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Patricia Connor (Nee Gilroy)

Patricia Connor (Nee Gilroy)

Jun 1, 2024

After a long illness, our beloved mother passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side in her 89th year. She is survived by her devoted husband Colin of 61years, her 4 children Christopher (Jane), Claire (Paul), Brendan, and Maureen (James), her 7 grandchildren John, Meredith, Matthew, Madeleine, Connor, Sean, Finley, her sister Lesley and...

Timothy Maurice Murphy

Timothy Maurice Murphy

May 31, 2024

Timothy Maurice Murphy passed away on Friday, May 31st, 2024 at 82 years old.

Tim is survived by his loving wife Evelyn and beloved son Theodore. He will be deeply mourned by his sister Merilyn, his daughter-in-law Sophia, and grandchildren Leander, Fenna, and Miriam, as well as his nieces Karla, Marni, Amber and nephew Joaquin.  Tim is...

Brian Clark

Brian Clark

May 28, 2024

Brian was our own kind, gentle, reliable, friendly Cookie Monster. Missing his unfailing love and support are Adrienne, children Alison and Andrew (wife Sarah, grandchildren Shavonne, Felicity and Matthew), brother George and family. Predeceased by parents John (Jack) and Bea, and sister Arlene.

Brian graduated from King Edward High and UBC Forestry. He progressed from an energetic,...

Phillip William George

Phillip William George

May 28, 2024

Go softly now, On wings of wind With steps that leave No trail in the morning dew Drift quietly away, And join the light That burns my heart And sears my soul Lift up and fly! And tarry not But leave the pain And vanish from this heavy place Go softly now, On wings of wind Reach...

Amos Barnet (Shane) Hennan

Amos Barnet (Shane) Hennan

May 28, 2024

We are grieved to announce that Shane Hennan, beloved son, father, husband, brother, uncle, "grampa" and friend, has passed away from pancreatic cancer at age 88.

Shane was born in Miami, Manitoba, the second of six children to Howard and Stella (Hoey) Hennan. He was predeceased by his first wife of 47 years, Joan (Thompson) and son...

Alan Fitterer

Alan Fitterer

May 27, 2024

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Fitterer after a long and heroic battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Linda, his two children, Aaron (Miriam) and Jennine (Greg), his three grandchildren, Aidan, Avery and Jocelyn and his brother, Pete (Doe) as well as many other family and friends.

Colin Rankin Jones

Colin Rankin Jones

May 27, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Colin Jones, who died peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 27th, at the age of 90. Colin was predeceased by his wife Jacqueline (Jackie, nee Cocker) in 1982.

Colin was born in Vancouver in 1934, the youngest of two boys, to parents Gordon and Edith (nee Russell), both immigrants,...

Akira Michael Tanaka

Akira Michael Tanaka

May 25, 2024

Akira passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 92. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Isabel of 60 years.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 PM on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Holy Rosary Cathedral, located at 646 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3A3, Canada.

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Maureen Esler Louise Clare

Maureen Esler Louise Clare

May 25, 2024

Maureen (Mo) passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, in Vancouver, BC at the age of 88. Maureen is predeceased by her husband, Barry. She leaves behind her loving family including sons Denny (Rena), Greg (Jeannine), Shawn (Angela), daughter Deanna (Rob), eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Maureen was born in and spent most of her life in...

Julia Eugenia Stashuk

Julia Eugenia Stashuk

May 25, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Julia Stashuk. She passed away peacefully at the Madison Care Centre in Coquitlam, just three weeks short of her 98th birthday. Julia was born in 1926 and spent her childhood in Winnipeg Manitoba. She met her husband John, and they were married in 1945. They moved...

Mary Patricia Ann Bonner

Mary Patricia Ann Bonner

May 23, 2024

Patricia Bonner passed peacefully with family at her side on May 23, 2024 in Surrey, B.C. at the age of 91. Pre-deceased by her husband Chuck of 52 yrs, son-in-law John and granddaughter Ayla and sister Denise. She is survived and will be missed by her children

Marc (Diana), Karen (Jim), Sandra (John d-2012), Tim (Lisa), Catherine...

Ada Del Bianco

Ada Del Bianco

May 22, 2024

Ada Del Bianco passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, surrounded by her children and daughters-in-law.

Ada was born on October 18, 1939, in Morsano al Tagliamento, Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, to Oreste Toneguzzo and Rosa Gasparotto. She was the youngest of three sisters after Edda (Bigattin) and Vienda (Pettovello). Ada spent her youth working on...

Thomas Allen

Thomas Allen

May 20, 2024

After a five month courageous battle with Leukemia, Tom passed away with his dear and devoted companion, Barbara at his side--which made his last minutes so much more peaceful. He was predeceased by his father (1944), son (1990), sister (2012), and beloved dog, Shasta (2014). Tom leaves behind his grieving mother, Audrey Toogood, as well as his...

Phillip Richard Allen

Phillip Richard Allen

May 19, 2024

Rick was what he preferred to be called, or Ricardo, since playing soccer was his passion. Born to Phillip and Ruth at VGH, in his early childhood years they chose to follow Phillip's passion and tour the world speaking about his years living with the Inuits.

They lived in many countries such as...

Alicia Wood

Alicia Wood

May 17, 2024

Alicia was born in Transcona, Manitoba on Sept 25, 1942, to Nicholas John and Emilia Marie (nee Kishensky) Hunchak. She was baptized Elisia Marie Geraldine Hunchak. Her earthly pilgrimage came to an end on May 17, 2024. The first of three children, she is survived by her brother John, and sister Marianne. Her Funeral and burial will...

Meirong Yao

Meirong Yao

May 16, 2024

Meirong was born on May 11, 1947, to Ernü Tian and Guangbao Yao, a hardworking couple who together raised four beautiful daughters and one son, and helped take care of 14 grandchildren, while showering them with love. Meirong grew up in a small village named Dai County, near the famous Yanmen Pass, one of the three fortified gatehouses along...

Donna Carson Read

Donna Carson Read

May 15, 2024

The Honourable Donna Carson Read February 13, 1946, Edmonton, Alberta - May 15, 2024, Vancouver, British Columbia

The family of Donna Carson Read is heartbroken to announce her sudden passing from unexpected complications following elective heart surgery. Donna is loved and remembered by her large family and extensive circle...

Denise Marie Cordelia Hogg

Denise Marie Cordelia Hogg

May 13, 2024

In loving memory of Denise Marie Cordelia Hogg, who passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, at the age of 95.

She is survived by her loving family: her two children, Robert (Cari) and Karen; five grandchildren, Erin (Norbert), Sam (Jamie), Roo (Chiara), Lucy (Ryan), and Darwin; and two great-grandchildren, Fynn and Eleanor. She is predeceased by...

James Hamilton Charles

James Hamilton Charles

May 11, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of James Hamilton Charles, who died peacefully on May 11, just two days after celebrating his 88th birthday. He was predeceased by his son, James Marcus, in 1982, and his beloved wife, Margaret (Maggie) Illingworth, in 2011. James was born in Shepherd’s Bush, London, England. He arrived in Canada at the age...

Fred Hanson

Fred Hanson

May 10, 2024

Fred passed away peacefully at the age of 90. He was predeceased by his wife Anne and his daughter Brenda. He leaves behind his two daughters Lorna (Jack) and Pauline (Mark), along with grandchildren Mike (Madi), Lisa (Shane), Curtis (Markayla), Julia (Mattias) and great-grandchildren Berkley, Gage, Tate, Warren, Elias and twins on the way (soon)!

Fred was...

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