Petrus Gerardus deGroot
Oct 3, 2026
Petrus (Pete) Gerardus deGroot, 88, died at home on October 3rd, 2026 surrounded by his family. Pete was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and travelled with his parents and eight brothers and sisters to Canada in July 1951. They eventually settled in Powell River, BC where he worked for MacMillan Bloedel.
He moved to Vancouver, met and married Diane in 1967....
Agnes Fulton Collins
Oct 1, 2026
On October 1, 2026, Nancy (Agnes) Fulton Collins (nee McGeachie) passed away in Langley, B.C. In her 99th year.
She was born on December 13, 1926 in Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland to George and Martha McGeachie, arriving in Canada in March, 1949 having been a distillery worker at Johnny Walker’s in Kilmarnock. That same year while serving petrol at the old store...
George Millard
Sep 28, 2026
Born on a farm near Waskada, Manitoba, on April 16, 1929, George did his schooling in the Waskada area, taught junior high school at Manitou, Manitoba and then entered United College for Arts and Theology.
George married Jocelyn (also known as Jo) Hardy of Winnipeg and Sudbury, Ontario in 1956 and was ordained in 1957.
Appointed to the First Nations Communities of...
Raymond James Dusang
Aug 29, 2026
Jim Dusang passed away on August 29th, 2026 at the age of 64.
To the Western Canadian sports community, Jim, affectionately known by many as “Judoka Jim,” was a titan, a prodigy, and an undeniable master of the mat. Born in Vancouver, his extraordinary athletic talent was unmistakable from the start. By age nine, he was featured in local newspapers for...
Kathleen Sheila Davies
Aug 26, 2026
Kathleen Sheila Davies, known to everyone who loved her as Sheila, passed away peacefully at McKenney Creek Hospice on August 26, 2026, at the age of 73, with loving family by her side. Following a courageous short battle with pancreatic cancer, she leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a fierce devotion to her family.
Originally from Belleville Ontario, Sheila...
Louise Mary Anne Perry-Bater
Aug 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Louise Perry-Bater of Burnaby, BC on August 12, 2026. She passed peacefully at the care home she had lived in in Burnaby for the last 4 years. Her husband Clark and daughter Kami were with her.
Born to Brian and Rollande Perry in Ottawa, Ontario in 1955, Louise was the...
Warren Lyle Hammond
Aug 11, 2026
Warren Lyle Hammond was born on June 1, 1941 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to loving parents Ernie and Margaret Hammond. His family moved to North Vancouver in 1945, where he grew up. In 1961 he graduated from high school at Prairie Bible Institute in Alberta and immediately went to work at Woodwards. He lived a simple life as a loyal...
Verna Alice Osborne
Aug 11, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family of Verna Osborne announces her peaceful passing on August 11, 2026 in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and a proud native of Basseterre before migrating to Canada.
She is predeceased by her husband, Vincent Osborne and leaves to be mourned by her daughters Wendy A. Osborne and...
Lou Sekora
Aug 1, 2026
Lou passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026 following a lengthy illness. Lou was the second youngest of 15 children born to Irene and Lucas Sekora on November 4, 1931 in Hafford, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by his first wife Fran and survived by his loving partner Sylvia, daughter Louise, sister Kay and his large extended family and friends.
As a...
Gerald Eric Miller
Jul 31, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald “Gerry” Eric Miller, at the age of 82.
In 1966, Gerry married the love of his life, Joanne, beginning a marriage that lasted 60 years. Together they built a family and shared a lifetime of memories. He was one of 11 children, and will be lovingly remembered by his...
Ella Schuster
Jul 29, 2026
Ella Kathleen Schuster passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 94 on July 29, 2026 at the George Derby Seniors Care Centre in Burnaby BC. Ella was predeceased by her former husband James Schuster and leaves daughter Linda Schuster (Coquitlam BC), daughter Darlene Klaassen (Vancouver BC), son Dean Schuster (Edmonton AB), granddaughters Kristen (Schuster) Sollas, Angela Schuster, Corina Klaassen,...
Helen Riess
Jul 20, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Helen Schapansky Wiebe (Reckling, Quo Vadis, Riess) on July 20, 2026 at the age of 98 years, at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, B.C., from complications of a stroke.
Mom was born on November 2, 1927 in Friedensdorf (Molotschna Colony), Ukraine, U.S.S.R. and lived in Germany as...
Douglas John Farmer
Jul 18, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Doug Farmer from a heart attack on Saturday July 18, 2026 in Vancouver.
Doug was born on December 1, 1958 in Fredericton New Brunswick to Rev John Farmer and June Eastham Farmer. His family moved to Stanley New Brunswick shortly after Doug’s birth and when his Dad...
Nancy Agnes Kydd Demopoulos
Jul 3, 2026
In Loving Memory we announce the passing of Nancy Demopoulos on July 3, 2026 at the age of 91.
Nancy died peacefully in hospital with her children, son in law and grandchildren by her side.
Nancy was born in Errol Scotland in 1934 and emigrated to B.C, Canada in 1953. Her cheerful, stoic and independent nature were an inspiration to many. Always...
Graeme Kenneth Wright
Jun 30, 2026
It is with sorrow and immense love that we mourn the peaceful passing of Graeme Wright. His kind heart and generous spirit touched those around him. He will be deeply missed by the love of his life, Barb, his brother, Brent, his sister, Anne, his nephew, Scott, and the close cousins and friends whose lives he touched. He was predeceased...
James Patrick Laturnus
Jun 30, 2026
James, 86, passed away peacefully in hospital after battling cancer.
He was born March 17, 1940 in Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan to parents Joseph & Melunia Laturnus.
He was predeceased by his son Patrick and wife of 58 years Beverley. Jim is survived by his sons David, Russell (Barb), Keith, and grandsons William and Benjamin.
In 1969, Jim & Bev moved from Saskatchewan to Chilliwack,...
Steven Craig Beveridge
Jun 30, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Beveridge at the end of June in Surrey, BC, aged 59. He is survived by siblings, Douglas and Lynda, sister-in-law Candace, nephew Oliver, niece Emily, and close cousins Susan, Becky, and Val. He leaves behind a nephew-in-law Richard and grand-nephew Logan, as well as many other cousins and...
Hermine Bouma
Jun 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Oma
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Oma, who lived an extraordinary life filled with love, strength, and family.
Proud of her Austrian and German roots, she spent the last 50 years of her life in Coquitlam, British Columbia, where she built a life rich in friendship, tradition, and cherished memories. She...
Christine Duncan
Jun 20, 2026
With heavy hearts we share the sad news of the passing of Christine Duncan, aged 80, who passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, in Port Coquitlam, B.C., Canada.
Christine was born on December 25, 1945, in Thorne, Yorkshire, England, daughter of Anne and Bill Taylor, and younger sister of Pauline. Growing up in Middlesbrough in the North East of England,...
Murray Allan Gibbs
Jun 13, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Murray Allan Gibbs on June 13, 2026, in Burnaby, British Columbia, after a courageous battle with an aggressive cancer.
Murray was born in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and grew up in Richmond and South Delta. His family settled there before the George Massey Tunnel was opened, when Tsawwassen was still a...
