Kamloops, BC; University of British Columbia (medical student, Class of 2022). Died of cancer May 16, 2022, aged 27. Survived by his mother, Navy Sahota, and a sister. “After Joshua’s death, his sister accepted his medical degree on his behalf.”

Calgary; University of Calgary; medical student, Class of 2022. Died July 31, 2021, aged 28, following “an ongoing battle with mental illness.” Survived by his parents and siblings. “Sanjay completed a first-class honours BSc in neuroscience and [at the time of his death] was fulfilling his dream, working on a medical degree at the University of Calgary.”

Laterrière, QC; Université de Sherbrooke, 2013; gastroenterology. Died of cancer Feb. 25, 2021, aged 30. Survived by his wife, Dr. Camille Filion, and a son. “Michael will be sadly missed by co-workers at the Hôpital de Chicoutimi and elsewhere.”

Van der Westhuizen, Andrew N.

Kamloops, BC; University of British Columbia, 2013; diagnostic radiology. Died June 30, 2022, following a cycling accident, aged 36. Survived by his wife Jen and 2 children. “Andrew was one of a kind. He excelled in every sense of the word, was uniquely multitalented and multifaceted, seamlessly picking up talents as a swimmer, soccer and rugby player, tennis and squash player, and with instruments including the violin/viola, piano and guitar. . . . Our family would like to thank the endless list of first responders, emergency and trauma teams, radiologists, and blood bank, intensive care and surgical teams, both in Kamloops and at Vancouver General Hospital, for their tireless efforts to do everything in their power to see Andrew through his injuries. They worked day and night, showing immense compassion for our family. Andrew displayed his resilience and formidably fought for 7 straight weeks. Even with all of the miracles produced by Andrew and his medical team, his injuries were too severe. He loved to live, and his beautiful heart continued to beat and go on when his body no longer could. Andrew received close to 100 units of blood throughout his hospital stay, and we would like to encourage anyone reading this to become a blood donor and sign up to be an organ donor. Andrew was at 1 stage considered a liver transplant candidate, so these gifts of life would be a lovely tribute to his life and may save someone who is in a similar position to Andrew.”

Ottawa; Dalhousie University, 2016; resident, orthopedic surgery. Died following a brief illness Aug. 6, 2021, aged 39. Survived by 3 children and the mother of his children, Ashley Stewart. “Mike had a passion for helping others, and devoted his adult life to pursuing education that would allow him to do just that. He graduated with a chiropractic degree in 2010. After working for several years, he decided to return to university to obtain his medical degree. He then went on to specialize in orthopedic surgery. He recently passed his national exam and was looking forward to a fellowship in arthroplasty and sports injury.”

Bélanger Ducharme, Frédérique

Gaspé, Que.; Université Laval, 2009; family medicine. Died in a bicycle accident July 23, 2020, aged 40. Survived by her husband, Louis-Vincent Lemelin, and 3 children. “Sporty, talented, ambitious, Frédérique strove for excellence in everything she did. Being around her allowed us to follow in her wake.”

Rimouski, PQ; Université de Montréal, 2007; family medicine. Died Oct. 26, 2021, aged 41.Survived by her husband, François Gagnon, and 3 children.

Calgary; University of Alberta, 2003; plastic surgery. Died June 28, 2020, following a hemorrhagic stroke, aged 42. Survived by his wife Wanda, 4 stepchildren and 2 children. “Jonathan received his medical degree from the University of Alberta, where he also completed his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery. After further fellowship training at New York University Medical School and the University of Toronto, he set up his private practice in Calgary. He also carried out clinical on-call duties, mostly at the Peter Lougheed Hospital, where he also served as site chief of plastic surgery for 2 years. He also held a faculty position at the University of Calgary. In 2015, Jonathan founded the Calgary Institute of Plastic Surgery, which soon became one of the most recognized plastic surgery clinics in Calgary. He was a visionary in his field, and never one to be satisfied with the status quo.”

Jassal, Inderjit S. (Andy)

Surrey, BC; University of Sydney (Australia), 2005; family medicine. Died March 20, 2021, aged 42. Survived by his wife Navjot and 3 children. “After completing a BSc in physiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Andy traveled to Australia to study medicine at the University of Sydney. After completing a family medicine residency at UBC, Andy practised in Hope, BC, before building his practice in Surrey. Andy was adored by both his patients and the family medicine residents he taught.”

O’Donnell, James-Peter

Gatineau, PQ; Université de Montréal, 2006; psychiatry. Died Oct. 16, 2021, aged 43. Survived by his wife, Catherine Juneau. “James devoted his career to psychiatric medicine, and to the care of patients with mental health disorders.”

Zawada, Annabella I. (Bella)

Thunder Bay, Ont.; University of Toronto, 2003; family medicine. Died Oct. 21, 2021, aged 43. Survived by her husband, Sean Irwin, and 2 children. “Bella’s medical residency took place in Northwestern Ontario. She practised throughout the region before settling in Terrace Bay, Ont., in 2004. She began her phenomenal career by joining the Aguasabon Medical Clinic, eventually becoming the lead physician. She also served as the emergency physician and chief of staff at the McCausland Hospital in Terrace Bay, as an associate professor at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and as regional coroner. In 2014, Bella was recognized for her contributions by the SHIFT Young Professionals Network. She was 1 of the Top 20 Under 40 recipients of the Northwestern Ontario Visionary Award. The award recognizes young professionals who are leaders in their community. Moving back to Thunder Bay in 2015, Bella opened the Umbrella Medical Clinic. Its mission was to provide sexual health services for all ages, genders and orientations. Bella was an activist and an ally for many. She lived by the philosophies ‘love is love’ and ‘equality for everyone.’ Sexual health was not just a career for Bella. It was a passion.”

Chan, Ronnie Si-Wah

Niagara Falls, Ont.; University of Toronto, 2003; gastroenterology. Died Feb. 21, 2021, aged 44. Survived by his family members. “After medical school he trained in internal medicine at McMaster University and in gastroenterology at Queen’s University. He was in active practice at the St. Catharines General Site of Niagara Health, where he was well respected by his colleagues for his hard work and devotion to his patients.”

Roberts, Megan L. (Meg)

Vancouver; University of British Columbia (UBC), 2002; psychiatry. Died June 29, 2021, aged 44. Survived by her husband, Craig Roberts, and 2 daughters. “After attending UBC, Meg followed her dreams and pursued the most rewarding career she could have imagined. Her tenacity guided her through undergraduate and doctorate degrees, including studies at the University of Nottingham in England, and at Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard Medical School. She became a consultation liaison psychiatrist, and throughout her career was an integral member of the Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) and UBC departments of psychiatry. She won awards for teaching and education. At RCH she held leadership roles as regional division head for adult psychiatry, regional consultation liaison psychiatry lead, and post-graduate psychiatry education director. She also played a key role in the development and growth of the Fraser Track Psychiatry Residency Program. Meg believed in the importance of doing good work, and working to live.”

