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Sister Margaret Chizuko Fujisawa

Sister Margaret Chizuko Fujisawa

Feb 2, 2020

Sister Margaret Chizuko Fujisawa, a Franciscan Sister of the Atonement, died on February 2, 2020 at Brock Fahrni Pavillion, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Sister Margaret was born in Vancouver on April 7, 1922 to Shima (Wakano) and Masayoshi Fujisawa.  Survived by her siblings: Eugene Uji, A. Kayoko, Marie Itsuko, Geraldine Keiko and nieces and nephews, Sister is predeceased...

Joseph Richard August Morin

Joseph Richard August Morin

Feb 1, 2020

Joseph Morin was born Nov. 25, 1926, he passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2020 at the age of 93 years. He was a long-time resident of Salvation Army Buchanan Lodge in New Westminster, B.C.  Burial at Surrey Centre Cemetery, Surrey, B.C. No formal services requested.

Adam Chojnacki

Adam Chojnacki

Feb 1, 2020

Predeceased by his loving wife Edwina and son Jan. Lovingly remembered by daughters Anna with husband Darcey, Teresa and grandchildren Krystyna, Rachel, and Derik. Born in Swięte (Poland), Adam came to Canada with hope for a better future. He worked as a welder at Kenworth and then grain worker at Pacific Elevators. He will be fondly remembered for his...

John Robert Woods

John Robert Woods

Jan 31, 2020

On Friday January 31, 2020 John Robert Woods, passed away peacefully at the age of 76. John lived his whole life in Vancouver and was a quiet, gentle individual who had broad interests in music, philosophy, sailing, and computers. He is survived by a Daughter, Son and Brother.

May he rest in peace.

Muriel Gertrude Chin Aleong

Muriel Gertrude Chin Aleong

Jan 30, 2020

Muriel was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago to Georgina and Godfrey Cumberbatch on the 5th of January, 1922.

She married Alfred Ruthven Chin Aleong on December 20, 1942 and had a family of 4 children.

She enjoyed a career as a Geriatric Care Aide. She also worked in her earlier years as...

Clarice Priyalatha De Silva

Clarice Priyalatha De Silva

Jan 30, 2020

Clarice de Silva passed peacefully at St. John’s Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Clarice was the oldest of six children. She was extremely bright and determined. After university, her passion for education and young people saw her pursue a career as a high school teacher, and later, as an early childhood...

Eric Mclean Walton

Eric Mclean Walton

Jan 30, 2020

Walton, Eric McLean – passed away January 30, 2020. Eric was born on 19th September 1924 to Thomas Newton Walton and Grace Walton (nee McLean). Growing up in Byker (a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne) England his first career was as a baker in a local bakery shop. In 1942, with World War 2 was at its highest point,...

John (Jack) Fredrick Cunningham

John (Jack) Fredrick Cunningham

Jan 28, 2020

Jack Cunningham passed away at home on January 28, surrounded by the love of his family and with his sense of humour fully intact. Jack was born in Montreal, the sixth of eleven children, and married Shirley Cunningham (n. McElroy) in 1951. Jack and Shirley had eight children, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren, and shared a love that...

Maliheh Bahji

Maliheh Bahji

Jan 27, 2020

BAHJI; Maliheh Rastan Born July 15, 1927 in Lahijan, Iran, passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2020 in North Vancouver.

Maliheh is now reunited in the next world with her husband of 70 years Foad Bahji, and is survived by her loving family members: Daughter Forooz (Soroosh) Naderi; Sons Farivar (Sholeh) and Farzin (Sandra); Grandchildren Yas, Faran,...

Remedios Garcia Legazpi

Remedios Garcia Legazpi

Jan 26, 2020

Our beloved mother passed away on January 26, 2020 at the age of 95 yrs.  She was predeceased by our father, Jesus in 1994.

She is lovingly survived by her children: Lorenz (Janina), Adrian (Lily Ann), Fides (Rocky) and Martha (Justina).  Also missing her are her grandchildren: Bianca, Stefan, Chiara, Stephen, Julian, Vanessa, Christian, Rianne, Christenne and...

