OBITUARIES

Jan 10, 2020

Jan 7, 2020

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Jean. Born March 17th 1932 to Ella and Carl Okert in Golden Prairie Saskatchewan. She met her husband Ken Jackson at N school, married in 1951 and taught together for a short time. They raised their four children in North Van, where Ken was a Principal for...

Jan 6, 2020

Van Grol (Mathot)( Louise) Laurentia Margaretha Caterina passed away peacefully on Jan. 6,2020. Born September 9,1931 in Voorschoten in the Netherlands. Laurentia immigrated to Canada in 1954 with her sister Margaret.She met her husband Tom at English lessons at Holy Rosary cathedral shortly thereafter. She lived her whole life in Vancouver, was actively involved in the community with Scouts Canada,...

Jan 4, 2020

Jan 3, 2020

Alain, Alphonse (Al) Birthdate: August 2, 1942 Birthplace: Red Deer, Alberta Passed away suddenly, at home, on January 3, 2020 at the age of 77 Predeceased by his parents, Lionel Alain (father) and Germaine Alain (nee Fontaine) (mother), and daughter-in-law Amy (Rempel) Alain. Loved and missed by his wife Helene, daughter Corinne (husband John), son Phil, son David (wife Trina),...

Dec 28, 2019

Irene Marjorie Crook was born May 24th, 1926 in Vancouver to Cyrill and Rosalie Cousineau. She was the youngest of 14 children. Her parents passed away while she was young so she was surrounded and raised by her extended family of siblings. Family and friends remained a very important part of Irene's life. On April 30th, 1949 she married the...

Dec 28, 2019

Sylvia Myrtle Goldie neé Gray (September 4th 1932 - December 28th 2019) Sylvia was born on the family farm in Stockholm Saskatchewan. She was the fifth child (of six) born to May and Dave Gray. Sylvia told us of many happy memories of growing up on the farm involving animals, outhouses, and getting bucked off a horse all the time....

Dec 27, 2019

Taken from us far too soon, Edi was a gentle soul with an infectious smile. Family and friends have been overcome with unparalleled sorrow at this untimely catastrophe. Having grown up in Coquitlam and attended Vanier Elementary, Como Lake Middle, and Centennial Secondary schools, he was known to many friends and acquaintances as a polite young man. In the community,...

Dec 22, 2019

POLLOCK, Daryl Gavin It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Daryl Gavin Pollock on December 22nd 2019. Daryl was born August 1, 1962 in Calgary, Alberta to parents Garry and Ivy Pollock. Daryl was Predeceased by his son Gordon and mother Ivy. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Michael (Laurel), daughter Lindsay (Stuart),...

Dec 14, 2019

December 24, 1932 to December 14, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Evelyn, aka Mom, Grandma, Mama, GG, Mama Evelyn. Evelyn was first a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She built special relationships with every one of us. She was blessed with many musical talents (piano, choral and band). She...

Dec 13, 2019

Passed away peacefully December 13, 2019. Doris was born on April 14, 1955 in Manila, Philippines. She was predeceased by her parents, Enrique (December 2012) and Josefa (October 2013). She moved to Canada in December 1985 and has lived in Coquitlam with her family since. A courageous and faith-filled woman, she will be greatly missed by her family: brothers Raymond...

Dec 7, 2019

William (Bill) James Knicely passed away December 7, 2019 at Burnaby Hospital. Bill was born November 15, 1954 in Westlock, Alberta. After finishing school Bill worked as a dairy plant employee and other related jobs until finally owning AI Equipment and Consulting in partnership with his long time friend and fishing buddy Bob Richards. Bill leaves to mourn his passing...

Dec 7, 2019

Family and friends are mourning Kathy's sudden loss. Many are comforted in knowing that she is in the presence of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, as she claimed the Bible's promise that "whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:15) Kathy (Burlie), her sister Marnie, brother Doug. and half -sisters Pat and Renie were...

Dec 3, 2019

March 1935 - December 2019 Jospehine passed away peacefully at Buchanan Lodge in New Westminister B.C. surrounded by the love of family, friends, and the wonderful, caring staff at Buchanan Lodge. Predeceased by husband Bill Thomson in 1995, and Mother Nancy Colby in 1989. Survived by children, Chris (Evelyn) Thomson, Laura (Darren) Hoff, and Jim (Tracey) Thomson. She was the...

Nov 30, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Christopher Cochlan on November 30, 2019, peacefully, at Lakeshore Care Centre, Coquitlam. Chris (Papa) leaves behind his beloved wife of 66 years Rose (Mailhot). Lovingly remembered by Kathleen Cochlan (Trevor Nash), Tony (June), Terence (Sandy), Sean, Mary Lowther (Scott), Dan (Jo), and dearly missed by grandchildren Katrina, Nick, Alexis, Jonathan,...

Nov 28, 2019

Bonnie passed away in the presence of her family at age 68 at Royal Columbian Hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband William and daughter Nadine. She is also survived by her brothers Marcel (Mavis) St Louis, Peter St Louis, and sister Jayne Gangloff as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her...

Nov 26, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Fraser at Langley Gardens Care Home. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Wesley Fraser. Barbara is survived by her children: Rick (Carol), Dave (Sylvia), Chris (Min), Laurel (Ed Seitz); her grandchildren: James, Daniel, Casi, Alexei, Matthew, Michael, Emily, Jacqueline, Lesley, and by her sister, Mary Ellen. Barbara...

Nov 24, 2019

FEENIE, Lawrence Beattie Born August 3, 1932 and left us on November 24th. He is predeceased by his eldest son Gary, sister Grace and brother Lionel. Survived by his wife of 66 years Margaret, son's David and Robert and daughter Sharon. Grandchildren, Cameron, Dawson, Samantha, Mathew, Sydney, Devon, Jordan and Brooklyn and his older brother Bob Feenie along with several...

Nov 23, 2019

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Cleveland (Blake) Hanbury, passed away suddenly but peacefully on November 23 at Royal Columbian Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Marian (Suzanne) and Paul King Hanbury. Blake will be greatly missed by his wife of 30 years, Nelli (nee Kish) and his daughters, Vanessa and Shannon, his brother Brent (Diane)...

Nov 17, 2019

With her family by her side, Pat passed away peacefully to our Lord on November 17, 2019 at the age of 91. Predeceased by parents Alfred and Alice Shewan, brother Robert, and husbands Paul (Donaldson) and James (Fry). Pat is survived and greatly missed by daughters Heather (Gilbert) Maitoza of Fresno, California, and Karen (Laurie) Blimkie of Coquitlam, BC, grandchildren...