OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Edward Zarchynski

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...

Bernadetta Marie Gerson

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...

Darren Florie Kucheran

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...

Julian Douglas Sean Scott

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

Marguerite Anne Diano

Jun 20, 2025

With loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Anne Diano, who left us at the age of 87 on June 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born October 22, 1937, in Edmonton, Alberta, to Kathleen and Gordon Johnston, Anne grew up in Vancouver. She went to school at Maple Grove Elementary, to Point Grey High School (grades 7-9)...

Ethan Jackson Jaques

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Michelle Yadegari Ghahderijani

Michelle Yadegari Ghahderijani

Jun 6, 2025

Yadegari Ghahderijani, Michelle passed away on June 6th, 2025, in New Westminster at the age of 56. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Kourosh, her parents Donald and Margaret, her daughters Marisa and Presley, and her stepsons Shahan and Shervin. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and friend and will be greatly missed. A Funeral Service will...

Frank Peter Sever

Frank Peter Sever

Jun 5, 2025

Frank Peter Sever passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Langley, BC, at the age of 84.

Frank will be sadly missed by his wife Tatjana, daughter Kelly and son Frank (Julia), grandsons Luke (Cassandra) and Trevor (Danielle Horodylowski), and great grandsons Ryder, Rhett and Weston.

Frank came to this country for a better life, with only a suitcase containing a...

Gaudenza (Enza) Nolletti

Gaudenza (Enza) Nolletti

Jun 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Enza.

Surrounded by the love and comfort of her family, Enza passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2025.

Enza will be forever loved and deeply missed by her children, Marisa (Brent), Silvio (Francesca) & Bianca, her treasured grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Matthew (Michela), Briana (Branden),...

Stephanie Lee LLewellyn

Stephanie Lee LLewellyn

Jun 5, 2025

Stephanie Llewellyn, also known as Good Feather Woman, passed away peacefully at the Royal Columbian Hospital in Vancouver on June 5, 2025, at the age of 56, following a heart attack related to a rare form of muscular dystrophy.

Born on December 19, 1968, in Thompson, Manitoba, Stephanie lived a vibrant life filled with curiosity, kindness, and creativity. Her early years...

Daniel Patrick Cahill

Daniel Patrick Cahill

Jun 4, 2025

Born October 23rd, 1956 @ St. Mary’s Hospital New Westminster, B.C., died suddenly June 4th, 2025 @ The Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario at the age of 68. He is predeceased by his parents Pat and Bertha Cahill, and in-laws John and Lilian Wilbor. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joni, children Christopher, Michael (Liana), Sarah (Shane) and...

Dr. John William Smyth MacKenzie

Dr. John William Smyth MacKenzie

May 31, 2025

Dr. John MacKenzie passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Vancouver. Husband to Wendy (Cross) MacKenzie (d. 2020); Dad to Gordon and Rosemary, Ian and Marcy; much loved Grandad to Hannah and David, Alyson, Linden, and Cameron; and Great-grandad to Oscar - with whom he shared a love of ice cream.

Born in 1930 in Victoria Harbour, ON, to...

Lola Marilee Simpson

Lola Marilee Simpson

May 30, 2025

Lola Marilee Simpson (Oct 5, 1952 - May 30, 2025) died peacefully on Friday May 30th. Her will and resilience in the face of an increasingly painful illness was a testament to the strength of her character and to her love of life and family.

Marilee was a devoted spouse, sister, stepmother, mother, and Grandmother to Dirk van Poelgeest , Robert...

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