All Obituaries

Ilpo (Al) Niskakoski   June 13, 1964 – March 26, 2021  It is with profound sadness that the Niskakoski family announces the sudden passing of Ilpo (Al) Niskakoski. Ilpo was the rock of the family and his love for his, Mother (Annikki), Father (Simo), Brother (Ike), Sister (Anne), Nephew (Josh), Partner (Cecilia), Great Niece (Mikah), Great Nephews (Nikolai & Luka), and Cousins, (Heli, David, Hilkka, Helen, and Hannelle), was the driving force for him every day and he...

April 14 1960- March 14, 2021   It is with heavy hearts that the Family of Dan Dorman announces his sudden and unexpected passing. Danno, Dan The Man, Danny Boy will be sorely missed. His infectious laugh, His generous heart, there was so much life in the Man. He was a magician with his hands, creating so many amazing things.   Dan had so many wonderful road trips, fishing adventures in his boat “The Relic” and looked forward to his days off at home renovating and...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Gary Knight announce his sudden passing on February 11, 2021 in Vancouver BC. He was 54 years of age.   Left to mourn are his loving spouse Maryann Castillo, parents Frank and Katherine Knight, brother Dave (Gail), sisters Jane (Ron), Elizabeth (Graham) Carolyn (Warren), nieces Kelly(Steve), Victoria(Tylor), nephews Matthew(Olivia), Vincent, as well as a large circle of family and friends.   Gary was a loving son, brother and devoted...

Patricia (Pat) Mary Archibald   With great love, but heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Pat, our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on January 31, 2021. She left us peacefully at the Maple Ridge Senior Village. She was in her 90th year. Born in Saskatchewan, Canada, she spent her youth riding and jumping horses. She went water skiing on the lakes in summer and snow skiing on the “large” prairie hills in...

  The Life of Irene Barker  October 21, 1939 - January 30, 2021     On Saturday, January 30, at 3:40 am, while at home, Irene (Trussell) Barker passed peacefully into the arms of her Saviour Jesus, whom she loved so dearly.  From diagnosis to the day she went home to heaven was only a few short weeks.  She was able to spend her last week at home which was her clear desire, with family by her side. She was 81 years of age.    Irene was born at...

Sept 4, 1928 - Oct 14, 2020   Captain Donald Chatt, after a lengthy career as a Marine Pilot on the B.C. Coast, guided his own final voyage with his three daughters at his side. Don started his Mariner career, part-time at the age of 15, in Ocean Falls. He acquired his Captains' Ticket at age 24, becoming a Marine Pilot in 1974.  He loved every day on the water. Greatly missed by daughters Diana, Carole (Keith), & Lisa (Bill), eight grandsons; Scott (Katja), Todd, Tyler...

Fred Low   On Oct. 2, 2020 surrounded by his family at Ridge Meadows Hospital,  Fred Low gave up his 13-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He leaves his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley, their children Janice and Jeff and grandchildren Sofia and Xavier. Fred had a successful career in banking with TD Canada Trust and financial planning which took him from Victoria to Vancouver, Tahsis, Penticton and Maple Ridge. He was very active in the community including Chamber of Commerce...

September 23, 1917 to September 6, 2020 Vona Ann Johnston (nee Bonnie LeClaire) passed away peacefully in the evening Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Ridge Meadows hospital, Mapleridge, B.C. Bonnie was born on the farm in West Wingham, near Cornation, Alberta on September 23, 1917 to Ralph and Anna LeClaire. She was raised with her brother Melvin and sister Marjorie. She raised five children, Eddie, Joyce, Doreen, Raymond and Debbie. She was predeceased by her parents, siblings and her two sons...

Cathy was the most caring and selfless Mom, Nannie, sister, mother in law, and friend anyone could ask for.  She passed away Aug 30th 2020 at Royal Columbian Hospital with her son and daughter by her side.  She was motivated, determined and worked hard at being healthy. She had a very strong will to live and fought very hard. Life is not fair. She was taken from us much too early.  Cathy was undeniably the best Mom, (MIL), Nannie, and Sister.  She was...

Harold leaves behind his “Big Brother” Ed (Linda), “Old Boot” Jackie, “My Son” Blair (Chris), “Big Sweetheart” Alicia, “Tallson” Ryan (Josephine), “Little Sweetheart” Emerson and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Written just the way you would like it Harold, because in your words, “I never wanted to be normal”. We will love you forever ❤️ PS Give your faithful companion Gunner a...