OBITUARIES

Jan 20, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our dear Mark at his home in New Westminster. He is predeceased by his Mom and Dad. Mark will be missed by his daughter Ashley (James), sisters Kelly, Kathy (Barry), & Dee (Rick), and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncle, and friends. Born in Calgary, Alberta, his...

Jan 18, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Hans (Hanney) Marius Hansen, on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the residence of his daughter Tracy, with his son Rande, and Tracy, by his side. Hanney was born on March 6, 1930, in Revelstoke, B.C. to parents Mary and Louie Hansen who immigrated from Denmark in 1924. He...

Jan 14, 2021

It is with mixed joy and sorrow that we announce the passing of Evelyn Ruth Morrison on January 14th after a long life lived victoriously, in relationship with the God who loved her. She is at peace in His presence now. Her husband of 46 years, Staff Sgt. Albert Morrison, predeceased her in 2001 just before his 70th birthday. Evelyn...

Jan 9, 2021

Our beloved Jamie. Our heart, our soul. We were so blessed to have you for a short time and will cherish all of our wonderful memories with you. A most kind hearted, thoughtful, sentimental soul. You are and will always be loved more than you could know or ever imagine by so many people. You were my biggest gift to...

Jan 7, 2021

My darling husband, best friend, my everything. David Peter Thomas passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021 at Burnaby General Hospital at 4:10am. David grew up at Orr Lake, Ontario. As he got older he decided to join the Navy for 5 years. February 25, 1957 to February 24, 1962. David's favorite things he liked to do were sailing, curling...

Jan 6, 2021

Evelyn was born in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan on October 9th, 1936, and passed away peacefully at Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody, B.C. on January 6th, 2021. She was predeceased by husband Henry Roy (1989) and husband Bob Bell (2010). Left to cherish her memory are son MIke (Michelle), daughter Diane (John), grandsons Nico & Sean and granddaughters Andrea (Derek) & Alexandra....

Jan 1, 2021

Helen Kyashko (Wagil) of Coquitlam, British Columbia passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the age of 92. She is survived by her son Coln, brother Peter, sister Ollie and many nieces nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill, her sisters Bessie, Polly, Mary and her brothers Bill, John and George....

Jan 1, 2021

Nicholas Stephen Schaeffers died suddenly of a drowning accident on January 1, 2021 on the Sunshine Coas at the age of 22 years. Nick attended Centennial Secondary School and became an auto mechanic. Another passion he grew to love was construction and building homes. His dream was to build a log cabin in the woods. His hobbies were doing leatherwork,...

Dec 30, 2020

Dec 29, 2020

Trevor Alan Nash, age 74, was born in Rochford, England, and never lost his English accent. At 17, he moved with his parents, Doreen and Norman, to San Francisco, then came alone to Vancouver at 19. Fortunately, his passion for rugby led him to a big house in Point Grey, to live with other expats and play for the Trojans....

Dec 28, 2020

Dec 28, 2020

Dec 27, 2020

After 94 years of a life well lived, Terry Luckhart passed away, peacefully, at home on December 27, 2020. It is with deep sorrow and much love that her family mourns her passing. Terry is survived by her children Cathy (Neil), Maureen, Karen, Kevin (Diane), and Kelly, and grandchildren Amelia (Spencer), Michael, Kendra and Kieran. She was predeceased by her...

Dec 27, 2020

Renée was born January 8, 1965 in New Westminster BC and passed away suddenly and without pain, at the age of 55, on December 27, 2020. Predeceased by her father Mac, and mother Ena. Renée is loved and missed by husband of thirty years, Phil Bilodeau, and son Adam, as well as her sister Louise, brother-in-law Gary Zaroski, nieces, nephews,...

Dec 26, 2020

Kate passed away suddenly on December 26, 2020 at 27 years of age. Predeceased by her Papa. Loved and missed by Mom (Merry). Dad (Paul), Brothers (Josh, Jayk and Bobby) and many other family and friends. Donations may be made to Lower Similkameen Community Services Society at the following link. Please Specify that the Donation is for Okanagan Horse Sense....

Dec 21, 2020

William Skerrett Nov 10, 1943 - Dec 21, 2020 Bill passed away peacefully early on Dec 21st after a year struggling with complications arising out of cancer treatment. He leaves behind his wife Rhea, his brothers Glyn (Marleen), Al (Diane), his niece Shaniah (Scot), and his step-daughter Susan (Richard) & stepson Ben. Bill was a quiet, gentle man who gave...

Dec 19, 2020

Steinwandt Catherine Mary (Twidale) May 12 1959- Dec 19 2020 It is with profound sadness that we announce that Catherine passed away peacefully and without pain on Saturday Dec 19 2020 at the Royal Columbian hospital in New Westminster BC after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. Predeceased by her father Chris, Catherine is survived by her loving husband...

Dec 18, 2020

Dec 17, 2020

Hilda passed away peacefully at the Belvedere Care Centre, Coquitlam, B.C., on December 17, 2020. She was predeceased by husband John Karle in 1954, husband John Backus in 2017, and brother Wilfred Booth (Helene) in 2007. Hilda is survived by siblings Beverly (Fred) and Mary- Lou. Left to cherish her memory are son Paul (Susan), daughters Karyn (Brian) and Mary...

Dec 16, 2020

Sadly, we grieve our mom, Blege Mastracci, who recently passed away leaving behind 3 children and their spouses, 4 grandchildren and their spouses, and 4 great grandchildren. Mom lived a long full life, emigrating from her native Italy with her husband and young children to make a better life for them in Ontario and then later, courageously moving to British...