Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Edmund Hensel
Mar 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother & uncle, in the city of Vancouver at the Blessed age of 94.
Edmund was born in a small German farming community in eastern Europe, the second oldest of eight children of Emil and Emilie Hensel. Like many other families from that time, their lives...
Harold Derby Edward Grossman
Mar 9, 2025
Derby Grossman, aged 90, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025 with family at his bedside. He was preceded in death by his wives Donna (née Leveridge, d.2015) and Barbara (née Dye, d.1972), his stepdaughter Kathy Esselmont, and brother Terry Grossman. He is lovingly remembered by his children Liz Dürfeld (Ric Dürfeld), Don Grossman (Tracy Espenant), and Leah Ramsay (Dave...
Franceschina (Franca) Gambetese
Mar 9, 2025
Franceschina (Franca) Gambetese of Burnaby, passed away on March 9, 2025.
Franca was born in Spezzano Piccolo, Italy on October 24, 1930. She moved to Canada as a young girl and spent most of her life in the Lower Mainland. She worked as a clerk for CPR Telegraph her entire working life.
Franca was a woman of faith and was very involved...
Ted Cicillian Dudek
2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ted Cicillian Dudek, on Saturday, March 8, in Surrey, British Columbia.
Ted was born to Cecillia and Joseph in Edmonton, Alberta. He was a devout Catholic who found guidance, strength, and comfort in his faith throughout his life.
A true gentleman, Ted was generous and considerate. His dedication to building his...
Jeffrey Farrugia
Mar 7, 2025
Jeffrey Farrugia – The Captain of His Own Adventure
After a year-long, hard-fought battle with cancer, Jeff reluctantly set sail on his final voyage on March 7, 2025, much to his reluctance and with his preferred co-captain by his side. Those who knew Jeff best suspect he’s already found a great smoking spot, a boat to captain, an interesting stranger to...
Gerald Royle Hughes
Mar 5, 2025
Gerald Royle Hughes passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in Surrey, BC at the age of 92. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Gay, children Ardis, Brendan and Curtis and grandchildren Kajsa and Emmeli.
Gerald was a devoted husband and father and was very proud of his Engineering degree from the University of Washington. He loved to travel...
Scott Alexander LaPrairie
Mar 5, 2025
Husband, Father, Grandfather, CEO of LaPrairie Group of Companies
It is with profound sadness that we announce Scott LaPrairie passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. We are deeply grateful that Scott was able to spend his final time at home surrounded by his family.
Scott is lovingly remembered by his spouse, Andrea; his...
Ethnea Kathleen McAleese
Mar 5, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ethnea Kathleen McAleese on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She passed peacefully at Surrey Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She is predeceased by her husband Thomas Anthony, her son in-law Al, her daughter Diane and many other relatives. She is survived by her sons Tom (Nelia), Brad (June), her daughters...
Walter Letvinchuk
Mar 1, 2025
Wally left us with dignity and in peace having family at his side after living a very full and independent life until his passing at the age of 92.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, and moving to Vancouver, BC with family in the early 1940’s, he is predeceased by Rita, his wife of 61 years, parents, sister Nancy, brothers Fred and Alex,...
Anthony (Tony) Grant Gould
Feb 28, 2025
Our family sadly announces that our beloved Anthony Grant (Tony) Gould passed away suddenly on February 28th, 2025. Predeceased by his mother, Sheila Lucile (Neil) Gould, RN, and father, Grant Allenby Gould, M.D., and his sister, Sheila Gould, Tony is survived by his loving wife, Diana, his daughters, Kimberley Gable (Adam), and Sasha; his grandchildren, Lacy and Cason Gable, his...
Kathleen Morgan
Feb 28, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Kathleen (nee Gallagher). Born in Liverpool, England, Kathleen immigrated to Canada in 1956 when she was 17 years old with her mom, brother, and sister to join her dad and brothers. Shortly after, she met and married Pat Herbert in 1960. Kathleen and Pat adopted and raised 3...
Felicetta Gasbarro
Feb 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Felicetta Gasbarro at the age of 92.
She was predeceased by her husband Antonio and brother Domenic. She is survived by her son Pietro, sisters Giuseppina and Ginetta (Sandro), sister-in-law Natalina. Also, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was a loving mother, sister, and friend who will be missed...
Mark "Andre" DesLauriers
Feb 26, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mark Andre DesLauriers, who left this world on February 26, 2025, at the age of 64.
Born on December 2, 1960, to Louis Philippe DesLauriers and Maria DesLauriers Nofield, Andre was the fifth of seven children. He grew up surrounded by the love of his family, a bond he cherished throughout his life....
Francis "Oliver" Owens
Feb 26, 2025
Francis Oliver Owens (May 16, 1937- Feb 26, 2025) was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland to Catherine McGookin (d. 1970) and Patrick Joseph Owens (d. 1978). He is survived by his loving partner, Maria; his four children: Bob, Jacqueline (Greg), Gerry (Angie), Tim (Kris), and six grandchildren whom he adored. Madeleine (Hudson), Nicholas (Emily) and Natalie (Peter), Dante, Kenzie, and...
Giuseppe Foschi
Feb 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved papa, nonno, bisnonno, brother, zio, and friend.
Giuseppe (Nello to all) passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at the age of 91.
Predeceased by his wife Marisa, and his sisters Anita and Erminia. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Patrizia (Gianni), Daniela (Marco), Roberta (Eugenio), Francesca...
Virginia Anne Stocco
Feb 25, 2025
Virginia Anne Stocco was born in Canora, Saskatchewan but spent most of her life in New Westminster BC, with a brief stint in Brisbane Australia. Virginia (aka Ma) played a central role in her family which included her current and prior spouses, Giacomo and Carlo, her daughter Nina, her son Leo, and her grandsons Jake and Joey. She simultaneously had...
Bernice Evelyn Weber
Feb 25, 2025
Bernice Evelyn Weber (Ellingson), passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Surrey BC, at the age of 85. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Robert Weber. Bernice will be lovingly remembered by her daughters: Marlene McClelland (Brad), Sharon Hodson (Ed), Teresa Weber, Audrey Crow (Brian), son: Darryl Weber (Anne), 11 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
Bernice was very proud...
Wayne Cameron
Feb 22, 2025
It is with immense sorrow that we say goodbye to an incredible husband, loving dad, brother, son, uncle, and friend. Wayne passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer on February 22nd, 2025 at Melville Hospice in White Rock, B.C.
Wayne was born in Sherbrooke, Québec and was so excited to move to the West Coast in 1979. He married...
Angela Mae Spanjers
Feb 22, 2025
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day… unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.”
Angela will be sadly missed by her loving husband Glen, her cherished children, Emily and Liam, her special aunt, Mary, her treasured in-laws, Suzanne and Henry, her dear sister and brother, Katie and Billy, her many beloved brothers...
Maria Valenti
Feb 22, 2025
It is with profound sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Maria Valenti. She passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family, on February 22, 2025, at the age of 81.
She will be forever remembered by her devoted husband of 58 years, Isidoro, son Francesco (Mirella), and...
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