All Obituaries

In loving memory of our Gerald Ronald George Burgess. He passed away July 2nd, 2020, in Surrey Memorial Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his wife Theresa, his children; Trina (Chris), Jason (Nicole), Travis (Angeleen), and Cheryl (Chad), grandchildren; Cassandra, Kira, Jacob, Cainen, Jordana, Declan, James, Gage, Kole, and Jaelynn. His sister Donna (Rob), and Uncle Sam (Mabel). Sister-in-laws Maureen (Lloyd) and Gloria. Brother-in-Law Charlie (Myrt). Also, by many nieces, nephews,...

Young, Lynanne Nina – passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020, at the age of 73.   Lynanne was born Lynanne Nina Josephson on February 17, 1947.  She was the second child to Frances and Abraham Josephson.  Though her elder brother, Rick, has predeceased her she is survived and remembered by his widow (Daphne) and her five younger siblings: Ila, Ron (Berna), Ken (Lyse), Vala, and Doug (Sue).  The Josephson family moved around BC somewhat in Lynanne’s youth...

Sandra Ann Bakalar passed away peacefully at 7:50 p.m. on June 29, 2020, at the age of 81 years. Sandra is survived by her loving husband John, sister Janet (Rae), son Douglas Blacklock (Teresa), daughter Linda Stone (Chris Barker), daughter Donna Brodeur (Maurice), stepson Christopher Bakalar (Mariana) and Elizabeth Bosa (Colin). Sandra is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.   We would also like to thank the Doctors and Staff of McKinney Creek Hospice and...

William George Brennan, known as Bill, passed away with family by his side on Friday June 12, 2020 at 6:27 am. He was just two weeks away from his 93rd birthday on June 27th.   Born in Southampton, England, Bill was pre-deceased by his brother, Ron, on March 21, 2020, and his sister Laura.   He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Violet Edith Brennan (nee Lacey); daughter, Marilyn and son in law, Rob Bakewell; grandchildren, Amy K. Jones (Kevin), Ian D. Fripp (Alexis Forsyth),...

Donald Ronald Gehring Deceased: June 2, 2020 Don Gehring was born in Innisfail, Albert on December 12th, 1932. Dad was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, his cherished partner in life, Bernice, our mother. Dad was able to share the last months and days of his life at home with family. He leaves behind daughters, Donni Saunders (Steve) and Diane Welters(Andrew), son Ron Gehring(Robyn), five grandsons, Les, Shane, Dustin, Shaun and Ryland, 13 great grandchildren, his sister Chris Taylor,...

Ramsey, Bernice Eleanor- Mar 08 ,1924 – May 24, 2020   Born in Vancouver March 08,1924 Bernice passed away peacefully at the age of 96 at Royal City Manor in New Westminster. She is survived by her Sister Helen Gorrie,  Daughters Susan, Sandy (Rudy), sons Mike (Karen), and John (Shirley) , her Grandchildren Nikki, Tony, Mitchell, Heidi and Kristina, Morgan and Odelle  and many nieces, nephews and great grand children. It can be said that Bernice was larger than life...

Richard Daniel Hall April 8, 1965 - May 22, 2020   It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing the sudden passing of Richard Hall at the young age of 55. If you were lucky enough to know him, you loved him. He is survived by his wife Michele (Missie) Daughters, Krystal, Samantha (Kyle) & Rykki (Tessa), His Dads’, Howard Hall and Larry Adams, Sisters, Charlene (Denny) Shelley (Ted) & Tracy (Troy), & Grandchildren, Daniel, Kane & Nolan, and many nieces and...

Ron D’Andrea (Aug 11 1936 – May 15 2020).   Passed away in the loving arms of family and friends in Royal Columbian Hospital.  Ron fought a long and courageous battle against overwhelming challenges.  Predeceased by his parents, two brothers Richard and Norman and his son Blair.  Survived by his sister Joy.  Lovingly cherished by his wife Andree, children Moniqua, Craig, Michelle, Gina and James along with 13 grand children and 2 great...

Valedeh “Joyce” Walker (née Codd) passed away peacefully at age 95 at Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Mothers’ Day, May 10, 2020, with her son, Gerry, and daughter-in-law, Lynne, at her side.   Joyce (“Val”) was born in Spear Hill, Manitoba on September 23, 1924 to parents Charles and Eva (Terry) Codd.  Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Swan Lake, Manitoba, and when she was four years old to Kinistino,...

It is with heavy hearts that  we announce the sudden passing of Stanley. Stanley had the heart of a lion, quick to temper quick to forgive. He was always willing to help friends and strangers alike. Stanley will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A Memorial will be announced at a future date.