Flag Notifications – Archives

Category for archived UBC in memoriam notices.

John Eldridge

The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (at the North Plaza of the Life Building) will be lowered Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in remembrance. Professor Emeritus John Eldridge passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Dr. Eldridge taught in the Department of Physics & Astronomy for over 44 years and was inducted into the Quarter Century Club in 1996.

Shelagh Smith

The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (at the North Plaza of the Life Building) will be lowered Friday, January 14, 2022 in remembrance. Professor Emerita (Honorary) Shelagh Smith passed away on December 27, 2021. Ms. Shelagh Smith was a Senior Nursing Instructor in the School of Nursing.

Ronald Hatch

The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (at the North Plaza of the Life Building) will be lowered Friday, January 14, 2022 in remembrance. Associate Professor Emeritus Ronald B. Hatch passed away on November 25, 2021. Dr. Hatch taught in the English Department for 35 years, and was inducted into the Quarter Century Club in 1996.

Harold Ratzlaff

The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (at the North Plaza of the Life Building) will be lowered Friday, January 14, 2022 in remembrance. Assistant Professor Emeritus Harold Ratzlaff passed away on September 6, 2021. Dr. Ratzlaff taught in the department of Educational Psychology and Special Education  

Desmond Tutu

The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (at the North Plaza of the Life Building) will be lowered Friday, January 7, 2022 in remembrance. Archbishop Desmond Tutu passed away on December 26, 2021. Dr. Tutu received an honorary degree from UBC in 2004.

Martin Hollenberg

The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (at the North Plaza of the Life Building) will be lowered Friday, January 7, 2022 in remembrance. Dean Emeritus of Medicine Martin Hollenberg passed away on December 17, 2021.

Gerard O’Connor

The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (at the North Plaza of the Life Building) will be lowered Thursday, December 16, 2021 in remembrance. Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus Gerard O’Connor passed away on October 1, 2021.  Dr. O’Connor taught in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

Ken Lyotier

The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (at the North Plaza of the Life Building) will be lowered Thursday, December 9, 2021 in remembrance. Dr. Ken Lyotier passed away on November 27, 2021. Dr. Lyotier received an Honorary degree from UBC in 2011. A celebration of life for Dr. Ken Lyotier will be held the afternoon of April 6, 2022, […]

Ross Labrie

The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (at the North Plaza of the Life Building) will be lowered Thursday, December 9, 2021 in remembrance. Professor Emeritus (Ernest) Ross Labrie passed away on November 16, 2021. Dr. Labrie taught in the department of English for over 25 years and was inducted into the Quarter Century Club in 1996.

Anthony Jeffreys

The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (at the North Plaza of the Life Building) will be lowered Thursday, December 9, 2021 in remembrance. Assistant University Librarian Emeritus (Ronald) Anthony Jeffreys passed away on November 10, 2021.