Obituaries & Tributes
Bruno Antonio Fabian closed his eyes for the final time on September 5, 2020 at the age of 87. He passed at home surrounded by the love of his family.
From birth, on November 10, 1933, in the northeast Italian town of Castelfranco Veneto to New South Wales, Australia and on to Western Canada, Bruno's life took him around the world collecting a loving family and passion for the outdoors along the way. It was in Southwest Australia in his twenties that Bruno found the partner, Maria, with...
Bruno Antonio Fabian closed his eyes for the final time on September 5, 2020 at the age of 87. He passed at home surrounded by the love of his family.
From birth, on November 10, 1933, in the...
With heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Hank. Cherished husband to Kay, devoted father to Danny (Christine), Dana (Paul), Kathy (Rob) and proud grandpa to Nicholas, Benjamin, Leah, Jamie and Sydney. Hank also leaves behind brother Edward (Carolyn) sister Rosemary (George) and many nephews and nieces.
Hank was born during hard times in the midst of the Great Depression to Polish immigrants Sofia and Stefan Nowak in South Vancouver. The Nowak family was...
With heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Hank. Cherished husband to Kay, devoted father to Danny (Christine), Dana (Paul), Kathy (Rob) and proud grandpa to...
Jaye John Kearley was taken from us way too soon, in an unexpected tragedy on July 23rd, 2020. His loss is felt deeply by his friends, family, and community.
Jaye’s hard-working and adventurous life began on February 6, 1958. His focus, meticulousness, and strong will were clear from a young age, and he skipped ahead in school. Jaye got his lifelong love of learning from his mother, a former Royal Canadian Air Force air traffic controller, and his strong leadership skills from his...
Jaye John Kearley was taken from us way too soon, in an unexpected tragedy on July 23rd, 2020. His loss is felt deeply by his friends, family, and community.
Jaye’s hard-working and...
Hugh (Dusty) Rhodes graduated from West Van High School in 1940. In 1942 he joined the R.C.A.F. serving as a pilot in Bomber Command until the end of hostilities. Following the war he attended U.B.C. graduating in Civil Engineering in 1950.
In 1953 he persuaded long-time friend Loise White to marry him and together they raised three children, living mostly in the Kerrisdale area. He was predeceased by Loise in April 2019.
Dusty’s working life was spent mostly in the...
Hugh (Dusty) Rhodes graduated from West Van High School in 1940. In 1942 he joined the R.C.A.F. serving as a pilot in Bomber Command until the end of hostilities. Following the war he...
Violet Ruth (Vi) Papp passed away on May 30th, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Benny, her three sons Christopher, Richard, and Paul, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren and her younger sister Lorraine.
Vi was predeceased by her infant son David, her parents Tom and Sheila, and her sisters Gwen Fran and Anne.
Vi's 76 years were filled with her love of flying, including obtaining her private pilot's license as a...
Violet Ruth (Vi) Papp passed away on May 30th, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Benny, her three sons Christopher, Richard, and Paul,...
Thea (Tabea) Emilie Hoffman (nee Rohleder) was called home to heaven early on March 9, 2020. She leaves her husband of 67 years, Arthur, their four children Agnes (David), Bruno, Sigrid (Loren), and Bernie (Trish); grandchildren Alita (Mark), Danica, Daniel (Melissa), Jonathan, Karleen (Brandon), and Breanne (Kyle); and great-grandchildren Lynden and Renn. She is also survived by two sisters, Waltraud and Ruth in Germany. Her family was her biggest joy – along with feeding...
Thea (Tabea) Emilie Hoffman (nee Rohleder) was called home to heaven early on March 9, 2020. She leaves her husband of 67 years, Arthur, their four children Agnes (David), Bruno, Sigrid (Loren),...
Marlatt, Douglas Robert
Nov.12 1950 – Feb. 23 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Robert Marlatt. At age 69 years young he led a strong, healthy, and spiritual life. Doug grew up in Hope BC, where he raised his daughters. Later in life he moved to Buick, BC to enjoy the peacefulness on his farm along side his animals.
Doug is survived by two daughters, Crystal and Mellissa, their husbands, and four grandchildren, his eight siblings, and an incredibly...
Marlatt, Douglas Robert
Nov.12 1950 – Feb. 23 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Robert Marlatt. At age 69 years young he led a strong, healthy, and...
Mrs. Patricia Crystal of Hope, BC passed away peacefully at home February 12, 2020.
She was predeceased by her husband, William. She is survived by her children: Christine (Lane) Marchand, Alice (Gerry) Lettner, Kate (John) Warkentin, Bruce (Gisele) Crystal and Ken (Akiko) Crystal, 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Our Lady of Good Hope, Catholic Cemetery, Hope, BC with Father Gordon Cook...
Mrs. Patricia Crystal of Hope, BC passed away peacefully at home February 12, 2020.
She was predeceased by her husband, William. She is survived by her children: Christine (Lane) Marchand, Alice...
Ernie Dragan – tattoo enthusiast, Cleveland Indians fan, music critic, Minion lover and peanut butter connoisseur – passed away suddenly on January 22, 2020, at Vancouver General Hospital from complications arising from colon cancer. He was 50 years old.
Ernie leaves behind his best friend and precious wife of 5 years, Renee Mitchell, sisters, Jennifer ( Louis ) and Mary Anne ( Jim ), brothers, Dan and Paul ( Ericka ), nephews Maximilian and Liam and niece...
Ernie Dragan – tattoo enthusiast, Cleveland Indians fan, music critic, Minion lover and peanut butter connoisseur – passed away suddenly on January 22, 2020, at Vancouver General...
Paul Manning Vancouver
Huntington Disease stole the brilliant mind and active body of a humble, kind, gentle man. Paul was a son, brother, uncle, husband, father and friend. He leaves behind his wife Jane, son David, mother Juanita (Nita), sisters Linda, Leslie (Cam), Dana (Gus) and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father David (DJ) Manning and younger sister Laurie. Paul was born at St. Paul's Hospital and raised in Vancouver.
Paul's gentle manner forged numerous lifelong...
Huntington Disease stole the brilliant mind and active body of a humble, kind, gentle man. Paul was a son, brother, uncle, husband, father and friend. He leaves behind his wife Jane, son David,...
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