Obituaries & Tributes
On May 31, 2019 we lost a very special man, the Reverend Doctor Phil Collins, who passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 88. His wife Lois was by his side at his home in Elim Village in Surrey, BC.
Phil was the life of the party and a theologian you would not want to mess with. His ministry began as a youth preaching on the streets of Toronto, eventually leading him into pastorates throughout the Maritimes, the State of Maine and on to British Columbia to...
On May 31, 2019 we lost a very special man, the Reverend Doctor Phil Collins, who passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 88. His wife Lois was by his side at his home...
Ernest Alfred Wadeson Calvert passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife Janie and sister in law Carol Howorth. Ernie was born in London in 1931, inheriting from his lineage, the title Count Ernest Alfred Wadeson Calvert, conferred by the Holy Roman Empire from 18th century. He emigrated to Canada at age 18 in 1947. Initially he lived in Eastern Canada, but subsequently moved West to explore opportunities in gold mining in British Columbia.
When...
Ernest Alfred Wadeson Calvert passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife Janie and sister in law Carol Howorth. Ernie was born in London in 1931,...
With love and gratitude we announce the passing of Genman Ming Mah. He ended his courageous battle with cancer gently, surrounded by loved ones at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC.
Ming emigrated from Canton, China in 1959, and is fondly remembered in Lethbridge as an upstanding business owner and a talented musician who proudly supported local events, the arts, and the Chinese community. His love of hockey, baseball, volleyball, soccer, slow pitch, basketball, and...
With love and gratitude we announce the passing of Genman Ming Mah. He ended his courageous battle with cancer gently, surrounded by loved ones at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster,...
Passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on May 13, 2019 in Vancouver. Elaine was born at Caledonia House in Jamaica on October 12, 1934. She moved to the Point Grey area of Vancouver as a young child where she attended Queen Mary Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary School. Elaine went on to study nursing at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. She returned to Vancouver to work at VGH before marrying and starting her family. Elaine and her...
Passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on May 13, 2019 in Vancouver. Elaine was born at Caledonia House in Jamaica on October 12, 1934. She moved to the Point Grey...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ron on May 7, 2019 with his family by his side.
Ron was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on February 3, 1937. He moved to Vancouver in 1949 were he attended Kitsilano High School. Upon graduation he started working at Canadian Pacific Airlines in their printing department until his early retirement in 1990. Ron had many interests including travelling, fishing, welding, wood work, gardening and his pets.
Ron is survived by...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ron on May 7, 2019 with his family by his side.
Ron was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on February 3, 1937. He moved to...
After a long life well lived, Kathrine Margaret McLaughlin (nee Friesen) passed away peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 90 after a massive stroke. Her family was by her side during her final days of life. Her beloved husband, Charles McLaughlin, predeceased her. Her children Colleen McLaughlin Barlow and Kathleen Elder and their families, the family of Kathrine's deceased sister, Elvira Butler and Kathrine's siblings, Rita McCunn, John Friesen, Rene...
After a long life well lived, Kathrine Margaret McLaughlin (nee Friesen) passed away peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 90 after a massive stroke. Her family was...
Mr. Roozbeh Mike Houdaji passed away in Toronto on April 18, 2019 at the age of 31 years.
A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at SUNNYSIDE LAWN CEMETERY,
14850 28 Ave, Surrey, BC.
Mr. Roozbeh Mike Houdaji passed away in Toronto on April 18, 2019 at the age of 31 years.
A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at SUNNYSIDE LAWN...
William Earl (Earl) Shepherd MD FRCPC
Earl Shepherd died peacefully on March 29, 2019 at Sunrise of Vancouver. Born January 20, 1929 in Winnipeg MB, he was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Anne, in October 2014. He is survived by his children John (Verna), Cathy, Heather (Don), and Nancy (Joseph) as well as his 10 beloved grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Eleanor Best and 3 nieces.
Born at the onset of the Great Depression, Earl was imbued with a...
Earl Shepherd died peacefully on March 29, 2019 at Sunrise of Vancouver. Born January 20, 1929 in Winnipeg MB, he was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Anne, in October...
To sleep—perchance to dream, Eamonn O’Regan passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29th, 2019. The love of your life, Brigitta; your children, Rory (Tina), Martina (Paul) and Karen; and your grandchildren, Mirin, Seamus, Erin and Torin miss you desperately. You filled our lives with happiness and showed us how to appreciate life’s wonders: the symmetry of a leaf, the thunder of ocean surf, the light at dusk, the nuzzle of a furry companion, a song after a drop o’ the...
To sleep—perchance to dream, Eamonn O’Regan passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29th, 2019. The love of your life, Brigitta; your children, Rory (Tina), Martina (Paul) and Karen;...
Victor C.S. Poon passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday 26 March 2019. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Blessed may his spirit be, in a place of peace forever.
From the bottom of their hearts, the family would like to thank all the relatives and friends who came to visit Victor and gave him enormous support during his battle with illness. The family would like to extend their warmest thanks to doctors, nurses and other professionals at the Vancouver...
Victor C.S. Poon passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday 26 March 2019. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Blessed may his spirit be, in a place of peace...
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