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Annie "Ann" Silverson (Nee Wulff)

Annie "Ann" Silverson (Nee Wulff)

Aug 8, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mom at age 85.

Mom was born in Denmark but lived in the Vancouver area for over 50 years. She was proud of her Danish heritage and finally became a Canadian citizen in 2014. Ann was predeceased by her husband (and our dad)...

Ronald James Glassford ​

Ronald James Glassford ​

Aug 3, 2021

Ronald Glassford, our beloved brother and uncle, passed from this world on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in the Surrey Memorial Hospital, Surrey BC, at age 68.

Ronald was born in St. Catharines, Ontario on June 2, 1953, the day of the Coronation of our Queen. His parents Donald Watkins Glassford and Marian Hilda Corbett have both predeceased...

Anna Martinello

Anna Martinello

Aug 3, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anna Martinello a Wife, Mother, Sister, Nonna, Bis Nonna, Aunt, and a great friend to many.

Anna was born in Rosà/Sanzeno Provincia di Vicenza, Italy. After struggling with Dementia for many years, God called her on the afternoon of August 3, 2021, to be reunited with...

Richard Ross Leslie

Richard Ross Leslie

Aug 2, 2021

Richard Ross Leslie, our Dad passed peacefully in Burnaby, B.C. on Monday, August 2nd, 2021, 87 years young, signing off on a life, in his words “…with many happy memories and with few regrets.”

Dad was brought into this world in Dundee, Scotland on February 7th, 1934, the only little one to parents William and Helen. Dad’s...

Mary (Dea Maria) Dardi

Mary (Dea Maria) Dardi

Aug 1, 2021

We are profoundly sad to announce that our beloved mother and grandmother Mary Dardi passed away with her family at her side on August 1, 2021 at Crofton Manor in Vancouver.  Mary was born in San Quirino di Pordenone, Friuli, Italy on October 29, 1930. At five years old she sailed to Canada with her mother to join her...

Malcolm (Mackie / Mac) Graham Whyte

Malcolm (Mackie / Mac) Graham Whyte

Jul 31, 2021

We are sad to announce that after a two-week period, where a deadly combination of medical complications ensued, Malcolm’s life ended at 11:00pm on July 31, 2021 in North Vancouver, BC. Both of his children were by his side during the last two weeks and made sure that he understood how much he meant to them.

We...

Cathleen May Sanders (Oakey)

Cathleen May Sanders (Oakey)

Jul 31, 2021

The Lord called Cathleen May (Oakey) Sanders to her eternal reward early Saturday morning, July 31, 2021. Cathleen is survived by her loving husband of over 65 years, Ken and by her seven children, George (Barbara), Mary (Wilfred), Bill (Tracy), Tara, James (Suzanne), Tim (Jennifer), and Susanne (Michael), by grandchildren Nathan, Rachel, Esther, Gabriel, Daniel, Imogen, Carl-Evan, Shaun, Tanya,...

Rosa Magistrale

Rosa Magistrale

Jul 31, 2021

Magistrale Rosa (nee Balenzano) was born on June 24, 1924, in Sannicandro, Bari, Italy, and peacefully passed away on July 31, 2021, in Vancouver, BC. at the age of 97; predeceased by her husband Filippo of 59 years in 2004.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Maria, Giacoma (Giovanni), Nicola (Adriana), Gennaro (Crystal), 9 grandchildren,...

Charles Craig Lynch

Charles Craig Lynch

Jul 30, 2021

We mourn the passing of Charles Craig Lynch who died July 30, 2021.  He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 30, 1941, to Charles and Alice Lynch.  His parents predeceased him.  We rejoice that Craig lived to see his 80th birthday.

Craig completed the requirements of his teaching certificate and began his teaching career in high...

Michael Edward Howell

Michael Edward Howell

Jul 29, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Edward Howell announces his passing on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from cancer. He is lovingly remembered and forever missed by his parents, Les and Dale Howell; his wife, Myra and children, Caden and Alexandra; his older brother, John (Kim) and nephews Dylan, Owen and Carter. He also lives on...

