In Memoriam

Sometimes, a lifetime just isn’t enough.

APEGA extends our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of our respected members who have passed away. 

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APEGA Remembers

  • Mr. Shakeel Ahmed, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    September 1974–April 2025
  • Mr. Denis Bacon, P.Geol.
    Life Member
    April 1929–September 2024
  • Mr. Jaap Bakker, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    December 1929–April 2025
  • Mr. Richard Balliant, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    July 1958–March 2025
  • Mr. Russell Barth, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    September 1960–March 2025
  • Mrs. Vanessa Bellardinelli, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    March 1972–September 2024
  • Mr. Emanuel Bocancea, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    November 1962–September 2024
  • Mr. Gordon Bourns, P.Geol.
    Life Member
    August 1932–August 2024
  • Mr. Henry Brusset, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    April 1926–September 2024
  • APEGA Past-President (2006)
    Mr. Dave Chalcroft, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    December 1942–March 2025
  • Ms. Hang Chen, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    May 1969–March 2025
  • Mr. Dennis Chorney, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    May 1950–October 2024
  • APEGA Past-President (1991)
    Mr. Noel Cleland, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    December 1929–April 2025
  • Mr. Gordon Clow, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    March 1969–March 2025
  • Mr. Gilles Courtemanche, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    October 1954–October 2024
  • Mr. David Craig, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    March 1927–September 2024
  • Mr. William Eckford, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    April 1944–July 2024
  • Mr. Owie Ellis, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    March 1939–November 2024
  • Mr. Peter Fink, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    November 1934–February 2025
  • Mr. Maxim Fischer, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    June 1946–January 2025
  • Mr. Patrick Fortney, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    April 1941–August 2024
  • Mr. Denis Fournier, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    May 1954–October 2024
  • Mr. Donald Fraser, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    December 1928–June 2024
  • Mr. Mathew Jobin, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    October 1996–May 2025
  • Mr. Richard Jones, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    November 1948–January 2025
  • Mr. Hari Kapil, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    August 1943–December 2024
  • Mr. Allen Krahn, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    November 1947–September 2024
  • Mr. Simon Lau, E.I.T.
    Member-In-Training
    May 1974–December 2024
  • Mr. Jason Lauder, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    March 1972–July 2024
  • Mr. Anthony Leanza, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    April 1943–August 2024
  • Mr. Neil Leeson, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    September 1949–February 2025
  • Mr. Congbiao Liu, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    March 1964–January 2025
  • Mr. Daniel McGinnis, P.Eng.
    Licensee
    August 1973–June 2024
  • Mr. Arthur Mitchell, P.Geol.
    Life Member
    June 1945–July 2024
  • Mr. Don Murray, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    October 1951–November 2024
  • Mr. John Ostrom, P.Geo.
    Professional Member
    August 1960–September 2024
  • Mr. Ronald Paul, P.Geol.
    Life Member
    October 1933–May 2025
  • Mr. James Pletcher, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    August 1931–March 2025
  • Mr. Donald Rausch, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    July 1951–August 2024
  • Mr. Norman Robinet, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    June 1935–July 2024
  • Mr. Robert Rubben, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    September 1986–September 2024
  • Dr. Horacio Sessarego, P.Geol.
    Life Member
    December 1954–July 2024
  • Mr. Donald Shepherd, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    July 1950–June 2024
  • Mr. Alexander Shklanka, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    March 1937–April 2025
  • Mr. Bruce Stewart, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    August 1956–February 2025
  • Mr. Mike Strong, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    May 1940–December 2024
  • Mr. Bernard Tanner, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    August 1938–November 2024
  • Ms. Suzanne Teal, P.Geol.
    Life Member
    April 1946–January 2025
  • Mr. Joe Thoms, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    December 1968–February 2025
  • Mr. Ralph Tigner, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    May 1974–August 2024
  • Mr. Ernest Unruh, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    November 1947–October 2024
  • Dr. Ake Vebo, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    July 1942–July 2024
  • Mr. Hendri Vorster, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    April 1950–September 2024
  • Mr. Alvin Winestock, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    April 1937–April 2025
  • Brian Wood, P.Eng.
    Professional Member
    December 1944–February 2025
  • Ms. Maureen Yates Dootka, P.Eng.
    Life Member
    May 1960–December 2024

Last updated June 2025