OBITUARIES
Judith Anne Paccagnan
May 12, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family of Judith Anne Paccagnan announces her peaceful passing on May 12th, 2026.
Judith’s parents, James and Gladys Briggs, immigrated to Canada from the UK and made a brief stop in Montreal, Quebec where Judith was born on October 30th, 1944 before further travelling west to settle in Coquitlam, BC.
Judith was predeceased by her...
Garth Brian Sparkes
May 11, 2026
Garth passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side.
Garth was the oldest Son of Gordon & Clara Sparkes. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba but grew up in Burnaby, BC.. Garth moved to Coquitlam BC in his early twenties. He resided there until his passing at 90 years of age.
Garth worked as a probation officer until his retirement...
Ronald Warren Cooper
May 8, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce Ron Cooper passed away surrounded by his loved ones while in hospital. Ron was born in Vancouver and is predeceased by his parents, Stan and Doris Cooper. He is survived by wife, Delia, his son, Norman (Brittany), grandchildren, Kasen and Kenadie and brother Brian.
Following a tour in the Airforce, Ron worked as...
Michela Lena Della Penna
May 6, 2026
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Lina, our dear mother, mom, mama, Nonna, grandmother and bisnonna/great grandmother. Born in Vasto, Italy. Lina immigrated to Canada in 1959 joining her husband Joe (deceased), and settled in Revelstoke, BC. The family eventually relocated to Vancouver with their young children. She is survived by ; daughters Angela (Celenza) and...
Catherine Ann Patricia Bowen
May 6, 2026
It is with deep sadness we announce Catherine Bowen (nee Furlot) of Pitt Meadows was called home to the Lord on May 6, 2026. She was surrounded by loved ones as she passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 54 years, Larry, and her children Jason and...
Leonard John Thong
May 5, 2026
Leonard fought a courageous and difficult battle against aggressive small-cell colon cancer that was diagnosed in early April 2026. He passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital on May 5, 2026, at the age of 47, surrounded by family and friends.
Leonard was a very loving and devoted husband to Tina, father to Kaylee, son to Christina, brother to Jennifer (Kevin),...
Isabelle Marjorie Nisbet
May 3, 2026
Isabelle Marjorie Nisbet (née Housch), aged 93, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at Ridge Meadows Hospital, with her children by her side.
Born on December 18, 1932, to John and Ella Housch, Isabelle will be remembered for her warm spirit, her love of dancing, and the many friendships she formed through her volunteer work with the Ladies Auxiliary at...
Larry William Lawrence
Apr 27, 2026
Larry William Lawrence, born January 27, 1952, passed away suddenly on April 27, 2026, leaving behind a tremendous void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Larry was a devoted husband and best friend to his beloved wife, Sandra Lawrence, and a proud and loving father to his cherished son, Mick Lawrence. Family was at the center of...
Richard Wayne Byhre
Apr 27, 2026
“Grief is simply love with no place to rest.”
It is never easy to say goodbye to someone you love and cherish. With a heavy heart, I share the sudden passing of Richard (Rick) Wayne Byhre on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Rick leaves behind his wife of more than 30 years, Loucinda Pelkey, his mother Donna Byhre, his sister Cindy Byhre, brother‑in‑law...
Bruno Rizzardo
Apr 25, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our husband, father, and nonno, Bruno Rizzardo.
Bruno was born in Camalò, Treviso, Italy and passed away in Coquitlam, B.C. on April 25th, 2026 at the age of 78. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 36 years, Teresa, his son Marco, step-son Sonny (Tania), and grandchildren...
Mary Olga Culos
Apr 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our mom, Mary Culos. wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she showed incredible strength throughout her battle with cancer, and though she fought hard, she passed peacefully in her sleep on April 23, 2026..
Born in Vancouver at St. Paul’s Hospital, she grew up in the East End before marrying and settling...
Robert Wesley Davis
Apr 8, 2026
Robert Wesley Davis of Coquitlam B.C. passed peacefully in his sleep on April 8, 2026 in his 95th year. Bob started life in Erindale, now Port Credit, Ontario, the seventh of eight children in a family of modest means where hard work was expected, but education was not. He was one of the first in his family to go to...
Frankie Balletta
Mar 29, 2026
Frankie Balletta, age 36, of Coquitlam, British Columbia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026.
He is survived by his parents, Franco and Melanie; his sister, Filomena; his brother-in-law, Angelo; his nephew, Massimo; his niece, Mia; and his large extended family, all of whom meant the world to him.
He showed incredible strength, courage, and...
Marlene Marie Shein
Mar 26, 2026
SHEIN, Marlene Marie (nee Keegan) (b. May 18, 1934 – d. March 26, 2026) of Coquitlam, BC passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at Royal Columbia Hospital, late in the evening on March 26, 2026. Marlene was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, the youngest in a family of 10 in a proud Irish family.
Marlene was courted and then...
Charles Herbert Ibbott
Mar 21, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Herbert Ibbott on March 21, 2026, in Port Moody, BC. A man of integrity, leadership, and profound devotion to his family, "Chuck" leaves behind a legacy of hard work and cherished memories.
Born on October 18, 1943, Chuck's professional journey was defined by his dedication and expertise in the...
Larry Mike Popoff
Mar 19, 2026
Larry Mike Popoff, 75, who spent the majority of his life in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Larry was the first child born to parents Anne & Mike Popoff on November 21, 1950, in Trail BC.
Larry was raised in the city of Castlegar where he did his elementary, secondary and college schooling followed...
Katharine Curtin
Mar 19, 2026
Katharine (Kay) Curtin
(nee Arbour, 1929 – 2026). Kay died peacefully in Coquitlam, British Columbia on March 19, 2026. She was born on April 18, 1929 in Port McNicoll, Ontario to Ursula and Armos Arbour, middle child between brothers John and William (Bill). She graduated in 1950 from the School of Nursing at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and worked as...
Claire Halpape
Mar 14, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mom/memere, Claire Halpape. She left us peacefully, in the comfort of family, on March 14, 2026, at the McKenney Creek Hospice Residence in Maple Ridge, BC.
Claire was blessed to have shared her life with two husbands. She was married for almost 11 years to Theodore Filiatrault (deceased April 1, 1972),...
Ildiko Knezy
Mar 12, 2026
Ildiko Knezy, 78, of Coquitlam, British Columbia, passed away peacefully at Eagle Ridge Hospital surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 7, 1947, in Novi Sad Yugoslavia, Ildiko was the daughter of the late Geza and Sarlota Grizer. She graduated from Nursing School in 1966 and while studying met Andras...
Theresa Marie Gallagher
Mar 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Terry Gallagher, on March 11, 2026. Born December 26, 1937, to Alice MacDonald in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Terry was the eldest of three children. She is survived by her brother Fred and was predeceased by her sister Loni and her parents, Alice and Al Galloway.
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