Paul Gerald Michael Kardynal

Paul Gerald Michael Kardynal

Jul 29, 2021

Paul was born in Tadmore Saskatchewan. At the age of 5 he was moved to Regina. By 14 he was on his own, looking after himself. He delivered prescriptions for a Pharmacist in Regina. He made .00 per week. He said his room and board were

.00/week and that he could spend that other dollar anywhere he wanted to....

Dolores Wynne

Dolores Wynne

Jul 29, 2021

On Thursday July 29th, 2021, Sheila Dolores Wynne, devoted wife of John and loving mother of Denise and Andrea passed away at the age of 77.

Dolores was born January 18th, 1944, in Dublin Ireland to Billy and Julia Mullen. 57 years ago, after meeting John at the Olympic Dance Hall they were married on Oct 31,...

Maria Erlinda Chu

Maria Erlinda Chu

Jul 29, 2021

Maria Erlinda Chu passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 93 on July 29, 2021, in Richmond, BC, after spending the day surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her loving husband Emilio Chu Yat-Loy; mother to Doris Lee (Johnry), Elsa Chu, Emilio Chu (Vhijay), Maria Tam (William K, deceased), Cristina Wong (Bob), Isabel...

Joanna Fernandez (Nee Zieba)

Joanna Fernandez (Nee Zieba)

Jul 29, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Joanna Fernandez (nee Zieba), our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on July 29, 2021.

She left us after fighting a 10-month battle with a returning nefarious criminal named Cancer, who has plagued our society and our family personally, for far too long....

Freda May Fransen

Freda May Fransen

Jul 25, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we share the unexpected passing of Freda May Fransen. Our beloved wife, mother, Grandma, Auntie and friend. With her family by her side, Freda passed away peacefully on Sunday the 25th July in Richmond General Hospital. Freda will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Philip;...

Carmelina Corsi Cusano

Carmelina Corsi Cusano

Jul 25, 2021

The heartbeat is the sound of life and for Carmelina Corsi Cusano that heartbeat stopped at 3:45 p.m. on July 25. There are certain people in our lives who simply make the world a better place. Who inspire and encourage us. Who shows us just how good life can be. This was Carmelina. Born in Cascalenda, Campobasso, Italy, Carmelina...

Mike Bakaway

Mike Bakaway

Jul 25, 2021

With heavy hearts the loving family of Mike Bakaway announce the peaceful passing of our husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa on July 25, 2021, at the age of 97.

Mike was born in Cudworth, Saskatchewan and was the 2nd oldest of 11 children of Pete and Dora; with 6 boys and 5 girls. Mike, a left-handed...

Ron Gatto

Ron Gatto

Jul 23, 2021

Ron Gatto passed away July 23 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Norma, father of Lisa, Deena (Chris), Andrea, Tanya (Mike). Papa to Lauren, Tyus, Dylan, Ryan, Kealy, Noah, Saje, Olivia, Justin. Brother of Robert (Paul). Born in Vancouver 1933. Dedicated employee of Dueck GM for 49 years. Known for his kind and gentle soul. Funeral Mass at St....

Bernardine Mary Costanzo

Bernardine Mary Costanzo

Jul 23, 2021

Our beloved Bernardine passed peacefully into Eternal Life on July 23, 2021.

She will be ever loved and sadly missed by her sister, Roberta, brothers Phillip, Til, and Christopher, and dear friends, Paul and Grace.  She is fondly remembered by extended family and friends, especially cousin Pat.  Bernardine is predeceased by her loving parents, Attilio and Janet...

Ian Joseph Gushue

Ian Joseph Gushue

Jul 22, 2021

On this day, July 22, 2021, Ian lost his fight with his demons and went to live with his family in heaven.

He fought a tough fight and will be sorely missed by his loving mom, Sandra (aka Sandi) Benson (Greg), uncles: Wayne (Callie) and Gary (Mary); aunt Joan Best Gushue, uncle Tom, aunts: Aggie (Frank), Rachael,...

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