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Maria Olthoff

Maria Olthoff

Aug 18, 2015

On August the 18th at 23:45 Maria Olthoff received her “Wings to Heaven”  She left us peacefully, with her family at her bedside at Surrey Memorial Hospital We wish to say thank you to all the Nurses and Doctors at Surrey Hospital for all their kind care in her final hours, and we wish to say thank...

Brigida Medina

Brigida Medina

Aug 12, 2015

October 8, 1925 - August 12, 2015 On her 90th year, Brigida Ledesma Medina passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Peace Arch Hospital on August 12. Born in Bolong, Zamboanga City, Philippines on October 8, 1925, she was the second of five children and the last survivor of her siblings. She was predeceased by her husband Enrique...

Peter James Cowhig

Peter James Cowhig

Aug 10, 2015

It is with deep sadness our family announces the passing of Peter Cowhig. Peter is survived by his daughter, Jasmine McNeil; grandchildren, Charley, Ben, and Georgia McNeil; as well as his mother, Jeannette Cowhig; sisters, Mary, Gemma, and Margaret; and brothers, John, Michael, and Paul. He revelled in the role of "Uncle Wonderful" to his many nieces...

Anne Lamont Curtis

Anne Lamont Curtis

Aug 9, 2015

Anne passed away peacefully August 9th at Chalmers Lodge, her home in Vancouver for the past 3 years. Anne was born in 1922 in Glasgow, Scotland, but grew up near Kitsilano Beach, a place she loved and visited often. Anne graduated from Kitsilano High School and worked with Vancouver City's planning and health departments for 31 years....

Elisabeth Schipizky

Elisabeth Schipizky

Aug 8, 2015

Elisabeth had a full life, being blessed with her family, a wide circle of friends and much travel, music and socializing. Her positive approach to life and her faith led to her living two memorable years beyond her initial cancer prognosis. Always caring for others, she continued to ask about and show great kindness towards family and...

Michael Corcoran

Michael Corcoran

Aug 8, 2015

Michael, born January 8, 1926 in County Cork, Ireland was called Home to join his beloved wife Marie on August 8, 2015. Michael was predeceased by his parents Daniel and Johanna, sisters Nora, Maureen, Joan, and Margaret. He is missed dearly by his children Noreen (Scott) Weber, Kevin (Beverly), and Daniel (Brenda). Remembering him fondly are his...

Julie Avis Cowie

Julie Avis Cowie

Aug 5, 2015

On August 5th, 2015,  Julie passed away peacefully at the UBC Purdy Pavillon. She was born in Maroubra (Sydney), Australia, the eighth and youngest child of the late John and Julia Lace. Mother of Lisa (Oliver) Young and Sharon (Matthew) Sauder and the proud grandmother of Madeline, Alexandra, Lucy, Theodore, William, Nicolaus and Charlotte. Julie is also...

Agnes Fleury-Tuliao

Agnes Fleury-Tuliao

Jul 18, 2015

FLEURY-TULIAO, Agnes Isabelle May 24, 1925 - July 18, 2015 Agnes passed away peacefully on July 18, 2015 at Kiwanis Care Centre in New Westminster. She is survived by her husband, Epifanio Tuliao. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but we all feel blessed to have known her love. Prayers and viewing at 7:00 p.m.,...

Marcelle Paris

Marcelle Paris

Jul 14, 2015

Passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Predeceased by parents, Bertrand and Virginie, brother, Armand and nephew, Philip. Survived by niece, Catherine (Brent) nephew, Michael and grand nephews and nieces, Joseph, Anthony, Coco, Nathalie and Marianne. Also remain to mourn are many cousins in Vancouver and France. Marcelle was a favourite aunt and godmother to an...

Thomas Butler

Thomas Butler

Jun 25, 2015

Passed away peacefully on June 25, 2015 in Vancouver at the age of 84. Predeceased by his first wife Annie Teresa. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Catholine Butler, children Kevin Butler and Mary Ann Segarty (Grant), step-children Maura De Freitas (Jose) and Patrick McCay, grandchildren Angela Logan (James), Susie Segarty (Mike), Liam Segarty (Sandra),...