Janet Georgina Berard

Janet Georgina Berard

Jan 25, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend, Janet Berard on January 25 2020. She is predeceased by her father, Joseph and sisters Susan and Mary Lou. Janet was born on May 7 1954 and is survived by her mother Shirley, son Robert, and grandchildren Justin and Kaitlynn....

Carol Anne Wishart

Carol Anne Wishart

Jan 25, 2020

Carol Anne Charlotte Wishart (DDS, MSD, FCDS (BC), BSc (Agr)) was born July 15, 1953 in Winnipeg. She had an inquiring mind, loved life and was a force when it came to solving problems or immersing herself in one of her many interests. Her goal was always to do her very best when she took something on. Although quiet...

Pamela Frances Glass

Pamela Frances Glass

Jan 24, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mum, Granny, and Great Granny - the Legend Pam Glass. Pam Kelly was born in Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland and immigrated to Prince George, BC to join Cecil in 1952, where she began her remarkable life in her newly adopted homeland. Mum and Dad were married for...

Anita Gerona Hernandez

Anita Gerona Hernandez

Jan 23, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Anita Hernandez, announces her passing on January 23, 2020 at the age of 94 years. Anita “Aning” will be lovingly remembered by her children Josephine, Marilou, Pher, Nena (Joey), Edwin (Dulce), Romeo (Rosalyn), Grace, and Mary Anne (Mark). Anita was predeceased by her husband Porfirio and her siblings Silvino, Joaquin,...

Susan Catherine Croll

Susan Catherine Croll

Jan 21, 2020

On Tuesday January 21, Susan’s Croll’s three-year struggle with cancer and her lifetime of work for a better world for all came to an end. She died as she wanted, at home, overlooking the Fraser River and in the arms of her lifelong partner Jim Sinclair. She was 62 years old.

Born in Montreal to Joan and...

Mary C. Messere

Mary C. Messere

Jan 21, 2020

Mary C. Messere passed away peacefully on January 21, 2020 at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 91. Predeceased by her brother, John Messere, niece, Donna Messere, her parents and grandparents.

She is survived by 8 nieces and nephews, 7 great nieces and nephews, and 7 great great nieces and nephews.

Mary was an...

Ronald Alexander Fyffe

Ronald Alexander Fyffe

Jan 20, 2020

Ronald Alexander Fyffe passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Predeceased by his wife Rita (nee: Girard). He is survived by his four children: Patricia, Marian (James), Gordon (Carol), Ron (Lisa); 11 grandchildren: Ian (Kathleen), Laura (Myriam), Simon (Maryanne), Alison (Harrison), Steven (Chloé), Cameron (Janine), Emily (Ben), Hana (Patrick), Alexander (Brittni), Madeleine, Andrew and 10 great grandchildren.  Prayers...

Alice Margaret Mckinney

Alice Margaret Mckinney

Jan 19, 2020

June 7, 1930 - January 19, 2020

Alice Margaret McKinney, age 89 years old passed away peacefully January 19, 2020, after a short illness.  She was born in Coleraine, Northern Ireland to Robert and Margaret Hayes.  Alice met Joseph (Joe) McKinney in Northern Ireland, and after their courtship they decided to make their home in Canada where...

Roy James Stark

Roy James Stark

Jan 18, 2020

Roy James Stark passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Vancouver Hospice.

Born November 17, 1927, Roy was predeceased by his parents Jim and Mary as well as siblings Grace, Lloyd, John and Mary.  Recently Roy was predeceased by brothers-in-law Fionn and Bill along with grandson, Michael.  He is survived and sadly missed by his...

Bridget Theresa O'Loughlin

Bridget Theresa O'Loughlin

Jan 18, 2020

Born in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland, to Helen and Patrick O’Loughlin.  Brid was the eldest of 12 children, six boys and six girls.

In 1956, she moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec where she joined the Order of the Sisters of the Child Jesus.  She continued her education in religious life to become a teacher.  Brid moved to...

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