OBITUARIES

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...

Oct 29, 2020

Merle Florence Thom (nee Hay) was born in Vancouver, BC on November 24, 1947. She passed away peacefully into the arms of her parents Murven and Paulette on October 29, 2020. Merle is survived by David, her loving husband of 41 years; sons David (Pina) and Paul; daughters Marnie (Pat) and Leslie (Bryce); grandson Jake (Lauren) and granddaughters Tanner (Adam),...

Oct 29, 2020

It is with great sadness our family announces the peaceful passing of Doreen Murphy, age 89, on the evening of October 29th. Doreen was born in her family’s Burnaby home to her parents, Agatha and Fred Watkins, their second, long awaited child. Her older brother Harold finally had a sister. Soon after, her family moved to Port Coquitlam. She made...

Oct 25, 2020

It is profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Heather Lorreen Rumble. She will be deeply missed, by so many family members and friends. Heather was a beautiful, artistic and passionate girl, who cared greatly for the wellbeing of animals and people from all walks of life. She saw beauty in almost everything she touched and treasured the...

Oct 23, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Poirier. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Laura of 66 years, son Bob (Deirdre), daughter Louise (Jim Abriel), son Bill (Gina), six grandchildren Tyler (Caroline), Kaitlyn, Olivia, Danica, Lauren, two great grandchildren Aria, Logan and numerous relatives and friends. George was born in Winnipeg and moved...

Oct 22, 2020

With sadness we announce that Kenny passed away peacefully on October 22, 2020. Ken will be lovingly remembered by Patricia, his wife of 57 years, daughter Pamela, and dear life-long friends and relatives. Born and raised in Vancouver, Ken was a graduate of Gladstone High. He retired from Christies after 43 years. Ken enjoyed RVing, his boats, and constant need...

Oct 22, 2020

Shirley Midlane Larose was born on January 22, 1944 and lived a meaningful life until her passing on October 22, 2020 after almost two decades of perseverance with lung cancer. Predeceased by her mother and father, Shirley leaves behind her loving husband of 47 years, Alain, children Andre (Rachel), Stefan (Catherine), and Joseph, and grandchildren Scarlet, Juliet, Zofia and Hugo....

Oct 18, 2020

Richard (Ric) William Sisson June 3, 1950 - October 18, 2020 Born in Trail B.C. to Vivian and Dick Sisson Ric attended schools in Coquitlam B.C. Ric started driving tow truck for his Father's business, Coquitlam Towing and Storage Ltd. around 1968. Later, he and his brother Rob would carry on the business and built it up to be one...

Oct 16, 2020

Sandra (Sandy) Audrey Salter was born April 30th 1959. Sandy lived a full and happy life always focused on the brighter side of everything. Sandy was caring, compassionate, full of warmth and laughter. Nothing was better than a hug from Sandy. Sandy is predeceased by her parents Jean and Fred, husband Bradley, and her brother Jim. Sandy is survived by...

Oct 15, 2020

Raymond passed away peacefully at Queen’s Park Care Centre on October 15, 2020, with his loving wife, Claudia, by his side. Raymond was days away from his 85th birthday, and all would agree that he led an exemplary life. Raymond is survived by his wife, Claudia, his three children, Lionel Lemay (Paula), Lise Jourdain (Raymond) and Gerald Lemay (Felisha), and...

Oct 12, 2020

BETTY CLERMONT - NEE (BLACKMORE) August 5, 1944 - October 12, 2020 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Betty was born in the small town of Westburne, Manitoba, and at the age of 9 her family settled in Quesnel BC. This is where she met her husband Paul (Predeceased...

Oct 10, 2020

Ingrid was born on April 1st, 1941 to the parents Arthur and Mathilde Kolke in Helldorf , Deutschland, which at the time of World War II was in German occupied Poland. She was the fifth of seven children, from which only five grew up to attain adulthood. The children are Dan 1930, Reinhard 1932, Blumgard 1935, Helga 1940, Ingrid 1941,...

Oct 6, 2020

Deborah Lea Irwin passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 6, 2020 at the age of 61 years of age. Predeceased by the love of her life Clinton Irwin; eldest son Elton Irwin; middle son Cody Irwin; Mother Joyce Harder; Father Peter Harder; Brother Darrel Harder and best friend/partner Steven Nichols. Loved and missed by Son Cayl Irwin and...

Oct 3, 2020

Brenda Conner (née Anderson), 61, passed away suddenly on October 3, 2020 with her family by her side. Brenda was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born in Burnaby on June 26, 1959, Brenda was the oldest of three siblings. She was a natural care-giver and enjoyed helping her mother look after her younger brother and sister....

Sep 28, 2020

Born August 14, 1952. Robert (Bob) Joseph Duguay passed away peacefully in his residence in Surrey, BC on September 28th, 2020 at the age of 67. He is survived by; his brother, Ronald Duguay; sister, Deb Paquette and daughter, Crystal Duguay. A private viewing will be held for immediate family only; with a reception for close family and friends at...

Sep 19, 2020

Joyce Enid Benville Nov. 2, 1930 ~ Sept 19, 2020 Joyce was born in Maple Ridge, daughter of William and Violet Murray. The family moved to Port Coquitlam when she was a small child. She had one sister, Audrey, who pre-deceased her. She and her husband, Ed, also a District 43 teacher, made their home in Port Moody. A beloved...