All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hellen Hieb.  She passed away peacefully on Friday. December 14, 2018 at the age of 93 in Maple Ridge, BC. Hellen is survived by her loving children, James (Shannon), Kathleen, Bernadien (Davidd) and Barbara (Roger) as well as grandchildren Jennifer (CJ), and Melissa and great grandchildren Shawn and Erynn. A special thank you to all the staff at McKenney Creek Hospice, for they are truly angels on earth. In lieu of flowers,...

Alexander Burnett Corbett, known as “Sandy” by family and friends, passed away peacefully on November 28th at the age of 86.  He is survived by his loving and loyal wife Barbara, son Douglas (wife Valerie), daughter Maureen (husband Michael), and son Alan (wife Sheila). He is remembered fondly by his grandchildren, Kelly (husband Santiago), Krystee (partner Michael), Heather (partner Scott), Alexander and Keeya.  Sandy will always be remembered and respected by everyone...

Donnelly, Jo-Ann (Nee Hoffard, formerly Joss) March 21st 1947-November 12th 2018-11-16 Predeceased by parents and sister Linda. Survived by husband Eino Vain of over 30 years. Brothers Gary (Wendy) Larry (Nancy) Brent and Randy. Born in Vancouver BC and grew up in Fraserview. Jo-Ann was a legal secretary in Vancouver for 34 years. No service by request.

Stala Mary Brodowski (nee Halayko), passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 in Chilliwack, B.C. at the age of 87. She will be sadly missed & joyfully remembered by her children, Ellen ( Dave), Diana (Robert) and  David (Lee); grandchildren Philip (Krista), Nathan (Pam), Corbin (Kasia), and Dallen; great grandson Charlie, and brother Walter as well as numerous nephews, nieces, extended family & friends. She was predeceased by her brother Lawrence in 2013. Born in Fisher Branch,...

DONNA NOEL KULUSKI (nee Gresko) December 20, 1961 to October 13, 2018 We are heartbroken to announce Donna passed away unexpectedly at home. She was born in Thunder Bay and lived there until moving to Surrey in 1989. Donna and Karl spent 40 loving years on many adventures with GWRRA, trips to the Oregon Coast and cruises. Donna enjoyed baking, hosting family dinners and wine! She retired in 2016 from Corix Water Products. Donna is survived by husband Karl; siblings Bob (Donna) Gresko,...

Christopher Steven Atkinson We, his family, are sad to announce Christopher passed away suddenly, at age 40, in his home in Langley. Chris is survived by his mother Leolynn Joy, his brother Kevin, Sister-in-law Nadine, and their children Jack and Ivy.  Chris is also survived by his father Martin, Step mother Elaine, and Step brother Michael. Chris was a kind, caring person. He will be missed by family, as well as his acquired community and friends, current and past. Special thanks...

Johanna “Hanni” Suhrmann, beloved wife, mother, and Oma, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018 at the age of 89. Born in Mittweida, Germany on May 31, 1929, Johanna immigrated to Canada with her family in 1959. They made their home in Winnipeg, MB until 2001, when they moved to Langley, BC. Johanna is predeceased by her son, Jurgen, and her sister, Elfi. She will be loved and missed by her husband of 70 years, Heinz, daughters Brigitte and Marita (Ray), the grandchildren...

We mourn the passing of Edward Daniel Desrosiers, 49, on July 31, 2018 after a lengthy illness.  Ed grew up in Deep Cove where he attended Burrardview and Seycove schools.  He resided in North Vancouver all of his life. Ed is lovingly remembered by his beloved daughter Halle, of whom he was very proud, and her mom Lisa, a loving and supportive friend.  He also leaves his parents Al and Audrey, sisters Darlene (Pierre) and Laura, and her son Antonio.  His extended family...

It is with profound sorrow and sadness to state on Friday, July 13 2018 at 9:14 pm our beloved 41-year-old son passed from this world  into the next. He struggled most of his teen and adult life but through it all his love for family stayed strong. He leaves behind his two older sisters,  Monica and Kimberley whom he loved and looked up to.  When his family blended in 1986 he started a strong bond with an older brother Paul, a protective relationship with 2 sisters...

Passed away suddenly July 3, 2018, Dr. Michael Rochemont at his home in Vancouver. Survived by his partner, Bruce, step daughter, Sarah and her partner, Chris and grandchildren Marley and Cameron, sister Sharon and her partner Al, brothers Rick and Glenn and family, colleagues and countless extended family in Vancouver, The Sunshine Coast, Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland, London, Philadelphia, Tuebingen and from Vancouver Island through Sweden to Tel Aviv and beyond. He touched so many...