Born in Lowmans, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Carmelita migrated to London, England in 1957 before coming to Canada in 1969, making her home first in New Westminster, B.C. She then made her way to Toronto, ON, and then to Montreal, QC, before returning to Port Coquitlam, B.C., where she spent her final years lovingly tending to her vibrant and luscious garden, with the help of many wonderful neighbours.

As a member, for many years, in her community church choirs, her cheerful and radiant soul was seemingly contagious to everyone around her when she would beautifully sing all her favourite hymns and songs. Her youthful spirit shone the most when she would dance and party the night away and get everyone around her to feel the power of the beat of the music. Carmelita was widowed in 2012 after 53 years of marriage to Stephen Adolphis Osborne. Carmelita was daughter to Matilda Fraser & Conrad Davis, and sister to 13 siblings: Vena, Belle, Nopsie, Ivor, Aneta, Raymon, Barbara, Gail, Valentine, Jeffrey, Cynthia, Cyril and Yvone.

She leaves behind her 2 children, Angela & Tony, as well as her grandchildren Tyson, Omari, Chanelle & Honesty, and great grandchildren Isaiah, Tatiana, Kaiya & Tyson Jr. It must also be stated that the list of others that called her mom is endless.

Funeral to honour Carmelita on Saturday, June 17th at Como Lake United, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. (Please note this address, as it has changed recently.) Visitation at 12:00 pm. Funeral at 1:00 pm

Laura was born in Oberndorf, Germany but she grew up in Madrid, Spain and moved to Vancouver, Canada as a teenager. She was raised by her parents Ingrid Renate Bergmann and Juan Consuegra Segura along with her brother Jorge Consuegra.

Laura loved to travel to warm places where she could experience their culture, their food and their music. She loved dancing and you could often find her in a beautiful dress and amazing heels twirling away at one of her favorite Latin spots throughout the city; her smile and energy captivating those around her. On quiet days, you would most likely find her with a book, a cup of tea and a cozy blanket, escaping into the latest novel she was enjoying.

Laura worked at Dexter Realty for 29 years, where she loved her colleagues, and they gave her that same amount of love right back. She made life-long friends there and considered many to be family. She was always so grateful to David for being like a second father to her.

Laura was a lover of cats throughout her life, and she is now reunited with Chuna, Xena and Luna. She leaves behind Reina, Simba, Blanca and Leo. Over the past few years, she also discovered her love of dogs when Blu came into her life and stole her heart.

Laura was a truly bright light who, although a little shy at first, had an uncanny ability to connect with anyone around her, always knowing what to say to make people feel at ease. Her laughter was contagious, her glamour unmatched, her beauty glowed both inside and out.

Laura leaves a beautiful legacy behind in her three children: Sergio, Vanessa and Monica. She is also survived by her loving partner Gabriel; her father Juan and his wife Sonia; her brother Jorge; her former husband but eternal friend Marcus; her sister-in-law Ana, mother-in-law Vera and father-in-law Carlos; and by the set of girlfriends, she considered to be her chosen sisters.

Laura was predeceased by her beautiful and doting mother Ingrid.

A Celebration of Life to honour Laura will be held on Sunday, May 28 starting at 3:00 pm at Mangos, 1180 Howe St, Vancouver.

Please bring printed photos of Laura for the family to create a special photo album afterwards.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mary in Maple Ridge on March 14, 2023.

Mary was born in England to John and Rhoda Scambler, they moved to Australia until she was eight years old and then moved back to England. She had one sister and four brothers, and a favourite pet cow named Bluey. She joined the navy when she was nineteen years old, where she met her husband Ken. They had son Michael and a daughter Anne, then moved to Canada when Michael was six years old. Mary traveled throughout Canada, as well as Hawaii and Reno many times. She enjoyed walking, gardening, reading, sewing, baking and crossword puzzles.

After her husbands passing she moved in with her sister and they lived together for many years. She was very family oriented and had a great sense of humor with her (cheeky) brothers who loved to tease her and her sister. Eventually, Mary moved in with her sister at her niece Irene’s home. We would like to express our gratitude to Irene for opening her home to them.
Predeceased by her daughter Anne, husband Ken, son Michael, sister Doreen, and brothers John, Ron, and Eric.

