OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Ian Raymond Findlater

Ian Raymond Findlater

Dec 21, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Rest.

Ian is Lovingly survived by his wife and Soulmate Cynthia, Mother & Father Vivian and Raymond, Brothers & Sisters Rick, Chris, Fiona, Michelle, Mike and Nicole, mom & dad in-laws Janice and Carl, and his dog Trooper.

Ian leaves behind many Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles and many wonderful friends who were also his family.

Celebration of Life for...

Dianne Marie Boyd (Kouyzer)

Dianne Marie Boyd (Kouyzer)

Dec 21, 2025

Dianne, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully with enduring grace on December 21, 2025.

Dianne was predeceased by her husband, Bob; her parents, John and Gabrielle Kouyzer; and her brother, Edward.

A loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and Nana, Dianne was known for her quick wit, deep love of family and friends, and her joyful spirit....

Donna Gail Uzelac

Donna Gail Uzelac

Dec 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Donna Gail Uzelac, who passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, surrounded by her family at Royal Columbian Hospital.

Donna will be welcomed by those who passed before her, especially her mother (Mary Korchinski), father (Nicholas Korchinski), uncles Bill and John, as well as all other close and...

Margaret (Maggie) Flynn

Margaret (Maggie) Flynn

Dec 20, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Flynn, on December 20th, 2025, at the age of 89. Margaret passed away peacefully with her three daughters by her side in White Rock.

Margaret was born on April 25, 1936, in Montreal, Quebec, the daughter of Kathleen and Michael Connor. She married William Flynn in 1963, the couple...

Claire Deirdre Jackson

Claire Deirdre Jackson

Dec 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Claire Deirdre Jackson, who passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Claire will be welcomed by those who passed before her, especially her Granny (Janette Cowan). She will be sorely missed by her mother Anne, father Ian, grandfather Edward, Sisters Jennifer (Christian), Alison (Tyler),...

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Mak

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Mak

Dec 15, 2025

Mrs. Mak passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025 - just five days shy of her 91st birthday - at St. John Hospice, surrounded by her family. Her passing followed a courageous six-month battle with bile duct cancer, a final test of the legendary strength and positivity that defined her life.

Born in Dongguan, China, Mrs. Mak fled to Hong Kong...

Mary Wan

Mary Wan

Dec 14, 2025

Mary Wan passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025. Her last days were spent in the company of her three children who were by her bedside during her final hours.

She was known for her excellent cooking and cleanliness. Quiet but determined she forged ahead when confronting any obstacles.

From her birthplace in Rodrigues, she moved to Mauritius where she got married...

Francesco Nicola Scorda

Francesco Nicola Scorda

Dec 11, 2025

Francesco passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 74.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Maria, son Francesco (Gosia), and brothers Sam (Helgi, Suzanne, Domenic, and Anthony), Joe (Charlene, Danielle, Joey, and Amanda), and Nick.

Francesco worked for 35 years with BC Transit. Built his home from the ground up in 1976. He was selfless, always...

Donald Nelson Burton

Donald Nelson Burton

Dec 10, 2025

Don was born in Toronto, Ontario, on June 14, 1972, and grew up in the family home on Barker Ave.

Don became involved with Scouting at an early age and remained active until his early twenties. It was there that he developed one of his first true passions: the outdoors. Camping, canoeing, biking, rock climbing, and hiking were pursuits he lived...

Gerald Wade Soper

Gerald Wade Soper

Dec 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gerald (Gerry) Wade Soper, a beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend. Gerry passed away suddenly at home in New Westminster, British Columbia, on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, at the age of 73.

Gerry was predeceased by Victoria De Fazio, his partner of 26 years, and his brother Bill Soper. He...

Caterina Lazzara

Caterina Lazzara

Dec 8, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Caterina Lazzara, on December 8, 2025. Caterina at the age of 99 years leaves us. She was predeceased by her husband Nicolo Lazzara. She is survived by and will be sadly missed by her sons Frank Lazzara and [Echo] and Joseph Lazzara and [Maria], her granddaughters...

Simeon Cemana

Simeon Cemana

Dec 7, 2025

Simeon Crucillo Cemaña, 98, of Chilliwack, British Columbia, joined our Creator on December 7, 2025.

Simeon is best known as “Papay”, and he was born on March 13, 1927 in Tiwi, Albay, Philippines. He grew up in Tiwi, lived a full life as a farmer, barber, with a deep love for reading, sports [especially boxing], geography, and politics.

In 1948, Simeon married...

Richard Adi Danyo

Richard Adi Danyo

Dec 5, 2025

Richard Adi Danyo (Nio Bie Seng) was born on January 24, 1936 in Purwokerto, Indonesia, the first child of Nio Thiam Piet and Lie Lie Gen. At a young age, he was fortunate to survive a mass killing during World War II. As the oldest of six siblings, and because his parents did not have enough money to support all...

Francis Clare

Francis Clare

Dec 3, 2025

Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, by parents Earl and Rosabel Johnson, along with his siblings Delmar, Ken, Lorraine, and predeceased by Vivian. He would later change his name to Francis Clare.

A bit of a rebel, young “David” (Francis) worked on the Great Lake's freighters, a hardened role where crew often drank and did soft drugs to...

Evelyn Annette Downs

Evelyn Annette Downs

Dec 3, 2025

Passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, in the presence of family. Evelyn was raised on a farm north of Regina, Saskatchewan, the youngest of seven children born to Thomas and Ruth McCusker. She was predeceased by her loving husband Harry, and her siblings, William, Louise, Bette, Bernice, Kevin and Marion. Evelyn will be greatly missed by her daughters Katharine...

Foster Hugh Harvey

Foster Hugh Harvey

Dec 2, 2025

It is with deep sadness we share the news that Foster Hugh Harvey (Hugh) passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2025, in White Rock, B.C. at the age of 97. Hugh is lovingly remembered by his family: Evelyn, his wife of 71 years; his three children and their partners, Karen (Andy), Grant (Amy), and Laureen; his six grandchildren Ellen, Bill,...

Angeline Elizabeth Kraft

Angeline Elizabeth Kraft

Dec 1, 2025

Our hearts heavy with loss, we announce the passing of beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Ange.

Born September 4th of 1933, Ange lived a full and accomplished life, leaving a great legacy of love. At her time of passing on December 1st 2025 she assuredly returned to the waiting embrace of her husband Ernest, sisters Rosmond, Maxine and Rosemary, and...

Hanifa Lobo

Hanifa Lobo

Nov 30, 2025

On Sunday, November 30, 2025, Hanifa (Hennie) Lobo—beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend—passed away at the age of 98 surrounded by her family.

Hennie was born on April 8, 1927, in Hong Kong. While training to become a nurse, she met the love of her life, Kenneth John Lobo. The two married in Kenya on October 4, 1954, and went on...

Gum Chu Cheong

Gum Chu Cheong

Nov 29, 2025

Gum Chu Cheong passed away peacefully at the age of 95 in Vancouver General Hospital after a short illness. His family visited him on a daily basis helping to care for him until his last day.

Chu worked as a Civil Structural Engineer in the UK as well as in Canada where he emigrated to in 1967.

He was involved with the...

Ruth Elizabeth Wilson

Ruth Elizabeth Wilson

Nov 28, 2025

On Friday November 28, 2025, Ruth Elizabeth Wilson, loving mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 79.

Ruth was born on November 2, 1946 in Winnipeg MB, to Betty and George Harris. She graduated as a registered nurse from the St Boniface School of Nursing in 1967 and bachelor of Nursing from the University of Manitoba in 1971. She...

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