Reynolds, Walter J.

Red Deer, Alta.; University of Pretoria (South Africa), 1999; family medicine. Died after being attacked in his office by a patient on Aug. 10, 2020, aged 45. Survived by his wife Anelia and 2 daughters. CMA President Sandy Buchman commented: “Our profession was shaken to its core this week as our colleague, Dr. Walter Reynolds, was tragically murdered in his Red Deer clinic. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, clinic staff and patients as they mourn this inexplicable loss. The physician-patient relationship is built on a foundation of trust, and the attack on Dr. Reynolds is an unfathomable violation of that trust. Many of us treat our patients in similar settings, and I want to acknowledge how you may be feeling as you reflect on your own work and experiences.” Dr Christine Molnar, president of the Alberta Medical Association, noted: “A couple of days has not been enough time to feel that I can properly express my sorrow. When a few media outlets came to make respectful and sympathetic requests for more reaction, I said that while there are many questions for the days ahead, right now our hearts go out to the family, friends and colleagues for the loss of their loved one. We are mindful that this is a time of shock and deep grief. A time for sorrow. A time to reflect. Our colleague, Dr. Walter Reynolds, was a family physician devoted to his family, his patients and his calling. He will be sorely missed.”

Toronto; Universidade Luterana do Brazil, 2002; child and adolescent psychiatry. Died Dec. 21, 2021, aged 45.

Téllez-Zenteno, José F.

Saskatoon; National University of Mexico, 1996; neurology; professor, University of Saskatchewan. Died Oct. 2, 2020, aged 48. Survived by his wife Lizbeth and 2 children. The Neurology Division and Neurology Residency Program at the University of Saskatchewan stated: “José’s enthusiasm and knowledge of epilepsy, general neurology and research methodology inspired many students and residents to work with him. He mentored many residents, both clinically and for research. There were typically 3 to 4 residents at a time working on a variety of projects with him, essentially always leading to publication. He leaves a legacy of weekly formalized epilepsy rounds in which he would masterfully present challenging cases. He was always engaging with the audience, and brought the best out of the residents through careful questioning, without intimidation. His pioneering efforts for the people of Saskatchewan included developing remote electroencephalograph monitoring to allow better detection of seizures without having to come into hospital, and establishing an epilepsy brain bank to study the causes and develop better treatment for those with epilepsy. José’s passing is a major loss for the province of Saskatchewan, and will be felt nationally and internationally. We will miss our dear friend and colleague tremendously.”

Dahlgren Scott, Leanne S.

West Vancouver; University of Saskatchewan, 1996; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Dec. 21, 2020, aged 48. Survived by her husband, Paul Scott, and 2 children. “After medical school and an obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Saskatchewan, she moved to BC in 2001 to complete a maternal fetal medicine (MFM) fellowship and a master’s of health sciences in epidemiology at the University of British Columbia. In 2004 she joined the Division of MFM at UBC and the BC Women’s Hospital, and pursued her passions in teaching, research and quality assurance while delivering first-class care to her high-risk patients.”

Calgary; Queen’s University, 1998; urology. Died of pancreatic cancer Aug. 30, 2021, aged 48. Survived by his spouse and partner, Dr. Julie Hong, and 2 children. Dr. Hong says her husband left behind “countless lessons” during his career. “He knew that the most important person in the operating room was the patient. When he learned new skills and techniques, he found it was incredibly frustrating, and he wanted to quit many times. He had to push himself out of his comfort zone with each new technique, but he knew that growth comes from discomfort. He constantly tried for challenging cases, even though that meant he was constantly in some kind of mild discomfort. However, he never pushed himself too far outside of his comfort zone — he knew that this could adversely impact patients’ lives. When he was going through chemotherapy, he stopped working because ‘the OR is not a playground. People’s lives are at stake. I don’t want to hurt anyone because I’m not at 100 percent.’ He counselled new urologists to do simpler cases first, get comfortable, and then slowly push ahead. He was always striving to be a better surgeon, and he never finished learning. He spent countless hours reviewing his own cases by video, taking notes and finding ways to improve. He studied cases days before they were scheduled, making the anesthetists and nurses aware of any potential difficulties. He avoided most bad outcomes by being prepared and communicating with everyone beforehand. When he did have a bad outcome, he took responsibility. He felt guilty, but he was not debilitated. Most importantly, he realized it wasn’t about his discomfort — it was all about the patient. He laid his ego down and did everything he could to make reparations. Whenever he got into a crisis situation in the OR, he would recognize his role as leader and set the tone and energy in the room. He realized that getting angry and causing those in the room to panic was detrimental for everyone. He remained calm in crisis because he knew that his demeanour directly affected the outcome. It was never chaos working with him. The first thing he did after every case was call each patient’s loved ones. He knew how worried they would be. He even called after a simple circumcision. In difficult times, he always asked for help. He did not care about his own ego or reputation — he realized it wasn’t about him. He recognized the value of asking for help. He knew that he had surrounded himself with amazing people he could draw upon for support. He always said what was on his mind, and stuck up for what he thought was right. He did this out of respect for everyone he worked with. He respected people enough to give them a chance to grow by saying, ‘Hey, what you are doing is not right, make a different choice, make the healing choice.’ This cultivated a group of people around him that he deeply admired, trusted, respected and loved. He wanted people to know that, as a friend, colleague and doctor, he could always be relied on to show up. That is the true attribute of Dr. Kawakami and his true legacy. How to be. How to live. How to love.”

Al-Begamy, Youssef S.

Regina; Spartan Health Sciences University (St. Lucia), 1996; family medicine, emergency medicine. Died Nov. 7, 2021, aged 48, of complications related to COVID-19.

Laverdière, David

Chicoutimi, PQ; Université de Montréal, 1998; internal medicine. Died May 14, 2022, aged 48. Survived by his wife, Chantal Boisclair, and 2 children.

Rossland, BC; University of Saskatchewan, 1996; general surgery. Died Oct. 15, 2020, aged 49. Survived by his wife Sandra and 2 children. “After completing his general surgery residency in 2001, Todd spent his first year in Moose Jaw, Sask., before moving his practice to Trail, BC, in 2002. His tendency to avoid the limelight and his drive for perfection and efficiency were qualities he always possessed. As a surgeon in training, he often spent hours practising his sutures at home in an attempt to outperform his mentors. He dedicated himself to becoming the best he could be for each patient, and spent his free time researching the latest techniques and passing those skills on to future medical students and surgeons.”

