OBITUARIES

Aug 20, 2014

Aug 17, 2014

William (Bill) Allison, beloved husband to Lorraine, and dad to Colleen (Mark), passed away in Burnaby, BC on August 17, 2014, aged 85 years. Bill moved to Vancouver from Halifax in 1947 and met Lorraine working at the Robert Simpson Company and they married in 1949. He retired from Sears Canada as a catalogue merchandiser in 1983 after which he...

Aug 16, 2014

Aug 13, 2014

Naccarato, Francesco Pietro May 22, 1922 – Auqust 13, 2014 Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Dad (Nonno) was born in Grimaldi, Italy. He is predeceased by parents, Pasquale and Rosaria, sisters Maria and Antoinetta. Mother-in –law Rosina Iacoe, Son-in-law Orlando Cesario. Survived by his wife of 70yrs Teresina. Children Rosaria (Brian), Ivana, Pasquale (Janice), Maria (Peter).Grandchildren...

Aug 13, 2014

Mr. Alfred Friesen. Alfred was born on the farm June 19, 1916, the 6th child of 15 of Henry J. and Katherina (Peters) Friesen. He was an active boy and enjoyed outdoor activities- baseball, gentling the wild horses his Dad bought for the farm. He built a cupboard for his mother, which set in motion a skill he used all...

Aug 13, 2014

BOWES, John Weston March 29, 1933 – August 13, 2014 With much love, we say goodbye to John. Left with many happy memories are his wife Lynda, daughters Patti (Len), Cathy and Jennifer (Mike), granddaughters Samantha, Nicole and Paige, extended family members and a host of friends. His gentle, caring manner and love for family will always be remembered and...

Aug 12, 2014

Aug 10, 2014

Murray, Catherine Elaine November 15,1925 - August 10, 2014 Grand/Mother, News Junkie and Fierce Friend Catherine Elaine (Costello) Murray died at home in Port Moody at the age of 88 on Sunday August 10th of congestive heart failure. She was predeceased by her husband Lewis Owen Murray in 2001 and in-laws John and Joan Murray. Catherine Elaine is survived by...

Aug 9, 2014

Donald Stephen Knight April 1, 1930 – August 9, 2014 With great sadness, the family of Don Knight announces his passing on August 9, 2014. Don was born in Souris, Manitoba and was the eldest child of Cliff and Nora Knight. Don grew up in St. Vital Winnipeg and attended Glenlawn Collegiate. In Winnipeg he was an Air Cadet as...

Aug 9, 2014

Boyd Jr, Steven William. March 22, 1944 - August 9, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Steven after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Steven passed away unexpectedly. Survived by his wife and best friend Erin “Jim” of 27 years. Devoted father of Adam (Krystal), Hudson, and grandfather to Michael and Maverick....

Aug 7, 2014

DOMINIC, Helen Maureen Passed away on August 7, 2014 at the age of 61. Helen is predeceased by her parents, Leo and Mary Dominic. She is survived by her husband, Steve Mullins, and their dog, Petey. Much loved sister of Joseph, Sharon, Jerome, Brian and Kevin; she is also survived by nephews Harrison and Adam. Helen made friends wherever she...

Aug 6, 2014

Aug 6, 2014

Aug 5, 2014

Patricia Hope Tennant of Port Moody BC passed away suddenly on August 5, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old. Born on August 17, 1936 in Durban, South Africa she was the elder daughter of the late Ralph and Natalie Rich. Married to Stuart Tennant in 1960 in a double wedding with her sister Lorraine...

Jul 27, 2014

Richard John Mackay was born in the family home of Brambledown in the village of Whiteleaf, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England on June 27, 1946. He was welcomed into the world by parents Peter and Eleanor, and older sister Patricia, who was two years old at the time. As a boy, John loved to roam the countryside every chance he got,...

Jul 24, 2014

Hosking, Beverley Anne passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease July 24, with her husband of 54 years Al by her side. Bev is predeceased by her older sister Joyce. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her children: Penny (Jim), Mary (Paul), Steve and Anne; grandchildren Colby, Amber and Tyson, and her sister Myrla, and other friends...

Jul 24, 2014

Written by Donna Harding: In the spirit of butterflies, that Britany loved, was born on August 25, 1993 & today I look at you this way. I remember the day we met. You bumped into me. Well, sort of floated, from no where, and from that moment, I recall what I said, 'Well, my little butterfly, where did you come...

Jul 23, 2014

Jul 21, 2014

Angelina, was born on April 10, 1936 in Laguna Philippines to Mateo and Amparo Garcia. She was the second daughter of four children. A woman full of talent, Angelina enjoyed the gift of music. Her powerful voice captivated the hearts of many and even won a singing contest in "Tawag Ng Tanghalan". She was invited to sing on a radio...

Jul 19, 2014

Overbury, Graham Pearce Passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2014. Loved and missed by his parents Claude and Audrey Overbury, partner Carmen McGregor, sons Darrell and Grant, sister Susan (Bill), brother Greg (Diana), as well as nieces, nephews and many friends. A celebration of Graham’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...