OBITUARIES

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Alvin Leslie Nicks

Alvin Leslie Nicks

Mar 25, 2018

NICKS, Alvin Leslie Royal Canadian Air Force Cut Alvin Leslie Nicks passed away peacefully on March 25, 2018 in Burnaby, B.C. at the age of 94.  He was predeceased by his wife Helen. Al is survived by his second wife Nicky, his sons Gerry, Don, Fred and Ken and their families.  Al was a proud WWII veteran who served...

Carol May Picton

Carol May Picton

Mar 23, 2018

Carol was a loving wife; survived by husband Mike. She was a ray of sunshine and a gentle soul with a BIG heart. I will miss her  sadly and will always love her.

Delia Auzins (Della)

Delia Auzins (Della)

Mar 22, 2018

AUZINS, Delia (Della) October 6, 1930 – March 22, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Delia passed away peacefully with family at her side in the amazing care of Zion Park Manor. She is survived by her loving children, Ron (Linda) and Debbie Auzins,...

Tyler William Mcauley

Tyler William Mcauley

Mar 21, 2018

Tyler William McAuley, age 39, of Langley, BC passed away from an accidental fentanyl overdose on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, following a long, hard-fought and brave battle with the disease of addiction and mental illness. We are speaking the truth to bring attention to this disease as too many lives are being lost and we need change. Tyler will...

Margaret Ellen Romanchuk

Margaret Ellen Romanchuk

Mar 19, 2018

Romanchuk (nee Hall), Margaret Ellen died March 19th, 2018 at RCH at 84 years of age.  Survived by her children: Margo (Rod), David (Crissy); grandchildren: Elizabeth, Ian, Carolyn and Pixie; sisters: Vera, Joyce and Patricia; brother: Les (Audrey), several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by her parents: Richard and Lily; and brother, Bill.  The family would like to thank niece,...

Mary Alice Mcphie

Mary Alice Mcphie

Mar 16, 2018

Mary was born in Clapham, London to William and Eileen Jack and was the eldest of five daughters. She was a strong vibrant woman who enjoyed 90 years of good health but her 91st year was a challenge for such a robust lady. After a brief illness, Mary passed away peacefully at VGH. Right to her last day Mary...

Lorenzo Dunabeitia

Lorenzo Dunabeitia

Mar 16, 2018

Lorenzo passed away peacefully on March 16, 2018 in North Vancouver at the age of 92. He will be sadly missed by his immediate family, grandchildren friends and his relatives overseas. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, March 23rd, 2018 at 11:00am at Holy Trinity Parish, 2725 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC.

Weston James Biddle

Weston James Biddle

Mar 15, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Weston James Biddle, who died unexpectedly in the early morning of March 15, 2018, in his home in New Westminster, BC at the age of 76. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 56 years, Vivian Biddle, along with their son Warner Biddle (Jennifer Fazio) of...

Sylvia Rosemary Duran

Sylvia Rosemary Duran

Mar 13, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sylvia. She was born in New Westminster and grew up in the lower mainland. She was a devoted sister to Ray and David. While attending SFU she met Luis Duran and made some lifelong friends. After graduating they married on June 26th, 1979 settling in North Delta before moving...

Roderick James Vanderkemp

Roderick James Vanderkemp

Mar 11, 2018

‘He was tired, he was ready…we weren’t.’ Somehow Rod knew this hospitalization felt different.  Those who spoke to him over those last few months heard him say, “I’m ready.”  He was visited by his closest friends & family in those final days; allowing us the opportunity to tell him how much we loved him & how much we would...

Richard Basford

Richard Basford

Mar 10, 2018

Richard, son of Alf and Muriel Basford, was born on December 14, 1943 in Rock Ferry, Cheshire, England, and came to Canada in 1957. Growing up in Edmonton, he loved skiing and football and was the first of the extended family to attend university.  He attained a BSc. in Chemistry, a reputation for partying, and later an MBA from...

