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Obituaries / December 2022

Dr Gordon Bruce Thompson, 1925–2022

BY: Felix Durity, MD

It is with deep sadness that the Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, announces the death of Dr Gordon Thompson, who, after a short illness, passed away peacefully at Royal... Read More

Obituaries / December 2022

Dr Marcia E. Prest, 1952–2022

BY: Davinder K. Sandhu, MD

Dr Marcia Prest, beloved by so many, tragically passed away earlier this year after an illness. She was 69 years old. Marce was born in Victoria. She obtained her BSc from the University of... Read More

Obituaries / December 2022

Dr Orest Ivan Porayko, 1938–2022

BY: Lorne David Porayko, MD, FRCPC, CIM

Dr Orest Ivan Porayko, aka “Opey,” “Opa,” and “Uncle Chupy,” died in his home next to his wife of 60 years on 30 September 2022. Orest was born in Vegreville, Alberta, on 3 August 1938. He... Read More

Obituaries / December 2022

Dr William George Vance Mitchell, 1936–2022

BY: Ian L. Mitchell, MD, FRCP

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Dr William George Vance Mitchell. Vance passed away peacefully on Thursday, 15 September 2022... Read More

Obituaries / December 2022

Dr John Harries Maxwell James, 1928–2022

BY: Richard James, MD

John sadly left this world on 2 October, very peacefully, after a short illness. He will be greatly mourned by his wife, Anne; sons, Richard (Joanna) and Edward (Nicole); daughters, Angela,... Read More

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BCMJ

The BCMJ is a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections among BC physicians.

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ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online)
Established 1959