In Memoriam
IN MEMORY OF OUR FALLEN BROTHERS
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Vancouver Retired Firefighters' Assoc.
The passing of retired member, Captain Peter Matthes
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Captain Peter Matthes
Late Brother Matthes passed away on Aug. 19, 2026 from Prostrate Cancer, Pete was 63.
Started: Sept. 19, 1991 Retired: June 27, 2019
Services TBA
Vancouver Retired Firefighters' Assoc.
The passing of retired member, Battalion Chief, Doug Davies
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Battalion Chief, Doug Davies
Late Brother Davies passed away on Aug. 20, 2026 from Lung Cancer, Doug was 88.
Started: May 4, 1964 Retired: July 31, 1997
Family has requested No Service.
Vancouver Retired Firefighters' Assoc.
The passing of retired member, Captain, Steve " tester" Harrison
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Captain Stephen Harrison .
Late Brother Harrison passed away on August 5th, 2026 from heart failure. Steve was 85 .
Started June 1964,- Retired: June 1995 with 31 years of Service to the COV
Celebration of Life TBA
Vancouver Retired Firefighters' Assoc.
The passing of retired member, Battalion Chief, Harvey Funnelle
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Battalion Chief Harvey Funnelle.
Late Brother Funnelle passed away on June 28, 2026 from sepsis. Harvey was 83
Started October 12, 1965,- Retired October 31, 1999
Celebration of Life Announced ....see details
Vancouver Retired Firefighters' Assoc.
The passing of retired member, Captain Robert (Bob) Hutton
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Captain Bob Hotton
Late Brother Hutton passed away on June 27, 2026 from Prostrate Cancer, Bob was 81
Started August 7, 1970- Retired August 31, 2000
Celebration of Life
July 20, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Columbia-Bowell Chapel
219 6th Street, NewWestminster,BC
