All Obituaries

It is with great sadness and love that we announce the passing of our Mother Serafina Lopresti. Serafina will be greatly missed by her children Frank (Loraine) Ferdinando, Mary(Paul) and Bruno. A loving grandmother to Mike and Bob(Crystal). A cherished great grandmother to Rachelle and Alyssa. When Serafina immigrated from Italy to Canada she faced many challenges. Extremely hard working, her accomplishments were many. Serafina"s passion for her children, babies, cooking, gardening,...

Martina J.M Zuidema Dec 9 1932 – June 24 2019 Martina passed away on the morning of June 24, at Christenson Village. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Cor, 3 daughters Els (Jerry), Joka (Bill), Martina, and 2 sons Rob (Laurel), and Mark. Thanks to Dr.Bauer, and the excellent staff at Christenson Village for all their care. No funeral service will be held at her request. A family gathering will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to...

Susan Gail Henricks Whitehead passed away peacefully at sunrise on June 20, 2019 in Sechelt, BC, holding her daughter’s hand, with her brother by her side, looking out the window at the beautiful purple skies.    Susan was born in Calgary, Alberta, along with her twin sister, Karen.  They joined their older sister Val (by five years), and later were joined by their step-brother, Chris.   Susan loved being near the ocean, playing piano, riding horses,...

Connie Littlewood (Irene Constance Ethel), passed away swiftly due to medical complications on June 15, 2019 at Sechelt Hospital in Sechelt, BC. Connie was 78 years old. Connie was born in Kingston, Ontario lived in Toronto, ON until she met and married Barry Littlewood in 1966 and then moved to Foremost, AB. They farmed in Alberta for a number of years before moving to Lethbridge, AB in 1980 where the family took up residence until retiring to Gibsons, BC in 1992. Connie is survived by her...

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Bryan is survived by his wife Verna, daughter Sharlene (Paul) Steele and son Colin (Megan) Kelso and his grandchildren, Kalea, Jaden, Cody and Max. He also has several surviving nieces and nephews. Bryan was born in Roblin, Manitoba to Wilson and Mabel Kelso. He was one of six children. Following school, his first job was at the Bank of Montreal where he eventually moved to a branch in Penticton where he met his wife, Verna. In...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a long-time Gibsons resident Dianne Webb, succumbing to a battle with cancer at Sechelt Hospital on June 11, 2019. Dianne leaves behind dearly loved family members, Shirley (sister), brothers Terry and Clint Webb, children Terry Carlson, Candy Bracewell (Rob), Christy Mckinney (Jamey), grandchildren Josh, Kyle, Joel, D.J., Summer, Kody, nieces and nephews, as well as many good friends. Any donations can be sent to the B.C. Cancer...

ROY WILLIAM HALLI CODE:  Born July 10, 1961, Gimli MB On June 10th, 2019, my beautiful gentle giant of a husband, Roy William Halli Code, slipped away after a brief battle with illness and joined his dad and namesake, Roy M. Code Sr. ~ A shooting star, extinguished far too early. He had so much more to accomplish and many dreams yet to fulfill, our Roy, and his sudden departure has left his family and friends aching with disbelief, loss and...

It is with great sadness that we announce that Garth Jones, UBC Professor Emeritus and one of TRIUMF’s founding scientists, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 31, 2019, he was 87. Garth was Born in Victoria, BC to Stanley Jones and Jessie Needham. He was an older brother to Glyn Jones of whom he cherished. Garth received his Bachelor's Degree in 1953 and Masters degree in 1955 from UBC with Honours in Mathematics and Physics, followed by his Doctoral degree in...

Frank Lloyd McELROY Aug. 27, 1954 to May 30, 2019 Frank wrote several drafts of his obituary. Here is a condensed blend: “I made it. I died with my beloved Heather [Conn] holding my hand. I’m sad to leave behind my children Ian and Madeleine, my dear brother Don and his children Kevin and Anna, together with all the people who gave me and Heather so much support. “Reluctant goodbyes to dearest friends Brian and Barb; the peace and majesty of Canoe Lake [in...

Betty F. Hookham went to be with the Lord May 22, 2019.  She was born August 18, 1918 in London, England.  She was the oldest of 4 siblings, and is survived by one.  She worked hard all her life to provide for her family.  She was independent, had a great sense of humour and very loving.  She is survived by her son Barry (Barb), daughters Donalda (Karl), and Margaret (Steve).  Grandchildren; Richard, Jamie, Lance, Mark, Darren, Dione, Aidan and 7 great...