Gary Poirier passed away at Vancouver General Hospital on August 11, 2018. He is survived by his brother Don Poirier (Corinne), 2 nieces, Tyla Frewing and Jamie Pont and 2 nephews Jared Poirier and Jackson Eng and six grand nephews and sister-in-law Nova Bannatyne Eng and he also leaves his wives Gloria and Faye. He was predeceased by his mother, Minerva Black, father, Joseph Poirier, brothers Neil Poirier, Ray Eng, Ian MacFayden and James MacFayden.

Gary was one of the survivors of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge disaster. He became an ironworker apprentice in 1957 at age 17 with Ironworkers Local 97. Due to a second fall on a job site he was forced to retire early from his career. He did however, continue to keep in touch with his friends in the union and initiated an annual memorial service for the bridge disaster that he attended each year.

Gary loved living in the Downtown East Side, spending time at the Carnegie Centre and living in the Woodwards building. He made many walks throughout the area, with his distinctive walking stick and more recently a walker. His familiar figure will be missed by all who knew him. A funeral service will be held on Friday August 17, 2018 at 10am in the Celebration Hall at Mountainview Cemetery, 5455 Fraser Street, Vancouver, internment to follow.
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Flowers gratefully declined and in lieu donations may be made to the PHS Housing Society online at http//www.phs.ca or the Cancer Research Society online athttps://www.societederecherchesurlecancer.ca/en/take-action

Frank leaves behind his sister Mary and friends to mourn him.
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​He will be returned to his community with a funeral held at 9am on June 24 at the Musqueam Community Center, 6777 Salish Drive, Vancouver (Musqueam Reserve) Afterwards Frank will be laid to rest in the Musqueam cemetery.
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Passed away unexpectedly in Vancouver, B.C on June 14, 2018 at the age of 69. Larry is survived by Father John Rice Sr. His loving partner of 20 years - Serena George. Children: Derek, Carol, Chamain, Meade, Venancia (Cody)

Siblings: Brian, Patrick, Michael, Marilyn, Karen, Daniel, Doreen, and John. He was a loving caring; Dad, Poppa, Uncle, Brother and friend. 

Predeceased by: Amanda Johnny (grandmother) Lillian Rice (Mother) Arlene (sister) Charlie (Son) Veronica (daughter)
After 43 years as a longshoreman he retired  at the age of 63. His passion for soccer continued to shine bright with his participation and contribution to Totem Soccer throughout his later years. 
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​An evening prayer service will be held at 7pm on Tuesday June 19 with funeral held at 9am on June 20. Both will occur at the Musqueam Community Center, 6777 Salish Drive, Vancouver (Musqueam Reserve) Afterwards Larry will be laid to rest in the Musqueam cemetery.
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Joylet a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many departed this life. Her Sunrise was on Oct 10th, 1951 in  Saint Ann, Jamaica and Sunset on May 28th, 2018 in Surrey, B.C. Canada. 

Joylet lives on through her husband Aston, 3 beloved children, her 11 grand children, her brothers, sisters and countless other family members.

A service in her memory will be held on Saturday June 9, 2pm at People's Church, 14455 - 104 Avenue in Surrey. A reception to follow where everyone is welcome to share in their memories of Joylet.

Joylet will be returned to her family in Jamaica.

Memorial Donations in her name and floral arrangements are gladly accepted. 
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Marguerite left this world on March 1, 2018, to meet her loving husband James. She is deeply missed by her sons, family and those that knew her. 
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She will be laid to rest with a graveside committal service held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, on Friday March 16, 2018 at 10:00am. Please meet at the front entrance gate to process down to the plot. 
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