Royston, BC; University of British Columbia, 1999; family medicine. Died March 14, 2022, aged 49. Survived by his wife Dennyse and 2 children. “After medical school they moved to Nova Scotia, where Brad completed his family medicine residency at Dalhousie University. After 3 years of working as a family physician in Toronto, Brad and Dennyse set off and travelled around the world for 365 days. In 2005 they settled in the Comox Valley of BC, and Brad joined the Comox Medical Clinic. He cared deeply about his patients and co-workers, and the well-being of everyone and their families.”

Toronto; University of Toronto, 1996; psychiatry. Died June 3, 2020, aged 50. “Dr. Moller was a gifted and caring physician and researcher who dedicated his professional life to holistic patient wellness. After obtaining his medical degree he specialized in psychiatry at McMaster University. In addition, in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, he explored linkages between health and public policy and received a master’s degree in public policy. He would subsequently broaden his academic scope to sleep and dream studies, street and driving safety, and media and VR simulation in relation to mental health. He also received a diploma from the Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (USA). He secured funding for his collaborative research projects through support from government and independent granting agencies, and presented the findings in peer-reviewed publications and at national and international conferences.”

Edmonton; University of Alberta, 2001; otolaryngology. Died March 12, 2021, aged 50. Survived by his wife, Dr. Jennifer Tse, and 2 children. “He was clinical otolaryngologist at Shape MD Medical Clinic from 2007 to 2020, and was loved by his staff and patients.”

Oliva-Custic, Teresa

Ottawa; J.E. Purkyne University (Czechoslovakia), 1999; family medicine. Died of cancer Sept. 21, 2021, aged 50. Survived by her husband, Dejan Custic, and 3 children.

Toronto; University of British Columbia (UBC), 1999; family medicine. Died of sudden cardiac failure during a fun run July 16, 2022, aged 50. Survived by his wife Rosemary and 2 children. “While enrolled at UBC in 1996, he represented Canada on the Olympic sailing team in Atlanta. After medical school, he completed his education in emergency medicine at the University of Toronto. Throughout his life Paul actively listened or, when appropriate, looked like he actively listened, to everyone. . . . Paul was invited to be the emergency medicine director for Michael Garron Hospital and, more recently, North York General. In these roles, he supported medical education for young physicians. On the day of his demise Paul was an organ donor to over 70 recipients, and for this we could not be more grateful to the Ontario medical community.” Colleague Howard Ovens tweeted: “Canadian emergency medicine is in mourning tonight. Paul Hannam, Olympic sailor, marathon runner, family man, ED director at North York General Hospital, a sweet, thoughtful, compassionate and gentle man, died suddenly today on a run. The quintessential mensch. Hug someone you love.”

Tazzeo, James I. (Jamie)

Orillia, Ont.; McMaster University, 1994; family medicine. Died Jan. 28, 2021, aged 51. Survived by his wife Michelle and 3 children. “Medical school was followed by a residency in family medicine at the University of Toronto. Jamie completed his second year of residency with the Rural Ontario Medicine Program in Orillia, where he then set up practice. Jamie cared for his patients and dedicated countless hours to them over the past 25 years. He was proud to be part of the First Medical Group Orillia team, and was on staff at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.”

Moncton, NB; McGill University, 2001; internal medicine, gastroenterology. Died March 17, 2022, aged 51. Survived by his wife Shannon and 1 child. “Gaby attended the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, and then furthered his education at Concordia and McGill universities in Montréal to become a physician. He continued his training at Dalhousie to become a gastroenterologist. He enjoyed his work, first at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, and then at the Moncton Hospital. He especially appreciated his medical and nursing colleagues.”

Sefau, Suleiman O.

Charlottetown; Al Fateh University (Libya), 1992; ophthalmology. Died July 15, 2020, aged 52. Survived by his family. “As an ophthalmologist, he cared for people in their most vulnerable conditions with the utmost compassion and love. As a member of the community, he was a catalyst for monumental change. He helped build 1 of the first mosques on PEI, allowing the many generations after him to practise their faith proudly.”

Vancouver; Shiraz University (Iran), 1985; public health and preventive medicine. Died Feb. 21, 2021, aged 52. A patient wrote: “Dr. Jafari was my doctor for 7 years and he was very skilled in helping me in my treatment. I knew he was genuinely interested and pleased about my progress.”

Lutchmedial, Sohrab R.

Rothesay, NB; McGill University, 1993; interventional cardiology. Died Nov. 8, 2021, aged 52. Survived by his wife, Deanna Bartuccio, and 3 children. “He was a passionate physician and researcher, and a highly respected interventional cardiologist at the Saint John Regional Hospital. He was on the board of New Brunswick Heart and Stroke, a representative for the Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiologists, and co-founder of CoVeR-NB and IMPART research.”

Edmonton; University of Alberta, 1991; internal medicine. Died following a sudden vascular event June 19, 2021, aged 53. Survived by his wife, Heather-Jane, and 3 children. “In his practice, Dick cared for the whole patient. He created an exercise clinic so that patients and their families could work out together, and organized Lion and Chinese dance performances for long-term care patients.”

MacQueen, Glenda M.

Calgary; McMaster University, 1992; psychiatry. Died due to complications of breast cancer March 27, 2020, aged 55. Survived by her husband, Alex Memedovich, and 3 children. “Glenda impacted many lives by inspiring and encouraging everyone to treat others kindly and strive to their full potential. She was a role model and mentor to her colleagues, students, and friends, and her guidance will be dearly missed.” The Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary commented: “Glenda was a remarkably bright and productive clinician-scientist who had a special gift for working with people and looking at issues from fresh and new perspectives. She advanced the discipline of psychiatry and mental health both academically and clinically, and contributed to the Calgary community in a meaningful and compassionate way.”

Coquitlam, BC; University of Alberta, 1982; family medicine. Died Dec. 27, 2020, aged 55. A patient wrote: “Dr. Matthew Choi was the best doctor that I ever had. He was never in a rush with his patients. Sometimes I was 2 hours late seeing him because he was busy with other patients, but I never complained because sometimes I was the person making everyone else late because he was really going through everything with me. I sure do miss him and always will.”

Alam, Mohammad S.

Nanton, Alta.; medical degree, 1991; family medicine. Died Feb. 20, 2021, aged 55. Survived by his wife Beverly.

Cumberland, Ont.; Université de Montréal, 1996; obstetrics and gynecology. Died of cancer Nov. 29, 2020, aged 56. Survived by his wife Sonia and 1 child.

Yanchula, Catherine

Windsor, Ont.; McMaster University, 1996; family medicine. Died June 20, 2021, aged 56. Survived by her husband, Frank Scarfone Jr.

Burns, Jonathan A.

