Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Dec 19, 2018

STANZL, Ingeborg Julia Franziska March 27, 1924 - December 19, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother, Ingeborg Stanzl.

Ingeborg died peacefully on December 19, 2018 after a short illness.

She is predeceased by her husband, Frank Stanzl, and her son, Claude Stanzl....

Dec 18, 2018

Forewell, Vincent (Vince) died peacefully on Dec. 18, 2018. He was born in Halifax, N.S. on March 19, 1934, second son to Fred and Elsie Forewell. He is pre-deceased by his father, Fred, mother, Elsie, brother, Everett, and brother-in-law, Ken. He is survived by Helen, his wife of 42 years, his sons, Tim, Dan and Todd, his siblings Fred,...

Dec 16, 2018

Isobel passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord on December 16, 2018, after a brief illness in the Burnaby Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband Redmond, daughters; Elizabeth (Wesley Barr) of Coquitlam; Lesley (Andrew McBride) of Armagh, N. Ireland; and Jennifer (Douglas Elliott) Wallace of Nova Scotia and eight grandchildren Allister, Jonathan, and Andrea Barr;...

Dec 14, 2018

Service, Robert William (Bob) passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14 in Vancouver at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife Audrey, son John (Deb) in Toronto, daughter Joanne (Dave) in Victoria, grandchildren Jack, Nick, Katie and Nicole and siblings Eileen in Victoria and David (Lil) in Edmonton, nieces and nephews. Bob was an Irish policeman’s...

Dec 12, 2018

With very little warning, Helen left us on December 12th, 2018 at Royal Columbian hospital, following siblings Emil (1946), Nick and Martha earlier this year. She is survived by sisters Carol Eyton, Mary Davidson and Rose Lawrie, as well as many nieces, nephews and their offspring, as she was "everyone's favourite aunt"in the clan. Her wide circle of friends...

Dec 9, 2018

It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of Alexander Stinson Zimmer, cherished son of Gerald Charles and Patricia Gail. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia on September 24th, 1986 and left us too soon on December 9th, 2018. Alex was predeceased by his father Gerald and is survived by his mother Gail, his beloved daughter Magdalena "Maggie"...

Dec 9, 2018

Hopkins (nee Munn)- Anne Cameron Hanna ‘Anne with an E’ October 16, 1926 – December 9, 2018 It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our sweet Anne. She died peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning at Crofton Manor in Vancouver. Anne was pre-deceased by her husband, Newt, of 48 years, her brother Dr. Robert Munn,...

Dec 9, 2018

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Diane Estelle Meehan on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in her 89th year. Cherished mother of Ross (Janice), James (Misty), Johane (Bryan) and Jay (Christa); beloved Nanny (Raspberries) to Patrick (Erin), Kelly (Scott), Erin (Rob), Liam, Harrison, Duncan, Connor and Brayden, and just one year ago, Diane’s joy was fulfilled...

Dec 3, 2018

October 16th, 1951 - December 3rd, 2018.

It is with sadness that the family of Brian Crawford Siddall, of Vancouver, BC announces his sudden passing on Dec. 3, 2018 at the age of 67. Born in Oak Park, Illinois to Dorothy and Jack Siddall, Brian grew up in Burnaby B.C. He attended SFU, UBC, and BCIT, earning...

Dec 3, 2018

BLACKWOOD, Diane With heartfelt sorrow, we announce that Diane passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 3rd, 2018. Diane was born in Glasgow, Scotland on May 29th, 1945. She is lovingly survived by her 2 sons Craig and Scott as well as her sister Linda. In lieu of flowers, Diane’s wish was for donations to Spectrum Society...

Dec 1, 2018

Peter passed away peacefully on Sat Dec 1st 2018 at the age of 94. His daughters Francesca Zanotto (Gordon Ellis, John & Daniela) & Carla Zanotto (Adam Bennett, Jeremy & Thomas) were by his side in his final days and breaths. Peter was predeceased by his wife, Gianna Zanotto, in 1990. Peter was an avid card and bocce player....

Dec 1, 2018

Robert Donald Kozak February 9, 1953 - December 1, 2018

Robert/Bob/Rob Kozak was born and raised in Vancouver, B.C. He grew up in East Vancouver, and attended Templeton High School. He completed his Bachelor of Education at UBC in 1978 and soon began his teaching career at Holy Cross Secondary in Surrey. Rob loved his vocation and...

Nov 29, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Francesca Zygmunt. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Francesca was born in Paese, Treviso, Italy. She will be reunited with her beloved husband Walter (1985). She was a loving and devoted mother to Lidia (Vince) and Diana. Cherished nonna to adored grandsons Manuel (partner Jenn), Jeff...

Nov 27, 2018

Christie passed away peacefully on Nov 27th, 2018 in Surrey, B.C. at the age of 79 after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Christie is predeceased by his brothers Valentine ( Sylvia ), Menino ( Amalia ) and his sister Julia ( Chico ) Desouza. Christie is survived and will be lovingly remembered by Angela his...

Nov 26, 2018

Miller, Sara Helen With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of our dear daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt and niece, Sara. She was gifted to us for only 32 years. She was the light of our lives. Her beautiful smile and sunny disposition uplifted everyone she met. She was a positive people person who loved the challenge of creating with...

Nov 25, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother Marjorie on Sunday, November 25th, 2018 at the age of 71.

She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Royal Columbian Hospital after a decade long battle with cancer. Marjorie is predeceased by her husband Ray, who passed in April, 2018. She...

Nov 24, 2018

Barbara died on November 24th, 2018, at Burnaby General Hospital after a short illness. She was 84 years old. She is survived by her loving husband Frank Lussier, children, Ann Delorme (Brian Delorme), John Lussier (Colleen Hourigan), Patrick Lussier (Patricia Scissons), her grandchildren, David Delorme (Jennifer Delorme), Devin Baugh-Lussier (Zahara Baugh-Lussier), Nathaniel Lussier, Jonah Lussier, Katie Klassen (Tyler Klassen)...

Nov 24, 2018

Our beloved Alice Akapi Armen, born Baghdjian, passed away peacefully in North Vancouver, on November 24, 2018 at the age of 80. Alice was born in Athens to parents Krikor and Vanouhi Baghdjian and had two siblings Serpouhi and Varoujan. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Garbis Armen, her three children and grandchildren; Marie (Sophie) ; Haig...

Nov 23, 2018

CLARKE, Anita Grace

With sadness the family announces that Anita Grace Clarke (nee Chisholm) born on July 25, 1927 in Kimberley BC, passed away suddenly on November 23, 2018 at Delta Hospital surrounded by family. She is predeceased by her husband Alfred (2011), son Duncan Gerard (1958), her parents Duncan and Genevieve (Cosgriff) Chisholm and her brother...

Nov 22, 2018

Ian Macdonald Wilson, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 22nd, 2018. The last of the “boys on the block” from his old neighbourhood, he was pre-deceased by his beautiful wife Catherine in February of 2015. He will be remembered with much love by his seven children and their spouses: Chris Wilson,...