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Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Phyllis Jeanne Plenderleith

Phyllis Jeanne Plenderleith

Jan 13, 2025

Phyllis was born in Washington DC to Ruby and George Phillip Johnson. She graduated from Western Maryland (now McDaniel) College and completed training as a medical laboratory technologist at George Washington University Hospital. It was there that she met Ian, a medical student entering his final year of medical school. They married in 1958, after Ian’s graduation before friends and...

Alido Cividino

Alido Cividino

Jan 12, 2025

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alido Cividino, loving husband to Angela Cividino, father to Carlo (Dorothy), Ben (Margaret) and Lia (Grant), and Nonno to Karli, Kira, Cameron, Jaelyn, Brady, and Anya. Born in Flaibano, Udine, Italy on March 18th, 1952, he immigrated to Canada in 1975. Alido loved working with his hands and was...

Peter Donald Collinson

Peter Donald Collinson

Jan 11, 2025

Peter Donald Collinson, 89, of Cloverdale, British Columbia, passed into eternity on January 11, 2025 at the Czorny Alzheimer Centre, where he had lived for the past 8 years. 

He is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Alice and wife Marjorie. 

Peter is survived by his daughters Sharon (Andreas), Linda, Patricia (Michael) and Diane, as well as his grandchildren Kevin, Michael, Sebastian,...

Dr. Raja Theodore Abboud

Dr. Raja Theodore Abboud

2025

In memory of my beloved father Dr. Raja Theodore Abboud.

A Funeral will be held on Saturday, January 25th at 1:00 pm at St Joseph the Damascene Antiochian Orthodox Church 11706 96 Ave, Delta, BC, V4C 3W7 Canada.

My mother Afifi Obeid Abboud and I, Theodore Raja Abboud and the family invite friends and loved ones to join us in prayers. 

In lieu...

Jean Patricia Matthews

Jean Patricia Matthews

Jan 7, 2025

Our beloved Mum and Gran, Jean Patricia Matthews (nee Mills) passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital on January 7, 2025 at the age of 93. 

 A long-time resident of White Rock, Jean was born in Brigg, England and emigrated to Canada in 1963 with her husband and young son. Jean was predeceased by her husband Geoff, and early widowhood at...

Paul Martin Pelletreau

Paul Martin Pelletreau

Jan 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Paul Martin Pelletreau, who passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 62. 

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Madeleine Pelletreau. Paul will be lovingly missed by his wife Rhonda of 34 years, his children Erin (Brandon), Matthew (Hayley), and Monica, along with his cherished grandchildren...

Kai Chuen Kam 甘介川

Kai Chuen Kam 甘介川

Jan 5, 2025

Kai Chuen Kam, a beloved figure in the hearts of many, passed away on January 5, 2025, in Vancouver, where he had touched countless lives with his passion for teaching and art. Born on May 15, 1931, in Shun-Tak, Kai was not only a devoted teacher of English but also a passionate instructor of calligraphy at Vancouver's Chinese Cultural Centre....

John Francis McIntyre

John Francis McIntyre

Jan 4, 2025

John Francis “Jack” McIntyre died peacefully in Surrey Memorial Hospital, two weeks before his 97th birthday. He was a son, a brother, a friend, an uncle, a devoted husband and father and a grandfather, predeceased by mother Mary (May), father John J. (Joe) and siblings Joseph, Gerald, Mary, Winnfred, Blanche, Charles, Patricia and Clotilda. Jack was a devout Catholic his...

Luigina Rota

Luigina Rota

Jan 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Luigina Rota.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Luigina Rota, on January 4, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her family in Burnaby, BC. 

Luigina lived a remarkable 76 years, filled with unwavering love, tireless dedication, and boundless generosity that touched the lives of everyone fortunate...

Steven Gerald Falsetto

Steven Gerald Falsetto

Jan 1, 2025

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Steven Gerald Falsetto from heart failure on January 1, 2025 at the age of 61. His loss was unexpected and his wife, Darlene, and family are heartbroken. 

Born on April 30, 1963 in Ottawa Ontario to Ortenzio (John) and Celina (nee Laverty), Steve was the eldest of three children...

