In memoriam

Lives and legacies.
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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...
A headshot of John Skelton Belrose with short black hair and a blue suit and tie.
John Skelton Belrose, BASc'50, MASc'52
November 24, 1926 - September 19, 2024
Jack passed away peacefully at The Glebe Centre in Ottawa. Born in Warner, AB, Jack developed a passion for radio communications during his teen years and became a licensed radio amateur in 1947...
A portrait of Patricia Filan with a green tank top and short blond hair, sitting near the beach.
Patricia Filan, Teaching Program (Elementary) '80
Patricia Filan passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, in Vancouver, BC, surrounded by her family. A devoted (grand)mother and dedicated elementary school teacher, Patricia spent much of her life...
A photo of Richard Thomas Holt wearing a dark blue Annapolis Royal Gold & Country Club sweatshirt.
Richard Thomas Holt, PhD'68
Richard (“Dick”) Thomas Holt passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at age 85, following a long battle with cancer. He was born on December 2, 1938, in Derby, England, to Richard and Averinah...