In Memoriam

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the death of our very dear Brother in Christ Raf Ellis. Raf and his wife Margaret are long time members of St. John's. When Raf and Margaret emigrated from South Africa to North Vancouver one of their first priorities was to find an Anglican Church near their new home. St. John's was that Church and through the years they both considered St. John's to be their second home.

Raf was a gentle soul, a gracious gentleman and a man of deep and abiding faith. While he was busy in his professional working life, he was always happy and generous to volunteer in serving our community, and doing so with great charm and style. His positive attitude and steadfast Christian belief that love is the center of all things will remain with us in loving memory. Raf will be very dearly missed.

A memorial service for Raf will be announced in the days ahead. Please keep Margaret and daughters Roz and Val in your prayers.  

May Raf rest in peace, and rise in glory.