Lance Wayne Preymak

Lance Wayne Preymak

Mar 4, 2018

Mr. Lance Wayne Preymak late of Burnaby, BC passed away in New Westminster on March 4, 2018 at the age of 54. He is survived by his Daughters Samantha Dyck, Jenna Zigich.  Brothers  : Will Preymak (Patty Johnston and her son Kyle), Chris Preymak, and Danny Preymak and girlfriend Colleen . Lance was a loving Brother who cared about...

Lance Wayne Preymak

Lance Wayne Preymak

Mar 4, 2018

PREYMAK, Lance Wayne Mr. Lance Wayne Preymak late of Burnaby, BC passed away in New Westminster on March 4, 2018 at the age of 54. He is survived by his Daughters Samantha Dyck, Jenna Zigich.  Brothers  : Will Preymak (Patty Johnston and her son Kyle), Chris Preymak, and Danny Preymak and girlfriend Colleen . Lance was a...

Miguel De La Costa Concon

Miguel De La Costa Concon

Mar 3, 2018

Miguel de la Costa Concon It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Miguel de la Costa Concon on March 3, 2018.  Born December 19, 1960, in Manila, Philippines, Miguel is survived by his loving wife Tina, beloved brother of Virginia Concon, Josephine Concon, Eddie Concon, Gregorio Concon II ; parents Ofelia de la...

Liam Robert Mcnaughton Butt

Liam Robert Mcnaughton Butt

Feb 28, 2018

McNaughton Butt, Liam Robert Feb 28th, 2018 at B.C. Women's Hospital , Vancouver Funeral Service Saturday, March 10th, 2018 at Gardens of Gethsemani 15800 - 32nd Avenue, Surrey, B.C. Celebrant Fr. Terry Conway, OMI Place of Interment Gardens of Gethsemani LITTLE FOOTSTEPS How very softly you tiptoed into my world. Almost silently, only for a moment you stayed. But...

Mark Luka Erceg

Mark Luka Erceg

Feb 22, 2018

Mark Luka Erceg died suddenly on February 22, 2018 at his home in Crescent Beach at the age of 50. Pre-deceased by his father Luka, he is survived by his wife Rosalind, his mother Margaret, his brothers Peter (Christabel), Paul (Tania), Luka, and Philip (Joan). Mark graduated from Vancouver College in 1985 and was the founder of Mark’s Cabinets...

Caterina (Nee Morabito) Zappavigna

Caterina (Nee Morabito) Zappavigna

Feb 22, 2018

Caterina would have said, "God Bless You" before thinking of herself throughout her distressing journey with Alzheimer's. Born in S. Nicola D’Adore to Nicola and Maria Rosa Morabito. Caterina and her Son John crossed the stormy North Atlantic by ship and crossed Canada by coal driven train to reunite with her Husband Giuseppe and her family in 1954. Caterina...

Anne Kathleen Crooks

Anne Kathleen Crooks

Feb 21, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce that Anne, known by her friends as Annabel, passed away at Royal Columbian Hospital from a massive stroke on February 21, 2018, at age 51. She was the much loved daughter of Sylvia and the late Dr. Michael Crooks. Born in Vancouver, Anne attended Kerrisdale schools and was a graduate of...

Kathleen Madge Craig

Kathleen Madge Craig

Feb 21, 2018

CRAIG, Kathleen died peacefully on February 21, 2018 in Coquitlam at the age of 95.  She was pre-deceased by her loving husband, Frederick in 2000 and is survived by a large extended family of 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren.  Our dear mother was a vivacious Yorkshire girl who “joined up” at 18 to serve in the...

Renzo Faoro

Renzo Faoro

Feb 21, 2018

With deep sorrow we announce Renzo’s passing at Mount Saint Joseph’s hospital in the presence of family. He will be deeply missed by Rosina, his wife of 73 years; his children Mary (Dan) Kowal, Alida Mackenzie, and Raymond (Nydia) Faoro; his grandchildren Jennifer, Alanna Mackenzie (Brent), and Natalie Faoro, and predeceased by his granddaughter Leanne Williams. He...

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