OBITUARIES

Peter Precious

Peter Precious

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...

Hannie Vallescas

Hannie Vallescas

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...

Jeffrey Byron

Jeffrey Byron

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...

Laurie Johnstone

Laurie Johnstone

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...

Irene Wilkinson (Nee Richard)

Irene Wilkinson (Nee Richard)

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.

Donald Duffield

Donald Duffield

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,...

Vivian Sisson

Vivian Sisson

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...

John  Koch

John Koch

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,...

Diane Stiglish

Diane Stiglish

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...

Melvin Shannon

Melvin Shannon

Feb 5, 2021

Born in Princeton BC and raised in Trail BC but lived his life in Coquitlam BC. Predeceased by his loving wife of 50 years Roberta (Salmond) and is greatly missed by his three daughters Carrie, Kimberley (Chris) and Nicole. He had a special place in his heart for his three girls and his three nephews Rino (Sandy), Mark (Linda) and...

Daniel Chan

Daniel Chan

Feb 5, 2021

"Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Daniel Chan, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 5, 2021, 11:15am, at Richmond General Hospital, at the age of 66 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Daisy; children: Victor and Ayako, Nelly and William and Jake and Shirley; grandchildren: Kei, Rei and Sophie;...

Lois Kirkwood

Lois Kirkwood

Feb 4, 2021

Lois Mae Kirkwood (nee Campbell) passed away peacefully after a brief stay at Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody. Survived by her husband of over 61 years, Dr Kenneth Kirkwood, sons Neil and his wife Sandy, John, and daughter Anne and her husband Jim, grandchildren Aaron, Megan, Jocelyn, Scott and Nicole. Lois was born in Alberta but was raised in Penticton...

Andrew Fodor

Andrew Fodor

Jan 31, 2021

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Justine Feichtinger

Justine Feichtinger

Jan 29, 2021

We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Matriarch on January 29, 2021 in New Westminster, B.C. Justine was predeceased by her loving husband Matthias in 2001 and is survived by her four children Norbert (Marcia), Eric (Judy), Edward (Jacqueline) and Doris, six grandchildren and two great grandsons. Justine was born in Linz, Austria on on June...

Ruth Percy

Ruth Percy

Jan 28, 2021

Our sweet Ruth left us on January 28, 2021 to join her precious husband, Richard and continue their journey together. Ruth will be greatly missed by her wonderful nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews as well as special cousins in Scandinavia, Yorkshire, the U.S., Australia and B.C. Ruth was always cheerful and optimistic and will be remembered for...

Maria Tartaro

Maria Tartaro

Jan 23, 2021

Maria passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by parents Raffaele and Innocenza Tartaro; brother Francesco Tartaro; son John Tim Malito and son Lloyd Ledo Malito. Maria is survived by grandson David Malito and wife Christine; daughter-in-law Pam Malito; brothers Nino Tartaro and Sandro Tartaro of Grimaldi, Italy and their families and...