OBITUARIES

Dec 4, 2020

Hermina A. van Gaalen (Jan. 27, 1962 – Dec. 4, 2020) Beloved sister of Marja, friend to many and a faithful believer in Christ. The name Hermina is taken from the Teutonic, meaning “woman of war” and Tina (her usual name) was certainly that. She would defend those in need, stood up for what is right, and for past 14...

Dec 4, 2020

Rosanna Valeda Lauer (née Gauthier) was born November 4, 1929 in Colinton, Alberta. She was the third of nine siblings and carried a strong commitment to family with her throughout her entire life. She is predeceased by her husbands Alphonse Kugler and Arnold Lauer, her parents Paulidar and Roseanna Gauthier, son-in-law Danny Crum, brothers Paul Gauthier and Rene Gauthier, and...

Dec 4, 2020

Nov 29, 2020

REID, Katherine Elizabeth (Kaye) (nee Carroll) February 10, 1934 – November 29, 2020 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Friend. She was 86 and predeceased by her husband Alex in 1988. Kaye was born in Belfast, Ireland and immigrated to Canada in 1955 with Alex, where they married and...

Nov 26, 2020

Garry was born in Calgary, Alberta on November 23, 1941 and passed away at home on November 26, 2020 at the age of 79. Survived by his brother, Jack. Garry was loved by his family and friends and his passing has left an enormous space in our hearts. Garry excelled in literature, writing of poetry and haiku, and his contribution...

Nov 24, 2020

Mary Ann Chlebak (nee KORNEL) It is with great sadness that we are sharing news that our Mother and Grandmother, Mary Chlebak passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the age of 93 at Belvedere Care Centre in Coquitlam BC. She was predeceased by her wonderful parents Marie(nee Schnerch) and John Kornel, her loving husband of 64 years, Thomas (Tom),...

Nov 24, 2020

Nov 22, 2020

LALONDE, Marc Maurice: March 30, 1971 – November 22, 2020 It is with great sadness that we are sharing news that Marc Lalonde, passed away last Sunday. Marc was a beloved father and husband who is survived by his three remarkable children, Aidan, Devyn, and Liam, and his wife of twenty years Aileen (nee Shein). Marc will forever be remembered...

Nov 21, 2020

Gary passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, November 21 2020 at the age of 67. He is survived by his partner Judy; daughters Marica and Tiana; father Robert; sisters Bev Bronson and Marie Thomas; nieces Karli and Lynn Fauchon; nephews Jordan and Corey Thomas and great-niece Olivia; and great-nephew Silas. He is predeceased by his mother Gloria. Gary grew...

Nov 21, 2020

Lived and Loved September 26, 1935 to November 21, 2020 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father, Gary Baker. Dad was in the hospital 3 ½ months due to a successful hip surgery but complications/infections after the fact kept him in care. Dad finally came home on November 21, 2020 to family he loved, and...

Nov 21, 2020

Victor Alexander Bird passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on November 21, 2020, in Coquitlam, BC. Born on June 9, 1924, in St. Catherines, ON to Ruby and Walter Bird. He was the widower of Isabelle Emma Bird, with whom he shared 45 years together. At 19 years old, he served his country as a flying Officer during...

Nov 18, 2020

Gregory was born May 16, 1952 in Burnaby, BC He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Marie Stinson and brother-in-law Len. He loved and will be greatly missed by his wife Janet Stinson, his soulmate, his two children Ward and Amber (Adam), four grandchildren Violet, Lucy, Dora and Gregory, also his sister Tracie, two nieces Lisa and Shauna, as...

Nov 16, 2020

With heavy hearts, we announce that Joseph Lee passed away peacefully on November 16th, 2020 at the age of 65, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Malaysia, eldest son Joe moved to Canada in 1980 where he will be lovingly remembered by his wife of forty years, Julie, his kids Jordan (Christiane) and Julie-Ann (Eddy) and his adoring...

Nov 15, 2020

Mr. John Sze-Kong Leung has gone to be with our Heavenly Father on November 15, 2020. He has lived a full life of 88 years and is now at rest and safe in the arms of Jesus. Born in Hong Kong, the second son of Mr. Ho-In Leung and Mui-Ching Leung, with five siblings, John grew up in a Christ-centered...

Nov 14, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce that on the morning of Saturday, November 14, David Sammartino, loving son of Carrol and the late Terry Sammartino, passed away at the age of 36. David was born in Vernon in 1984 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. He was an avid outdoorsman, exceptional hunter, enjoyed four-by-fouring and mountain biking. David enjoyed hunting...

Nov 10, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce that William Watoong Tham passed away on November 10, 2020 at the age of 84. Born in Kaiping, Guangdong, China, the eldest of nine children, William grew up in India and eventually moved to Canada, where he resided for over 40 years. William will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Joann; his...

Nov 10, 2020

Ivy King (nee Barrow) passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2020 at the age of 97 years in Coquitlam, B.C. Ivy was born in Birmingham, England on August 20th, 1923 and was predeceased by her loving husband, Donald King, on July 28th, 1982. She leaves behind two daughters, Dianne King and Susan King (McCallum), two grandchildren, Jennifer McLeod Macey and...

Nov 7, 2020

Nov 7, 2020

Born in Regina 1932, Jack made his home in Vancouver at 7-years-old. He loved his city and was known to show it off to visitors. He told many stories of growing up downtown. Jack was the youngest of 5 children, predeceased by his beloved Mother Clara, brothers Bert and Bill and sisters Aileen and Wanda. Jack was a proud alumnus...

Nov 3, 2020

Gordon Murray Ingalls 1936-2020. Gordon, born to Merrill & Mary Ingalls, was raised in Burnaby along with younger brother Wayne. After studying in both London & Vancouver Gordon received an MA from UBC, taught high school briefly on Vancouver Island and then spent the next 26 years teaching philosophy at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George. While teaching...