Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
Brian Herman Reeves Bridger
Nov 26, 2025
In loving memory of Brian Bridger who passed away Wednesday November 26, 2025 at Royal Columbian Hospital peacefully with his daughter Lana by his side. He was 82.
Beloved father of Lana Monkkonen (Tony)of New Westminster, BC. Loving son to Harry & Jordis (predeceased). Loving brother to Debby Pennarun (Mark), Susan Ceccanese(Peter), Bob Thompson, Kim Radey (Tim), Wendy Cooper (Graham), Shelly...
Marguerite (Greta) Frances Bohan
Nov 25, 2025
Marguerite (Greta) Bohan passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025 in White Rock, BC at the age of 89. She will be sadly missed by her husband Harold, children Paula (James), Colleen and Harry (Cynthia), grandchildren Hayley, Stephanie (Kirk) and Ellie, and great-grandson, Kilian. Greta was born in New Brunswick, one of seven siblings: Sheila (Earl), Joe (Helen), Anna (Dominic),...
Emilienne Rita Wunderlich
Nov 21, 2025
Emilienne “Mimi” Rita Wunderlich, 95, of Burnaby, British Columbia, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. Born on August 27, 1930, in Ferland, Saskatchewan. She was the cherished daughter of Adonias and Emilienne Morin.
Mimi was beloved by all who knew her. Known for her kindness and devotion to her family, Mimi had an unwavering faith in the Lord. She held...
Edythe Louise Antenen
Nov 21, 2025
Jacqui was predeceased by her first husband Robert McVicker in 1970, daughter Patricia, second husband Edward Antenen in 2004. Jacqui is survived by son Sandy McVicker, grandson Andrew McVicker, great-granddaughter Thea, sisters Nikki and Denise.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 20675 – 87th Avenue, Langley, BC on December 3rd at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations...
Alessandro (Alex) Pellichero
Nov 18, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Alessandro (Alex) Pellichero on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, at the age of 94.
Alessandro was predeceased by his former wife, Santina Pellichero. He is lovingly remembered by his sons Claudio (Shirley) and Daniel (Stacey), as well as his cherished grandchildren Jeffrey, Alyssa, Tye (Alexandra), Hunter, and Sage.
A...
Mary Yvonne Grekul
Nov 17, 2025
Mary, Yvonne Grekul (nee Stoley), 87, of Vancouver, BC, via Nanaimo, BC and Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughter, grandchildren, and son-in-law.
She will be deeply missed by her children, Kori (Jonathan), Tim (Shandell), and James, and her cherished grandchildren Haley and Kiara, who loved their “Nana” deeply.
Born in Camrose, Alberta, Yvonne was...
Sally Jones
Nov 13, 2025
Sally lived a vibrant life filled with love, creativity, travel, music, laughter and kindness.
Born in England, she went on a great adventure with her husband, Ralph, to Canada, where they chose to stay and make their home. Wherever Sally and Ralph went, they were well known for making lifelong friends and improving the world around them.
She brought her background as...
Elise Franklin
Nov 10, 2025
Julianne Elise Franklin, passed away on November 10 in Burnaby General Hospital.
Elise was born on December 23, 1928, in Mckague, Saskatchewan and is predeceased by her parents Margarite (nee Bogaert) and Alois Sabbe. Her husband of 63 years, Fredrick Thomas Franklin; sister-in-law Gwendolyn, brother Morris, sisters Marie, Elza, Godelieve and Alma, and daughter Teresa Zagar in August 2024.
Elise leaves behind...
Linda Sue Trueman
Nov 9, 2025
Linda learned that she had cancer in the Spring. She had an extended hospital stay because of complications from the cancer and related surgery, but her medical team was optimistic about her recovery and return home right up until her final week. Her death on November 9th at Vancouver General Hospital, in some ways, was a surprise.
Family was very important...
Gordon “BARRY” Tough
Nov 8, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gordon “Barry” Tough on November 8,2025. He was surrounded by family as he peacefully slipped away.
Barry faced his long illness with a smile and a joke; he reminded us everyday that hope and humour can outlast any diagnosis.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta. Barry worked for the Railroad in both Alberta and...
Rosemarie Wertschek
Nov 6, 2025
Rosemarie died in hospital on November 6 after her illness made it impossible for her to be at home with her brother, John, as she had wished. She was age 76. Rosemarie and John were the children of a Croatian family who spent several years after World War II in a camp for displaced persons in Linz, Austria. When they...
Cecily Elizabeth Reid
Nov 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Beth Reid Born October 31, 1955 – Passed away peacefully November 5, 2025
Born at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Montreal, Beth “Cecily Elizabeth” Reid was the eldest of seven children of the late Donald and Kathleen (Kitty) Reid. Dear sister and sister-in-law of (the late Peter and Nancy Downer), Robert and (the late Conchetta DiFrancesco), Heather and...
Reynold Edward Ortmann
Nov 4, 2025
Reynold Edward Ortmann, born March 19, 1940, in rural southwest Saskatchewan, passed away early November 4, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean (née Pullen); his three daughters, Nicole, Alice and Laura; and his granddaughter, Caitlyn. His sister, Bette, and brother, Al, still live in Saskatchewan along with Al's wife, Marie, their children and grandchildren.
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