Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Gertrude Cuthbertson
Jan 6, 2026
Gertrude Cuthbertson (nee Strauss)
Gertie passed away on January 6, 2026 in her 90th year. She was predeceased by her parents Eduard and Frieda Strauss, and her daughter, Lorna Pye.
Gertie is survived by Dale, her loving husband of sixty-four years, son Glen (Ildi), three grandchildren Sarah (Kevin), Daniel, and Hannah (Thomas),
and six great grandchildren Cassia, Samuel, Caleb, Leilani, John and Denver,...
Alma Marelic
Jan 4, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alma Marelic on January 4th, 2026, at the age of 87.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many.
Alma is survived by her husband, Rafael, her son Jadran (Nadia), grandchildren Raquel, Adrian, and Noel, and her two brothers, Dinko and Nardo.
Thank you to the staff at St....
Christina Elizabeth Connolly
Dec 30, 2025
Christina Elizabeth Connolly, age 88, of Rosedale BC passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 30,2025.
Mom was born in Bunclody, Wexford, Ireland on December 16,1937. Predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Michael Connolly. Mom will be greatly missed by all of her children and grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered by all her relatives and siblings throughout Canada, Ireland,...
Livio Michielin
2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Livio Michielin on December 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with ALS. Born March 26, 1962, to Gino and Joanne Michielin, Livio’s life was defined by resilience, humor, and a profound love for his family and friends.
Livio is lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Manuela, his daughter...
Quan Ren
Dec 27, 2025
Quan Ren passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 at 71 years old. He was born in Liaoning, China to his parents - Ren Yishan and Sun Qi on February 20, 2025. He has two older brothers and a younger sister. He is predeceased by his parents and his eldest brother.
Quan Ren grew up in Beijing, China and eventually got...
Mary Elizabeth Laing
Dec 27, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce that Mary Elizabeth Laing (née Brown) (1949–2025) passed away peacefully with her children by her side after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mary faced her final years with remarkable strength, meeting each challenge with resilience, and filling her days with laughter, love, and precious family moments.
Mary Elizabeth Laing was born in...
Mark Nicholas Dance
Dec 26, 2025
Mark Dance passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, after a six-year battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). His loving wife, Christiane, was with him. He was 63 years old.
Mark was cut from a different cloth. He was truly exceptional. His brilliance in engineering was just one of his many qualities and manifested itself over decades in academia, working in...
Sherryl Lianne Jordison
Dec 25, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sherryl “Sherry” Jordison on December 25th, 2025, at the age of 66. Sherry was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many.
She is survived by her beloved children, Jessica, Taylor, Bobby, Kyle, Ashley, and Ryan. And two grandchildren, Stella and Ayden.
We will all miss her dearly.
A Memorial Service will...
Bud Kanke
Dec 24, 2025
In memory of Bud Kanke — a devoted husband, respected founder, and a man whose life’s work was defined by integrity, hard work, and heart.
Bud’s greatest pride was always Dotty, the love of his life and his true partner in every sense. Everything Bud built in the world was grounded in the life he and Dotty built together.
Professionally, Bud was...
Richard William Moore
Dec 22, 2025
Richard Moore passed away peacefully on December 22nd, 2025, at the age of 66. He is predeceased by his parents Allan and Judith Moore. Richard is survived by his wife Dana, his daughter Alexandra, his sons Dominic, Michael, Anthony, and Nicholas, grandson Matthew, and granddaughter Addison. He is also survived by his brothers David and Garry, sisters, Suzanne and Donna,...
Manuel Claro Arrieta
Dec 21, 2025
Arrieta, Manuel Claro passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2025 in St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC at the age of 76. He is predeceased by his brother Jesus Arrieta, father Gaudencio Arrieta, mother Sabina Arrieta and his brother Inocencio Arrieta. Manuel is survived by and will lovingly be remembered by his wife Owen Arrieta, daughters Angele Arrieta & Amie Chua...
Elfriede Elisabeth Kamrowski-Gust
Dec 21, 2025
It is with grateful hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Elfriede Kamrowski-Gust, who peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on December 21, 2025, at the age of 91.
Elfriede was born on October 3, 1934, in Hagen, Westfalen, Germany, the youngest of three children. In 2000, she made Canada her home, where she...
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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