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Albert Ing

Albert Ing

Jul 13, 2024

Al passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, in his 90th year. He is predeceased by his parents Mary (1974) and Henry (1981); wife Jean (1991); brother Harry (1992), sister Ida (2018), sister Dorothy (2012), and brother Raymond (2017).

He is survived by his companion, Catherine, daughter Toby (Andrew), son Kerry (Christy), sisters Jean and Amie, and...

Elspeth Dorothy Hancock

Elspeth Dorothy Hancock

Jul 13, 2024

Elspeth (Bet) passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband, Reginald, in August 2011. Bet is survived by their two children, daughter Ruth (Joe) and son Colin (Christine) and three grandchildren, Michael, Ian (Olivia) and Jonthan. Elspeth Hancock, better known to family and friends as “Bet” was born to Charles Hunt and Dorothy Cook...

Donna Sheryl Jones

Donna Sheryl Jones

Jul 9, 2024

Donna Sheryl Jones (66) of Vancouver died peacefully on July 9, 2024 in St. Paul’s Hospital. She was born on December 31, 1957 with her twin sister Debra Lynne Jones to parents Susan Cerney and Gordon Harold Jones. 

Donna and Debra grew up in the South Fraser neighborhood of Vancouver where they were both baptized at Saint Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church...

Rosa Campagna

Rosa Campagna

Jul 8, 2024

Rosa passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, in Surrey, BC at the age of 93 surrounded by her loved ones.

Predeceased by her husband Michael Campagna who she loved immensely. She will be missed deeply and loved forever by her children Carmine, Marisa (Frank), Angela (Frank), Vince, Rosa (Paul), Vito, Ralph, her 17 grandchildren, 20 great...

Anthony (Tony) Tadey

Anthony (Tony) Tadey

Jul 8, 2024

Tony was born in Cranbrook B.C. to parents Ivan and Ivka who immigrated from former Yugoslavia. His siblings include Dusan (deceased), Mary, Millen, Anne (deceased), Kay, John (deceased), Margaret, and Eve.

His memoires recount many stories of those humble beginnings – the hardships and sacrifices of daily life, the beauty and freedom of...

Boehm, Barbara Ann Nee Griffith

Boehm, Barbara Ann Nee Griffith

Jul 5, 2024

After a life well lived, Barbara (Bobbie) Boehm, 95, Vancouver, BC Canada, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 surrounded by family and close friends.

Creating a loving family was the driving force in Bobbie’s life, guided by her deep religious faith.  She was happiest when her family was together sharing life events...

Charles (Chuck) Thomas Curteis

Charles (Chuck) Thomas Curteis

Jul 4, 2024

Chuck was born on October 9th, 1939 in Vernon, B.C., moving to Victoria when he was 2 years old, spending the rest of his youth there.

Chuck then pursued post secondary education both at UVIC and UBC, acquiring his Masters in Statistics and Administration.  He taught briefly in Pemberton, taking a year leave to become a tour...

Hudson Edwin Naylor

Hudson Edwin Naylor

Jul 1, 2024

Hudson Edwin Naylor passed away peacefully, into the presence of the Lord on July 1st, 2024, at the age of 33 with family at his side.

He was born on December 11, 1990, to Lance Edwin Naylor and Debbie Hoffmann in Kamloops, B.C. After graduating from Sahali Senior Secondary in 2008, he enrolled in the Bachelor of...

Rachelina Marzitelli

Rachelina Marzitelli

Jun 30, 2024

Rachelina (Lina) Marzitelli was born in Morrone del Sannio on March 16, 1929, to Leonardo Faccone and Anna Emilia Iorio.

She was the eldest of 4 children. She married the love of her life, Giuseppe Marzitelli on June 13, 1949. They welcomed two sons, Luigi in 1951 and Antonio (Tony) in 1959.  Lina was predeceased by her...

Thomas John Ray

Thomas John Ray

Jun 29, 2024

Thomas Ray of Langley, BC lived to be over 105 years old and passed away on June 29th, 2024.

Tom was born on January 19th, 1919 in Canora, Saskatchewan. After graduating from high school, Tom spent 4 years in the Air Force before enrolling in pharmaceutical sciences at University of British Columbia. For the next 40 years,...

