April 19, 1936 to February 29, 2024

Much loved, super husband and friend for 66 years to Eileen. Proud father of Jim (Norma), Geoff (Lori), Heather (Mike) and Karen (Michel), Papa to 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Brother to Don (Barb) Henderson and a large extended family.

Born in Vancouver, Bill had a long career as a Purchasing Agent in the mining industry. He enjoyed fishing, camping and travelling. Bill and Eileen were long time members of the Chuckwagon 8's square dance club and Roadrunners RV group, resulting in many lifelong friendships.

A celebration of life is scheduled for April 6, 2024, 1:00pm at Kearny Funeral Services 219 6th St, New Westminster, BC

In honour of our mom that passed away February 14th 2024 in the presence of her loved-ones, soon after celebrating her 95th Birthday. Claire leaves behind 5 daughters and their families including 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and will be forever remembered for her home-baking, as a talented seamstress and as the beautiful wife and square dance partner of the late JT Brown. A life well-lived..

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bodo Lothar Schaffer on January 12, 2024.

Bodo will always be remembered as a devoted Husband, Father, Papa, Opa and Friend.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 9th, from 1-3 pm, at the Community Club House Building, located at 32691 Garibaldi Drive, Abbotsford, BC

Francis (Frank) Ronald Thrift of the Tri-Cities passed away on November 3, 2023 at 99 years.

Frank was born in 1924 to Henry and Margaret Thrift in New Westminster. Frank is survived by his wife of 74 years Barbara Thrift, sons Greg(Helen), Gary(Jocelyne) and Brent(Paulette) Their grandchildren Michael, Nick, Rochelle, Julia and 3 great grandchildren.

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gerardus Johannes Jansen (Surrey, British Columbia), who passed away at the age of 94, on October 12, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerardus Johannes Jansen to show support.

A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, October 24th 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Matthew's Parish (16079 88 Ave, Surrey, BC V4N1G3). A reception will be held on Tuesday, October 24th 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location.

Julius Cotter passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023, at his home in Surrey, BC. He was three months shy of his 99th birthday. Julius was born in Óhíd Hungary in 1924 and emigrated with his family at the age of four. He served as a wireless operator and instructor in the Canadian Air Force. An electronics technician by training, he later owned a television and stereo store. Julius loved nature and the outdoors (a love he shared with his family), liked to hunt, fish, and endlessly searched creeks and mountains for rocks. Julius was well known for his rockhounding and fine lapidary work, and for his jadeolin and jade violin. A life-long harmonica and violin player, Julius enjoyed jamming with his good friends, especially at the farm and did so just two weeks prior to his death. Julius and Joyce were regulars at the dances and square dances, where he sometimes called.

Julius was one-of-a-kind and will be missed by many. True to his independent character, he left this world on his own terms. Julius was determined to stay in his home and his daughters-along with many good-hearted neighbours-were able to support him in that.

Julius was predeceased by his second wife Joyce, who died a few months ago at 97, and his first wife Izolda. He is survived by his three daughters, Kathy (Kent), Linda (Tom), Arlene, his five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and Joyce's children Elaine (Steve), Steve and Brenda, and his friend Randy Lord. To honour our father's wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service, and no flowers, please. Instead, we thank you for your place in his life and invite you to celebrate Julius's memory privately in your own way.