OBITUARIES

Mar 25, 2020

On March 25, 2020 Rosemarie Cooper (nee Hopps) passed away at 64 after an incredibly brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Rosemarie was born in Cardiff, Wales on October 17th 1955. At age 13, Rosemarie and her family moved to Canada. She was intelligent and gutsy, a brilliant student and debate champion and graduated from the University of New Brunswick planning...

Mar 6, 2020

Our beloved Debby passed away peacefully after a courageous three-year battle with Ovarian cancer. Debby is survived by her loving family: husband, John; daughters, Chiara and Cassia; mother Ederina; brother Brian (Jodie), nephews Alexander and Braedan; brother-in-law Jim, nieces Nicole and Heather, father-in-law Bill (Pops), Nana Mildred and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Debby was predeceased by her beloved papà,...

Mar 1, 2020

Christopher was a fun loving, adventurous soul. He grew up in Coquitlam where he enjoyed many activities with friends and family. Christopher lived his life as though everyday was his last. He loved to make others laugh. Christopher leaves behind his mother Kerri Cartwright, Father Art Painter, sister Jennifer, brother Jesse, wife Richelle Small. He is survived by his grandparents...

Feb 29, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Saturday February 29 2020 at the age of 90. He was born one of eight children to Joseph and Albertine. He will be missed by his wife of 67 years Evelyn: His children Lavina, Edith, Catherine (Tom), Robert (Shelley) Candide (Tom), James (Denise) ; Nine grandchildren Andrea (Josh), Brandon (Michelle), Jared, Devin (Justine), Sean, Carly (Stephen),...

Feb 28, 2020

Passed away peacefully, at home, with her family at her side. Predeceased by Holger; she will be forever missed, and lovingly remembered, by daughter Kathy (Darrel), son Brian, and many friends and relatives in Canada, Finland and Sweden. Memorial service 2.00 p.m. Saturday March 21, 2020 at Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Road, Coquitlam. Live Streaming of Martha's Memorial Service...

Feb 26, 2020

MINICHIELLO, Agnes Henrietta (nee Steward) 1922 - 2020 MINICHIELLO, Arthur Ralph 1923 - 2020 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear parents, Agnes and Arthur. Agnes slipped away on February 20, 2020, and Art followed the love of his life on February 24, 2020. They are lovingly survived by their five children, Catherine Beauchamp, Nancie (Derek) Chung,...

Feb 19, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Rose Lew on February 19, 2020 at age 58. Survived by mom, May, dad predeceased (Sing), sisters Helen (Bruce), Jeannie (Dan) and brothers Peter (Joyce), John (Sandra), Jack, Andrew(predeceased), Mike (Kelly), William (Natalie) and half siblings Jeannie (Norman) and Ian (Ada) and much beloved nieces and nephews. Rose...

Feb 19, 2020

Angelina Gentile (Sbrocchi) was born in Bondi Beach Australia in May of 1917. She was predeceased by her parents, Giovanni and Angela, brothers, John, Peter and Tony, and sisters, Rosaria, Mary and Elizabeth. She is survived by her sons, Bob (Sandy) and David, her grandsons, David (Jennifer), Michael (Margot), and Bobby, and her great granddaughters Sophia and Ava. She moved...

Feb 15, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Dino Maniago announces his peaceful passing on February 15, 2020 at the age of 87 at his home in Burnaby, BC. Dino was born in Trail, BC on August 19, 1932 to Attilio and Norina Maniago. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Walter and sisters-in-law Jackie and Mavis. He...

Feb 15, 2020

To Life!… One bad day in a life well lived…was February 15th, the day that Jim Crook passed away surrounded by family and friends. James Bryan Crook Jr. was the only child born to Jim “Big Jim” and Irene Crook on February 4th, 1952 in Vancouver. Due to Irene’s severe postpartum depression Jim was raised by various family members for...

Feb 11, 2020

Feb 6, 2020

Chris O’Riordan was born In Prince George, BC on February 18, 1961. Chris lost his yearlong battle with Liver Disease February 6, 2020. Chris was the kind of guy that could get along with anyone. Very gregarious and the perfect Irishman. Always laughing, telling a joke, a story, or listening and he had the greatest smile. He loved golf, football...

Feb 5, 2020

Felicia Fiorentino Born August 1 st 1946 in Amato Italy passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday February 5 th 2020 at the age of 73. She is predeceased by her parents Giovanna and Pietro Fiorentino, her first husband George Pastulovic, and beloved daughter-in law Barbara Fiorentino. She is survived by her husband Phillip Robert Morse, her brother Alfonso...

Jan 30, 2020

Jan 27, 2020

Jan 18, 2020

Anita Funa Alojado, age 96, passed away peacefully January 18, 2020. She was born on November 25, 1923 in Dumalag, Capiz, Philippines. Anita loved to love people. She has a very strong faith, loved going to church to praise and worship her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Anita came to Canada in 1983 along with her youngest child Teresita. She...

Jan 14, 2020

Born in a snowstorm New Westminster B.C Dec. 22nd 1926, Died in a snowstorm Jan.14th 2020 Nanaimo B.C. Herb was a product of an era where hard work, integrity and kindness were pillars of a successful life. Traits that he possessed . He worked hard and overcame many obstacles to achieve his success. He loved his wife Kay ( predeceased...

Jan 14, 2020

Vuga Mawa was born on November 2, 1961 in Moyo Madi district, Uganda to Paskwalino Draole Vuga and Anzoa Leticia. He sadly passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2020 in Port Coquitlam. He is survived by 6 children David, Salomi, Christine, Stephen, Christopher and Jennifer. Vuga was known as social man with a big heart. Willing to talk to anyone...

Jan 13, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce Carole passed Monday January 13, 2020 in Maple Ridge, BC. Carole was born to Robert and Ellen Godson in Port Alberni. She was preceded by her beloved Bob. She leaves behind her two daughters, Sandra (James) and June (Roy) and her five grandchildren: Cassidy, Brenden, Zachary, Tyler and Kennedy. She will also be...

Jan 12, 2020

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Keith, an amazing man to all who knew and loved him. Keith is survived by the Love of his Life, Stella, children Brent (Jessica), Kevin (Maria), Jodi (Geoff), Pam (Marke) and grandchildren, Brooke, Alex, Blaire, Ethan, Amanda and Ashley. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1938, Keith was...