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Elizabeth Norvena Lyle

Elizabeth Norvena Lyle

Apr 27, 2025

Elizabeth Norvena Marie Lyle April 17, 1958 - March 27, 2025The family is sad to announce the passing of Elizabeth Norvena Marie Lyle. Norvena passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2025, at 66 years of age while residing in Chilliwack, BC.Norvena was a very charismatic, generous, kind & loving woman and was always up for an adventure. She was passionate...

Edda Pitton (nee Bianchet)

Edda Pitton (nee Bianchet)

Mar 28, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our mom Edda on March 28, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband Dominic of 67 years. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Loren, son Walter, and grandson Michael (Amanda). Edda enjoyed spending time in her garden, cooking, for her family, and will be remembered for her famous laughter. 

Prayers will...

Christopher K. Covell

Christopher K. Covell

Mar 26, 2025

Not how that he died

But how did he live

Not that which he gained

But that which he gave

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher K. Covell at age 57 in Vancouver, B.C. Chris’ life was cut short, but he lived it well. He will be remembered for his intelligence, creativity, kindness, and generosity. He will...

Jean Hefferland

Jean Hefferland

Mar 26, 2025

Jean passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2025, at New Vista Society Care Home at the age of 98. 

She is predeceased by her husband Jackie, all sons and daughters Raymond, John, Paul, Theresa, Mary, and Michelle. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, including relatives in Scotland. 

For many years Jean worked at the...

Zvonko Basic

Zvonko Basic

Mar 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Zvonko Basic, who left us on March 24, 2025, at the age of 84 years. Zvonko was born on June 16, 1940, in Zavidovici, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to Ana and Anton Basic. In the mid-1960s, he made the courageous decision to move to Canada, first arriving in Halifax and...

Kwok Yuk Yau 邱国鋈

Kwok Yuk Yau 邱国鋈

Mar 23, 2025

Kwok Yuk Yau 邱国鋈, a distinguished educator and passionate artist, passed away on March 23, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada, at the age of 88. Born on June 17, 1936, in Hong Kong, he dedicated his life to the field of education, making significant contributions as a teacher and principal in several esteemed institutions.

Kwok's academic journey began at the University of...

Vittorio Di Giovanni

Vittorio Di Giovanni

Mar 23, 2025

Vittorio Di Giovanni passed away peacefully at the age of 88.

He is predeceased by his son Michele. He is survived by his wife Giuseppina, son Gianfranco (Laura), daughter-in-law Vita, and grandchildren Allegra, Sofia, Damiano, and Eva.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church 555 South Slocan Street,...

Richard McGregor “Greg” Fowler

Richard McGregor “Greg” Fowler

Mar 22, 2025

Greg Fowler passed away peacefully on March 22 after a long illness.

Greg was born in Pasadena, California before moving to Vancouver with his two loving Canadian parents. He and his parents and younger sister Vicki settled into their home on Cedarhurst drive in Vancouver where Greg ultimately attended McGee Secondary School before going on to UBC.

Greg is grieved by his...

Elmer Proznick

Elmer Proznick

Mar 22, 2025

After a long and well lived life, we are saddened to announce the passing of our Dad and Gramps, Elmer Proznick at the Berkley Care Centre, North Vancouver in his 91st year. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Lou; grandson Michael; parents Joe and Dora; sisters Mary, Lena, and Elsie; brothers Paul and Nick. He will be lovingly remembered...

Eugenia (Jean) Krupinski

Eugenia (Jean) Krupinski

Mar 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Eugenia (Jean) Krupinski (nee Maliszewska), age 99, passed away peacefully March 20, 2025. She was born in Szudzialowo, Poland on April 2, 1925, to Jan and Konstancja. After being captured in WW2 by the Germans at 17, she was taken away from her family and forced to work in labor camps...

Robert Edmund Listecki Jr.

Robert Edmund Listecki Jr.

Mar 20, 2025

Robert Edmund Listecki Jr., 61, passed away on March 20, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1963, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Rob’s life was a true gift, and those who knew him were grateful for the time they shared with him.

Rob lived in Vancouver with his loving wife, Tricia, and their...

Biljana Adamovic

Biljana Adamovic

Mar 20, 2025

In the late hours of the first day of Spring, on March 20th, 2025, surrounded by her family, Biljana Adamovic peacefully passed away.

She was born on February 14th, 1968, in the city of Novi Sad, Serbia to Gradimir and Milena Stamenkovic. She spent her childhood in the town of Mali Zvornik, which is nestled in the hills enveloping the river...

Shui Fun Leung

Shui Fun Leung

Mar 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that the Chan family announce the passing of their beloved mother and grandmother, Shui Fun Leung of Burnaby, BC. She was born on April 13, 1934 in Guangdong, China and passed away peacefully at Burnaby, British Columbia on March 19, 2025 at the high age of 90. Our heartfelt condolences to the Chan family at...

Lola Marie Vermeulen

Lola Marie Vermeulen

Mar 19, 2025

Last day of travel adventure to Gujarat, India, January 3rd , 2025.“There is a reason this is the least travelled area of India.” Marie’s comment

Marie left us peacefully on March 19th , 2025.

Born March 29th , 1947, in Powel River, B.C. to Slim and Margaret Davidson. Marie is the third of their six daughters. 

In 1950, 3-year-old Marie and her family...

Felipa Castanas Dominado

Felipa Castanas Dominado

Mar 17, 2025

Felipa Castanas Dominado passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025 at the age of 95. She is predeceased by husband Ireneo and son Kenneth. She is survived by her daughter Sandra, son Edsel, younger brother Carlos and grandchildren Dominic, Myka, Keanu and Justine.

She was a prayerful person, loving mother, sister and a devoted friend to many. She will be dearly...

Larry Peter Frank Longo

Larry Peter Frank Longo

Mar 15, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the very sudden passing of our dear brother and uncle, Larry Peter Frank Longo, who passed away March 15, 2025. Born in 1955 Vancouver, B.C. 

Predeceased by Mother, Chris Longo and Father, Alex Longo of Vancouver, B.C. Survived by sister, Donna (Michael), and brother Jim (Mollie), nephews Jimmy (Tara) and Michael and their...

Edmund Hensel

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

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

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

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...

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