Obituaries & Tributes

Our Papa Maeng (Ismael Manuel Valdez) In loving memory of a man who perceived the world with a brilliant mind and a kind heart. Professionally an engineer, Papa spent much of his career building strong foundations, solving equations, and deeply understanding how things worked. Yet of all the things he built in his lifetime, his greatest blueprint and most enduring legacy was the life and family he built with love. More than anything, Papa dreamed of having a complete, loving, and united ...

Eva, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  Went home to the Lord on September 11, 2026.   She was predeceased by her daughter, Reanne, her parents, Alfred and Ethel, and her sister, Betty.   She leaves behind; her son Brett (and wife Kim), her daughter Kimberlee (and husband Chris), her daughter Kourtney, her grandsons Greyson and Hudson, and life-long friend Dennis.   Eva loved the people in her life, traveling, being by the ocean, a ...

It's with a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Pantelis Ntalachanis on September 1, 2026. Pantelis was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who touched the lives of many. Pantelis is survived by his wife, Ourania; his 2 children, Peter, Vicky; his son in law, Rick; his daughter in law, Litsa and his 4 grandchildren, Dylan, Aidan, Alexander and Julia. Church service will be held on Thursday, September 10 at 11:00 am at Saint Nicholas and Dimitrios Greek Orthodox Church at ...

In Loving Memory of Roberto “Jong” Velasquez Jr. July 14, 1970 – August 26, 2026 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Roberto “Jong” Velasquez Jr., who peacefully passed away on August 26, 2026, at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the age of 56. Fondly known to family and friends as Jong, he was born on July 14, 1970, and raised in Arayat, Pampanga, ...

In Loving Memory of Jhammi-Leigh Rose Gunnarsen Jhammi-Leigh Rose Gunnarsen was born January 1st, 1997, at 4:36am in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, to Corey Michael Gunnarsen and Recko-Marie Isabelle Miller. Weighing seven pounds, five ounces she arrived as the very first baby of the new year—a fitting beginning for someone who would bring so much energy, positivity, and light into the lives of those around her. Jhammi graduated from Maple Ridge Secondary School and went on to build ...

In Loving Memory of Joy Pacuri Diaz June 21, 1983 – August 19, 2026 Joy Pacuri Diaz, lovingly called “Joytot” by her siblings and sometimes affectionately known as “Baldag,” was born on June 21, 1983, in Makati, Philippines. She spent her childhood and growing-up years in Las Piñas, where she grew up surrounded by family and formed the relationships that would remain important throughout her life. Joy married Dave Clark Diaz, the man she deeply loved ...

Josephine Mingote, 59, passed away peacefully on August 1st at Vancouver General Hospital. "Jo" has worked various jobs throughout her whole life, but friends and family mostly know her as a food service worker  in UBC, open kitchen. In life, Josephine loved to hang out with friends, eat good food, spend time with family, and take lots of selfies! She was known for being a happy, friendly, thoughtful and a compassionate person. A Viewing will be held on the following ...

Mrs. Anne Laura Roberts Obituary It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Mum, Nana, wife, and friend, Anne Laura Roberts, on June 3, 2026. Anne is survived by her daughters, Emma and Sarah {and "son-in-law" Robert}; her cherished grandchildren, Jordan, Gabriella, Sam, and Lucia; and the Owen family in England. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard, in March of this year. Anne was born on March 28, 1943, in Cheam, England, to Ernest ...

 In Loving Memory of Vo Minh Tam Tam Minh Vo Entered into the presence of the Lord on May 31,2026 at 5:16 AM. Born on June 16, 1953, in Saigon, Vietnam, he was the third of four children to Nguyen Thi Bay and Vo Minh Trung. From a young age, Tam was not only studious, but athletic and honorable, when offered a basketball scholarship to the the University of Saigon, he declined until his teammates were granted the same chance for higher education. During this time, he met and fell in ...

Robb Keayes was born on August 15, 1970, in Sydney, Australia, and passed away suddenly on May 18, 2026, at the age of 55. He was a son, brother, father, and friend — loved deeply by many people. Robb grew up close with his parents Jim and Saundra and his sister Kirrily, with family spread across Australia and England. Though born in Australia, when he was four the family picked up and travelled through Britain and the US. They immigrated to Canada in 1975 and starting in Montreal, ...