Thérèse died peacefully in Richmond at the age of 98. She was born in Lafond, Alberta to parents Marie (née Desaulniers) and Pierre Coté. She became a beloved schoolteacher at Our Lady of Lourdes in Maillardville. Thérèse married the love of her life Lucien in 1946. They had a wonderful marriage for fifty-years until her husband’s death in 1997.

Thérèse was a patient, kind, artistic and creative person. She kept herself busy as a widow by taking up watercolour painting. She developed her talent and was in several art shows and even sold some of her pieces.

Family and her faith was paramount to Thérèse. She cherished her time with family. She continued to get to mass weekly, as long as she was physically able.

Thérèse leaves behind five children, their spouses, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many extended family members and friends.

She never lost her sense of humour or her stunning smile.

Je vous salue, Marie pleine de grâce ;
le Seigneur est avec vous.
Vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes et Jésus,
le fruit de vos entrailles, est béni.
Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu,
priez pour nous pauvres pécheurs,
maintenant et à l’heure de notre mort. Amen.

Private mass of Christian burial. Interment at Gardens of Gethsemani Cemetery.

Pam passed away suddenly in Vancouver, B.C., at the age of 74. Pamela (Pam) Susanne Infanti née Wormald was proud to be from the Kootenays. Born in Nelson and raised in Trail, Pam was brought up by her parents Jack and Marjorie. She grew up very active in sports. In the summers, she would swim at Christina Lake or float down the Columbia River; in the winter she would spend her days on the slopes of Red Mountain.

Pam attended Selkirk College in Castlegar and then after graduating from St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, Pam became an extraordinary nurse, recognized for helping countless patients and their families. She was an inspiration to many when she went back to school in her later years, obtaining her Nursing degree and graduating with honours from UBC. Her career included work at Lions Gate Hospital in Post-Surgical and Emergency care, and in the Vancouver community, where she was a fierce advocate for her patients and their families.

Pam loved to garden; indeed, her garden was worthy of being in any gardening magazine. In addition, she challenged herself with creating countless gorgeous quilts, created projects using wool and intricate stiches, and brought images to life with rug hooking. Her garden and crafts brought her peace, joy, and pride. She was a lifelong learner, avid reader and loved music.

Pam and Renato shared 52 loving years of marriage together. Notably, they enjoyed many memorable road trips within Canada. Their love for one another never wavered and they provided endless support for each other over the years.

She was most certainly a dog lover, growing up with Boston Terriers and passing that love for Bostons to her husband, kids and now grandchildren.

Pam is survived by her loving husband Renato Infanti, her son Gordon (Cat) Infanti, her daughter Linda (Richard) Bailey, and her three grandchildren Lucas and Nicolas (Linda) and Maliya (Gordon).

Pam will be deeply missed by many dear friends, neighbours, and work colleagues.

Renato would like to acknowledge the excellent care provided for Pam by the healthcare team during her short stay at VGH.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring, Pam’s favourite season

Gloria died in Coquitlam on September 5, 2022, at the age of 97. You may have met her at a local coffee shop, Lougheed Mall, or maybe even the casino. Gloria made friends everywhere that she went as she was an outgoing social person. She was always meticulously put together, never leaving home with a hair out of place. She was a loving wife, mother and friend. After her husband Jack retired from CP Rail, they made special memories when taking countless trips throughout Canada via train. No doubt that she came home from each trip with a new pen pal, as she made friends everywhere that she went. Gloria loved to knit and continued to knit well into her nineties. She made countless toques that she would donate for the homeless.

Predeceased by husband Jack and son John. She will be missed by many friends who she has left behind. In honour of Gloria, please phone up a friend who you haven’t seen for a while and go for a cup of coffee in her memory.

“When you leave this world behind

It’s only lent for a very short time.

So, enjoy it while you are here

And say goodbye without a tear.”

-Gloria Martin

Friends are welcome to join us for the interment of Gloria’s cremated remains at Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial St, Burnaby, on Thursday, October 6 at 11:00 am. Please meet at the cemetery office at 10:45 am and we will process to her plot together.

Ted was born in Chorzow, Poland to parents Gertruda and Stanislaw.

He emigrated to Canada in 1961 with his wife and eldest son and resided in Vancouver until they moved to Maple Ridge in 1977.

Ted was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He lived happily alongside his loving wife Anna of sixty five years and together they created a beautiful family of their own.

