OBITUARIES

Mar 12, 2019

Mar 11, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, Floyd Willard Monssen. Dad lived a very active and caring life helping many people along the way. He was in one of the founding families of Coquitlam and spearheaded The Coquitlam Heritage Society becoming their inaugural president. Dad was an unequaled member of Kinsmen in his...

Mar 10, 2019

Oct 17, 1949 − Mar 10, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Donna Ossia who passed away March 10 in Burnaby after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Gaetano, sister Judy, son Frank (Mari Lou), niece Lisa, nephew Brian, extended family Rosa and Pino and many relatives in Toronto and...

Mar 8, 2019

Dorothy Ella McPherson August 19, 1922 - March 8, 2019 She is survived by her children Peggy and Bob Scott, Doug and Marsha McPherson, Lois and Roger Williamson and Jim and Mary Ann McPherson. Half brother Bob Morrow and Gerda, Sister in Law Lorna McPherson and sister in law Jerri Pullin, 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her...

Mar 7, 2019

“Constant as the stars above Always know that you are loved”. Gerald Richard Irvine February 4, 1940 – March 7, 2019 Gerry passed away peacefully on Thursday March 7 at the age of 79 years. Pre-deceased by his Father John and Mother “Toots”. Left to mourn is his beloved wife of 58 years, Donna, son Cameron (Angela), Daughters; Christine and...

Mar 3, 2019

Barbara JANET Ollerenshaw passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on the afternoon of Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody BC. She was the loving wife of Neil for 58 years; loving mother of Pamela (Dave), Duncan (Kim) and Bruce (Dianne); and the loving grandmother of Chloe, Cassandra, Bryce, Keith (Caroni) and Christopher....

Mar 2, 2019

Brock was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. Passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 2, 2019. He is survived by his loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on March 9, 2019 at Burquitlam Funeral Home, located at 625 North Road in Coquitlam. Special Thanks to the staff at St. Paul’s ICU.

Mar 2, 2019

Born November 4, 1932 in Vancouver, British Columbia and died March 2, 2019 in Mission, British Columbia. Predeceased by her parents Alexander and May Morris and by her husbands, Philip Cave and Miro Angeles. She is survived by her children: Linda (Brian), Gina (Kiddy), Dan, Cyndie (Mike) and her step-daughter Elaine (Wayne), her grandchildren : Claire, Brianne (Matt), Sean (Nicki),...

Mar 1, 2019

Donald “Don” Rowe, C. Eng. P. Eng. 14 October 1939 – 01 March 2019 Don passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2019, with his loving family by his side. Don was pre-deceased by his father, William Rowe, his mother Elizabeth Howells Rowe, his brothers, Desmond and Geoffrey, and his sister Margaret. Leaving to mourn are his beloved wife of...

Mar 1, 2019

Michael (Mike) Robert L. Poitras passed away peacefully on March 1, 2019 at 58 years of age. Born December 3rd, 1960 in New Westminster. Mike was predeceased by both his parents Walter and Joan Poitras. He will continue to be loved and missed by his younger siblings Chuck, Andy (Lisa) & Darlene (Terry). Along with his six nieces and nephews...

Feb 28, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother and wife, Yvonne Maurizio at the age of 71. She passed away peacefully with family by her side, after a short but heroic battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her parents Angelo Della Savia (1988) and Adele Della Savia ( 2009). She leaves behind her...

Feb 27, 2019

Feb 26, 2019

Bunny passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital where she was born 78 years ago. She was predeceased by her parents, Mildred and Red McIlvanie and by her sister Carol Boudreau in 2018. Her husband of 44 years, Doug, passed away in 2015. Bunny is survived by her sister Linda Shuto (Michael), nephew Mark Ponting (Nancy), nieces Lori Sephton (Mike),...

Feb 24, 2019

Jan was born in Duncan, British Columbia on September 6, 1946 and passed suddenly into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on February 24, 2019. She will be greatly missed by her husband Keith, married for 33 years. Jan was the light of his life, a true gift from God as a helpmate, confidante and partner together in everything...

Feb 20, 2019

After a 4 year valiant battle with breast cancer, Chantel passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2019. Born August 14, 1973 in Squamish, B.C. Chantel is survived by her loving husband of 19 years Alden, her mother Aline, brother Jason, sisters Danielle & Rachel and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. She will be forever remembered for her beautiful and gentle...

Feb 19, 2019

MOM WAS BORN ON MAY 7 1931 IN LEIMEN,GERMANY TO GEORGE AND ANNA SCHAEFER. SHE WAS YOUNGER SISTER TO WILLIE AND LATER ON, BIG SISTER TO ANITA. DURING THE WAR MOM WOULD PICK POTATOES AND DO ODD JOBS TO HELP MAKE A FEW MARKS TO HELP OUT. AFTER THE WAR SHE LEARNED TO BE A SEAMSTRESS. SHE MET OUR DAD...

Feb 17, 2019

Tani Cawthra, 60 of Coquitlam passed away Sunday February 17th, 2019 peacefully with her loving husband Lyle by her side at Eagle Ridge Hospital. Tani was born November 22nd, 1958 in Oshawa, Ontario to parents Marilyn and Frank Campbell. Tani graduated from John Oliver Secondary in 1976. Tani married Lyle in 1978, they spent the next 41 years together raising...

Feb 16, 2019

Ian was born in Bangor, Northern Ireland and came to Canada in 1968. He was well known in the Pulp and Paper Industry across Canada. An avid sportsman, Ian enjoyed jogging, playing rugby and golf and watching all sports - in particular those involving his children or grandchildren. Ian was good-natured and had a great sense of humour. Survived by...

Feb 13, 2019

Feb 11, 2019

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our Mother Lee MacDonald. Born January 6, 1940 in Toronto, Ontario and passed February 11, 2019 in Langley, BC. She was predeceased by her husband Allister MacDonald in 2005 and is survived by her sister Barbara Mulligan and family of Mississauga, Ontario. She is missed and loved by her son...