Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
In Loving Memory of Serafim Costa Melo
Jul 7, 2025
“My Father was there for my first breath, and I was there for his last”.
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved pai, avô, and bisavô at the age of 92. He passed away surrounded by those he loved as he took his last breath.
He is survived by his children, Elisabete (Drew), Manuel, Maria (David),...
Michael James Shepherd
2025
After a courageous fight, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael James Shepherd on July 5, 2025. Michael (Mike) will be forever missed by his loving wife Regan and two daughters Victoria and Addison. Also left to cherish Mike's memory are his loving parents Jim and Joanne, sister Jill (husband Chris), brother Daniel (wife Jenna)....
Bernice Pearl Roberts
Jul 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that the Roberts family announces the passing of Bernice P. Roberts (nee Adams), who left us peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 3, 2025.
Bernice was born and raised in Fort St. John, British Columbia. She attended North Peace Senior Secondary School and, in 1967, moved to Vancouver to pursue her studies at...
Dr. James Russell - Professor Emeritus UBC
Jul 3, 2025
James lived his life well; he was an engaging storyteller and was known to hold court with an attentive audience and a glass in his hand often filled with his favourite tipple: single malt scotch. He loved adventures and a ‘wee’ walk would frequently entail cross country treks well off the beaten track. He loved the craic and a good...
Yvonne Laurette Marie Lemieux
Jul 2, 2025
Yvonne Laurette Marie Lemiuex, 63, of New Westminster BC, passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2025, at St. Michaels Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born at St Mary’s Hospital on April 12, 1962, Yvonne was one of nine children. She was the beloved daughter of Mush and Laurette Lemieux and a devoted partner to Fred Withers for a number...
Sheila Farrington (McGiverin) Bentley
Jun 29, 2025
Sheila Farrington (McGiverin) Bentley died peacefully in her sleep at home on June 29, 2025 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her husband Peter in 2021. She is survived by her 5 children, Barbara Hislop (John), Susan Kololian (Vahan), Joanie Ball (Mik), Michael Bentley (Lesley) and Lisa Turner (Terrence), 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Sheila was born...
Edward Zarchynski
Jun 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Edward Zarchynski on June 25, 2025, at the age of 87.
Ed began his lifelong career in the grain industry in 1956 at just 18 years old, starting with Pacific Elevators. In 1975, he rose to the position of Foreman, and by 1980, he transitioned to Pioneer Grain Elevator as Superintendent. He...
Margaret Christine Cuffy
Jun 24, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our dearest Margaret Cuffy (Chambers), who suffered death and went home to our Lord on June 24, 2025, at the age of 78. Affectionately known as “Granny” to many, she departed from this life peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her dearly.
Margaret was a devoted wife to Ronald Cuffy (deceased) and exceptional...
Darren Florie Kucheran
Jun 22, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Darren who left us peacefully on June 22, 2025, at the age of 56.
Darren was born in New Westminster, B.C., on May 21, 1969, to Max and Bev Kucheran. He grew up surrounded by a strong and loving family, alongside his brother Brian (Vicky), and sisters Sherry, & Sandra...
Bernadetta Marie Gerson
Jun 22, 2025
GERSON, Bernadetta (Bernice) Marie of Langley, BC passed away peacefully Sunday, June 22nd 2025 at the age of 89 years, 10 months. Bernice was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Annie Gorski; brother Conrad and twin siblings; sisters Lillian (Mike) Muhr; Agnes (Henry) Muhr; Lenora Sebastian and Marian Gorski.
She is survived and will be lovingly remembered by her husband Michael...
Julian Douglas Sean Scott
Jun 22, 2025
Julian Douglas Sean Scott came into this world on September 25, 1990, with a curious look and a big smile. His gramma cut his umbilical cord and a real enigma was born.
Growing up, we found Julian to be very intelligent, even coming third in a provincial wide math contest at a year over his grade. He auditioned for and was...
Marguerite Anne Diano
Jun 20, 2025
Born October 22, 1937, in Edmonton, Alberta, to Kathleen and Gordon Johnston, Anne grew up in Vancouver. Her father was a prestigious and highly respected general surgeon. While her mother was a well-educated woman supporting her husband’s success.
Anne went to school at Maple Grove Elementary, then to Point Grey High School and transitioned midway through high school to boarding school...
Ethan Jackson Jaques
Jun 19, 2025
Ethan Jaques died unexpectedly on June 19, 2025 for medical reasons as yet unknown. He was at his family cottage on Galiano Island. Galiano was Ethan’s sanctuary, the place he loved most in this world. If he had to die young, it’s somehow fitting it was there.
Ethan’s impact on those around him belied his age. He was widely known and...
Karl Eli Rey Deligero
Jun 19, 2025
It is with deepest grief and sadness to announce that our beloved Karl Eli Rey Deligero passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2025 in Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC Canada. He was 36 years old. He will be sadly missed by his father Eliseo, mother Evangelina, brothers Erle Kenneth and Kirk Pandre, sister-in-law Ivana Dominique, nephew Evan Kyle and...
Katherine Mabel Ann Reade
Jun 15, 2025
Katherine “Kathy” Mabel Ann Reade (née Campbell) died peacefully on June 15th, at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey, British Columbia at the age of 86.
She was born on August 3rd, 1938 in Stanley, New Brunswick to parents Doreen Edith Helen & Charles Vincent Campbell. She is predeceased by husband Jerome (Jerry) Bruce Herbert Reade, and brother Gerald (Gerry) Campbell.
Kathy is...
Gerald Patrick Seeley
Jun 13, 2025
Gerald (Gerry) Patrick Seeley, son of Chester Vance and Clara Ann Seeley (Harty), was born at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, B.C. on April 18, 1934, and passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, in Melville Hospice Home, Surrey, B.C. at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his first wife Maureen Seeley (O’Hagan) and siblings Don, Evelyn, and Genieva....
Richard (“Dick”) Lawrence Richards
Jun 11, 2025
Our beloved Dad, Husband, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Uncle Dick, passed away peacefully, June 11, 2025. He was a good and faithful servant of God.
Dick was a man of faith, integrity, conviction, and a deep love for his wife, Marilyn, his family and friends. He was respected by his peers and the many young people he mentored over the years.
Richard Lawrence...
Onorio Reginato
Jun 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Onorio Reginato.
Onorio was born in Ca’Rainati di San Zenone, Italy on February 26, 1945. He passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the age of 80 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Mariangela, his children Sonya (Spencer), Paula (Michael), grandchildren Hugh and Elise, sisters Lidia and Gabriella,...
Maria Teresa Voci
Jun 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Teresa.
Maria Teresa was born in Gasperina, Italy on November 25, 1942, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the age of 82 years.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Francesco, her children Marcello, Rino (Robin), Laura, and many nieces and nephews in Vancouver and...
Maurice Mourton
Jun 8, 2025
It is with inexpressible sadness that we share that Maurice passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 86.
He is survived by his loving wife Anne, his daughter Michelle (husband Darren) and granddaughter Sienna, whom he adored. His brother Ken and his family reside in the UK.
Maurice had a love of travel, which took both him and Anne...
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