Chilliwack, BC; University of British Columbia, 1991; family medicine. Died Jan. 6, 2022, aged 56. Survived by his wife Jodie and 3 children. “He began practising in Abbotsford, BC, in 1992, and was well known and respected within the city due to his work in the Emergency Department, in his private family practice, and as a hospitalist. He was beloved by his patients and admired by his colleagues. Born with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for improving health care, Jonathan founded a medical software company, Pixalere. Over the years, he continued to expand the application of the software, which is now used worldwide for wound-care management. His vision for incorporating technology into health care led to involvement in many other areas as well.”

Burnaby, BC; University of Calgary, 1994; hematologic and general pathology. Died June 2, 2021, aged 57.

Moore, Ainsley (Ainz)

Hamilton; McMaster University, 1996; family medicine. Died June 25, 2021, aged 57. Survived by her partner, Phil Rose, and her siblings. “Ainsley was a force to be reckoned with on issues of gender and racial equality in the medical field and beyond. She was a champion for friends and family, and for colleagues and peers, but most importantly she was a champion for the exploited and marginalized. She did her advocacy work not through hashtags on social media, but rather through her teachings as a professor and researcher at McMaster University. This advocacy included, and was complemented by, an extensive list of published and peer-reviewed journal articles. As vice-chair, then chair-elect, Ainsley was poised to assume leadership of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, shaping policies and screening procedures, with an emphasis on women’s health. As a practitioner and proprietor of Canada’s largest independent women’s clinics, including Mississauga Women’s Clinic, Hamilton Women’s Clinic and the Canadian Women’s Clinic, [she employed] evidence-based medicine and care for women’s health and women’s rights. At the Stone Church Family Health Centre at McMaster University, she practised family medicine with care and compassion for her patients, while also guiding the next generation of family doctors. Ainsley was a scholar, an academic, an educator and an extraordinarily talented practitioner. She made everyone who knew her proud.”

Lake Country, BC; University of Cape Town (South Africa), 1988; family medicine. Died in September 2021, aged 57.Lake Country, BC; University of Cape Town (South Africa), 1988; family medicine. Died in September 2021, aged 57.

Myburgh, Johannes L. (Joe)

Sylvan Lake, Alberta.; University of the Free State (South Africa), 1985; family medicine. Died July 22, 2020, aged 58. Survived by his wife Susan and 2 children. “Joe was a family physician who graduated from medical school in South Africa in 1985. He moved to Sylvan Lake in August of 2000, where he served the community in a full-spectrum family practice. Joe delivered numerous babies, did hospital work in Red Deer Regional Hospital and cared for patients from cradle to grave. He was a compassionate and skilled physician who deeply cared about people and had an unshakable love for life.” A patient wrote: “I loved my relationship with [this] doctor — open, honest, collaborative health care. He will be missed in the office and in my heart.”

Québec; Université de Lille (France), 1991; cardiology. Died Jan. 24, 2021, aged 58. Survived by his wife, Kathleen Raby, and his children, grandchildren and stepchildren.

Granby, PQ; Université Laval, 1988; pediatrics, neonatology; former program director, McGill Neonatal Fellowship Program. Died July 12, 2021, aged 58. Survived by his wife, Manon Carpentier, and 4 children.

Calgary; Shiraz University (Iran), 1988; family medicine. Died July 14, 2020, aged 59.

Giede, Johannes A.

Prince George, BC; University of British Columbia, 1988; psychiatry. Died Dec. 17, 2021, aged 59. Survived by his wife Naomi, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. “After 5 years of family practice in Prince George, Johannes began his specialization in psychiatry, and until his untimely death he brilliantly served hundreds of people in northern BC.”

Chilliwack, BC; University College Cork (Ireland), 1960; family medicine. Died March 26, 2021, aged 60. Survived by his wife Alicia and 2 children. “A gifted endurance athlete and 3-time Ironman, Glenn was outpaced by the relentless onslaught of ALS. He faced his condition with characteristic resolve and stoicism, inspiring those who knew and loved him. Glenn was always in motion and happiest in the great outdoors, and he was our enthusiastic ringleader for innumerable family adventures. It was Glenn’s great privilege to serve the good people of West Niagara through his family medicine practice in Grimsby, Ont., for over 25 years. He fulfilled his dream to retire in British Columbia, and although retirement did not take the form he had planned, Glenn was able to draw great solace from the natural beauty surrounding his mountainside home.”

St. John’s; Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1988; anesthesiology. Died of cancer June 23, 2021, aged 60. Survived by his wife, Janine Evans, and 4 children. “David grew up in downtown St. John’s, and loved to tell stories about his childhood on Duckworth Street. From a very young age he set his heart on becoming a physician, and through an unparalleled work ethic he made that dream a reality. After graduating from medical school, David went on to pursue an esteemed and respected career as an anesthesiologist, spending most of his professional tenure at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. He was deeply passionate about his job, patients and highly valued work family.”

Feddema, Louise M.

Canmore, Alta.; University of Alberta, 1986; family medicine. Died Dec. 31, 2021, aged 60. Survived by 2 daughters. “Louise practised medicine for over 30 years. She tirelessly devoted herself to her patients, both in Canada and internationally. Before practising in Canmore, she worked with Médecins Sans Frontières during the civil conflict in Sierra Leone. She also worked with Guatemalan communities, and helped countless individuals across the globe. Service and care for others were always central in Louise’s life, whether advocating for and helping patients, or being a loving mother and friend.”

Hampden, NL; family medicine. Alexandria University (Egypt), 1984; family medicine. Died Aug. 3, 2020, aged 61. Survived by his wife Eman and 2 children. “He served as a family doctor in Hampden for 16 years. He was a caring and loving man who put his patients first.”

Lavoie-Dufour, Line

Grand-Sault, NB; Université Laval, 1987; family medicine. Died Aug. 28, 2020, aged 61. Survived by her husband, Mario Dufour, and 2 children. A patient wrote: “She was a kind and calm voice through some of our most difficult times.”

Fredericton; Dalhousie University, 1995; family medicine. Died Sept. 18, 2020, aged 61. Survived by his wife, Karen Spragg, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. “Michael’s career path began in forestry when he entered the forestry program at the University of New Brunswick, and graduated in 1982. This was a natural fit for him as he loved nature — trees, flowers, rocks, soil, the list goes on. He loved the smell of the earth and the soil between his fingers. Michael began a second career in medicine at Dalhousie University. He graduated in 1995 and began working in private family practice in the United States. Michael arrived in Fredericton during the fall of 2007 and accepted a position as director of the first hospitalist program at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. He diligently, persistently, passionately and successfully nurtured the program, as well as numerous medical students and residents. He enjoyed the challenge of providing the best care for his patients. He loved interacting with the team — nurses, doctors, pharmacists and all the support staff. As he would tell you, ‘This isn’t work — I am lucky to get to do this job every day.’ ”

Hamilton, Roger D.