He leaves behind his wife Anna and their three children, and their spouses, George (Brita), Dorothy (Guy) and John (Sandra), 8 grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was an uncle to Danuta, Zbyszek, Iwonna, Beata, Ken and Meg.

In 1957 he was appointed as Mayor of Lidzbark, Warminski, Poland where he met his future wife at a May Day Picnic Dance.

Ted loyally worked for HA Simons Engineering Company for 34 years and his position took him to places abroad to explore more of the world.

Ted was a remarkable, generous man that impacted many people’s lives. He had many interesting stories that he would share with family and friends about his life events during the war.

His love of learning and discussing politics and current events lasted throughout his life until the time he passed away.

During his retirement he spent most of his time with his family, travelling and visiting family in Europe, the Philippines and Canada.

Thank you to the wonderful staff at Hawthorn Care Facility Assisted Living who cared so deeply for Ted.

You are forever loved and will be truly missed. Thank you for everything you’ve given us during your time here with us.

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Don Goosen at Abbotsford General Hospital, British Columbia after a short and courageous battle with AL Amyloidosis.

Diagnosed December 2021, Don fought this cruel and rare disease with courage, strength and optimism before God took him home at the age of 57.

Don will be lovingly remembered by his mother Hedie; his partner Susan; his children, Alexis, Ty and Amanda, Matt and Maddie; Susan’s children Connor and Christine, Samantha and Devinder; granddaughters Amira and Presley; siblings Jack and Peggy, Debbie and Mike, Heidi; many nieces and nephews; Don is predeceased by his father Jacob Goosen, who passed eleven months previous on March 17, 2021.

Don was born in Winnipeg Manitoba and grew up in a family of four children. At a young age, his propensity for drums was evident when as a baby, his mom made a makeshift drum set with kitchen items in the late hours to keep him amused. This talent evolved into a ‘gig’ as drummer for a band Crystal Bridge in his youth. They would practice in the basement where Don’s grandmother would listen and adore their version of The Rose as it reminded her of a church hymn. Don’s loving and affectionate heart showed early when in kindergarten Don told his teacher he forgot what his mother looked like so that he could be walked to his home across the street to give her a hug. He grew up spending family vacations in Ontario, B.C., Disney World and Las Vegas where his sister Debbie remembers as ‘the babysitter’, her easy going and very caring brother Don spending his time fine tuning his skills at arcade games and pinball. Don professed God blessed him with a full head of hair and at the age of 16 it is believed after attending a pool party that his wavy locks transformed to a mass of curls.

Don attended Red River College in Winnipeg before investing in a lengthy career in Loss Prevention Investigation. He worked for companies including The Hudson’s Bay Company, Manitoba Lotteries Corporation at Club Regent Casino, Indigo Books, Cabela’s and finally The Northwest Company in a position that brought him opportunities to travel to remote communities including Arctic Bay, Iqaluit and Guam.

Don lived in the Winnipeg area most of his life where he raised his children with his children’s mother Joanne. They owned a hobby farm close to Niverville where they raised chickens, goats, sheep, bunnies, alpacas and even a donkey. It was also a wonderful place to practice one of Don’s many loves; football. A lifelong Miami Dolphin fan, the farm was a perfect place to throw the football with his boys and invent the infamous play “Hooks to Septic”. In addition to “The Fish”, Don’s love of Seinfeld was infectious and his appreciation of fine watches was his timeless passion.

Don moved to Chilliwack, BC at the beginning of 2020 to be with the love of his life Susan. Divine Intervention led them together when they met the previous year. A true gentleman and romantic, he asked her father for her hand in marriage and proposed in front of her parents on bended knee shortly after. Susan’s family treasured and embraced Don with open arms including her two Labrador pups, Winston and Bailey. Visions of retirement in paradise were beginning to be realized when they traveled to Mexico and put a deposit on their dream condo in December shortly before Don’s health took a turn. They shared a love beyond the world and Don gave her a forever with their numbered days.

Don’s infectious and welcoming personality attracted a large number of friends along his journey including his childhood friend group “Full Book” who inspired Don’s contagious and over use of the word “Full”. Many who met Don immediately considered him like a brother. His wonderful sense of humour, overflowing generosity and loving kindness will long be remembered by his family and friends.

The family would like thank the staff of Chilliwack General Hospital’s 4th and 2nd floors and ICU as well as Abbotsford General Hospital’s ICU and CCU for their care and professional attention. As per Don’s wishes, a cremation has taken place. A private service and Celebration of Life is being held this summer near Don’s home in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Donations in Don’s memory can be made to the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders.

