Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Nov 20, 2024

George peacefully left this earth on January 31,2024 with his wife Christina by his side. George was born in Vancouver. He was predeceased by his parents Margaret Scotland Wotherspoon and William Davidson, both born in Scotland. George requested no service.

George, you are Forever in my Heart.

Nov 20, 2024

Carol passed away on July 25, 2024. She was predeceased by her daughter Kelly. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, John, and her children Catherine and Michael as well as 10 grandchildren.

Carol was born in Toronto in 1936 and graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in English Literature in 1957....

Nov 20, 2024

Though we mourn the loss of Dianne Newman (nee’ Nicholas), we find solace knowing she now rests in peace. Dianne passed away on March 17th, 2024, in Langley, BC from complications associated with COPD and cancer.

Dianne was predeceased by her father Lloyd and mother Isabelle (Gauthier) Nicholas and loving husband Roy. She is survived by her...

Nov 20, 2024

Gertrud “Trudy” Crick (née Kascha) passed away peacefully in Vancouver on February 12, 2024 surrounded by family. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Bernie in 2021, she is survived by daughters Carolyn (Kirk, son Mitchell), Kathleen (David, daughters Alexandra & Emmaline), Bernice (Tony), and Cynthia (Ted).

Born in 1927 in Germany, Trudy was the last of her six...

Nov 20, 2024

Deirdre Mary Kathleen Bickford was born in Ladybrook, Hampshire, England on June 12th, 1935. She was the first daughter of John Edmund Bickford, and Kathleen (Dinan), his third wife, after his previous two wives had sadly died in the Spanish Flu epidemics of the 1920s.  They met while helping the sick in Lourdes, France. At age six she and...

Nov 20, 2024

Professor Woods passed away on August 15,2024. He was predeceased by his daughter Kelly and his devoted wife of 68 years, Carol. He is survived by his daughter Catherine and son Michael as well as his 10 grandchildren to whom he was a loving Dadda.

Professor Woods was one of the world’s foremost logicians. He received his...

Nov 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rino Canal, a cherished Husband, Father, Nonno, Zio, and friend, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family.

Rino was born in Crespano del Grappa, Treviso, Italy, in 1933, and began a new chapter in Vancouver over 69 years ago. He will...

Nov 20, 2024

Predeceased by beloved husband Dr. Fred Bryans and sisters Anne Ormrod and Dr. Barbara Hazlett. Jane leaves her children Elizabeth Calvin (David), Margot Calvin, Brian Calvin (Holly), her grandchildren Neil and Kathleen Taylor, Chris and Rob Calvin, Peter, Brian and Ally Ogilvie, great grandson Angus Taylor-Pach, and nieces Susan Taylor, Mary Ormrod, Janie Graham and Kate Fast.

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Nov 20, 2024

Betty Brown passed away peacefully on April 7th, 2024 at the age of 91.

A beloved wife, sister, aunt, friend, and godmother, she is predeceased by five of her siblings: Mary, Florence, Lawrence, Eugene, and Kenneth. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert (Bob), sister, Phyllis, sister-in-law, Shirley, numerous nieces and nephews, 18 godchildren,...

Nov 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father, Luigi on Monday October 28, 2024, at Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge BC.

Born September 22, 1939, in Bovalino Marino, Reggio Calabria, Italy. Dad and mom were married in 1964 and immigrated to Canada in 1966.

A resident of North...

Nov 20, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, and Nonno.

He was predeceased by his son Antony, brothers Vincenzo, Francesco, and sister Angelina. Survived by his loving wife Carmelina of 57 years, children Franco (Vivian), Alba (Attilio) and daughter-in-law Anne and cherished grandchildren Aidan, Lucas, Ivano, Marko, Carlo and Gabriella. He...

Nov 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden death of our beloved father on October 6, 2024 in Vancouver, at the age of 79 years.

Richard will be deeply missed by his daughters Maggie and Sarah (Michael), granddaughters Hannah and Violet, and his dear Mitsuko.

Born in Vancouver in 1945, Richard was an...

Nov 20, 2024

Brian was our own kind, gentle, reliable, friendly Cookie Monster. Missing his unfailing love and support are Adrienne, children Alison and Andrew (wife Sarah, grandchildren Shavonne, Felicity and Matthew), brother George and family. Predeceased by parents John (Jack) and Bea, and sister Arlene.

Brian graduated from King Edward High and UBC Forestry. He progressed from an energetic,...

Nov 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of Walter Jackie Czekurlon on April 16, 2024, at the age of 71. Walter, of Mooretown, Ontario, born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, was a beloved husband of 47 years to Julie, father to Michael (Kelly) and Nicholas, grandfather to Avery and Izzy, and son to...

Nov 20, 2024

Maureen Chan, born on September 24, 1946 in Hong Kong to Chen Kit Koo and Wai Fong Tang, belonged to a family of 5 close siblings, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a devoted Catholic who practiced her faith's principles in all facets of her life. It shaped her personal identity and ran a true line through her...

Nov 20, 2024

Antonio passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 94.

Antonio was predeceased by his brother Orlando and sisters Maria and Teresa.  He will be remembered by his wife Anna, daughter’s Tina and Elsa, son Enrico (Michelle), grandchildren Ariana, Luca, Jenna, Veronica and Anthony, older sister Antonietta in Italy, and brothers-in-law Nick (Alba),...

Nov 20, 2024

Marta passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Royal City Manor, New Westminster at the age of 83.

Predeceased by her husband Jaroslav Pochyly.  She will be affectionately remembered by her daughter Jane (Ken) Appleby and their children: John, Jerry, Jara, Danny and David, and her son Frank (Kelly) Pochyly and their children: Josef and...

Nov 20, 2024

Wo-Hip died peacefully in his sleep at home in Vancouver, Aug 17, 2024.

He is predeceased by his wife, Jane Ma. He will be greatly missed by his sons (Fred and Rod), daughter in law (Grace),  grandchildren (Sam and JJ) and sister (Peggy).

Born in Baisha, Toishan, China in 1930 during the Japanese occupation. As...

Nov 20, 2024

A kind and gentle man who lived his life the best way he knew how.

Rest in peace.

Nov 20, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Ottaviano Campese, aged 75, at St. Vincent Langara Care Home on October 16, 2024. Ottaviano was born in Serra S. Bruno, Italy. He immigrated to Canada in 1975, as a tailor. He enjoyed life and he frequented Commercial Drive, where he played cards and enjoyed coffee with friends. He was the...