Survived by her brother William (Irma), sisters-in-law Wendy and Linda, daughter-in-law Barb, grandchildren Bill, Julie and Dan, great grandchildren Ryan, Heather and Kaylee, great great grandchild Walker, as well as many extended family members.

Celebration to honour Mary on Saturday, April 15 at 1:00 pm at St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 20285 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge.

Marguerite passed away March 14, 2023, in Burnaby, B.C. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in Summerland B.C. Marguerite was the eldest child of Cyrilla and John Menu. At age 16 she was named Miss Summerland and was always so proud of this achievement.

After high school, Marguerite entered nursing school at St. Paul’s Hospital. During this time, she fell in love with her husband Murray White from Penticton, and she married him in 1957. They moved to Port Moody for a few years but settled in beautiful Kelowna to continue to raise their family. Marguerite and Murray operated and owned a care home, Crestwood Lodge Rest Home in Kelowna. She also worked on call at Cotton Woods Care Facility for a few years.

Marguerite was fond of puttering in her vegetable garden, alongside her sweet dog Charlie. The family were her pride and joy. She loved them unconditionally. Marguerite was an excellent cook and baker, and hosted large family dinners whenever possible. Marguerite was a member of the Kelowna Jaycees, where she made many lifelong friends. Marguerite’s Catholic faith was an important part of her life. After her husband passed away, Marguerite met another wonderful man named Elgin Gregory, whom she married. She was blessed with kind, loving and patient men in her lifetime.

Predeceased by her brother Eddie Menu (Carolyn). Marguerite is survived by siblings, Irene Mundie, Patricia White (Willis), Johnny Menu (Penny), Arthur Menu (Alanna), Joseph Menu and many loving nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her three daughters, Diane (Tom), Karen (John), Michelle (Rob), and son David. She leaves behind her grandchildren Jennifer, Nicole, Kara, Courtney, Maya, Miles, Ava, Justine, Adam, and great grandchildren. Marguerite leaves behind her stepchildren as well, a special mention to Sloan Gregory.

The family would like to thank the staff at Normanna Care Home in Burnaby for their excellent care, love, prayers and support they provided to Marguerite and her children. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. or Normanna Care Home. https://alzheimer.ca/en/take-action/make-your-donation-today or https://normanna.ca/fundraising-and-donations/

Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 10:30 am at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 9387 Holmes St., Burnaby. Interment on Monday, March 27th, 2023, at 10:00am at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, 1991 Bernard Ave., Kelowna.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce her passing at Peace Arch Memorial Hospital, in White Rock, B.C., on March 5th, at the age of 93.

Stephanie was born in Ukraine and came to Canada in 1930 as a baby with her parents and two older brothers. They were raised on a farm in Bowmanville, Ontario where she learned to love everything about nature: flowers, trees, animals, birds and just being outdoors.

She chose teaching as a career after graduating from McMaster University in 1953. After her marriage in 1957 she moved to British Columbia with her husband Ralph Tortorelli, who was a teacher and later a principal. Stephanie taught and then became a Librarian in the school systems in Mission, Quesnel, and Lillooet.

After retiring and moving to White Rock in the mid 70’s Stephanie spent endless hours creating a beautiful floral garden at their home in Ocean Park. She loved the variety of birds who visited her birdfeeders and enjoyed canning and baking with the fresh fruits and vegetables from her garden. She also enjoyed making her own wine, was an excellent cook, and made the best apple pies!

Stephanie loved reading, gardening, bridge, sewing, crocheting, enjoyed drawing and painting as a way to express her love of nature. She painted in oils and watercolour, adding beautiful artwork to her journals to document her many trips abroad in her later years such as; a garden tour in England, an opera tour in Italy, a safari in Africa, as well as travel to Japan, China and a cruise around the tip of South America to the Galapagos Islands to mention a few.

Stephanie always had a very positive outlook on life, enjoyed her time spent with her friends and family and new people she met on her treasured adventures. Stephanie enjoyed her retirement home at Westminster House and appreciated the caring staff and the opportunity to take part in the art classes, concerts, and all lovely activities the kind staff provided. Stephanie was very loved by all who met her and her time with each of us will be treasured always.

Predeceased by her husband Ralph Tortorelli, her mother and her father Ivan and Tacianna Bonk, brothers Sam, (wife Anne) and Michael Bonk. Stephanie will be fondly remembered by her sister-in-law, Pat Bonk, her nieces and nephew, their families, and the surviving members of the Tortorelli family.

