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William Kimvoing Tam

William Kimvoing Tam

May 29, 2018

William Kimvoing Tam passed away on May 29th, 2018 at the age of 64. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife (Maria), daughter (Stephanie), son (William Jr.). Prayers will be said at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 8842 119th Street, Delta, B.C. where a Mass of Christian Burial will take...

Roy Kenneth Vaughan

Roy Kenneth Vaughan

May 27, 2018

The heart is stilled, the wayfarer has reached his peace.

Robin Elizabeth Mitchell

Robin Elizabeth Mitchell

May 27, 2018

Robin finally defeated Alzheimer's disease by being welcomed into the arms of her Jesus. Born to Ruth and Bill Powell (both deceased) and schooled in Victoria, Robin moved to Port Alberni, BC in 1977 to teach elementary music. There, through church, she met and married her husband of 38 years, Jory Mitchell. She gave birth to their daughters Tara...

Millicent "Milly" Ballack

Millicent "Milly" Ballack

May 26, 2018

It is with sadness sons Gerard and Rawle Ballack announce the peaceful passing of mom Millicent Ballack, aged 82, on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Milly was born in the Parish of Erin in Trinidad and Tobago and passed away in Vancouver, BC, her home of 48 years. She is survived by two grandchildren, Janelle and James Ballack.  She leaves...

Daria Lazorko

Daria Lazorko

May 24, 2018

Daria passed away on May 24th, 2018 at the Columbus Residence in Vancouver BC, Canada at the age of 105. She was born in a small village of Wilszanycia in Western Ukraine . Her father was a Ukrainian Catholic priest. In 1937, she married Volodymyr Lazorko. During the war, they lived in Slovakia then Austria and in...

Nellie Olynyk

Nellie Olynyk

May 21, 2018

In Loving Memory of Nellie Olynyk A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 at 10:30 am at Kearney's Columbia-Bowell Chapel,  219 6th Street, New Westminster, B.C. Father Mykhaylo Pozdyk celebrant. Final place of rest, Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Canadian Blood Services,  1 888 2 DONATE...

Henry Hin Wah Kwok

Henry Hin Wah Kwok

May 19, 2018

At age 86, Henry has lived a remarkable life of struggles, achievements, riches and love. Henry had written his self-obituary just a few months before his prostate cancer metastasized to the bones.  At the time, Henry wanted to share with all of us his lifelong stories and lessons, he titled his memoir “Sweet memories derived from my...

Don Benson

Don Benson

May 17, 2018

Don Benson passed away peacefully on May 17, 2018 in his home with loving family by his side. He will be sadly missed by sister Patricia (Bruce); nieces Yvonne (Ian) and Laura, nephew Mark, and their children Brendan, Olivia and Chase; and his sister-in-law Marge. At Don’s request, there will be no service. If you’d like to celebrate Don’s...

Luisa Fulginiti

Luisa Fulginiti

May 15, 2018

Luisa passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2018 in Surrey, BC at the age of 85. Lovingly remembered by her husband Umberto. She will be sadly missed by her son Vincenzo, (Rosalba); daughter Maria Teresa (Frank); and 5 grandchildren: Luisa, Umberto, Valeria, Alberto and Lorenzo.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at...

Carl-Johan Friberg Madsen

Carl-Johan Friberg Madsen

May 15, 2018

Carl-Johan also known as “Morfar” passed away peacefully on May 15, 2018 in Surrey, B.C. Lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 68 years, Cobi; daughters Ivonne and Jeanette; grandchildren Erika (Josue), Mark (Erin), and Wesley plus 2 amazing great-granddaughters Marley and Kate. Carl-Johan moved to Canada in 1986 where he enjoyed his retirement with immediate family. He...

Sheila Elizabeth Webb

Sheila Elizabeth Webb

May 15, 2018

Sheila (Mum, Grandma) passed away peacefully just short of her 93rd birthday. Born in Calgary, she moved to Vancouver and completed nursing at St Paul’s Hospital in 1947. She then worked at St Paul’s and Catholic Children’s Aid.  Compassionate with astute assessment skills, Sheila loved caring for the children.  After raising her own five children, she returned to occupational...

Daniel Joseph Wheeley

Daniel Joseph Wheeley

May 15, 2018

Daniel Joseph Wheeley passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2018 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 89 with his beloved wife, Margaret by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 53 years, Margaret Wheeley (nee Sylvester), sisters, Evelyn (late husband, Wally) Kondratowicz of Chicago, USA, Lillian Wheeley of Ottawa as well as three...

Rosario Padilla

Rosario Padilla

May 13, 2018

Rosario passed away peacefully in San Francisco surrounded by those she loved most. She is survived by her husband, Rodolfo, and children Moises (Rosella), Abigail (Jason), Alex (Sarah) & Sarah (Dean), as well as four grandchildren (Raiden, Darian, Kai & Roland). Rosario was born in the Philippines and moved with her family to Canada in 1989, becoming...

Earlene Letitia Fordeczka (Nee Reynolds)

Earlene Letitia Fordeczka (Nee Reynolds)

May 11, 2018

It is with great sadness we confirm the passing of Earlene Letitia Fordeczka (nee Reynolds) on May 11th, 2018 during her 86th year. She was predeceased by George her loving husband of 29 years, her eldest son Richard and her brother Alan. She is survived by her daughters Valerie (Craig) and Rosanne, her son Gordon, grandchildren Rhiannon (Chaz) and...

Victor William Batchelor

Victor William Batchelor

May 7, 2018

Please come to a informal celebration of life with family and friends at 5:30pm on Tuesday, May 15th 2018. Arbutus club on the Quilchena Terrace 2001 Nanton avenue Vancouver BC Refreshments will be served

Bradley Alexander Drozdiak

Bradley Alexander Drozdiak

May 4, 2018

Brad passed away suddenly at the age of 66.  Predeceased by his parents Alex and Natalie Drozdiak and his brother Dave.  Survived by his brother Ron (Laura); his nieces and nephew: Janis, Jeff (Anne) and Jessica (Ruy); and his great nephews: Angus and Evren. Brad will be remembered at a Celebration of Life.  Donations in Brad’s name to the...

Shirley Belle (Birdie) Lanoway

Shirley Belle (Birdie) Lanoway

May 4, 2018

Shirley was an East Van girl and graduated from Van Tech High School. She loved sports and enjoyed skiing, golfing and racquet ball.  She spent a year living in Australia and enjoyed traveling in her younger years. She was a wonderful wife and best friend to Doug for 47 years.  She will be missed dearly. No service by request.  ...

Mary Rose Arlene Mckenzie

Mary Rose Arlene Mckenzie

May 4, 2018

Passed away peacefully May 4th, 2018 @4:50 pm in Kinsmen Place Lodge at the age of 76. Will be lovingly remembered by Brothers Robert McKenzie (Audrey), Roy McKenzie (Bonnie), and Sister Lorraine MacVicar (Doug) her Aunt Lil and many nieces, nephews and cousins as well as her loyal cat Rascal. Mary was a very loving and caring person who...

Louina Madeline Finnigan

Louina Madeline Finnigan

May 3, 2018

We are heartbroken to announce that our sweet Louina departed this earth during the early hours of Thursday, May 3rd.  Louina was born in Highland Park, Michigan and was the second of eleven children.  The family moved to Rogersville, New Brunswick when Louina was an infant, and remained there until 1946 when they relocated to the French-Canadian enclave of...

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