Port Williams, NS; Queen’s University, 1985; family medicine. Died Oct. 3, 2021, aged 61. Survived by his wife, Wendy-Lee, and 3 children. “Roger completed his bachelor of engineering degree before graduating from medical school. He spent the majority of his professional career as a family doctor serving the Wolfville, NS, community. He cared deeply for his patients, both as a physician and as a member of the community.”

Mah, Stephanie G.

Calgary; University of Calgary, 1988; family medicine. Died Oct. 13, 2021, aged 61. Survived by her mother and a brother.

Coldwater, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1985; family practice. Died following a motorcycle accident Aug. 28, 2020, aged 62. Survived by 3 children, a stepchild, the children’s mothers, and 1 grandchild. “Dr. Ives was a dedicated and respected family doctor for the Town of Coldwater and surrounding area for over 30 years. Treating his patients with the care of a friend, Mike believed that practising medicine was an art, and that it should always be focused on the people, rather than simply the science.”

Trebell, Joanne R.

North Vancouver; University of British Columbia, 1986; family medicine. Died Oct. 18, 2020, aged 62.

Weston, William M. (Bill)

Ancaster, Ont.; McMaster University, 1986; family medicine. Died of brain cancer Jan. 8, 2021, aged 62. Survived by 2 sons. “After Bill’s 25-year-long battle with brain cancer, the family . . . would like to say a special thank-you to all the doctors, nurses, personal support workers, support teams and health professionals who assisted Bill throughout his journey.”

Van der Merwe, Johann V.

Calgary; University of Pretoria (South Africa), 1984; family medicine. Died Jan. 27, 2021, aged 62. Survived by his wife Sujin, 4 children and 1 grandchild. “Johann passed away following a 3-week battle with COVID-19 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. He was a medical doctor, an avid photographer and a skilled pilot.”

Barker (Collister), Sharon L.

Winnipeg; University of Manitoba, 1981; family medicine. Died April 26, 2020, aged 63. Survived by her husband, Carl Collister, 5 children and 3 grandchildren. “She practised family medicine in Winnipeg, always devoted in her dealings with her patients and their families.”

James, David N. (Dave)

Campbell River, BC; University of London (St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School, England), 1982; general surgery. Died Aug. 2, 2020, aged 63, following an accident. Survived by his father John and 5 siblings. An obituary submitted by his brother, Dr. Richard James, stated: “Dave’s family immigrated to Vancouver in 1973, as his father John had joined a family practice at Oakridge, but Dave stayed behind to attend his father’s alma mater in London, (where his mother and sister also nursed). After qualification he worked in England before being accepted into the surgical residency program at the University of British Columbia, enabling him to fulfil his lifelong dream of becoming a surgeon. This also allowed him to rejoin the rest of his immediate family in BC. He worked hard and played hard during his residency years, but couldn’t wait to branch out into the real world. After doing some locums on Vancouver Island he jumped at a chance to work in South Africa. There he gained valuable experience in hospitals large and small, enabling him to have the confidence to manage any surgical challenge. While in Cape Town he was made aware of a general surgery vacancy at Campbell River. Since he had already fallen in love with the island lifestyle during an earlier locum at Port McNeill, this was not a difficult decision, and thankfully his application was successful. He started work there in 1995, built many great relationships with colleagues and patients, and became a highly respected member of the community. He travelled to the north island for surgical consultations monthly. He also participated in a busy call schedule at Campbell River Hospital, where he was renowned for his compassion, great bedside manner and surgical expertise. There was still time for him to participate in volunteer work in Guatemala, where he performed surgery on the disadvantaged as part of a medical team. This work reminded him of his time in South Africa. Dave was always aware of how privileged we are here in the developed world.” A colleague wrote: “He will be sadly missed by all of Campbell River.”

Sydney, NS; Dalhousie University, 1984; physical medicine and rehabilitation. Died Jan. 15, 2021, aged 63. Survived by his companion, Anne MacDermid, and a daughter. “After medical school Doug worked at the Pier Medical Clinic for a year, and then did his residency at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre. He was involved in the planning of the Regional Rehabilitation Unit for Cape Breton at Harborview Hospital. This unit, the only one of its type in Nova Scotia outside of Halifax, opened in September 1990. Dr. Watt worked there until becoming ill in 2019.”

Couture, Pauline G.

Lachute, PQ; Université de Montréal, 1984; family medicine. Died Oct. 20, 2021, aged 63. Survived by her husband, Réjean Charbonneau.

Spence, Francis P. (Frank)

Calgary; Queen’s University, 1982; internal medicine, cardiology. Died Dec. 4, 2021, aged 63. Survived by his wife, Nanette Alvarez, 3 children and 1 grandchild. “After completing medical school he trained in internal medicine in Montréal and Toronto before moving to Calgary to specialize in general and interventional cardiology. He was an assistant professor at the University of Calgary and practised as an interventional cardiologist with Total Cardiology from 1988 to 2017. Frank was a skilled and compassionate physician, putting his patients at ease by deploying colourful metaphors and reassuring words that he took pride in learning in a multitude of languages. He was a committed educator and contributed greatly to the technical and administrative aspects of his practice. He treasured his colleagues, sharing with them both his trademark humour and his sincere care about their well-being.”

Riese, Nichole M.

Winnipeg; University of Manitoba, 1984; family medicine. Died April 1, 2022, aged 63. Survived by her partner Pascal and her siblings. “Nichole’s medical career spanned some 35 years. It included volunteering in Jamaica, Burundi, Chad and Haiti, working in northern Quebec and Kenora, Ont., and back in Winnipeg at Ongomiizwin Health (formerly Northern Medical Unit, Health Sciences Centre), and finally at the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba. Nichole’s passions were to serve the poor and to teach and strive for social justice, and she made them the focus of her career. She was a very giving person — she cared for the people she met, and she cared for the environment. She also deeply cared for the people served by the Main Street Project, which she supported by volunteering with its food bank and serving on its Board of Directors until her diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2019.”

Vancouver; University of Calgary, 1986; diagnostic radiology. Died Feb. 17, 2022, aged 64. Survived by his wife, Nancy. “Don grew up in Calgary, and graduated from the University of Calgary with an engineering degree in 1981. In 1983 he decided to follow in the footsteps of his father, older sister and older brother, and pursued a degree in medicine in Calgary, followed by a residency in diagnostic radiology. After his residency, Don moved to Vancouver and became a loyal and dedicated member of Brooke Radiology Associates. He served BC patients in hospitals and clinics in Burnaby, Richmond and Delta for 25 years.”

Walker, Kenneth J.