In lieu of flowers, donations my be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. or B.C. Cancer Foundation. https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en/take-action/donate/donate-memory-honour or https://bccancerfoundation.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwn9CgBhDjARIsAD15h0AEfVkX47ZoAjq2LBOtW2i0RhJ5XgUhuJfc_DskXuU5W51a0gna5SQaAsHLEALw_wcB

Heart-centric, eccentric, and exceptional father, husband, son, and friend Alex Coombes has left us with his final riddle. Alex passed away in his sleep on Valentine’s Day at the age of 41, leaving his cherished family and devoted friends in shared grief. He was wholly unique in his capacity for knowledge, humour, and kindness and the world has lost a brilliant and incomparable man.

Alex Coombes was born in August 1981 and spent his childhood in North Vancouver. Switching to Downtown’s ‘City School’ in his teen years proved pivotal, and he credited the program with focusing his quirky and energetic intellect. He met Caitlin in 2004 while pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at UBC Geography, and the two were instantly and inseparably lovestruck. After a year-long sojourn in Beijing, Alex completed his Bachelor of Law at the University of Alberta in 2009, and true to form pursued tax law as he viewed it as the most challenging legal field. Alex embraced the mental game over the material gains of law. An accomplished lawyer, he became legal counsel for the Government of B.C. in 2021. He distinguished himself early in his career, but eventually eschewed the long hours of private practice to spend more time with his family and volunteering to better his community. Quality time with his sons was his highest resolve and greatest joy. Alex also committed himself to volunteer duties in the community, including Pro Bono legal work, Board Member and Coach with the Port Moody Soccer Club, and sitting on Port Moody’s Heritage Commission and Transportation Committee. He worked tenaciously to protect children’s well-being, successfully campaigning to have traffic calming devices placed in front of the local elementary school and advocating for children whose family homes were being demolished. A committed and passionate citizen, he was just getting started in his quest to enhance public life.

Alex was a gifted polymath with boundless curiosity and creativity. From Pyongyang to Port Moody, punk rock to public service, he delighted in wholly throwing himself into the arena. It was impossible not to share in his sense of wonder when in his company. His commitment to learning was matched by a moral sense of action, to be in the constant practice of personal growth and improving conditions for family, friends, community, and beyond. It was this combination of intellect, empathy, and ethical purpose that endeared him to all who knew him. A brilliant wordsmith in letters and oration, he had an uncanny ability to fold complex concepts into hilarious anecdotes. Alex ran up mountains, his mind was oceanic, and his heart was like the sun. Whether embracing the many subcultures of his youth, or his increasingly active roles in community work and local politics in recent times, his transformation as a family man and engaged citizen was always undergirded by a resolve to defend the vulnerable and create a sense of belonging for all. Already vastly accomplished, we can only imagine what incredible impacts he would have made with more time.

Alex is survived by his wife beloved Caitlin; His sons Wyatt and Theo; His mother Carolyn and stepfather Blaine; loyal beasts Henry and Evil Meow Meow. His nieces Ellie, Esmae and Reya. Nephew Wesley. Mother-in-law Sheren and father-in-law Richard (Faye). Brothers-in-law Eric (Anna) and Paul (Melissa). Uncles Tom, Chris and Mike. Cousins Nick, Grace, Sean, Kaitlin, and Laura. Lifelong friend Alasdair. And a cadre of extended family, friends, and colleagues who transcend all lifeworlds in society.

Recently predeceased by his cousin Todd.
In lieu of flowers, Alex’s family is accepting donations to help them through this tumultuous time.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/alex-coombes-in-support-of-his-family?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR0niptMmnMAKPTg-y4Mng_zDLWPyCTkScZAXCFiT2Q0PRtqWHzyF_YBUtk

Celebration to honour Alex on Sunday, April 2 at 3:00 pm at (UBC) Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, 6163 University Blvd, Vancouver. Doors open at 2:15 pm.

