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Wayne Tong

Wayne Tong

Jul 17, 2018

TONG, Wayne Wan Cheung September 27, 1945 − July 17, 2018 Wayne passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Shirley, children Stacey (Jon) & Vincent, and 3 grand−daughters (Daniella, Julia & Madelyn). He will be dearly missed. After retiring from pharmacy, he enjoyed golfing, dancing, bridge, skiing, tai chi,...

Mats Thölin

Mats Thölin

Jul 14, 2018

THÖLIN, Mats Gustaf 1947 – 2018 Dr. Mats Thölin died peacefully at home in Vancouver on July 13, 2018, a year after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Mats was born in Lund, Sweden on May 25, 1947. His father, Carl Gustaf, was a Lutheran minister and his mother, Sonja, a nurse. As a young boy he was influenced by living...

Ada Leong

Ada Leong

Jul 11, 2018

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Ada who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Ada will be lovingly remembered by her husband Stephen of 43 years, and her son Anthony (Edith). She will also be forever missed by her brother Chris (Rika); her brothers-in-law Stanley (Ivy), and Tommy (Kitty); and her many nieces and nephews,...

Rita Mattiussi

Rita Mattiussi

Jul 9, 2018

Mattiussi (Santaga), Rita January 28, 1925 - July 9, 2018 Passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Bruno. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Peter), son Ron (Melanie), grandchildren Stefanie, Tony, Alexii (Dustin), Nicolas (Chelsi), Steven (Wiola) and also her great-grandchildren Julia, Luca, Logan, Mason, Kinley, Sophia and Isabelle. She will be fondly remembered as...

John Morry

John Morry

Jul 8, 2018

Morry, Frederick John July 8, 2018 John was born in St. John’s Newfoundland on April 1, 1928 to Agnes and Frederick Morry. He moved to Vancouver in 1949 driving his mother and 5 of his 7 siblings across the continent. John was a skilled machinist. He will be dearly missed by his daughter Linda Anderson and son-in-law Ed; grandchildren Rachel...

Shirley Kovacic

Shirley Kovacic

Jul 6, 2018

It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to Shirley Irene Kovacic (nee Beckwith), who passed away on July 6, 2018, at the age of 78. She will be affectionately remembered by her adoring husband of 48 years Louis, beloved son Jason (Kim), and her 3 sisters Janet, Terry (Elmer) and Joyce (Barry). Born on November 3, 1939 in...

Sharleen Sutherland

Sharleen Sutherland

Jun 29, 2018

Sharleen Anne Sutherland Sept 4, 1941 - June 29, 2018 Sharleen was a beautiful, vibrant, expressive woman that was loved, is missed and will always be cherished. Passed away peacefully at the age of 77. Battled courageously with cancer. Predecessed by Kathleen and Donald Sutherland, Alf Arneson, former husband and Jim Ritson, dear friend and companion. Loved and missed by...

Ron Patterson

Ron Patterson

Jun 26, 2018

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Bernard Gallagher

Bernard Gallagher

Jun 24, 2018

Bernard Gallagher October 4th 1935 - June 24th 2018 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Bernard Gallagher, on June 24th, 2018. Born October 4th, 1935 to James and Bridget Gallagher in Liverpool England, Bernard was the fourth oldest in a family of eight children. He immigrated...