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February 2012
Talk Show Pioneer Dave Abbott Dead At 74
A pioneer of Vancouver “talk radio” David Abbott died on the night of December 18 at St. Paul’s Hospital....more
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February 2012
Clare Boggan: A bright shining light now at peace after a courageous battle
Clare Margaret Boggan passed away peacefully on January 5, 2012....more
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February 2012
In Memory of Dr. Hugh Murray
On January 16, 2012, Hugh died peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family....more
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February 2012
IN MEMORY OF PHYLLIS OWENS (August 7, 1912 - December 22, 2011)
The Vancouver Welsh community lost a long-time activist and friend with the passing of Phyllis Owens....more
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July/August 2011
In Memory of Mary Davies
The Vancouver Welsh Society lost one of its most faithful members when long-time member Mary Davies passed away peacefully on May 28 in Burnaby, at the age of 78......more
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December 2010
MICHAEL LYNCH December 18, 1949 – December 4, 2010
One of the more colourful members of the Irish community in Vancouver has decided that there is a good fight waiting for him to be had up with St. Peter at the pearly gates......more
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December 2010
In Memory of Alan Jones
The passing of Alan Jones on November 23 saddened his many friends and acquaintances throughout the Lower Mainland......more
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October 2010
Dylan Thomas Circle Celebrates the Life of Don Thomas
VANCOUVER – Members of the Vancouver Dylan Thomas Circle gathered in the Red Dragon lounge of the Cambrian Hall on the evening of September 24 to celebrate the life of long-time member Don Thomas, who passed away on August 27.....more
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September 2010
FR. THOMAS GERARD O’MALLEY Congregation of the Holy Spirit
1920 - 2009
Father Tom O’Malley, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2009 in Marian House, Kimmage, Ireland....more
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June 2010
Maureen Carmel Byrne 1937 - 2010
Passed away peacefully May 9, 2010, in Surrey, British Columbia. Born in Dublin, Ireland....more
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June 2010
In Memory of Fr. Thomas C. Shiel 1921 - 2010
Father Thomas Shiel passed away in Vancouver on May 20, 2010. He was born on September 17, 1921 in Rathdowney, Co Laois.....more
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February 2010
GLASS, Kelli Katherine - February 7, 1961 – December 24, 2009
Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend. Kelli passed away on Christmas Eve after an incredible, courageous and inspirational battle....more
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February 2010
OWENS, Kenneth Campbell Richard - 25 April 1915 – 24 January 2010
Ken’s family sadly announce that their dear husband and father peacefully passed away at St. Paul’s Hospital on January 24, 2010....more
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December 2009
In Loving Memory Liam Francis Gibbons 1964 - 2009
Born December 1, 1964, Liam Gibbons passed away all too soon and suddenly on December 4, 2009.....more
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December 2009
A Life of Faith: In Memory of Phil Moore 1929-2009
Joseph Louis Philippe Moore was born in St. Henedine, Quebec, July 20, 1929.....more
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December 2009
In Memory of Tecwyn Roberts 1929-2009
Former Vancouver Welsh Society president Tecwyn Roberts passed away on November 21 after a lengthy illness.....more
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November 2009 In Memory of Brian Farrell
In loving memory of Brian Farrell who passed away on November 2, 2008....more
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November 2009
In Loving Memory Gregory Rufus Smith
April 17, 1964 - August 2, 2009
A championship chuckwagon racer, Gregory “Greg” Rufus Smith, surrounded by his loving family, passed away....more
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November 2009
HELENA FOLEY
1922 - 2009
In loving memory of Helena Foley. Born June 12, 1922 in Dublin, Ireland.....more
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November 2009
In Memory of Ignatius Foley 1923 - 2009
When older people in Limerick think of famous sweet makers from the city, they would conjure up images of Cleeves and Geary's, but perhaps the man who went on to be the king of sweet makers was Ignatius Foley....more
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November 2009
In Memory of Sean Comins 1943 - 2009
Born in Ireland on May 22, 1943, Sean was raised in Belcare, Galway....more
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October 2009
Welcome to New Baby Boggan
There was a joyous arrival for the Boggan family of Vancouver at 5:26 PM on September 22 when Finlay John Boggan made his grand entrance....more
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October 2009
MARTIN BUTLER November 11, 1925 - JULY 26, 2009
In the September issue the following information was omitted in the obituary for Martin Butler....more
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October 2009
FRANK KAVANAGH,
originally from Dublin, passed away August 16 after a sudden illness.....more
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October 2009
In Memory of Friar Philip Kelly
KELLY, Friar Philip Kelly, OFM Conv. died peacefully on September 7 at Francis House, Syracuse, New York.....more
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October 2009
In Loving Memory of Peggy McKenna
A legend from the Vancouver Irish community, Margaret (Peggy) Mary McKenna passed away peacefully on September 5 after living with Alzheimer's disease for many years in Sechelt.....more
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October 2009
IN MEMORY OF ROD DORAN MAY 26, 1927 - JULY 25, 2009
Member of the White Rock Irish Club, Roderick Doran or rather Rod or Roddy to his friends, was a well respected musician, artist, social activist and trade unionist.....more
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September 2009
In Memory of Eamonn Lavelle: 'A-Man-in-a-Million'
By JOHN O'FLYNN
A legend from the Vancouver Irish community, Margaret (Peggy) Mary McKenna passed away peacefully on September 5 after living with Alzheimer's disease for many years in Sechelt.
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September 2009
JENNIFER GALLACHER and Jesse Finlay on their wedding day
on August 1. Jennifer (Jen) is the managing owner of the very popular Wolf and Hound....more
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July-Aug 2009
Congratulations
to Oliver and Marilyn Grealish of Edmonton, Alberta on the occasion of their tenth wedding anniversary....more
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May 2009
In Memory of William (Billy) MacLeod
We would like to extend our sympathies to Aileen MacLeod whose beloved husband Billy passed away on April 3 in White Rock, B.C....more
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May 2009
In Memory of Gertrude Lobsinger
We offer condolences to Maureen and John Keane of Seattle who write for The Celtic Connection on the recent death of Maureen's mother Gertrude Lobsinger (96)....more
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May 2009
In Memory of Wallace Lee
Wallace Lee, father of Terry, Jack, Maureen and Moira passed away on April 1. A Celebration of Life Service was held on April 12 at the Surrey Golf Course....more
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April 2009
In Memory of Margaret Ellen Davies
Members of the Vancouver Welsh community were saddened by the death on March 11 of Margaret Ellen Davies at the age of 99....more
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February 2009
JOE AND CHRISTINE BURKE
are happy to announce that their daughter Megan West (nee McNulty) had a healthy eight pound two ounce baby boy on Christmas Day....more
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February 2009
NATALIE AND STEPHEN McGinley
are celebrating the birth of their first child, Ava Caitlyn McGinley....more
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February 2009
Calgary Irish Community Comes Together to 'Bring Sandra Home'
Friends and employers of Sandra Casey (45), gathered on January 24 to celebrate her life ....more
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February 2009
THE 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
of Phil and Norah Moore was celebrated in the chapel of Mt. St. Joseph's Hospital ....more
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