OBITUARIES
Catherine Ann Patricia Bowen
May 6, 2026
It is with deep sadness we announce Catherine Bowen (nee Furlot) of Pitt Meadows was called home to the Lord on May 6, 2026. She was surrounded by loved ones as she passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 54 years, Larry, and her children Jason and...
Leonard John Thong
May 5, 2026
Leonard fought a courageous and difficult battle against aggressive small-cell colon cancer that was diagnosed in early April 2026. He passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital on May 5, 2026, at the age of 47, surrounded by family and friends.
Leonard was a very loving and devoted husband to Tina, father to Kaylee, son to Christina, brother to Jennifer (Kevin),...
Isabelle Marjorie Nisbet
May 3, 2026
Isabelle Marjorie Nisbet (née Housch), aged 93, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at Ridge Meadows Hospital, with her children by her side.
Born on December 18, 1932, to John and Ella Housch, Isabelle will be remembered for her warm spirit, her love of dancing, and the many friendships she formed through her volunteer work with the Ladies Auxiliary at...
Larry William Lawrence
Apr 27, 2026
Larry William Lawrence, born January 27, 1952, passed away suddenly on April 27, 2026, leaving behind a tremendous void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Larry was a devoted husband and best friend to his beloved wife, Sandra Lawrence, and a proud and loving father to his cherished son, Mick Lawrence. Family was at the center of...
Richard Wayne Byhre
Apr 27, 2026
“Grief is simply love with no place to rest.”
It is never easy to say goodbye to someone you love and cherish. With a heavy heart, I share the sudden passing of Richard (Rick) Wayne Byhre on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Rick leaves behind his wife of more than 30 years, Loucinda Pelkey, his mother Donna Byhre, his sister Cindy Byhre, brother‑in‑law...
Bruno Rizzardo
Apr 25, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our husband, father, and nonno, Bruno Rizzardo.
Bruno was born in Camalò, Treviso, Italy and passed away in Coquitlam, B.C. on April 25th, 2026 at the age of 78. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 36 years, Teresa, his son Marco, step-son Sonny (Tania), and grandchildren...
Mary Olga Culos
Apr 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our mom, Mary Culos. wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she showed incredible strength throughout her battle with cancer, and though she fought hard, she passed peacefully in her sleep on April 23, 2026..
Born in Vancouver at St. Paul’s Hospital, she grew up in the East End before marrying and settling...
Robert Wesley Davis
Apr 8, 2026
Robert Wesley Davis of Coquitlam B.C. passed peacefully in his sleep on April 8, 2026 in his 95th year. Bob started life in Erindale, now Port Credit, Ontario, the seventh of eight children in a family of modest means where hard work was expected, but education was not. He was one of the first in his family to go to...
Frankie Balletta
Mar 29, 2026
Frankie Balletta, age 36, of Coquitlam, British Columbia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026.
He is survived by his parents, Franco and Melanie; his sister, Filomena; his brother-in-law, Angelo; his nephew, Massimo; his niece, Mia; and his large extended family, all of whom meant the world to him.
He showed incredible strength, courage, and...
Marlene Marie Shein
Mar 26, 2026
SHEIN, Marlene Marie (nee Keegan) (b. May 18, 1934 – d. March 26, 2026) of Coquitlam, BC passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at Royal Columbia Hospital, late in the evening on March 26, 2026. Marlene was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, the youngest in a family of 10 in a proud Irish family.
Marlene was courted and then...
Charles Herbert Ibbott
Mar 21, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Herbert Ibbott on March 21, 2026, in Port Moody, BC. A man of integrity, leadership, and profound devotion to his family, "Chuck" leaves behind a legacy of hard work and cherished memories.
Born on October 18, 1943, Chuck's professional journey was defined by his dedication and expertise in the...
Larry Mike Popoff
Mar 19, 2026
Larry Mike Popoff, 75, who spent the majority of his life in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Larry was the first child born to parents Anne & Mike Popoff on November 21, 1950, in Trail BC.
Larry was raised in the city of Castlegar where he did his elementary, secondary and college schooling followed...
Katharine Curtin
Mar 19, 2026
Katharine (Kay) Curtin
(nee Arbour, 1929 – 2026). Kay died peacefully in Coquitlam, British Columbia on March 19, 2026. She was born on April 18, 1929 in Port McNicoll, Ontario to Ursula and Armos Arbour, middle child between brothers John and William (Bill). She graduated in 1950 from the School of Nursing at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and worked as...
Claire Halpape
Mar 14, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mom/memere, Claire Halpape. She left us peacefully, in the comfort of family, on March 14, 2026, at the McKenney Creek Hospice Residence in Maple Ridge, BC.
Claire was blessed to have shared her life with two husbands. She was married for almost 11 years to Theodore Filiatrault (deceased April 1, 1972),...
Ildiko Knezy
Mar 12, 2026
Ildiko Knezy, 78, of Coquitlam, British Columbia, passed away peacefully at Eagle Ridge Hospital surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 7, 1947, in Novi Sad Yugoslavia, Ildiko was the daughter of the late Geza and Sarlota Grizer. She graduated from Nursing School in 1966 and while studying met Andras...
Theresa Marie Gallagher
Mar 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Terry Gallagher, on March 11, 2026. Born December 26, 1937, to Alice MacDonald in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Terry was the eldest of three children. She is survived by her brother Fred and was predeceased by her sister Loni and her parents, Alice and Al Galloway.
At...
Judy Ann Kern Knowles
Mar 6, 2026
It is with deep love and heartfelt remembrance that we celebrate the life of Judy Kern Knowles of Coquitlam, British Columbia, a woman whose presence brought warmth, strength, and compassion to all who knew her, and who will be profoundly missed.
Born on October 13, 1956, in New York, USA, to Raymond and Marion Kern, Judy was one of eight children....
Erin McNeil
Mar 5, 2026
On a sunny Thursday March 5th, Erin, my wife, Addison's mother, puppy Sadie's guardian and a friend, associate or workmate to all of you left us after a short but heroic battle with ALS.
For those of you who were unaware of her diagnosis, and Erin kept it very private, her symptoms made an abrupt appearance in May last year, she...
Mavis Elizabeth Nonis
Mar 2, 2026
Mavis Elizabeth Nonis of Coquitlam passed away peacefully March 2, 2026, in Maple Ridge.
She was born on September 13, 1942, in Courtenay, BC, to Eric and Margaret Dingwall.
On April 16, 1966, she married her husband Roger, and together they built a loving family, raising three children and welcoming two grandchildren.
Mavis loved to sing, travel, had a mischievous sense of humour,...
Don Johnson
Mar 2, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of J. Donald T. Johnson on March 2, 2026 at the age of 85.
Born June 22nd, 1940 in Parkhill Ontario, Don spent his youth in Ontario where he met and married Joan, and welcomed their girls Joanne and Carol-Lynn. In 1971, Don and his family moved to British Columbia, making...
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