OBITUARIES

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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 14, 2025

With profound sorrow we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” Conn on June 14, 2025. She was born in Winnipeg on September 11, 1940. She moved to Vancouver as a child and lived in the Lower Mainland the remainder of her life.

She married Robert “Bob” Conn in 1963 and together raised 3 boys. She’s predeceased by Bob and survived by...

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...

Jun 11, 2025

Shirley passed away suddenly while in hospital on June 11, 2025 at the age of 85 years.

Born in Hanna, Alberta on August 25, 1939, to Albert and Emma Graumann, the youngest of seven. Shirley grew up on the family farm, in the Handhills. Hardworking and a caregiver, a career in nursing was a natural choice. Working as a LPN in...

Jun 11, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Bryon Joe on June 11, 2025. He passed away suddenly following his recovery from a lengthy illness. Garry was born in Vancouver, BC on March 2, 1944, to Sam and Mary Joe. He was the second of 3 children, which included his sister, Donna and his late brother,...

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 14, 2025

The family of Louise Grant is sad to announce her passing. Her death occurred at home early on the morning of Wednesday May 14, 2025, apparently of a heart attack. This sudden and unexpected event has left family and friends shaken and grieving.

Louise Marie Celeste Grant (nee Mouat) was born in Vancouver on Oct. 31, 1942. At this time humanity...

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...