In memoriam

Lives and legacies.
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A photo of Chin Choon Khor wearing a light blue puffer with yellow and red stripes in a V-shape. Chin Choon Khor smiles in front of a rocky background.
Chin Choon Khor, MSc'73
Born in Kedah, Malaysia, in 1944, Chin Choon Khor graduated in 1973 with a Master of Science in Soil Science. He met his wife Margaret in Toronto, Canada, where they married in 1976. Kids followed...
A photo of Patricia Abbott with white hair, dark tinted glasses, and a blue puffer, sitting next to a large black-and-white dog.
Patricia (Leth) Abbott, BA’60
February 24, 1938 - February 25, 2025
Patricia (Leth) Abbott was born on February 24, 1938, in Vancouver, BC. Her father, Peter Leth, emigrated from Denmark at the age of 18, while her mother, Vera Wiatkin, hailed from rural Saskatchewan...
Donald Ian Williamson, BA'50
July 22, 1924 - August 01, 2024
Donald Ian Williamson, at the age of 100, died peacefully in his sleep on August 1, 2024, at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa. Don lived every one of his 36,510 days fully, becoming a master of many...
A photo of George Alden Worden wearing a pageboy cap and blue jacket.
George Alden Worden, BASc’51, BA’51
August 05, 1928 - January 19, 2025
George took his last flight on January 19, 2025, from Nanaimo, BC. He was born on August 5, 1928, to Thomas and Mildred in Gravelbourg, SK. He was survived by his beloved wife Jean Marie (née...
Phyllis Claudette Randle (née Brandt), Public Health Nursing Diploma'67
October 21, 1943 - July 01, 2024
Our beloved Aunt Phyllis Randle lost her courageous battle with terminal bone cancer on Canada Day. A proud Canadian, for 80 years she epitomized the strength, passion, loyalty and all that is...
A photo of Robert Woodward wearing a brown sweatshirt.
Robert Woodward, BA'53
Robert Woodward's first teaching position was in Bralorn, BC, near Lillooet, during his early 50s.    His last association with UBC occurred in the late 80s or early 90s, when he taught...
A headshot of Frederick William Wiley with white hair, wearing a black shirt and a plaid collared shirt.
Frederick William Wiley, BSc'53
April 29, 1930 - November 01, 2024
Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Frederick “Fred” Wiley passed away in hospital in Penticton, BC, age 94, on November 1, 2024. He was living independently and active in the Town...
Two side-by-side photos of Paul Edward Yanko, one in his youth wearing a black and red robe, and one in his later years wearing a plaid shirt.
Paul Edward Yanko, BSc'76, MD'80
April 17, 1954 - November 15, 2024
With heavy hearts, the Yanko family announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Paul Edward Yanko, who was 70 years old. Surrounded by love, he peacefully passed away...
Headshot of Ray Johnson wearing a puffer jacket and black collared shirt.
Raymond George Johnson, BASc'55
For a complete biography of Ray, entitled Designing the Kootenays – A Surveyor’s Memoir, google 'designing the kootenays,' or check out https://issuu.com/cryofront.
Photo of Fernando Rodríguez wearing a blue collared button-up, a black jacket, and glasses.
Fernando Rodríguez, MPPGA'17
Fernando Rodríguez was part of the very first class of Master of Public Policy & Global Affairs students who graduated in 2017. He and his classmates broke the path for future cohorts through the...