins from the Bramall side of the family in central Alberta and in New Zealand.
Wilson will be missed...
Miriam Gwyneth Baillie
Jul 11, 2025
Miriam Gwyneth Louise Baillie, born February 18, 1927, passed away peacefully at the age of 98, July 11, 2025.
She was a beautiful, amazing person who impacted everyone she came across. Her love and kindness were always the forefront of her personality. She was a daughter, granddaughter, sister, wife, mother, nana, aunt, friend & so much more. Her life revolved around...
Gabrielia Theresa Bolton
Jul 9, 2025
Gabrielia (Gail) passed away peacefully the afternoon of July 9th.
Predeceased by her husband Harold of 62 years, loved and missed by her three children, Monica (Pat), Tammy (Scott) and Darren (Shana) and her grandchildren, Kieran (Rachel) and Nathalie.
Gabrielia loved cooking, gardening and enjoying the animal stories on the morning news each day. Above all, she loved her family.
Her kindness and...
Robert Thomas Favelle
Jul 6, 2025
Robert (Bob) Favelle, 73, of Port Moody BC, passed away on July 6th 2025.
Bob grew up on the soccer pitches, baseball diamonds, and basketball courts in the community of Glenayre. He attended Port Moody Senior Secondary where he met his wife Norma and cultivated many life-long friendships. He lived life with kindness and laughter and took immense pride and joy...
James Garfield Picard
Jul 5, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of James Garfield Picard. Born December 14, 1973 in North Vancouver, BC, he passed at Surrey Memorial Hospital on Saturday July 5, 2025 from a brave battle with cancer.
James was a freemason with Lynn Valley and Quesnel lodges. He is survived by wife Katherine, sons Kenneth and Donald and daughter...
Carol Ann Grypiuk
Jul 1, 2025
Carol passed away on July 1, 2025, at the age of 80 after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis, and more recently, dementia.
Carol was predeceased by her parents Don and Mary McCormack, her twin brother Milton McCormack, sister Shirley Otto and daughter Carrie Bobiash, and is survived by her loving husband, Ed Grypiuk.
Carol was generous, loving and kindhearted....
Mui Kheng Koh
Jun 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Florence Anne Koh Mui Kheng, aged 67, on June 30, 2025, in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Florence was a dearly loved sister, aunt, friend, volunteer, and a kind soul to all who knew her. She will be remembered for her selflessness, kindness, passion for travel, and unwavering love for her...
Michael Jason Taylor
Jun 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Michael "Mike" Jason Taylor.
Mike passed away in the St. Paul’s Hospital, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 20, 2025.
Mike was born on March 1,1974. He grew up in Trenton, Nova Scotia. At an early age he decided he wanted to travel. He would hitchhike from town to town...
Mirela Gogoase
Jun 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mirela Gogoase (born Toma), aged 56, on June 18, 2025. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Mirela was born in Galați, Romania, and later made her home in Canada. She was a woman of great strength and warmth, who approached life with grace, and courage....
Makereta Ranige Chand
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...
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