OBITUARIES

Jan 28, 2025

Rose-Anne L’Heureux (née Côté) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at age 97. Born in Ste. Anne des Chênes, Manitoba on September 3, 1927, to Hervé & Clara (Michaud) Côté. She spent her early years in Ste. Anne and Giroux, living through the hard times of the Great Depression and World War II. She married...

Jan 25, 2025

With great sadness we announce that our daughter Carla Lee Johanna Fassbender (1967- 2025) passed away on Jan. 26,2025 at her home in Coquitlam. B.C. She was predeceased by her brother Dirk William Fassbender. She worked for Concert Properties in Vancouver from 1995 to 2025 and rose to become a commercial property manager. She is survived by her father Jerry...

Jan 22, 2025

Charles Manuel Ambrosio Araujo, known by friends and family as Charlie, was born on November 2, 1950 in São Miguel, Azores, Portugal. As a young man, he immigrated to Canada and grew up with his father, mother, and four siblings in the city of Kimberley, British Columbia. Charlie was, is, and always will be a shining example of devotion, kindness,...

Jan 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brenda Jean Derbyshire on January 17, 2025, at the age of 78. Brenda was born in Brighton, Sussex, England, and in 1957, she moved to Canada with her parents, George and Gladys, and her sister, Audrey. Together, they made a new home in Vancouver, where Brenda would go on to build a...

Jan 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Marianne Fournier, age 82, on January 13, 2025 at the New Vista Society in Burnaby, C. Marianne was surrounded by love and comfort in her final days, departing due to natural causes. Born on July 24 in New Westminster, BC, Marianne was a devoted wife to the late...

Jan 13, 2025

Raymond Joseph Victor Albert Raymond Joseph Victor Albert was born on September 9, 1936, in Manitoba and passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025. In 1946 Ray’s family, which included his ten brothers and sisters, moved to British Columbia and settled in Maillard Ville. He cherished his family deeply and was an integral part of the many large family gatherings...

Jan 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Shirley Anne Roycroft on Jan 08, 2025. Shirley was predeceased by her husband James (Jake), her brother William and Sister in Law Pauline. She is survived by her daughter Lynda, sister Maria, brothers Ronald and Robert (Carolee) and her many nieces and nephews. Also, Michael, Donna, Kelly and all the...

Jan 7, 2025

A good man, Donald Weylie Hudspeth (Don) passed away Jan 7, 2025. Don was born in Hamilton, Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents, and by his older brothers Ted and Robert; survived by his brother Murray (Arlene) and his sister Lynne (William) and cousins Bev, Bruce and Brian (Ellen). Grieving his loss is his wife of thirty-four years Chantal,...

Jan 4, 2025

Anne Effie Kully (O’Neill) It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Anne Kully, on January 4, 2025 at the age of 82. Anne was predeceased by her husband Alex, son Bernie and sister Margaret. She is survived by her son Mike (Michelle), grandsons Dominic, Wyatt, sisters Rita (Tom), Mary,...

Jan 4, 2025

It is with disbelief and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Gilles Cardinal of Coquitlam, BC, on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Left to mourn are his beloved wife of 43 years, Jana, and his much loved daughter, Marcy (Dwayne McMillan). His almost 3 year old granddaughter Adalyn was the absolute joy and...

Dec 31, 2024

We lovingly remember Brenda whose spirit departed us on December 31st, 2024, forever cherished by her family and friends. Devoted wife to Ronald; loving mother to Amanda and Stephanie; kindhearted mother-in-law to Roger and Maumar; adored Gramma to Ethan, Isla, Shiloh, Cedella and Kaylee; caring sister to Carol, Yvonne, Wilfred, Gem, Lorleen, Eton and Sandra (d. 2011); thoughtful aunt to...

Dec 30, 2024

In Loving Memory Steven James White 04.09.1963 - 12.30.2024 Steve White, 61 passed away on December 30, 2024 in Port Moody, BC. He is survived by his mother Elizabeth, his brother Mike, his sisters Michelle & Suzanne, his children Marlene & Jeremy and his grandchildren Jacob, Kylee & Kendall. Memorial Service will be at Columbia-Bowel Chapel located at 219 6th...

Dec 30, 2024

March 12, 1987 - December 30th, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brittany Leigh (Fuccenecco). Brittany Margaret Leigh (Fuccenecco) was born on March 12th, 1987 and passed away on December 30th, 2024. She was 37 years young and is predeceased by her Grandpa, Daniel Stefanyshyn and Nonno, Antonio Fuccenecco. Survived by her 11 year...

Dec 24, 2024

Bev (Beverly) Joan Elliott, passed away peacefully at Windermere Care Center, BC on December 24th, 2024. 84 years. She is survived by Don, her devoted husband of 63 years; her children, Donnie, Scott, and Arlene; her sister Lynda; her grandchild, Gabe. She also leaves her friends, especially the wonderful ones from TOPS. Bev started in Vancouver, lived for 10 years...

Dec 21, 2024

Clifford Frank Laureat Dusang passed away peacefully, in the comfort of his home, on December 21, 2024. Cliff was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on June 02, 1956. Survived by his brother, March (Jackie) Dusang ,nieces and nephews, Andrea (Dan) Green, Dave (Ronna-Lee) Dusang and Michelle (Christian) Cooke, great-nieces and nephews, Jessica and Tyler Green, Jordan Dusang, Coleton and Lincoln Cooke,...

Dec 21, 2024

Andrey Marakhov March 26, 1964 – December 21, 2024 Coquitlam It is with deep sadness that the family and friends of Andrey Marakhov announce his sudden passing on December 21, 2024. Andrey will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife, Irena; his daughter, Yana, and son-in-law, Andreas; his son, Edward; and his cherished grandsons, Philip and Elias. He...

Dec 14, 2024

Robert (Bob) Jays passed away peacefully at age 87 years, on December 14th, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many other family members. Born in Saskatchewan, Bob came from humble beginnings while growing up on his family farm. At 17yrs of age, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy where he spent time traveling...

Dec 14, 2024

Arnie was born in Dunkirk, Saskatchewan, and passed away on December 14, 2024, at Royal Columbian Hospital. He was one of eleven children of John and Katarina Wurmlinger.

He was predeceased by his son Robert Mark Wurmlinger in 1994 and his siblings Frank, Peter, John, Joe, Bernard and Mary. Arnie is lovingly remembered by his wife of...

Dec 13, 2024

On December 13, 2024 Sabina Branzan, 95, passed away peacefully in Coquitlam BC, surrounded by her family. Sabina was born in 1929 in Ciutulesti, Romania (now Republic of Moldova), the only daughter of Alexei and Maria. At the end of World War II she relocated to Romania where she lived life to its full extent, although it was not without...

Dec 3, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother Giovanna Sanzovo. Deeply devoted to her family and faith, she was a pillar of strength who had a zest for life. Predeceased by husband Guido, she will be sadly missed by her loving family; Children Mary Louise, Anna Rosa (Richard), Pier Angela (Ray); Grandchildren Christina (Shaun),...