Forest, Ont.; University of Toronto (U of T), 1983; family medicine. Died March 31, 2022, aged 64. Survived by his wife Deb, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. “When he graduated he was president of the Class of ’83 at the U of T medical school. After his residency at Western, they chose to settle by Lake Huron, where Ken could build and nurture his family practice. He loved being a family physician for the folk of Kettle Point and Forest. He loved his patients and staff, and carried their stories and lives close to his heart. He could become a fierce gale on behalf of a patient, often doing things like waking up early to chat with a specialist at the coffee machine at Bluewater Health to advocate for a timely referral. He was honoured to be a third-generation family physician, carrying on his family’s legacy of service to his community, making home visits in his breezy convertible on country roads like his physician grandfather had done with his horse and buggy.”

Gottesman, Ronald D.

Hampstead, PQ; McGill University, 1982; pediatrics. Died April 8, 2022, aged 64. Survived by his wife, Anita Szabadi, 3 children and 4 grandsons. “In a medical career spanning 45 years, Ron was a leader and honoured founder of pediatric critical care medicine at the Montréal Children’s Hospital and McGill University, as well as across Canada and throughout the world. Ron’s passion for teaching will live on through the countless residents and fellows he trained and mentored for decades. He was dedicated to each child in his care, and worked tirelessly to heal them. Ronnie cherished every encounter with everyone around him.”

Gilkinson, Trevor L.

London, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1978; emergency medicine; professor emeritus, Western University; past president, Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. Died Jan. 25, 2020, aged 65. Survived by his wife Evelyn and 2 daughters. “After medical school he spent 2 adventurous years working as a rotating intern, registrar and senior house surgeon, and doing GP locums, at Wellington Hospital in New Zealand. Back in Canada, Trevor completed a year-long residency in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa before completing his residency in emergency medicine at Queen’s University. He then moved to London, Ont., in 1983 to start his career at Victoria Hospital, subsequently the London Health Sciences Centre, with an appointment in the Faculty of Medicine at Western University. He had a brilliant career and wore many hats before retiring in 2018 after more than 35 years in practice. Trevor was a rare physician who excelled as a clinician, teacher and administrator. His quiet competence and compassion will always be remembered by the patients and families he cared for in the ER, and by the colleagues and hospital staff he worked with. Medical students and physicians in training will remember him as a dedicated teacher, mentoring many who now practise emergency medicine across Canada. In 2005, during Trevor’s tenure as site chief at the Victoria Hospital Emergency Department, he was instrumental in the transfer of the South Street ER to its present Commissioners Road location.”

Montréal; McGill University, 1981; hematology. Died May 20, 2020, aged 65. Survived by 2 children. “Dr. Solymoss held a practice in hematology at St. Mary’s Hospital and the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) for over 35 years. She was an associate professor of medicine and oncology at McGill, and also served as director of the Division of Hematology in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the MUHC. An accomplished researcher with over 40 peer-reviewed publications, she was pragmatic, insightful and enthusiastic in the pursuit of new knowledge. Dr. Solymoss was a kind and generous person, steadfastly caring for her patients in the face of her illness, while supporting her 2 daughters and caring for her mother at home.”

Bartlett, Wayne C.

Bathurst, NB; Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1985; general surgery. Died July 24, 2020, aged 65.

Cardston, Alta.; University of Witwatersrand (South Africa), 1981; family medicine. Died Aug. 1, 2020, aged 65.

Massicotte, Mary Patricia (Patti)

Edmonton; McMaster University, 1986; pediatrics. Died of cancer Sept. 30, 2020, aged 65. Survived by 4 children. “Patti was a pioneer in her field of pediatric thrombosis. During her career she published over 200 papers, gave lectures around the world and contributed to life-saving research. Patti loved what she did. This was evident in every smile, every touch and every conversation she had, whether it be with patients or their families. She would never rest, and poured her heart and soul into her craft. If you crossed paths with Patti, you knew just how much she cared.”

Thunder Bay, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1981; family medicine. Died Nov. 12, 2020, aged 65, “after battling Type 1 diabetes for 57 years.” Survived by her husband, Fraser Coull, and a stepdaughter. “On graduating she was determined that her patients would get her undivided attention, with this question asked after each appointment: ‘Is there anything else I can help you with today?’ Christine’s career started with the Spence Clinic in Thunder Bay, but when Fraser was transferred to Vancouver they packed up and she took a position at the Downtown East Side Clinic (skid row). This was truly a challenge, as she never saw a well patient. Christine treated each patient she saw with respect and afforded them the quality care which she felt they deserved. Christine also did locums at the Burnaby, BC, Women’s Penitentiary. When they moved back to Thunder Bay, Christine was the first physician at the Ogden East End Health Centre. She then moved on to the Spence Clinic and, after a stroke, she finished her career at the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital. Christine’s patients always came first. She did not care where they came from or who they were. Their care and well-being were the only things that mattered.”

Lethbridge, Alta.; Makerere University (Uganda), 1980; family medicine. Died June 11, 2021, aged 65. Survived by his wife, Dr. Anna Nsisi, and his family.

Harries, Jeffrey K.

Penticton, BC; University of Calgary (U of C), 1989; family medicine. Died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Nov. 9, 2021, aged 65. Survived by his wife Leona, 9 children and 2 grandchildren. “After several years in business, Jeff changed his mind about his chosen profession, went back to university to study sciences, and was accepted into the U of C medical school in 1985. This is where he met Leona; it was love at first sight. They moved to Penticton in 1990, where they opened their family medicine practice and started building their family. All 9 of their children were born at the Penticton Regional Hospital. Throughout Jeffrey’s career as a family physician, and into his post-ALS-diagnosis retirement, he developed a special interest in helping people suffering from alcohol use disorder by teaching about and promoting the use of effective medications in treating this condition. He recently founded the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society (CAUDS.org).”

Victoria; University of British Columbia, 1982; emergency medicine, family medicine. Died Jan. 2, 2022, aged 65. “Seeking to obtain experience in the most challenging emergency room situations as possible, he did his residency at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles, where he received the Theodore Jackson Award for outstanding achievement as a senior resident. He also ranked a phenomenal third in the country on the US national proficiency exam for emergency medicine. Only a year after completing his residency, he was certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and thereafter worked as an ER physician at the West Hills Medical Center, also in Los Angeles. Fortunately, he managed to return to Canada-before the city devoured him, with his trusting, gentle nature fully intact. Upon his return Loren chose emergency medicine because he loved the challenge of diagnosing and resolving medical issues quickly and effectively — the more unusual and obscure the case, the better. He was a brilliant emergency room physician. Beyond his academic accolades, his talents were demonstrated on multiple occasions, perhaps most notably in 2012, only 3 months after he arrived to work at the Lakes District Hospital in Burns Lake, BC. For his work following the explosion at the Babine Forest Products mill he received the 2013 award for exceptional contribution to family medicine from the BC College of Family Physicians. However, it was the signed paddle he was given by the First Nations in the region in gratitude for his heroic efforts on their behalf that was 1 of his most prized possessions.”

