OBITUARIES

Feb 17, 2024

Margaret was born the 2nd of November, 1927, in Morinville, Alberta, to Rosie née Francoeur and Leopold Froment. She was the eighth of fifteen children, and life was sometimes hard. In 1939, she left home and worked as a farm labourer in St. Albert, Alberta. She stayed a few years then returned home. These were the wartime years and she...

Feb 10, 2024

Purves, John Anthony October 11, 1935 - February 10, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Purves on February 10, 2024 in Port Moody, B.C. at age 88. John was predeceased by his parents Marguerite Lenzen and George Purves, and 4 sisters and 2 brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 61...

Feb 9, 2024

Margaret Ann O’Neill (nee Perry) December 15,1938 - February 09, 2024 It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Margaret Ann O’Neill, Margaret passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Margaret was pre-deceased by her parents Richard Perry and Nellie Perry, and Granddaughter Ashley. Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 65 years and more than...

Feb 5, 2024

Marion Hazel Hall Desaulniers Marion was born on December 16, 1931, to Arthur and Hazel Hall. Marion was their first born and four years later her brother Thomas arrived. Marion and Tom had a happy childhood living in Vancouver. Through the depression their Dad always had a job and they were able to help out neighbours. Her mother Hazel loved...

Feb 3, 2024

Michael Ambrose Hooper September 11, 1990 - February 3, 2024 We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of our son & brother, Michael Ambrose Hooper. Michael was born in New Westminster and raised in Coquitlam, but a piece of his heart was always with his Fijian family in Naisaumua Village, Tailevu. We were fortunate to visit our ancestral lands...

Feb 1, 2024

Edward Allyn James Aug 24th 1939- Feb 1st 2024 Edward Allyn James, Burnaby, BC passed away in the early evening of February 1st at the Royal Columbian Hospital. Allyn was born on August 24, 1939 in Swift Current to Edward and Violet (Carleton) James. As the eldest son he spent his early childhood in White Fox moving to Muncho Lake...

Jan 31, 2024

WHEELDON, STANLEY GEORGE (Stan the Man) Born August 3, 1934, on the family farm at Peel Township, Wellington County, Ontario to Ted and Mildred Wheeldon. Stan passed away in Coquitlam, BC on January 31, 2024, at the age of 89. Stan is survived by his wife Ruth, sisters Ann Armstrong and Vivien Roy, many nieces and nephews, and his children...

Jan 28, 2024

KING (NEE Morkin), Velda Mary Aug 19, 1923 – Jan 28, 2024 Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to many in her long life at the age of 100 in Coquitlam, BC on January 28, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1923 in London, Ontario to Dominic and Maryanne Morkin. Much loved and missed by her daughters Susan...

Jan 28, 2024

Keresztes, Kim Lorraine April 8, 1963-January 28 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Kim Keresztes announces her passing on January 28, 2024. Kim is predeceased by her husband of 23 years, Steve Keresztes. Kim survived and thrived by her parents Ron and Roxie Sheedy, her brother and sister, Debbie and Ronny, her loving husband Steve and...

Jan 26, 2024

In lieu of flower, please donate to the Coquitlam parish of Our Lady of Fatima. The link to donate is  https://support.rcav.org/project-advance-2023/  .

Jan 14, 2024

Jan 5, 2024

Sheila Mary Shwaykoski (née Fahy) September 4, 1931 - January 5, 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Sheila Mary Shwaykoski announces her passing on January 5, 2024 at Royal Columbian Hospital at the age of 92. Survived by her daughters, Faye (Kevin) Drover, Penny Burke, Janice (Barry) Pierce. Grandchildren, Jayme, Allison, Brooke, Spencer, and great grandchildren...

Dec 31, 2023

In loving memory of Tyler Michael Huey, born on March 21, 1995, to parents Mike Huey and Maureen Denney at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. He peacefully departed from this world in Abbotsford, B.C., on December 31, 2023, at the age of 28. Tyler proudly graduated from CABE Secondary, and later attended UA Piping Industry College of British Columbia...

Dec 28, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Kenneth Sitter announces his passing on December 28th 2023 at Eagle Ridge Hospital at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Welcher) Sitter of 62 years, son Mark Sitter, along with grandchildren Danny and Angelee Sitter. Tom was born and raised in Moosejaw Sask and was...

Dec 20, 2023

Steele, Geraldine (Gerry) passed away peacefully on Dec.20, 2023 in New Westminster at the age of 94. Predeceased by her husband Vic Steele she will be lovingly remembered by her sons Gord (Kathy), Brian and Rick (Barbara) as well as her grandchildren Zach, Eli, Sierra, Shaye, Malia, Gordon, Katie and Gus and her five great grandchildren. Gerry had a very...

Dec 20, 2023

Dec 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeanette (Jan) Jasienczyk of Port Moody. Born in Neepawa, Manitoba in 1946, Jan was an independent and adventurous woman. She traveled throughout Europe, venturing into the Iron Curtain in the 1960s, overcoming many obstacles to connect with relatives in Poland. Jan was the first person in her family to...

Dec 12, 2023

Robert (Bobby) Lorne Richardson September 18, 1935 - December 12, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce, our Dad Robert (Bobby) Lorne Richardson passed away peacefully in his sleep, in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Bobby, as he was affectionately known, was born in Fort Williams, Ontario and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Bobby...

Dec 8, 2023

Manuel Figueiras passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023 at Hospice with his loving family by his side. He was 92. Manuel was born on August 22, 1931 in Loule, Portugal. He will be forever remembered by his wife Susy of 62 years: daughters, Nancy (Ken), Simone (Larry); Grandchildren Kaitlyn (Cody) Shane (Chloe), Rachel and Natalie. Manuel is predeceased by...

Dec 4, 2023

It is with immense heartache we announce the sudden passing of Leon Gerard Isaacs on Thursday December 4, 2023 at the age of 56. Leon is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Rita; his beloved sons, Matthew and Jack; his parents, Nancy and Terry, brother Darryl, sister Terri, brothers and sisters in law (Robert, Tina, Walter and Darcy),...