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Dr Alexander Leiper Robertson
Obituaries / January/February 2019

Dr Alexander Leiper Robertson, 1925–2018

BY: Rosemary Bell, John and Mark Robertson, Kurt Gottschling, MD, Ruth Albrecht, MD, J.E. Albrecht, MD

Dr Alexander Leiper Robertson was born in the family home at the corner of Rumble Street and Patterson Avenue in Burnaby on Robbie Burns’s birthday. Alex completed his pre-med BA at UBC in 1949... Read More

Dr James Alan Pretty
Obituaries / January/February 2019

Dr James Alan Pretty, 1945–2018

BY: Grant Gibbings, MD

Dr James Alan Pretty passed away peacefully at Irene Thomas Hospice on 1 August 2018. Alan was courageous and graceful in facing death from a glioblastoma multiforme. His dignity in death was a... Read More

Dr Neil Carlisle Barber
Obituaries / January/February 2019

Dr Neil Carlisle Barber, 1934–2018

BY: Theresa Metzger, BSc

Dr Neil Carlisle Barber, 84, of Creston, BC, passed away peacefully, embraced by his family, on 2 November 2018. Born in Manchester, England, Neil attended Cambridge University and qualified as a... Read More

Dr Robert “Bob” Purkis
Obituaries / December 2018

Dr Robert “Bob” Purkis, 1925–2018

BY: Jeff Purkis, MD

Early this year a great mentor and friend passed away peacefully at his beloved St. Paul’s Hospital. Bob was born in Ashcroft to a pioneering family and lived most of his early years in Salmon... Read More

Dr King Chiu Kwong
Obituaries / December 2018

Dr King Chiu Kwong, 1921–2018

BY: Kevin Yue, MD

Dr Kwong passed away peacefully at age 97. She was predeceased by her spouse, Dr Kwok King Yue, and all 10 siblings, all of whom were medical doctors. She is survived by her son, Kevin Yue;... 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