OBITUARIES
Marcela Trandafir
Feb 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marcela Trandafir, 87 year old. She went into God's arms peacefully on February 28 2026 in New Westminster. Marcela was born on October 10, 1938, in Arad - Romania.
Marcela is survived by her beloved husband, Teodor Trandafir; her two children, Cristian and Luminita; her cherished grandchildren, Roxana, Diana, and...
Carole Lauraine Breker
Feb 18, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Carole Lauraine Breker announce her passing on the afternoon of February 18th, 2026, at 85 years of age.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1940, Carole was the only child of Anne and Harry Cook. During her early years, Carole’s family owned racehorses and would travel to competitions throughout Canada and the US....
Kathleen Gayle Bremner
Feb 13, 2026
Kathy Gayle (Bettiol) Bremner passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 66, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Kathy dedicated 40 years to BC Hydro. She is survived by her sons Trevor, Ryan, daughter in-laws Ashely, Shelby and four granddaughters. Kathy will be remembered for her love of family, travel and...
Leonilla Tesan
Feb 12, 2026
Surrounded by love and with her family at her side, Nila passed away on Feb. 12th. She was born on July 3rd, 1927, in San Giorgio della Richinvelda, Italy. Nila devoted herself to service, bringing beauty and growth to everything she touched—especially through her church community and the Famee Furlane. She was predeceased by her husband, Dino, and her daughter,...
Lewis Carr
Feb 4, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family of Lewis Carr announces his peaceful passing, at the age of 78.
A proud and skilled civil technologist with the City of Burnaby, Lewis dedicated his career to building and improving the communities around him. Among his most notable contributions was his work on the two sections of the Coquihalla Hwy — a...
Sandra Koch
Jan 22, 2026
Ann “Sandra” Koch (Munshaw) of Coquitlam passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 22, 2026 surrounded by her family at the age of 91.
Sandra is survived by daughters Susan (Barry) Agar, Shelley (Grant) Sahaydak, Jacquie (Mark) Steele, grandchildren Heather (Erik) Michelsen, Teresa (Brandon) Knee, Laura (Aaron) Broomfield, Lindsay (Al) Rhodes, Scott (Kate) Sahaydak, Spencer (Lucie) Steele, Davis Steele, and great grandchildren...
Luigi Visocchi
Jan 20, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear Luigi Visocchi on January 20, 2026 at the age of 94.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Rosemarie in 2023.
He is loved and missed by many family members.
Prayers will be offered at our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church
3141 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam BC on Thursday,...
Richard Benton Green
Jan 19, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Benton Green on January 19, at his home in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Richard was nearly born in the cab his parents took to Mount St. Joseph Hospital in Vancouver, perhaps the beginning of a lifelong love of driving. Born prematurely, his early months were followed closely in...
Valentina Horacek
Jan 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Valentina Horacek March 12, 1949 – January 11, 2026
Valentina Horacek, 76 years old, passed away peacefully after a year‑long journey with glioblastoma. She was born in Mimoň, in the Sudetenland region of the Czech Republic, to a Czech father (Bohumil Budinsky) and a Russian mother (Valentina Budinska). She met her future husband, Jasmir Horacek, at the...
Lena Jeannette Marie Chabot
Jan 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lena Jeannette Chabot. She passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026 at the age of 92. She will be dearly missed by her children; Marcel (Carmen), Eddie, David, Irene (Greg) Bilodeau; her grandchildren Jessica (Andrew) Prost, Mallory (Dustin) Breaks, Sean (Chantal) Roane, Dayna (David) Barks, Dayne Chabot, Darian Chabot, Nicole...
Iain Hall
Jan 10, 2026
Iain Hall was born February 19, 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland, he passed away peacefully, Port Moody, BC on January 10, 2026 at the age of 80 years.
lain was predeceased by his wife Charlotte. He will be loved and missed by cousin Tom Hall, niece Elaine Shearer; nephews David Graham Michael Thornton; friends: Karen Pauloni, Susan Falconer, Nick Folino and Sandra...
Sandra Croney
2026
On January 9th, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital with her family at her bedside. Born on the island of Barbados in 1948, her family immigrated to Canada in 1977. She resided in Coquitlam for the last 49 years. She successfully owned and managed a wine store, Beyond the Grape, up until her retirement....
Donald Thomson Brown
Dec 25, 2025
It is with great shock and sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Thomson Brown. Known as “Brun Dog” to his EE ’79 group and “DB” to his many friends, Don will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Don is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pam; his three children, Andrew, Wesley, and Katrina; and his beloved...
Michael Conrad Ilagan
Dec 24, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Conrad Ilagan on December 24, 2025, at the age of 69. Michael is deeply missed by his beloved wife Carole and their daughters Michelle and Rachel.
Born in Manila, Philippines, Michael’s journey was defined by courage, love, and steadfast devotion to family. In 1975, he immigrated to Canada with...
Steven Glenn Marsden
Dec 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Steven Glenn Marsden announces his sudden passing on December 23, 2025, at the age of 72.
Steven was born in 1953 in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was raised in Burnaby by his parents, Ray and Mavis Marsden. Throughout his life, he was known for his strong work ethic, integrity, and devotion to...
Dunda Ivanka Pakozdy
Dec 22, 2025
It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Oma, and friend, Dunda Ivanka Pakozdy, on December 22, 2025, at the age of 93.
Dunda was born on March 23, 1932, in Zagreb, Croatia. In 1956, she married the love of her life, Božidar Pakozdy, in Vienna, Austria. Together, with remarkable courage,...
Marilyn Annette Pitman
Dec 16, 2025
Surrounded with love and her family by her side, our beautiful and amazing angel went to heaven on December 16th. We are beyond heartbroken and miss her every single second of each day.
Marilyn adored her family and her friends. She was our everything and was a special gift to all of us and we are all beyond fortunate to have...
Garry John Woods
Dec 12, 2025
Beloved Son of Elmer and Geraldine Woods ( Pre Deceased). Survived by Brother Robert Woods and Sister-in-Law Lilian Woods and Niece Dianne Woods.
Born in New Westminster in 1950. Raised and lived in Coquitlam for 72 years. He was always someone to look up to, an avid sportsman and definitely his own man, and will be forever and sadly missed.
Love always...
Juliet Rosalie Janes
Dec 8, 2025
Juliet Rosalie (née Campbell) Janes was born in 1933 in Addo, South Africa, and grew up in Cape Town where from ages five to eighteen she spent every birthday at Springfield Convent. While in London to see the Queen’s coronation, she met a young geologist, Dick Janes, who was on his way to Canada. He later wrote to her from...
Peter Stanley Grabowski
Dec 1, 2025
Peter Stanley Grabowski was born in Szczecin, Poland, on June 2, 1952, and passed away at home in December 2025. He is survived by his sons, David (Nicole) and Michael, and his grandchildren, Neve and Eoin. He was predeceased by his mother, Stella; his sister, Kazia; his father, Jan; and his sons, Brian and Stephen.
Peter emigrated from Poland in 1959...
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