In memoriam

Lives and legacies.
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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...
A photo of Bruce Eaket wearing a blue and yellow collared shirt in front of greenery.
Bruce Eaket, BSc'89, MBA'96
Bruce Eaket passed away on October 3, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bruce graduated from the Faculty of Forestry at UBC in 1989 and went to work for Interfor on the west coast of...
A headshot of Ronald Howard Hall wearing a blue, white, and grey collared sweater.
Ronald Howard Hall, BSc'67, MSc'70
March 25, 1943 - August 01, 2024
It is with monumental sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Howard Hall. Ron was born in Red Deer, Alberta, on March 25, 1943. After a brief illness, he passed away on August 1, 2024, at his...
A portrait of Gurdev Singh Gill wearing a grey suit and a medal.
Gurdev Singh Gill, MD’57, DSc’96
Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill was the first Indo‑Canadian to earn a medical degree from UBC and to practice medicine in Canada, which he continued to do for 40 years in New Westminster, BC. When Dr. Gill...
A headshot of Wilson Dargbeh wearing a white collared shirt and grey overshirt with dark red trimmings.
Wilson Dargbeh, MPPGA'22
Wilson Dargbeh, a graduate from the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program in the class of 2022, came to Canada from Liberia to pursue his studies here at UBC. While in our program his...