OBITUARIES

Rosemary Isobel Adams

Rosemary Isobel Adams

Aug 22, 2025

Rosemary was born in London, England and at an early age moved to Edmonton, Alberta with her family. The two great passions of her life were introduced here- literature, all things with words and horses. There was no one faster at completing a jigsaw puzzle, finishing a crossword or word puzzle. She delighted in sharing her passions with friends and...

Iolanda Salute Paccagnan

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Vivian Lucille Kroeker

Vivian Lucille Kroeker

Jul 23, 2025

Vivian Lucile Kroeker, 99 years old, passed away July 23, 2025, at Cartier House Care Centre in Coquitlam, BC.

Vivian Offerdahl was born on June 2, 1926 in Kelowna, BC to Irving and Inez Offerdahl. Vivian grew up on the family orchard in the town of Winfield, BC where she attended public school and worked summers in the orchards and the...

Bruce McDonald

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....