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Obituaries / May 2025

Dr Bryan Wiggens, 1939–2025

BY: Jon Wiggens, Kaya Wiggens

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Dr Bryan Wiggens of Nanaimo, BC, on 10 March 2025 at age 85. Bryan was born on 1 June 1939 in Marton, New Zealand, to Jean Paterson Wiggens and... Read More

Obituaries / April 2025

Dr Kenneth George Appleby, 1926–2024

BY: Ken Appleby, MD

What a wonderful life! Dr Kenneth George Appleby was the original BC Lions doctor (1954–1994), retiring with three Grey Cup rings, from 1964, 1985, and 1994. He was inducted into the BC... Read More

Obituaries / March 2025

Dr Frances Mary Forrest-Richards, 1924–2025

BY: Megan Richards

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Dr Frances Mary Forrest-Richards, age 101, in Victoria, BC, on 14 January 2025. Frances defied convention with her intelligence, hard work... Read More

Obituaries / January/February 2025

Dr Gerald Kenefick, 1944–2024

BY: Gurdeep Parhar, MD

Dr Gerald (Gerry) Kenefick is survived by wife, Sandy; daughters, Victoria, Lisa (Serge), and Alexandra; grandchildren, Grace, Rory, Sophia, and Oliver; sisters, Jackie (Simon) and Anne (Frank);... Read More

Obituaries / January/February 2025

Dr John Whelan, 1943–2024

BY: Bruce Patterson, MD

The psychiatry community in Vancouver lost one of its treasures with the passing of Dr John Whelan in April 2024. John succumbed to ALS in hospice care, surrounded by the love of his life, Dell,... 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