Helpful information about the venue and parking:

https://alumnicentre.ubc.ca/visit-us/

Desiree was born in Regina, Saskatchewan into a large loving family; she was raised by her mother Shirley. Desiree spent her young adult years in Winnipeg, where she found herself becoming an exceptionally outgoing and caring person. She loved going out and meeting new people and made instant friends wherever she went. As a proud Libra, she strived for life balance, found compromise important and tried to keep peace in her life as much as possible. She was an extremely empathetic person. As a loving mother of 5 children, she was good at organizing and controlling the chaos. She loved to be heard, she was always chatting people’s ears off. Her love for cooking, inspired by her mother, was a constant joy in her life; she’d often make her famous “oxtail” for her family and friends.

Desiree’s favourite thing to do was to get out of the city and explore; she loved hiking, going on walks around the sea wall and picking up new plants to pot. It has always been her form of solace.

Survived by, her children; Fabien Marcus Luther Lyde, Malcolm David Joseph Lyde, Sasha-Marie Mahogany Lyde, Keisha-Anastasia Gail Lyde and Moses Clifton Lyde and her siblings; Paul Panton, Karlene Lewis, Patrick Neufville, Sharon Allen, Claudia Allen and many more family and friends.

There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date TBA.

However, those wishing to offer condolences and pay their respect to the family, may join us for a Viewing on Tuesday, February 21st at  5:00 pm at Jubilee United Church (New Location) 6000 Sussex Ave., Burnaby.

Our beloved Marcos died suddenly on January 23, at the age of forty-three, in Vancouver, Canada. He was born in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil. First son of Chirley and Sebastião Branco. Marcos was a special kid, always very happy, always smiling. He loved his younger brother Eduardo and they spent a lot of time playing games and video games. He loved to ride his bike.

He started his education at FEPEVI, graduated from high school at Colegio Fayal and then started a new chapter of his life going to University at UFSC in Florianopolis to pursue a degree in Computer Science. He left his hometown for studies but found a new home in “Floripa”, made friends for life, created good memories that he happily shared until his last day. He completed his degree earning a bachelor’s in Computer Science. It seems that every place would become small to him and he decided to move to Rio de Janeiro. He lived in Rio de Janeiro, where he worked, made more friends for life and met his wife Carolina and his step kids Gilberto and Isabel. Marcos and Carolina decided to move to Vancouver in 2018, pursuing a dream of living abroad and providing a better future for their family.

Rato lived for his music, his BBQ and his family. He was a heavy metal aficionado, he collected CDs, Records of his favourite bands: Iron Maiden, Metallica, Sepultura, to name a few. Metal was a part of his lifestyle. He also loved rugby, as he played on two Rugby teams Guanabara Rugby and O Jay’s. He loved board games; having game nights with his friends was one of his favourite times. He loved to go to concerts of his favourite bands. He loved to grill steaks on the weekend and enjoy a good time barbecuing.

He was a kind man, cared for everyone, he made his friends part of his family. He brought people together. He was a very positive person, always seeing the best in people. Rato considered friendship and showing people his love for them something of great importance.
He will be deeply, deeply missed. Marcos was a loving husband, father and friend.

He is survived by his wife Carolina, children Gilberto and Isabel, parents Chirley and Sebastião, brother Eduardo and many friends and extended family members.

Funeral to honour Marcos on Thursday, February 2nd at 11:30 am at Celebration Hall at Mountain View Cemetery, 5445 Fraser St., Vancouver.

Nosso querido Marcos partiu de repente no dia 23 de Janeiro, com quarenta e três anos de idade, em Vancouver, no Canadá. Ele era natural de Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brasil. Foi o primeiro filho de Chirley e Sebastião Branco. Marcos era uma criança especial, sempre feliz e sorrindo. Ele tinha uma ligação especial com seu irmão Eduardo – eles cresceram juntos brincando e jogando videogames. Ele adorava andar de bicicleta.

Marcos iniciou sua vida de estudante na FEPEVI e formou-se no segundo grau no Colégio Fayal. Fez vestibular para a Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, buscando formação em Ciências da Computação. Ele deixou sua cidade natal para estudar, mas encontrou um novo lar em “Floripa”, onde fez amigos que o acompanhariam a vida toda e viveu aventuras e momentos de muita alegria – ele fazia questão de compartilhá-las com todos até seu último dia. Formou-se em Ciências da Computação na UFSC. Parecia que um lugar só não poderia conter sua personalidade contagiante, então ele decidiu se mudar para o Rio de Janeiro. Lá ele trabalhou, fez novas amizades e conheceu sua esposa Carolina e seus enteados Gilberto e Isabel. Marcos e Carolina tinham o sonho de viver no exterior e dar um futuro melhor para sua família, então juntos tornaram esse sonho realidade, fazendo a mudança para Vancouver em 2018.