Toronto; University of Manitoba, 1982; general internal medicine, clinical epidemiology, medical decision-making. Died July 1, 2022, of glioblastoma multiforme, aged 65. Survived by his wife Linda and 3 children. Dr. Moira Kapral, director, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Toronto (U of T), and Dr. Gillian Hawker, chair, Department of Medicine, U of T, commented: “Murray was global leader in health technology assessment. He was also a brilliant scientist whose landmark research on topics such as the cost-effectiveness of universal prostate cancer screening and universal vaccination of adolescents against hepatitis B informed national and international guidelines. He had over 360 publications in the peer-reviewed literature, and held over $60 million in grant funding over the course of his career. A giant in the field of health technology assessment and economic evaluation, he served as president of the Society for Medical Decision Making and was founding director of the Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment (THETA) Collaborative. He was appointed as a staff physician in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Toronto General Hospital (TGH) in 1992, and he remained there for the duration of his career. He served as associate director of the Clinical Epidemiology and Heath Care Research Program within the Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, introducing and growing training in cost-effectiveness analysis. He held a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Health Technology Assessment, and served as division director for Support, Systems and Outcome at the TGH Research Institute. As well, he was a professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Pharmacy at the U of T, a senior scientist at the TGH Research Institute, and an adjunct scientist at ICES. . . . Despite his substantial research and leadership responsibilities, Murray maintained his skill as a general internist, attending on the busy clinical teaching units at the TGH throughout his career. He was a dedicated teacher, a caring clinician and a cherished colleague. He will be deeply missed by all who had the good fortune to know and work with him.”

Eggertson, Douglas E.

Winnipeg; University of Manitoba, 1978; internal medicine, neurology. Died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis March 11, 2020, aged 66. Survived by his wife Marina, a son and a grandchild. “Doug practised neurology for 35 years. He retired because of his illness in November 2018.”

Andrews, Debra (Debbi)

Edmonton; Harvard University (US), 1979; pediatrics. Died May 27, 2020, aged 66. Survived by her husband, David Laughton, 3 children and 2 grandchildren. “Debbi came to Edmonton with her Canadian husband in 1987, and was one of the first developmental pediatricians in Canada and the first in Northern Alberta. She devoted her career to alleviating the shortages that exist in medical resources available to support children with developmental and emotional-behavioural differences, and their families. She provided leadership for the creation of innovative clinical programs based in Edmonton, and of new local and countrywide educational programs in developmental pediatrics at all stages of a physician’s career. Considered by her colleagues to be a superb clinician and medical educator, she was recognized in 2019 by the Canadian Paediatric Society with a life membership for ‘outstanding work in the areas of developmental disabilities and child mental health.’ ”

Que.; Université de Montréal, 1980; psychiatry; professor, Université de Montréal; life member, Canadian Psychiatric Association; honorary member, Canadian Medical Association; distinguished fellow, American Psychiatric Association. Died June 23, 2020, aged 66. Survived by his spouse, Suzie Lamontagne, and 2 children. “During his career, Claude served as secretary of the Association of Quebec Psychiatrists (AMPQ), then of the Federation of Medical Specialists of Québec (FMSQ) and, finally, as president of the Assembly of Chiefs in Psychiatry of the Island of Montreal. He was also an examiner for the Collège des médecins du Québec and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . . . and treated many military personnel at the Operational Stress Disorder Clinic of Canada. He had also served as president of the American Psychiatric Association of Eastern Canada.”

Behrmann, Bernard A. (Jack)

Richmond, BC; University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), 1979; pediatrics. Died July 22, 2020, aged 66, after “bravely battling COVID-19 and its complications for more than 100 days.” Survived by his wife Cindy and 3 children. “Jack was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and immigrated to Edmonton in 1984, where he did his pediatric training and began his career as a pediatrician. He moved with his young family to Richmond in 1996, and became a pediatrician at the Richmond General Hospital. He established a thriving practice in developmental and behavioural pediatrics, and touched the lives of many families. He was the chief of pediatrics at the hospital for 10 years, and during that time advocated for the rights of Richmond families to have adequate care for children in their own community.” Colleague Erik Swartz commented: “Jack was a pediatrician in the Richmond community for many years . . . and was known province-wide as an expert in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. He was the driving force behind the opening of the Child Health Centre at the Richmond Hospital. Jack was a long-time member of our community and was a favourite rotation of many Peds residents. He was a teacher, mentor, colleague and friend.”

Fedorchuk, Randy J.

La Quinta, California; Queen’s University, 1978; family medicine. Died Sept. 24, 2020, aged 66. Survived by his wife Joan and 2 children. “After many years of family practice in Ontario and British Columbia, Randy went to study hospice and palliative medicine in San Diego in 2005. His next 14 years of practice involved a blend of adult internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine in British Columbia, Arizona and California.”

Edwards, Wayne J.

Lethbridge, Alta.; University of the West Indies, 1980; psychiatry. Died of COVID-19 complications April 13, 2021, aged 66. Survived by his wife Harriet and 2 children. “After earning his medical degree in Jamaica, Dr. Edwards received a government scholarship to study psychiatry in London from 1983-88. After completing his government service in Trinidad, the family migrated to Yarmouth, NS, where he worked at the regional hospital from 1995-2002. Wayne and his family moved to Lethbridge in 2003, and all family members became Canadian citizens 2 years later. He initially practised at the Bigelow Fowler Clinic South before opening a private clinic. His practice included working at the hospital, the Children’s Mental Health Clinic, the Adult Mental Health Clinic, a stint at the University of Lethbridge, and monthly visits to the clinic in Milk River, Alta.”

FitzGerald, J. Mark

Vancouver; National University of Ireland, 1978; internal medicine, respirology. Died Jan. 18, 2022, aged 66. Survived by his wife Céline, 4 children, 2 stepchildren, 1 grandchild, and his ex-wife, Trish. “After completing his internal medicine training, he spent 2 years in Lesotho (southern Africa) working as a general internist. He then completed training in respiratory medicine and epidemiology at McMaster University, where he was recruited to the medical faculty in 1987. In 1989 he moved to the University of British Columbia (UBC) where, apart from a brief return to Ireland, he spent the remainder of his professional career. Mark not only established an international reputation with a clinically orientated research program focusing on the management of asthma, but also had a very busy clinical practice. Although his research success was a source of pride, he greatly enjoyed caring for his patients.” The UBC Faculty of Medicine commented: “Mark’s extraordinary contributions and impact on human health made an indelible mark on the people he influenced as a clinician, researcher, colleague, mentor and friend. He has been at the forefront of shaping health outcomes for the Canadian and global respiratory communities in ways that will live on for many years to come.”

