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Apr 5, 2021

It is with great sadness we share the loss of our much-loved husband, father, and grandfather Ian MacKay Freeman, who passed away peacefully at home April 5, 2021, after a long year of challenging health issues. He is survived by his wife Louise (55 years), daughter Krista (Jamie), son Scott (Kari), and grandson Tai. He also leaves behind many nieces,...

Apr 5, 2021

Steven John Mawhinney, age 36, passed away suddenly at his home in Coquitlam, BC on April 5, 2021. Recently he struggled with depression and unfortunately due to COVID he was unable to access the help he so desperately needed. Steven was born July 12, 1984 in Richmond BC. He also resided in Kamloops, Calgary and Prince George. He worked as...

Mar 31, 2021

Mar 26, 2021

It is with great sadness and much love that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father Rheal Joseph Finnigan. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 26th, 2021 at the age of 80 years. Rheal was born on September 5th, 1940 in Rogersville, NB. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of...

Mar 21, 2021

Minerva Maglalang nee Javier was born on April 27, 1953 to Julio P. Javier and Ruperta David at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Manila. As a young child, Minerva loved music. She learned to play the piano and she loved to sing. Her favorite songs were from the movie, “The Sound of Music.” She attended St. James Academy for elementary...

Mar 18, 2021

Jansen Ma. Sarte, age 74, passed away in the peace of Christ on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Royal Columbian Hospital. He was born in Cavite City, Philippines in 1946 and married in 1972. He migrated to Canada in 1976 with his wife and two daughters and settled in Vancouver, BC. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Venida,...

Mar 13, 2021

Mar 11, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Lynch of Coquitlam, BC, on March 11, 2021, at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving daughters. Norm was born on October 26, 1940, in Montreal, Quebec, to parents Yvonne and Daniel Lynch, and is survived by his brother, Robert Lynch (predeceased Louise). Norm worked as a...

Mar 10, 2021

Marijke Roch (de Riemer) was born on January 9th, 1943 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Holland She passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2021 in Maple Ridge, BC Canada at 78 years of age. She is predeceased by her Father Jan Henri Jacobus de Riemer, her Mother Luberta Jacoba de Riemer Roodenberg), her brother Rudolph (Ruud) Jan de Riemer, her husband...

Mar 9, 2021

Precious, Peter John on March 9, 2021 peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital, in his 81st year. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Elizabeth Precious and his wife Rozmin (Rozie). He will be sadly missed by his cousins Molly Hawkins and Stephanie James (Jack Pilfold) and their families; (step) daughter Salima Mir; brother-in-law Al Karim Rattanski and all of Rozie’s extended...

Mar 4, 2021

Hannie Grace Tan- Vallescas passed on the 4th of March 2021, with her husband by her side in Coquitlam after a long, brave battle with cancer. She was at 41. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 19 years, Dennis; her kindness and warmth will live on with her three sons, Dayric, David, and Dustin. She will be...

Mar 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey D. Byron from Port Coquitlam, B.C., on March 4, 2021 at the age of 34 years. Jeffrey was born in Whitecourt, Alberta on December 20, 1986. Growing up Jeffrey seemed to be the picture of health, as a likable tall slim athletic young man. But at the age...

Mar 3, 2021

Laurie Violet Johnstone was born in Vancouver, B.C. on March 23, 1952 and passed away peacefully on March 3, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents Edwin (Ted) and Wilma Scholl, fondly remembered as Granny and Grandpa. Laurie grew up in Port Moody, B.C. and graduated as a registered nurse from nursing school in 1973. She worked at RCH, then...

Mar 2, 2021

Irene passed away at Eagle Ridge Hospital. She was predeceased by husband Rowland and survived by children Barbara, Susan (Don), Richard, and Alan (Jenn); grandchildren Matthew, Stephanie (Colin), Rachel, Laura (Nathan), and Bryan (Sabrina); and great grandchildren Elizabeth, Brayden, and Dayton. She was loved and will be missed. No service will be held due to Covid-19 lockdowns.

Mar 1, 2021

In loving memory of Donald Leroy Duffield, October 1, 1923 – March 1, 2021. Predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years, Wilma Jessie Willett Duffield, and by his siblings, Dolly, Kitty, William, Lizzie, Dinah, Jean, Frank, Isabel, Douglas, Patricia and his grandson, James. Survived by his sister-in-law, Alice (Poppy) Duffield and family, his daughters April Duffield and Karen Duffield,...

Feb 27, 2021

On February 27th, 2021 Vivian Alice Sisson (Manson) joined her late husband, Dick, and son, Ric, in heaven along with her brothers, sisters and many friends. Vivian lived a full, healthy life and is survived by her family: brother Ed (Nicky), son Rob, daughter in laws Shawn and Sandy, her grandchildren Sheryl-Ann, Sandra (Andrew), Greg and Krista (Shane) and great...

Feb 24, 2021

Feb 18, 2021

Jack passed away peacefully at Eagle Ridge Hospital after a brief stay unrelated to Covid 19.  He is loved and will be missed dearly by Sandra, his wife of 63 years, daughters Susan (Barry) Agar, Shelley (Grant) Sahaydak, Jacquie (Mark) Steele, grandchildren Heather (Erik) Michelsen, Teresa (Brandon) Knee, Laura (Aaron) Broomfield, Lindsay (Al) Rhodes, Scott (Kate) Sahaydak, Spencer (Lucie) Steele,...

Feb 12, 2021

Diane Julie Stiglish, born July 3rd 1948 in New Westminster, passed away peacefully after her long battle against cancer on February 12th 2021.Diane was a loving spirit to many, and was always there for her friends, family and community. She gave back, spending much of her retirement volunteering at Repurpose and BC Ambassadors as well as donating her possessions to...

Feb 10, 2021