Rato vivia para sua música, seus churrascos e sua família. Ele era fã de heavy metal, e colecionava CDs e discos das suas bandas favoritas: Iron Maiden, Metallica, e Sepultura, entre outras. Metal era parte do seu estilo de vida. Ele também adorava rugby, tendo participado de dois times: Guanabara Rugby e O Jay’s. Ele era vidrado em jogos de tabuleiro e um de seus passatempos preferidos era passar a noite jogando com seus amigos. Marcos adorava ir aos shows das suas bandas favoritas. Nos finais de semana ele gostava de assar uma carne e curtir o dia fazendo churrasco – com sol ou chuva.

Ele era um homem bom e se importava com todos; seus amigos eram também sua família. Rato era a força que unia todos em qualquer círculo de amizades que participava. Ele era muito positivo, sempre conseguindo ver o melhor em todos. Para o Rato, amizade e demonstrar o seu amor pelas pessoas era algo muito importante. Ele deixa saudades em todos que tiveram o prazer de fazer parte de sua vida. Marcos foi um super filho, irmão, marido, pai e amigo.

Marcos deixa sua esposa Carolina, filhos Gilberto e Isabel, pais Chirley e Sebastião, irmão Eduardo e muitos amigos e família.

O Velório em homenagem ao Marcos acontecerá na Quinta-feira, dia 2 de Fevereiro, às 11:30 da manhã no Celebration Hall, cemitério Mountain View, Rua Fraser, Nº5445, em Vancouver, Canadá.

Early in the morning, on December 25^th, Nancy left us to celebrate Christmas somewhere more beautiful.  Fancy Nancy’s 80 years on this earth were full of love and laughter.  She loved her family and friends more than anything. Nancy loved to have a party and to always be around family and friends. She would celebrate her Birthday for a month. Nancy was kind to everyone and had a great sense of humour. You could always hear her laugh.  She loved all things with bling, Bonton cake, the Keg, wine and spent many a day shopping for “pretties”.  Nancy loved Christmas and would start her Christmas shopping in August. She watched Days of our Lives and Survivor religiously.

Nancy was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend.  Everyone will miss her terribly.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband David of over 57 years, her sons Shawn (Shelley), Jeff (Bonnie), grandchildren Travis, Taryn, Talia and Tyus, brother Paul (Nancy), nieces Jennifer (Jeff), Courtney and great nieces Madison and Ava.

The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Langley Hospice for your care and kindness.  It is not a place you go to die but a place you go to live your final days surrounded by love and comfort.

In lieu of flowers please donations to Langley Hospice are encouraged.

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/460?v1=true

The family plans on having a celebration of life for Nancy around her Birthday in April at the family home.

We will love you forever….

You will never be forgotten.

Tylor Jordan Palmer passed away December 25,2022 at the age of 31. Tylor was a talented creative person and a voracious reader and lover of literature. He loved a great conversation and could keep one captivated for hours. Tylor will be known for his enormous heart and listening ear and of course his mom will remember that he gave the best hugs ever. From the moment Emma was born, he was so proud to be her big brother. Even on his darkest days he was kind and generous to others around him.

Predeceased by Papa Glenn Palmer, Bent Jensen, Aunt Sunny, Aunt Suzanne, Aunt Belinda, and Uncle Tor. We find solace that they will be there to welcome him.

Tylor leaves behind his loving parents; Liana Palmer- LeBlanc, Dan LeBlanc and Ted  (Sangeeta Khosla), sister Emma, grandparents; Judith Jensen, Helen Palmer, Valeria Sacchetto, Bernice Coughlan and Gary Coughlan, aunts; Bonnie Hornell and Tracey Chapman Jensen, uncles; Donald LeBlanc, Terry LeBlanc and Murray Palmer, step-siblings Divya Prasad and Amit Prasad and many cherished cousins and friends.

Celebration to honour the life of Tylor on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 2:00pm at Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr, Coquitlam

Those we love don’t go away,

They walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, unheard, but always near.

So loved so missed, so very dear.