William (Bill) Andrew Haslam

William (Bill) Andrew Haslam

Jun 29, 2024

Haslam, William (Bill) Andrew passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024, in New Westminster, BC at the age of 92.  Predeceased by his loving wife Ruby, his parents, Ian and Mary and sisters Aileen and Eva. He will be lovingly remembered by daughter Tracey (Ernie) and son Michael, granddaughters Madeline and Naomi as well as many other family and...

Thau Kong Thien

Thau Kong Thien

Jun 28, 2024

Thau Kong (T.K.) Thien of Burnaby, B.C., was called to return to the Lord on June 28, 2024, and passed away peacefully at the age of 83.

Thau Kong was born on July 4, 1940, in Sandakan, Malaysia. He was the seventh in a family of 9 children. After completing his Overseas Senior Cambridge examinations, he received...

Giuseppe Ricci

Giuseppe Ricci

Jun 27, 2024

Giuseppe Ricci was born on December 15, 1929 in Pontremoli Italy and peacefully passed away on June 27, 2024 in White Rock, BC at the age of 94.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife Monica, his brother Nello, his sister Anna and brother-in-law Giovanni.

Giuseppe is survived by his sister Maria, niece Vanda, nephews Marco, Sauro,...

Filippo Mainella

Filippo Mainella

Jun 26, 2024

Filippo Mainella passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Burnaby, B.C. at the age of 87.  He is predeceased by his loving wife Maria Chiara, his brothers Michele and Felice.  Filippo will be lovingly remembered by his sons Frank (Antonia) and Mario (Sheri), his adoring grandchildren Nicoletta (Luigi), Filippo (Jessica), Chiara and Gabriella, along with many extended...

Mary Josephine Smith

Mary Josephine Smith

Jun 26, 2024

SMITH, Mary Josephine passed away peacefully on June 26th, 2024, in Vancouver, BC at the age of 89. She will be sadly missed by her younger sister Winifred Lethbridge, niece Suzanne Jarcew, nephew Bruce Lethbridge, and very special family friends Tom O’Connell and Samantha O’Connell. Josie is predeceased by her elder sister Mary Theresa (Tessa) Blackwell and nephew Robin...

Michael Woodworth

Michael Woodworth

Jun 25, 2024

Michael (Mike, Woody, Dad, Daddy) Woodworth, of Bowen Island, British Columbia, died June 25, 2024, at the age of 47.

Woody, born in 1976, grew up in the small town of Hudson, Ohio. From child to adulthood, Woody was energetic, curious, funny, social and smart. He thrived on community, be that his beloved family, friends or colleagues....

Dr. James Hong Kwon Kimme

Dr. James Hong Kwon Kimme

Jun 22, 2024

Dr. James Hong Kwon Kimme passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, in Vancouver at the age of 89. He will be remembered lovingly by his wife of 65 years, Ji Young, his daughters, Grace (Jim), Joyce (Don), and Sarah, and his grandchildren, Mitchell and Samantha.

James was born in Jeonju, South Korea in 1934, the eldest son of seven children....

Angela Sullivan

Angela Sullivan

Jun 22, 2024

Angela Sullivan, aged 62, passed away on June 22, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Despite a challenging life, Angela found strength and purpose in her later years, dedicating herself to helping others. She spent much of her time volunteering at the women’s shelter and passing out food during the holidays, bringing joy and support to those...

Gary Michael Arbeider

Gary Michael Arbeider

Jun 20, 2024

~ In Loving Memory ~

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Michael Arbeider of New Westminster, BC three days before his 65th birthday.

Gary was born at St. Paul’s Hospital on June 23, 1959 – the first child of Gerhard (Gerry) and Phyllis...

Teresa Braganza

Teresa Braganza

Jun 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa Braganza (née Lobo). Teresa passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024 at Richmond General Hospital. Born in Goa, India to Daniel and Mary Lobo, she was sister to Vivian, Sylvester and Joseph Lobo.

Teresa moved to Karachi, Pakistan in 1942 where she would meet John...

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