Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Apr 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sharon Rose Stapleton.  Sharon passed away on April 24, 2024 from pneumonia while on holiday in Croatia.

Sharon had a varied work career that took her everywhere from Vancouver to Newfoundland, the Carribbean and even China, making lifelong friends along the way.  As a teenager,...

Apr 23, 2024

Don passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at the age of 90. The son of Gladys and Roy, he was predeceased by his sister Sonja (Douglas). Don is survived by his family who adored him: his wife of 56 years, Helen; daughters Jane (Allen) and Catherine (Jeff); and granddaughters Ava, Sara, Alexa, and Claire.

Don was...

Apr 22, 2024

GETTEL, Irene Marjorie Simpson, on April 22, 2024, with her family by her side.

She is remembered with love by her son, Lorne, her daughter-in-law, Susan Tha, her brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Terry Simpson, her sister-in-law, Pearl Gettel, her many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, and her many friends and...

Apr 22, 2024

Vancouver – Eileen Burke passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024, at Yaletown House at the age of 97. Predeceased by her two sons Michael (Paula) and Walter, she will be lovingly missed by her daughter Beverley (Bill) and her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family members and friends.

No Service by request. Internment will be in Rosetta, Ontario...

Apr 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Marion Patton (nee Turriff) early Sunday morning, April 21, 2024.

Jean was born on August 20th, 1928, in Scotland – one of five children of Robert Turriff and Elizabeth McVittie. In her little village, she attended the local kirk where she began a life of...

Apr 21, 2024

One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man. ~ Elbert Hubbard

George Mitro (Mhtroglou) was born in Piraeus, Greece on September 18, 1936. He was the eldest of five children. Tragically his twin brother died at birth. Living in Greece during WW2 and...

Apr 20, 2024

Roger Michael Amiot passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 at Melville Hospice, Surrey BC at the age of 79. He is survived and will be lovingly remembered by Ruth, his wife of 57 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Kimberley and son-in-law Garry Parker; cherished Grandpa to Michael and Madelaine. Viewing will be offered...

Apr 19, 2024

Brendan M Moss, born in Dublin, Ireland, passed away at his home one month shy of his 93rd birthday. Dad met his one true love while in their teens and married her in 1954. They emigrated to Vancouver, in 1956. Dad arrived in November and promptly skied Grouse Mountain the next day. Mom followed one month later arriving Christmas...

Apr 18, 2024

Adam Matt Balce passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024, in New Westminster, at the age of 42.

Adam was predeceased by the love of his life, Krishna Sangara, and will be lovingly missed by his son Julio, daughter Santana, his mom Marghie and step-dad Ed, father Rey and step-mom Leni, brothers Devin (Sarah), Garrett (Jennifer), Anthony...

Apr 16, 2024

It is with great sorrow, we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Dora Jean Henry, who died peacefully at LMH on April 16, 2024, at the age of 92.

Mom was predeceased by her loving husband Ralph Henry, in 2006. Mom is survived by her four children, Ronald (Diane), Dale (Lori), Barry, Janet (Danny) five Grandchildren,...

Apr 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Damiano Samir Saleh, who peacefully left us on April 16, 2024, at 7:50 pm.

Damiano was born in the early morning of August 29, 1995, to Lisa Girardi and Samir Saleh in New Westminster. He graduated at the top of his class from New Westminster Secondary...

Apr 13, 2024

Sau Ha Lui, (Monica) age 96 passed away Saturday April 13, 2024. Sau Ha was born in Tai Shan, China and was the second daughter of two children. She was raised by her single mother due to her father working in the USA and unfortunately passed away in the USA at a very early age. Sau Ha got married...

Apr 11, 2024

On the morning of April 11th, Yvonne passed away peacefully in her sleep at Normanna Care Home, at the age of 88. She is survived by her siblings, Newman, Arthur, Rose (Jack), Dawn (Sam) and William (Dottie), her three children Trevor (Amy), Warren (Sylvia) and Jennifer and her seven grandchildren Alycia, Chelsea, Johnathan, Nathaniel, Sabrina, Rachel and Megan.

Apr 10, 2024

Dr. Aquilino Banaag Posadas, 66, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, passed away on April 10, 2024. Aquilino, also known as Adong or Linus, was born in San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Philippines, in 1957 to Maura and Teodorico Posadas. Aquilino cherished his upbringing in San Carlos City, where he enjoyed a joyful and enriching childhood.

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Apr 7, 2024

Jason Charles Starling, age 56, of Maple Ridge, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, at Ridge Meadows Hospital.

Jason was born on September 20, 1967, the beloved first-born child of Patricia Marshall & Donald Charles Starling in Vancouver, British Columbia. Brother to Sarah-Jane Starling and Katie Fraser (nee Starling).

At the age...

Apr 7, 2024

David Larrigan passed away suddenly at home on April 7, 2024 at age 87. David was born November 5, 1936 in Regina, Saskatchewan. He married Marian Bobbie April 5, 1960 (passed November 1992) and Ruth Abrams September 12, 1992. He leaves to mourn his loving family, wife Ruth, son Scott (Martha), son John (Molly), brother Lyle (Karen)...

Apr 5, 2024

Robin William Morin born December 7, 1947, in New Westminster, passed away peacefully at home in Burnaby on April 5, 2024. He was predeceased by his infant son Robbie, parents Frederick and Kathleen and siblings Billy and Linda. He is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Shelley, grandson Zach, granddaughter Samantha (Jason), great-grandsons Marcus and Noah, sister Lila (Jim),...

Apr 5, 2024

Robert passed away peacefully in the early morning of April 5th, shortly after his 96th birthday.

At age 15, he was in the Merchant Marine during W.W.II, torpedoed twice near Murmansk. He later worked for the CPR, and finally retired from Crown, Cork and Seal (Burnaby) in 1990 as inspector.

Robert was pre-deceased by three...

Apr 4, 2024

It is with a profound sense of loss we announce the passing of Martin Dale Sask, son, brother, husband, father, and friend. We say goodbye to a great storyteller, and sadly family dinners are never going to be as loud or as much fun again. Martin is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Terri, and son Branden....

Apr 3, 2024

Michael Paul Raftery passed peacefully on 3 April 2024 at Point Grey Private Hospital, shy of turning 82. Michael struggled with Parkinson’s and for the last number of years and his slow steady shuffle was a clear indication of his character and determination – nothing blocked his way. Accordingly, those who worked in the Vancouver mining sector, or frequented...