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Michael Griffin

Michael Griffin

Aug 4, 2021

MICHAEL GRIFFIN, of Port Coquitlam passed away on Wednesday, August 4th 2021,at the aged of 92. He is survived by son Paul, daughter Susan, grandson Maxwell and daughter-in law Rosie Lagrana Griffin. He be missed. RIP (DADDY MIKE)

Helen Reid

Helen Reid

Jul 30, 2021

With hearts made richer by having her in our lives, it is with much sadness that the family announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Helen Reid. Left to cherish her memory are husband Murray, children Bryan (Bev), Trent (JoAnn) and Laurie (Ray). Helen also leaves grandchildren Cassidy, Trevor (Renee), Alicia (Jason), and Cherlyn (Zach), and...

John  Cairns

John Cairns

Jul 23, 2021

John James Cairns (Jim), a man of hard work, honesty and integrity, passed away peacefully at the age of 83, surrounded by family on Friday, July 23, 2021. Jim is survived by Maureen, his wife of 61 years and daughters Tracy Johnson (Mario Carr) of Kelowna and Fiona Nelson (David) of Ottawa, and treasured grandchildren Alex, Isabelle and Ben. He...

Jon Ingdal

Jon Ingdal

Jul 19, 2021

***The celebration of Jon‘s life has been confirmed for March 18, 2022 1:00 PM. The family would love to see you there!*** We are saddened to share that Jon Ingdal passed away peacefully on July 19th surrounded by his family. After a 16 month illness we are deeply grateful he suffers no more. He is survived by his beloved wife...

Anthony Martens

Anthony Martens

Jul 16, 2021

Anthony Gordon Martens, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021, Burnaby, BC. Anthony (Tony) was born the youngest of six brothers at home on the farm of Peter and Marie Martens, near Herbert, Saskatchewan. Tony married Alma, his dear wife of 61 years, in Main Center, Saskatchewan. They moved to Calgary, Alberta, where they had their two children....

Isabel Shinkle

Isabel Shinkle

Jul 15, 2021

Ann Carson Shinkle Born in England August 17, 1923, Ann came to Canada with Peter Carson, after WWII. Mother, wife, grandmother and great grandmother, Ann was always there for her family. She had a kind heart, an unrelenting artistic eye, a green thumb and an ability to make any house a warm and welcoming place to be. Ann had a...

Barbara  Morrow

Barbara Morrow

Jul 10, 2021

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our much beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister. Barbara passed away peacefully the evening of Saturday, July 10th after a valiant struggle from her open heart surgery. She never regained consciousness and left us quietly, pain free and in a dignified manner, just as she would...

Lydia Valero

Lydia Valero

Jul 9, 2021

Sijtje 'Lydia' Valero (nee Boeser), beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died peacefully on July 9th, 2021, at Kiwanis Care Centre in New Westminster, BC, at the age of 95 years, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Lydia was born on June 12, 1926 to Willem and Jacoba Boeser in Velsen, Netherlands. By May 1940, Nazis invaded the...

Rodolfo Cabael

Rodolfo Cabael

Jul 4, 2021

It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Rodolfo Cabael announces his passing on July 4, 2021 at the age of 82. He was among loved ones when he died of natural causes at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Abbotsford, BC. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. He was predeceased by his father Gaudioso, mother Felicitas, step-father...

Eliza Hazelman

Eliza Hazelman

Jun 29, 2021

It is with very sad hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Eliza Wati Hazelman, aged 96, at home in Coquitlam on June 29, 2021. Eliza was born in the Fiji Islands and came to Canada in 1971. She was predeceased by her husband William and her son, Richard. She was dearly loved and will be missed by her...

Kathleen Browne

Kathleen Browne

Jun 28, 2021

Kathleen Phoebe Browne was born on October 4th, 1927 in Calgary, Alberta. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on June 28th, 2021 at the age of 93. Predeceased by her husband, Leslie Harold Browne. Survived by her daughter Pamela Zunker, and her son-in-law Paul Zunker. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC...

Ruth Lewis

Ruth Lewis

Jun 28, 2021

Ruth Eilene Lewis was born on September 30, 1932 in Creston, BC. She passed away peacefully at Royal Columbia Hospital on June 28, 2021 at the age of 88. Ruth was predeceased by her parents, Herb and Annie Lewis, sister Ellen Hannestad and brother George Lewis. She is loved and missed by her sister jessie, many nephews, nieces and friends....

Rose-Marie Gibson

Rose-Marie Gibson

Jun 25, 2021

Rosie passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Rosie was born in Vancouver to Mary and Nick Kalyk and grew up in Burnaby. She was predeceased by her brothers Alec & Nick, and sisters Jenny, Vali & Anne. Survived by her husband Gordon of 55 years, sons Craig (Deanna), Colin (Monica) and Darren (Vy), and grandchildren Andrew,...

Carla Steenhuizen

Carla Steenhuizen

Jun 24, 2021

Carla was born Carla Christina Maria Wolff on May 17, 1935 in Alkmaar, Holland. Alkmaar is known for its cheese market and she always used to say she was born amongst the cheese wheels! She grew up in Bussum, Holland with her sisters Astrid, Mayke and brother Ron and her parents Bernadina and Carolus. She is survived by her sister...

Gladys Haddon

Gladys Haddon

Jun 23, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandma and Friend, Gladys Haddon (nee Chomiak) on June 23, 2021 at the age of 77. Gladys fought a long, hard battle with pancreatic cancer and passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Gladys was brave and selfless and met the challenges of...

Daniel  Chapman

Daniel Chapman

Jun 20, 2021

It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my Papa, Daniel George Chapman on June 20, 2021 at his home in Coquitlam, BC at the age of 63. Dan is survived by his two sons, Drew and Eric Chapman, brother Ron (Guy) Chapman, sister Penny-Lynn, granddaughter, Larissa Primeau, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins along with many friends...

Les Holmes

Les Holmes

Jun 20, 2021

It is profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Thomas Leslie “Les” Holmes on June 20, 2021 at the age of 90 years. Les was born January 1, 1931 in Bowsman, Manitoba. He was the youngest and only son of Jim and Doris Holmes. After living on a farm with his family, Les moved to BC...

Lorna Blaxland

Lorna Blaxland

Jun 15, 2021

Lorna Phyllis Blaxland April 26, 1936 - June 15, 2021 Lorna was born in Vancouver B.C. and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on June 15, 2021 to join the love of her life Ion. Left to carry on their story are children Robyn (Mike), Mark (Joni),Jody, grandchildren Rylee (Kyle), Taylor, Sydney, (Mitchell), Alison, Matt (Alli), Tyson, Reese,...

Patricia Meers

Patricia Meers

Jun 8, 2021

Patricia Nancy Meers was born in Ethelbert Manitoba on August 11, 1937. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 8, 2021 at the age of 83. Predeceased by her husband, Thomas Jack Meers, Patricia is survived by her four sons: Paul (Joyce), Jon, Dale, Scott (Doris); her grandchildren: Danae (Brandon), Jenna, Joshua, Jack (Lyric), Hannah, Amanda and...

Susan Hill

Susan Hill

Jun 7, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our Mother, Wife, Granny, Aunt and Friend ... Susan Mae (Milne) Hill on June 7, 2021 at the age of 79. Susan was born in Vancouver on March 12, 1942 and has resided in the Delta / Surrey area for the majority of her life. Susan married her...