Derek Charles Benington passed away at the age of ninety-five in Port Moody, B.C. He was born  in Mafeking, South Africa to Charles William Crewdson Benington and Martha Petronella  Johanna De Klerk. He emigrated to Canada from South Africa in 2000 and was a resident of Port Moody.

He served in the South African Airforce, as a navigator/bomb-aimer, and was stationed in Egypt  and Italy during World War II. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1951 as  an Architect. He worked in private practise and became a partner in one of the largest  architectural firms in Johannesburg. Later he worked as Head Architect of Rand Mines  Company Ltd and finished his career as architect for the Physical Facilities Department of the  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in South Africa.

Derek married his sweetheart, Sheila Stacey on July 5, 1958. He was a faithful and devoted  husband throughout their almost 63 years of marriage. Together they raised their six children, in a loving home environment. Derek was adored by his children and made them all  feel valued and supported.

Predeceased by daughter Karen.

Survived by loving wife Sheila, children Lesley,  Brian, Alan, Roger and Diane,twenty-two grandchildren,  and seventeen great grandchildren.

Derek was a skilled carpenter, an artist, an excellent marksman, a man who loved birds, animals and the outdoors, and who made exercise a regular part of his routine. He was gentle,  kind, loyal, trustworthy, patient, and honest. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus  Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.

Stan passed away on June 6, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born in North Battleford,
Saskatchewan, then moved to Surrey, B.C. with his mother Isabel and 7 siblings, when
he was six years old. Stan worked for 18 years at Canadian Vinegar in Burnaby, B.C. as
an Assistant Shipper & Receiver until the plant shut down. After that, he found a new
career as an Ice Cream Driver for Dickie Dees and worked there for 15 years. Stan
found great joy when watching his son play baseball at the Whalley Ball Park. He was
dedicated to his son and would be present for all of his games and tournaments locally
and as far as Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

In his younger years, Stan was an avid bowler and belonged to a team. Stan really
enjoyed playing pool. Some people might even call him a pool shark. He also liked
playing cards, especially poker. His main interest was playing the ponies in Cloverdale.
If you could not find him at home, just check the racetrack.

Predeceased by his son Willie and siblings Edgar (Barbara), Gordon, Jack (Mary),
Dorothy (Stan), Betty (Albert), Hazel (Johnny).

He will live on in the hearts of his daughters Bev (Michael), Brenda (Craig), daughter-in-
law Cathy, grandchildren, Devyn (Dillon), Eddie (Karly), Logan, Justin, Tina, and
Jessica (James), sister Ivy (Ben), sister-in-law Winnie, and many extended family
members and friends.

“We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain to walk and guide us
through our lives until we meet again.”

Passed out of this world on May 17, 2022, at McKenney Creek Hospice Residence in Maple Ridge, British Columbia at the age of 62. Georgina was born in London, England, but lived in Canada for the last 36 years. Canada was a place that Georgina fell in love with due to its abundance of natural beauty.

Georgina’s life was cut short far too soon, but those of us who remember the person she was know that the time she spent on this Earth will be far outlived by the imprint she has left on our hearts. Georgina was talented in many ways. She was a master gardener, an avid runner, and an incredible cook. Not a day went by where she didn’t show her love for her family, her friends, her children, and her grandson, Sebastian. To her, family was everything; Her reason for being, her greatest joy, and her highest achievement in life.

Predeceased by her parents, Roma Martha Luke née Scotland and Julius “Fortune” Luke, and siblings, Joyce Mary Coipel-Luke, and Anthony Stephen Luke. Survived by her children, Tiffany Ilia Dodds and Christopher Kyle Dodds; her grandson, Sebastian Benedict Theodore Dodds-Murray; her siblings, Haydn Bernard Eugene (Ela), Juliette Maria Stevens née Luke, Anita Emma Luke, Simon Morris, and Julia Fernel Luke, as well as, 9 nieces and 9 nephews.

