Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Francschina (Franca) Gambetese
Mar 9, 2025
Francschina (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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Benjamin Lorne Hume
Feb 21, 2025
With faith and courage, Ben Hume has passed away at Vancouver General Hospital.
A loving husband, father, Pa, brother, friend, uncle and mentor to many, he is already missed by the many people who loved him.
Ben was born in Vancouver in 1948 to Janet and Lorne, grew up in North Vancouver, and as an adult lived in Nova Scotia and Massachusetts....
Calvin Richard Befus
Feb 21, 2025
We are heartbroken at the loss of Calvin Richard Befus. He was a man of integrity, kindness, and boundless energy. Calvin leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and unwavering devotion.
Survived by his wife Susan, sons Colin and Calvin Jr., stepsons Chris, and Jeff. grandchildren, Axel, Monty, and Levi, (their mother Lisa), Mimi and Ellie, (their mother Kara), and Nigel....
Verona Edelstein
Feb 20, 2025
Born in Regina to Godfrey Edward (Ted) Edelstein and Irene Marie (Rene) Labossiere. Survived by her sisters Sharon Bell and Patricia Edelstein and much loved nieces and nephews.
She grew up in Regina, Calgary, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Vancouver, where she graduated from Delbrook Senior High School. She then Graduated from University Of British Columbia with Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring...
Jessie (Justina Pacholuk) Topolewski
Feb 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother Jessie Topolewski of New Westminster, B.C. on February 19, 2025.
Jessie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, whose warmth, generosity, kindness and love has left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Born in Sclater, Manitoba where she met her one and only...
Robert Garton Ward
Feb 18, 2025
“You have the sun, you have the moon, you have the air that you breathe - and you have the Rolling Stones!” Keith Richards
On February 18, 2025, our dear Bob (aka Robert/Rob) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob suffered from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a cruel disease with no treatment or cure. While we are heartbroken, we...
Roberta Sia Uy
Feb 18, 2025
Roberta Sia Uy passed away peacefully on February 18th, 2025 at the age of 85, at Burnaby General Hospital, BC. Roberta was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many.
She was predeceased by her husband, Go Ka Bio and her eldest son, Wilson. Roberta is survived by her children, Hiyasmin (beloved wife of Wilson), Willie, Aida, William (Rosa), Justina,...
Michael Phillips
Feb 18, 2025
Predeceased by Wife Mary Jane, Brothers Steve, and Peter, and Sisters Jean and Mary. Survived by Sister Anne, numerous Nieces and Nephews, and Goddaughters Malinda Lee and Cathy Lo.
Michael was born and received his early education in Manitoba. He was employed by Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. in Business Administration and worked in the four provinces of Western Canada.
He retired in 1982...
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