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Johanna Carolina Beunk-Petri

Johanna Carolina Beunk-Petri

Oct 23, 2018

Johanna Carolina Beunk-Petri, born April 23, 1922, died on October 23, 2018, in Normanna Care Home in Burnaby, BC.  Born in Naaldwijk, The Netherlands, the fourth child in a family of six children, she immigrated to Oakville, Ontario in 1962 to marry her soon-to-be husband of almost 40 years, Jacobus Beunk. "Cobus" as he was known to many died...

Marcella Carniel

Marcella Carniel

Oct 22, 2018

Marcella passed away peacefully on October 22, 2018 surrounded by love and friendship at the age of 94. Predeceased by her husband Mario, sons Giancarlo and Giani, brothers-n-law Tony and Romano and sisters-n-law Nella and Julie. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandsons David, Michael (Krista), Adam and Andrew, great-grandchildren Rachel, Alexis and Owen, daughter-in-law Janice, sisters Luciana...

Harry Rauter

Harry Rauter

Oct 22, 2018

Rauter, Harry Born March 10, 1954 and passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2018 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 64 years.  He was predeceased by his brother, John Rauter Jr.  He is lovingly survived by his mother Hilda and his auntie Loisi. Harry loved music and was an accomplished accordion and saxophone player.  His dream...

Genowefa (Gene) Maria Kopij

Genowefa (Gene) Maria Kopij

Oct 20, 2018

Genowefa Maria Kopij Obituary Genowefa passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at Vancouver Hospital on Saturday, October 20th, 2018. She is survived by her four children Frank(Gabiniewicz), Teresa (Tonzetich), John(Gabiniewicz), Sophie(Gabiniewicz),  her grandsons Steven,  Peter,  Alexander and  by many relatives and friends. Genowefa was born in the parish of Wilcze in Poland in 1927 and was the...

Margaret Glynn

Margaret Glynn

Oct 20, 2018

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Glynn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Margaret is survived by her husband, Arthur Leo Glynn, daughters Susan Marino (Ralph), Sandy Dykstra (Mark), grandsons David, Kevin, and Jeffrey, along with her sisters Irene Lapointe, Anita Boyles, and her brother Reuben Dirk. Margaret lived her life with love, generosity...

Joel Miranda

Joel Miranda

Oct 20, 2018

MIRANDA, Joel passed away peacefully on October 20th, 2018 in the Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 61. Predeceased by his father Jose Miranda, mother Milagros and his brother Joseuto.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Makiko, brothers Jessie Rey, Joey , Johann and his only sister Joyce. Joel was part of an Ayala...

Judith Marilyn Sharp

Judith Marilyn Sharp

Oct 18, 2018

Judith  Marilyn Sharp nee Shogan died Thursday, October 18th surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Tom, son Matthew, daughter-in-law Kathryn, daughter Erin and son-in-law Trevor all sat with her, until she passed, painlessly. Judee now joins her mother Margaret, and her father Nick, forever in our hearts. Judee’s career as a primary educator enabled her to share her...

Jennifer Helen Driscoll-Holmes

Jennifer Helen Driscoll-Holmes

Oct 18, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jennifer.  She was predeceased by her father Harry.  She is survived by the love of her life Alan Holmes, beloved mother Patricia, brothers Timothy and Robin as well as their families. Service of Remembrance will be held at Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrard St Vancouver) on Saturday, November...

Marian Louise Welch

Marian Louise Welch

Oct 17, 2018

Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, August 9, 1917 beloved wife of the late John L.B. Welch for 75 years (married in 1941).  Loving mother of Peter J. Welch (of Hamilton, ON) and Pamela E. Cooke (of St. Louis, Missouri).  Devoted Grandmother of Jennifer Sanders and Michael Cooke of St. Louis. Marian spent her childhood in Ottawa, then the first...

Cesario Losanez

Cesario Losanez

Oct 16, 2018

Cesar is survived by his wife of 51 years, Luz, their only son, Nick (Melanie), and his beloved granddaughter, Lauryn.  He passed peacefully, surrounded by friends he considered family and his siblings from Toronto, Lita, (Peping), Susana (Miguel), Nenita (Mariano), Benilda (Gregorio), Ofelia, (Lito), Encarnation, (Danny) Renato, and Eduardo (Norma).  He will be missed dearly.  A Mass...