Hendriks, Édouard

St-Jacques, NB; Université Laval, 1978; emergency medicine and administration; senior member, New Brunswick Medical Society; honorary member, Canadian Medical Association. Died Feb. 23, 2022, aged 66. Survived by his wife Suzie, 3 children and 1 grandchild. “Recently appointed to the New Brunswick Health Council, Édouard had been vice-president of medical, academic and research affairs for the Horizon Health Network since 2008. From 1997 to 2001 he was vice-president of medical affairs at Regional Health Authority 4, and was its president and chief executive officer from 2001 to 2008. Édouard began his medical career in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1979 as a medical officer at air bases in Canada and Germany. An emergency physician since 1987, he devoted himself to his patients in various hospitals. . . . He also served as chair of the NB Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee, and was a member and past chair of the NB Trauma Program Advisory Committee, and vice-chair of the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation. Édouard was a unique person who was skilled as both an excellent emergency room clinician and medical leader.”

Hedges, Bruce M.

Calgary; Queen’s University, 1977; family medicine. Died July 10, 2020, aged 67.

Saint-Christophe d’Arthabaska, QC; Université Laval, 1975; orthopedic surgery. Died Dec. 18, 2020, aged 67. Survived by his wife, Sylvie Séguin, 2 children, 2 stepchildren and 7 grandchildren.

Guntamukkala, Padmavathy

Mississauga, Ont.; Nagarjuna University (India), 1980; pediatrics. Died May 12, 2021, aged 67.

Bedford, NS; Bialystok University (Poland), 1979; family medicine. Died Aug. 16, 2021, aged 67. Survived by his wife Ewa, 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren. “Jozef touched the lives of countless families in his 42 years working as a doctor. In 1999 he began his 20-year career working as a family physician in Amherst, NS. ‘Dr. Z’ was beloved by many patients and did his best to care for the people in his community. In 2019 Jozef moved his practice to Lockview Medical Clinic in Lower Sackville, NS. He retired due to his cancer diagnosis in April 2021.”

Victoria; University of Alberta, 1978; family medicine. Died April 8, 2022, aged 67. Survived by her husband, Lorne Verhulst, 2 children and 4 grandchildren. “Carol was a compassionate family physician who was much loved by her patients.”

Calgary; Loma Linda University (California), 1979; anesthesiology. Died May 4, 2022, aged 67. Survived by his wife Dalyce, 1 child and 3 stepchildren. “Glenn was finally freed from the grip of Alzheimer’s disease at age 67. One of his most marked characteristics was his strong sense of justice — he was always looking out for and prepared to fight for the underdog. He was a politically active physician, and was heavily involved in the Alberta Medical Association. Believing he had an obligation to follow the example of physicians who had paved the way for him, he participated actively in many committees and organizations. He loved anesthesia, and was an inspiring and encouraging mentor.”

Ridgetown, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1977; general practice. Died June 15, 2020, aged 68. Survived by his wife Debbie, 2 children and 5 grandchildren. “John joined his father’s medical practice in 1978 and also displayed his father’s commitment both to Ridgetown and area, and to Kiwanis. John rose to become Kiwanis governor of Eastern Canada and the Caribbean in 2004-05 and, in 2014-15, served as president of Kiwanis International. Within Kiwanis, John, travelled the globe building support for the prevention of iodine deficiency disorder and the elimination of maternal neonatal tetanus, among many other projects. John was chief of family practice for St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chatham and president of the Kent County Medical Society, and served as chair of the board of the Foundation of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in 2010-11.”

Taylor, Geoffrey D.

Canmore, Alta.; University of Saskatchewan, 1977; infectious diseases. Died July 17, 2020, aged 68. Survived by his wife Prudence, 2 children and a grandson. “After medical school Geoff pursued post-graduate education in New Zealand and at the universities of Saskatchewan, Alberta, Minnesota, McGill and Tufts. His work had a global focus and he enjoyed outreach opportunities in Fiji, Singapore, Hong Kong and Uganda. Throughout a career spanning 4 decades as an infectious disease physician and professor at the University of Alberta, Geoff was dedicated to providing his patients with kind and compassionate care. He was an advocate for vulnerable and often stigmatized patients beginning in the early days of HIV/AIDS. He co-founded the Northern Alberta HIV Program and established the first modern Infection Prevention and Control Program in Alberta. Data and fact driven, Geoff also was a founding member of the Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program, where he ensured the collection and use of quality surveillance data to guide patient care and health policy to prevent hospital acquired infections.”

Brantford, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1976; family medicine. Died Nov. 5, 2020, aged 68. Survived by his wife Nancy, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. “He was a caring family physician in Brantford from 1977 to 1991.”

Chan, Cynthia Shiu Yee

Vancouver; University of Manitoba, 1978; family medicine. Died Jan. 5, 2021, aged 68.

Calgary; Karachi University (Pakistan), 1982; psychiatry. Died June 13, 2021, aged 68. Survived by his wife Siddiqua and 3 children.

Reznek, Stephen

Vancouver; University of Cape Town (South Africa), 1978; family medicine. Died Dec. 29, 2021, aged 68.

Smith, James A. (Jim)

Halifax; Dalhousie University, 1964; family medicine. Died Jan. 18, 2020, aged 69. Survived by his wife Lynda, 5 children and 4 grandchildren. “In 1964 he opened his family practice in Dartmouth, NS. His medical career spanned 3 decades and won him numerous awards, including the 1985 Family Physician of the Year Award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. He was a past president of the NS Chapter of the Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine, and served as physician for Team Canada at the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand. In 1984 Jim was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. He unwaveringly represented and served the people of Dartmouth East as a Liberal MLA, winning re-election in 1988, 1993, 1998 and 1999. During his time in government he served in cabinet as minister of community services, justice, health, and housing and municipal affairs. In his public life, Jim was always committed to justice, fairness and, most importantly, kindness. He strongly believed in standing up for what is right, so it was fitting that he chose a life of serving people.”

Dooley, Joseph M.

Halifax; University College Dublin (Ireland), 1975; pediatric neurology. Died Feb. 1, 2020, aged 69. Survived by his wife Elizabeth, 3 children and 3 grandchildren. “After graduation, a happy turn of fate brought Joe and Elizabeth to Toronto in 1976, where he completed his residency in pediatric neurology at the Hospital for Sick Children. Following a year as a research fellow at the Montreal General Hospital Research Institute, the family settled in Halifax in 1982. Joe practised at the Izaak Walton Killam Hospital for Children (IWK Health Centre) and taught at Dalhousie University for 37 years, until his retirement. Joe was head of the Division of Pediatric Neurology at the IWK for more than 15 years. He truly cared for and loved seeing the many children in his practice, and took immense satisfaction in helping infants and children from all over the Maritimes.”