In memoriam

After a full and rewarding life, Doug died in a car accident on August 27, 2023, having celebrated his 91st birthday in July. His wife Carol predeceased him in 2021. He leaves a sister, two children,...

David Johnson, our beloved family member, a gifted scientist, and a great appreciator of nature, was born in Vancouver and grew up in Victoria, where he attended Sir James Douglas School and Oak Bay...

Dr. Phil Lind was one of Canada’s most respected communications and media industry leaders. He was also a loyal UBC supporter whose strategic advice and generous support have been vital to many of...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Kogawa, a beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle, and friend.

  wounds heal quickly footprints once dry, now wet behind us on the shore - (Parksville, BC) from Tidings of Magpies, Richard Stevenson, 2008  

Jim passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC, at age 95. Jim was predeceased by Malcolm McDonald, his loving partner of over 45 years. Jim is...

It is with immense sadness that we advise the passing of our son, Ryan Andrew West, on May 30th, 2023 while working near Fort St. James in northern British Columbia. Ryan was born on Saltspring...

There is no lawyer of colour in British Columbia, and no judge, who does not know, admire, and highly respect the work and the legacy of the Honourable Selwyn Romilly. 

Roger Purves died suddenly while walking on January 13, 2023. He was one of three math majors at UBC, all of whom went on to have brilliant careers. Roger taught introductory classes at UC Berkeley...

Andy received the Distinguished Forester Award in B.C. in 1994. He was very proud to represent the Sopron class who finished their degree at UBC after leaving Hungary in 1956 when Russian tanks...