Maria Elaine Ico Rojano

Maria Elaine Ico Rojano

Jan 1, 2025

Maria Elaine Ico Rojano, beloved daughter, partner, and friend, passed away on January 1st, 2025, in Victoria, BC, at the age of 40. Elaine was born on October 25th, 1984, in Richmond BC. She is predeceased by her caring father, Mario David Eugenio Rojano, and survived by her loving mother, Eleanor Ico Rojano; her devoted boyfriend, John Vu; and their...

Eunice Christina Marchetti

Eunice Christina Marchetti

Dec 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Eunice Marchetti after a brief hospital stay in late December. 

Eunice is survived by her husband of 60 years Eliseo, her children Mark, Mike, Matthew, and Teresa (John), and her five grandchildren, Jack, Marin, Luke, Sonia, and Francesca. 

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 18th, at 11:00 am at...

Ida Maria Assumption

Ida Maria Assumption

Dec 30, 2024

Ida Maria Teresa Socorro Assumption was born and raised in Loutolim Goa, India on March 8th, 1933, to her loving parents Espírito Santo and Maria Lucilia Mascarenhas, where she was one of seven children. At school, she became fluent in Portuguese. 

On December 28th, 1952, in Goa, Ida married her beloved late Alex Assumption. From there, she would go on to...

Richard John Gilmour

Richard John Gilmour

Dec 29, 2024

It is with a heavy heart we share the sudden passing of Richard. He is predeceased by his father Robert Gilmour, survived by his son Stephen (Lauren), mom Lorie, brothers Robert, Ronald (Gabe), Rodney and sister Christine, many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Richard was raised in Port Edward, BC. In his youth, Richard worked in the fishing industry and Smiles Seafood...

Doris M. Crisp

Doris M. Crisp

Dec 29, 2024

Doris was born in Stepney (London) England on August 11, 1928. 

She emigrated to Vancouver, Canada, Easter 1957. 

Doris survived the London Blitz at age 17, she narrowly escaped a V2 rocket blast.

At the age of 14, she started work as a seamstress in London and continued as a seamstress until her retirement from Vancouver Garments.

Doris is predeceased by her husband George....

Elizabeth Anita MEKELBURG

Elizabeth Anita MEKELBURG

Dec 28, 2024

During Elizabeth Mekelburg’s final days on earth, her hospital room was often packed, people spilling into the hall. Friends and family were by her side around the clock to say good-bye and thank you. 

There were tears of gratitude for the love she so generously gave her whole life. 

Mrs. M, as many called her, lived her faith deeply by taking care...

Anna Adriana Cornelia Van Geel

Anna Adriana Cornelia Van Geel

Dec 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Van Geel family announces the sudden passing of Anna Van Geel in Langley, BC. Anna was predeceased by her loving husband William and daughter Connie. She will be deeply missed by her children Jon (Susan), Ed (Linda), Mike, Rich (Joanne), Wayne (Cindy); 12 grandchildren. Michael (Katie), Steven (Kathryn), Bradley, Kyle,...

Giuseppe Secondo Martin

Giuseppe Secondo Martin

Dec 27, 2024

Giuseppe Secondo Martin passed away on December 27, 2024, in Burnaby at the age of 100. He was born on October 29, 1924, in San Lorenzo di Sedegliano, Udine, Italy.

Giuseppe attended trade school in Italy and worked there for a short time as a machinist. On April 29, 1954, he married Maria Misson also from San Lorenzo. He moved to...

Margaret Lynn Duncan

Margaret Lynn Duncan

Dec 26, 2024

Margaret Lynn Duncan, 74, of Vancouver, British Columbia, died from complications of pancreatic cancer at St. Paul's Hospital on December 26, 2024. She is survived by her spouse Gregory Keith Dow, her sister-in-law Laura Vivian Dow, her nephews and nieces Richard Meacham, Kate Etherington, Jennifer Cohen-Jordan, Jeff Meacham, John Meacham, Heather Cavanaugh, Daniel Qualkinbush, Ray Scott Duncan, and Tina Duncan,...

David Gordon Griffiths

David Gordon Griffiths

Dec 25, 2024

Dave grew up and lived most of his life in New Westminster. He worked in the grocery business for many years, and he remained interested in all things food after he retired. He liked to shop, compare prices, cook and of course, eat good food. He liked cooking dinner including all the holiday dinners for the whole family. He experimented...

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