All Obituaries

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...

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.

Alva Mabel (Pendergast) MacDonald April 22, 1922 - April 14, 2020   The little spitfire has flown her last sortie. In the early hours of Tuesday, April 14th, 2020, eight days shy of her 98th birthday, our tiny, amazing, lionhearted mum, Alva MacDonald died.   Alva and her non-identical twin sister Merle were born in Lipton, Saskatchewan, just after WWI and just in time for the Great Depression. (We do not believe they were to blame for either.) Daughters #3 & #4 of 6 and...

Hilario Chavarria passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 11th at the Berkeley Care Centre, where he will be remembered as "Señor".  We extend our gratitude to the staff at the care centre for the great care they provided him during his stay.   He was a motorcycle fanatic, member of the BMW motorcycle club, who travelled from Mexico to Alaska three times: twice on his beloved BMW and once on a Honda Gold Wing! Some argued he loved his...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Isabelle Mikhail on March 18th 2020. Isabelle passed away with the early morning sun shining on her face, her hands being held by family in her room at the Lynn Valley Care Centre. Born (January 25th 1926) and raised in Egypt, Isabelle moved to Ireland with her two babies to accompany her husband who was studying at Trinity College. The family returned to Egypt for a couple of years, then moved on to Sheffield England for a few years...

COUPAR, Maxine Marie We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Maxine Coupar on March 12, 2020. Mum was born on the family homestead near the Hamlet of Duffield, Alberta on July 5, 1927. She was the fifth of ten children born to James and Isabel Denton. Maxine was pre-deceased by loving husband Lorne; son Laurie; sisters Evelyn, Edna and Ruth; brothers Indus and Jim.  She is the last of her generation of the Coupar family having been pre-deceased by George (Mary), Dave (Vi),...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Thomas Carey Lomax, on March 12th, 2020. Just one month shy of his 95th birthday. Tom was born in Edmonton, Alberta on April 18th, 1925. He is pre-deceased by his wife, Jean (2010), who he was married to for 62 years. He is survived by his four children, Carol (Dan) Watts, Doug (Barb) Lomax, Don (Lori) Lomax, and Bob. He had seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Tom’s working career was spent with the...

Charlotte Louise Prevost Lycett Davis passed away peacefully on March 11, 2020 at the age of 98. She is survived by many loving friends who consider themselves her family. The funeral will take place when we can gather safely at St George’s Anglican Church, 3500 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge. The Reverend Canon Roger Cooper officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to BCSPCA would be appreciated.  Please go...