Estelle Crocker

Estelle Crocker

Jun 19, 2015

Estelle passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19th, 2015 having just celebrated her 99th birthday. Predeceased by her loving husband, Allan William Crocker, she is survived by her loving daughter Joan (Hafeez), and grandsons Irfaan and Kaamran. A Kerrisdale pioneer, Estelle was amongst the first student body at Point Grey Secondary School in 1929 and built her...

Emil Bolleter

Emil Bolleter

Jun 18, 2015

Emil Bolleter of West Vancouver and recently New Westminster, passed away June 18, 2015, surrounded by his family, at the Vancouver Hospice Society. He was 71. Emil is survived by his wife Helga, stepsons Eric and Peter, granddaughter Emma, mother-in-law Hilde and his many close friends. Although his decline during his final months advanced more quickly than...

John Fairbairn

John Fairbairn

Jun 16, 2015

On Tuesday, June 16, 2015 John (Jack) Sidney Fairbairn passed away at the age of 93 years at the George Derby Centre in Burnaby, British Columbia.  Jack was predeceased by his parents Edgar and Ellen Fairbairn of Margo Saskatchewan; brother, Arthur Fairbairn; sister, Edith Stuart and brother, Frederick Fairbairn.  He is survived by sister-in-law Claire Fairbairn and...

Elisa Aquilini

Elisa Aquilini

Jun 3, 2015

Entered peacefully into the arms of her heavenly Father, surrounded by her loving family at Vancouver General Hospital on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Luigi Aquilini and mother of Francesco, Roberto (wife Deanna), and Paolo (wife Clara). Dear grandmother of Alana, Isabella, Gabriela, Cyrus and Parisa; Dax, Karsyn, Quinn, Pierce, and...

Frank Schulte

Frank Schulte

May 29, 2015

FRANK EWALD SCHULTE March 21,1932 - May 29, 2015 Passed away peacefully at St. John Hospice from complications arising from congestive heart failure. Beloved husband to Moira, loving father to Trish and Christine (Tina), warm father-in-law to Clive, and doting grandfather to Mallory, Emily and Simon. Born in Germany, Frank immigrated to Montreal at the age of...

Anton Kuipers

Anton Kuipers

May 29, 2015

Anton passed away peacefully on May 29, 2015 in St. John’s Hospice, Vancouver after a 2-and-a-half year battle with cancer at the age of 61. He is survived by his wife Vivienne Kuipers-Taylor, brother Herman Kuipers, and his two sisters Mariam Jefferys and Ricci Lundquist. A memorial service will be held on June 19, 2015 at 1:00...

Terence O'Brien

Terence O'Brien

May 22, 2015

Terry O'Brien born in Whitewood, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully in Vancouver, BC on May 22, 2015 in his 80th year. Terry was predeceased by his parents Alice and David O'Brien. Beloved husband, adored father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and respected lawyer, he will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Terry is survived...

Grant Cross

Grant Cross

May 8, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather on May 8, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Monica Woldring; sons Darryl (Terri Lee) and Kevin; their mother Marnie; and grandchildren Justin and Rachel. Also survived by his sister Norine(Mark), cousins, in-laws and many nieces and...

Richard "Gerald" Davies

Richard "Gerald" Davies

Apr 29, 2015

It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Gerald after his courageous battle with cancer. Gerald was born in Fergus, Ontario. He moved to B.C. In 1980 and worked in the masonry construction trade as a Bricklayer. He enjoyed working outside in the fresh air and took pride in the strength needed to get the...

Helen Maxine Nellaney

Helen Maxine Nellaney

Apr 23, 2015

Born July 11, 1930 in Edmonton, Alberta.  Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 23, 2015.  Survived by her loving children: Michael (Diane), Patrick (Sonja), Theresa, Daniel (Margaret) and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, and her best friend, Adele.  Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, May 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Our...

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