Mervyn Charles Morris

Mervyn Charles Morris

Oct 15, 2018

Comforted in his final days by family and friends, Mervyn Charles Morris,  at age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2018 - on a warm autumn day - after receiving his last rites. He was born on July 3, 1930, in Calcutta, India the youngest of 7 children. Raised in a Catholic family with strong Christian values...

James Edmund Fagan

James Edmund Fagan

Oct 13, 2018

Passed away peacefully in White Rock, B.C. on October 13, 2018 at the age of 99. Rev. James Fagan will be lovingly remembered by brother John Fagan (Carol) and sisters Clare Woodruff and Bernice Hughes, sister-in-law Anne Fagan and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Father Jim was born in Vancouver, B.C. the eldest of 12 children. Baptized in St....

Robert (Bob) Albert Cox

Robert (Bob) Albert Cox

Oct 12, 2018

COX, Robert Albert passed away peacefully in Richmond, B.C., giving his soul back to the Creator on October 12th, 2018 at the age of 93. Survived, after over 41 years in unending eternal love, by his wife Susanna Heinrich-Cox, his children; Priscilla, Elisabeth, Grace, Joanna and Stephen, step children Richard and Michelle, as well as many grandchildren and great...

Edward Joseph Bilek

Edward Joseph Bilek

Oct 12, 2018

Edward passed away on October 12th, 2018 in Vancouver B.C.  He was born on May 10th, 1918 in Holy Oak, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen.  He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Nancy and his son Ed. Mass of Christian Burial is on Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 at Guardian Angels Parish ( 1161...

Joseph Ramor

Joseph Ramor

Oct 11, 2018

Joe was born October 16, 1930 in Reichenau, Yugoslavia and passed away on October 11, 2018 in Vancouver, BC. Predeceased by his sister Olga Wolfe.  Survived by his wife Movana, his son Brian (Paula), his daughter Sheila (Richard), 5 grandchildren; Bryce, Felicity, Thalia, Donovan, and Braiden as well as his sister Regina Gardiner and many cousins, nieces...

Mary Phyllis Bayes (Nee Mckay)

Mary Phyllis Bayes (Nee Mckay)

Oct 10, 2018

It is with profound sadness that on Wednesday, October 10th we lost a loving friend and long-time community leader. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband Ron, mother Patricia McKay (nee Gallagher), father Gerald McKay, and Rufus her dear dog. Survived by a large extended family and many friends: sister Margaret, niece Cecilia, nephew Patrick, aunt Nancy Weisz-Gallagher, numerous...

Kenneth Robert Holloway

Kenneth Robert Holloway

Oct 8, 2018

Kenneth Robert Holloway of 93 years recently passed away on Oct 8, 2018 at the George Derby Center, a retirement residence for Veterans. Ken was a long-time resident in the Sunrise area of Vancouver, where he lived for many years close to Trout Lake. Always a man of solitude, Ken lived a rather remarkable life and will be remembered...

Ann White Trotter (Nee Ramsay)

Ann White Trotter (Nee Ramsay)

Oct 7, 2018

Ann was born in Falkirk, Scotland and died in Vancouver, BC, peacefully at home, age 81 years, with her family by her side. She was pre-deceased by her parents, James Ramsay and Isabella Learmonth, by her older brothers and spouses, James (May) Ramsay and Robert (Irene) Ramsay, and by her brother-in-law Ronald (Loretta) Trotter. She is survived by her...

John Sidney Devries

John Sidney Devries

Oct 7, 2018

Devries, John Sidney from New Westminster passed away peacefully on October 7, 2018 at the age of 58. Predeceased by Mother Julie Devries, he will be lovingly remembered by children Sidney, Matthew, Jessica and Lucille, and by many family and friends. Prayers will be said 12 PM, October 12, 2018 at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church located at 330...

James Stephen (Steve) Merrett

James Stephen (Steve) Merrett

Oct 2, 2018

James Stephen (Steve) Merrett aged 86 of Burnaby BC passed away peacefully after a 5-year struggle with Congestive Heart Failure on Tuesday October 2nd, 2018.  Steve was born in Winnipeg Manitoba on December 15, 1931 and was preceded by his wife of 48 years Victoria Ludmilla (Jakimowich). He was a loving father to his daughter Anne (carol) and son...

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