OBITUARIES

Oct 28, 2019

Oct 25, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Barbara Townshend (nee Collis). After a short battle with cancer she passed away peacefully with family at her side. Barbara is survived by her husband of 55 years, Wayne, her daughter Susan Vossenaar (Robin), sons Stephen, Brian and David and grand children Dylan, Jacob, Liam, Abby and Chase all of...

Oct 24, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Brian Zecchel of Coquitlam, BC. Brian was predeceased by his father Enrico and will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Linda, daughter Allyssa (Bill), son Jason, mother Argia, brother Gary, sister Lorena (Derrick), extended family and friends, not to forget his four legged friend Winston.He was loved...

Oct 23, 2019

Josip Jesenovec February 20, 1934 - October 23, 2019 Husband, Father, Opa Josip (Joe) was born in the town Križevci, Croatia to Ivan and Kata. He was the youngest of 3 children. His father Ivan died when Joe was an infant and he was raised by his mother and aunt (Barbara). As for many, life during and after the second...

Oct 22, 2019

Sheelah Louisa Bremner (nee Wright) passed away surrounded by her family on October 22, 2019 at the age of 81. Predeceased by her husband David Gene Bremner and survived by her children Jill Porter and Andrew Bremner, son-in-law Greg, daughter-in-law Elaine and grandchildren Abby and Marisa. A special thanks to the incredible staff at Sunrise Senior Living in Lynn Family...

Oct 22, 2019

Dr. Hans Willer Laale, PhD. was born at Taarbaek, a town North of Copenhagen in Denmark, on April 20th, 1935. He completed his high school education from Torben Brex Boarding School in 1949 and joined a trade career as a sailor on Skoleskibet “Denmark” which had taken him to explore Africa in his teenage years 51-52 and his very first...

Oct 19, 2019

I thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory's my keepsake, With which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I...

Oct 16, 2019

The relatives and friends whom Olga (Polisena) Bernardelli left behind clearly remember her as an energetic and giving individual, with a determination that seemed to surpass that of all others. One would not expect anything less from Olga, given that she was born into a very large family. When mother Polisena would give birth to Michele, her last child, at...

Oct 13, 2019

On Sunday, October 13, 2019, Ray Mitchuk, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 89. Ray was born on October 7, 1930, in Poland before arriving to The Pas, Manitoba where he later launched his 39 year bank career before moving to B.C. and marrying his anchor in life, his devoted wife, Hazel...

Oct 8, 2019

Gary passed away peacefully at Crossroads Hospice on October 8, 2019. Gary leaves behind daughter Lisa (Pete), son Scott (Carmen), grandson Nicolas, sisters Adele and Sharon and their families, and companion Jenny. A service will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Port Moody at 11:00 am Friday, October 18th. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to...

Sep 29, 2019

Sep 20, 2019

Dorothy Evelyn Bakker (Dot), daughter of Albert and Mabel Menchions, sister of George was born September 28, 1933 in Vancouver, BC. On September 20, 2019, she quietly slipped out of bed, put on her best dancing shoes and climbed into the arms of her loving husband Richard (Dick) who has been waiting for her these past 7 years. She left...

Sep 15, 2019

Sep 15, 2019

Paul D. Roy’s Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul D. Roy on September 15, 2019, at the age of 82 years. He was born Paul Emile Edouard Denis Roy on October 9, 1936 in High Prairie, Alberta. Parents, Pascaline (nee Vanderaegen) & Leopold Roy had 11 other children, Paul was the 6th. He...

Sep 13, 2019

With broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father Sergio Maurizio on September 13, 2019, after many months in hospital, with family by his side. He was predeceased by his parents Angelo and Assunta, his brothers Ugo and Elio and more recently on Feb. 28,2019, his beloved wife and soul mate Yvonne Maurizio. One can truly and literally...

Sep 12, 2019

Dr. Brian Monks was born in Dublin, Ireland. He started playing golf at the age of 9 and he was a keen rugby player in high school and university. He had years of fun and Guinness while playing piano at an Irish pub during his university years. Following his graduation from medical school in Dublin, he emigrated to Canada in...

Sep 10, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce that our long goodbye to Jamie has come to an end. She passed away, late in the evening of September 10th, surrounded by her beloved family. The last months, and especially the last weeks, she was in great distress, so we take solace in the fact she no longer suffers. Jamie, born...

Sep 10, 2019

Sep 1, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Kenneth Dearden (Ken) at the Eagle Ridge Hospital on Sunday, September 1, 2019. Dad passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years Rubina (Ruby), eldest son Bruce, brother Alec and sister Irene. Dad is survived by son’s Don...

Aug 28, 2019

Born June 28, 1926, New Westminster, BC, Rose passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 28th, 2019 at the George Derby Centre in Burnaby. Predeceased by husband Hoy, and son Carey. Rose was loved and will be missed by sons Jeffrey and Alan, their partners, and her four grandchildren. Rose was a kind and gentle woman, who always...