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Dr. Brian Hunt

Brian Hunt died peacefully at home on January 11, 2026, with family surrounding him, just shy of his 87th birthday. He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara (McNutt) and daughters Joanne (Darren Franko), Jennifer (Chris Robertson) and Janet (Curtis Brock); grandchildren, Mark and Graeme Robertson, Brian Franko, Paige and Kaiden Brock.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Dean Brown, Dr. Jennifer Walker and VCH Assisted Dying Program Team for their dedication and compassionate palliative care.

In lieu of flowers, any donations in Brian’s memory can be made to the Lions Gate Foundation or a charity of your choice.

A celebration of life will be held at Highlands United Church in North Vancouver on February 14, 2026 at 1 p.m. There will be a reception following for a time of remembering.

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Fereidoon Nournia

In honor and loving memory of Fereidoon Nournia, a beloved father, brother, and uncle, we would like to support the Lions Gate Foundation in their continued support of patient and cancer care.

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Elsa Chia Li Wah

It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Elsa Chia Li Wah, who left us peacefully at 7:11 am on September 19, 2025, at North Shore Hospice, surrounded by her family and friends, after an eight-month battle with brain cancer. She was 58 years old.

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Bernard Mang-Kit Leung

Bernard Mang-Kit Leung, age 55, of Burnaby, British Columbia passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

The Prayer Service for Bernard will be held Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM at St. John the Apostle Parish, 5457 Trafalgar St, Vancouver, BC V6N 1C1.

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Gordon Ludvig Nielsen

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Gordon Ludvig Nielsen on Sept 15, 2025, a man whose life was a testament to kindness, patience, courage, love and unwavering compassion. Gordon was a devoted husband to Zahra Ramji, a loving father to his sons Dustin (Cynthia Mennear) and Nikolas (Jennifer Hunter), a cherished grandfather to Rowan and Wyatt and loving brother to his sister Margo LaValley (Glen) and brother David Nielsen (Paula Schwann).

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Maria Riley

It is with sad hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Maria Joanna Riley. Maria, age 75 years, died peacefully at Lions Gate Hospital on May 25, 2025 after suffering a stroke. The family wishes to thank everyone involved with Maria’s care in her final days. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Maria’s memory to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation – Neurology.

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Lorraine Murdoch

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Lorraine Murdoch on July 9th, while in palliative care at Lions Gate Hospital.

Born on April 8th, 1936, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lorraine spent the majority of her life in North Vancouver, a community she cherished and called home.

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