With broken hearts we share that Kevyn passed from this world at the young age of 33.  Kevyn was born in Burnaby, B.C. to parents Colleen and Bruce Kirbyson.  For the first three years of Kevyn’s life, we knew that he was destined to be sports minded.  He had a hockey stick in his hands from the time he could walk.  He loved all sports and played soccer, lacrosse, ran track and field as well as hockey, but hockey was his passion.  Kevyn started playing hockey at the age of three for the Burnaby Winter Club.  He played there growing up, moved to Junior B, playing for the Ridge Meadow Flames, and was offered a position in the WHL for the Tricity Americans but chose to play Junior A for the Vernon Vipers, so he could be closer to his family and friends. Kevyn was a team player and was very social growing up and had many friends, including his lifelong friend, his younger brother Trevor.  They did everything together including getting into trouble.

Kevyn met Rumi Miteva and married her on December 31^st, 2011.  They had their beautiful daughter on July 29, 2015, Elliana Miteva Kirbyson. Elliana and Rumi were the loves of his life. Rumi and Kevyn were unfortunately separated but remained friends until he passed.

Kevyn was a kind and loving soul and generous beyond words.  He would give his last dollar to help someone out. His favorite place was Disneyland where you could just be a kid, and everything was magical.

Predeceased by his grandmother Connie Kirbyson and Poppa Barrie Scott.

Survived by daughter Ellie, wife Rumi, parents Colleen and Bruce, brother Trevor (Beth), grandparents Arnold Kirbyson and Fay Scott, nieces Emily and Briella, Aunty Kathy, Aunty Joanne and many more aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

The hardest part of Kevyn’s young life was losing his Poppa Barrie Scott whom he talked about non-stop until the day he passed.

For those of you who were privileged to know Kevyn beyond his struggles remember that he always wanted the best for everyone, and he loved his family and friends more than anything and would have done anything for them if he could.

We believe Kevyn is reunited in the loving arms of his Poppa now.

Kevyn’s favorite song growing up was the Rainbow Connection and we would like to leave you with this. Every time you see a rainbow remember these words:

“Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what’s on the other side.  Rainbows are visions but only illusions and rainbows have nothing to hide.  So we’ve been told and some choose to believe but I know they’re wrong wait and see.  Someday we’ll find it The Rainbow Connection, The lovers, the dreamers and me.”

We love you Kevyn and you will forever be missed.

Celebration of Life to honour Kevyn on Saturday, April 23 at 11:00 am at Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Drive, Coquitlam, B.C.

Brandon was born in New Westminster to loving parents Kathy and Marty. Nicknamed Smiley, Brando, and McCutie. He was kind, caring, and loved so much. Brandon was a huge sports fan. The Vancouver Canucks, B.C. Lions and Seahawks were his favourite teams. A B.C. Lions season ticket holder at the age of twenty-two, a frequent listener to team 1040, calling in as “Brandon from da ridge” to comment and voice his opinion. His jersey collection was epic. Brandon lit up a room with his love of sports and it was inspiring for all who knew him.

Growing up Brandon played soccer, baseball, and football and could be found playing goalie in many street hockey games after school with his cousins and friends. He loved to play video games, often connecting with friends in a group competition online and he loved listening to music with MacMiller and Eminem being his favorite artists. Brandon was a little quirky and danced to the beat of his own drum, often sporting a spiderman costume in his younger days and as a young man one of his jerseys, Star Wars t-shirts, or his trademark floral shirts, fanny pack, and bucket hats. Brandon went to Terry Fox Highschool and graduated in 2012. During high school, he worked at Walmart and after graduation for A-1 Paul’s Trailer Repair as a parts driver moving up to parts manager. He enjoyed the connections he made in the parts industry and the people he worked with.

So many fun memories were made with his friends camping at the Squamish and Pemberton music festivals, with his grandparents and cousins camping at Alouette, fun trips to Mexico & Disneyworld, and with family and friends at the cabin in Tulameen. From his younger years of building sandcastles to boating, ATV rides, drinks at Chandler’s bar & the Burke, and crazy Tulameen Days, he gave us memories we will all cherish. A beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, just like a star he will shine bright in our hearts and memories forever.

Brandon is predeceased by his grandmother Jean McKewan; and Survived by loving mother Kathy, father Marty (passed away December 31, 2020), brother Connor, grandparents Patricia and William Squires, grandfather Clifford McKewan (passed away January 1, 2022), uncle Chris Squires (Jennifer), uncle Daren McKewan (Tracy Clark), aunt Tracy Hobkirk (Brett), aunt Sheila McKewan; cousins: Cody Squires, Jason Squires, Courtney McKewan, Scott McKewan, Blair Hobkirk, Deric Hobkirk and best friends, Dakota, Jared, and Wade.