Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Nov 22, 2018

FEHR, Arlene Anna (nee Bekar) January 7, 1934 - November 22, 2018 Passed away peacefully at Broadway Lodge in Vancouver, BC after a multi-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was predeceased by her parents Rose and Clement Bekar, her brother Clem Bekar, and her sisters Clare and Angeline. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Abraham (Abe), children...

Nov 20, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Francesco Agostino.  He passed away peacefully on November 20, 2018 at the age of 76 years. Predeceased by his parents Rosa and Giorgio and brother Domenico. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nancy, children Remo, Michael and Gabriella, nephew George, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews...

Nov 19, 2018

John died peacefully on November 19, 2018.  Survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Kimberly, sister Jean Topham (David), nieces; Sara and Rachel, nephew Hugh Topham and family, step-siblings; Hugh, Pelham and Ouvrielle Roberts. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Parish, 9387 Holmes Street, Burnaby on Saturday, November 24th at 11:00 a.m.

Nov 15, 2018

Our dear father passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the beautiful age of 95 years.  He was predeceased by his wife Anita, father Gerardo, mother Anna, grandson Steven and brother Giovanni.     Remembered by his children Giuseppe (Cecilia), Pierina (Settimio), Gino (Marie), Marcello (Franca), nine grandchildren Antony, Sabrina, Romina, Stephanie, Michael, Ryan, Phillip, Darin and...

Nov 14, 2018

It is with breaking hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Terrence Entwistle, on November 14, 2018. Born in Kyllburg, Germany, on June 23, 1964, Michael passed away peacefully with family and friends around him after a valiant battle with cancer that began in March 2015. Michael lived his life to the fullest, always modelling his motto, “Courage...

Nov 12, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew Griffin, at the age of 42. Matthew passed away peacefully in his sleep after a courageous battle with kidney disease.

Matt was born and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, graduating from Lord Byng Secondary. Matt was keenly interested in Haida Art, and spent time...

Nov 12, 2018

Jack Loretto August 29th, 1928- November 12th, 2018 Jack passed away peacefully November 12th, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital Langara. He is now united with his loving wife Zena of 54 years and his grandson Michael.  He is survived and will be lovingly remembered by his son Peter (Tanya), grandchildren David and Nicola.  He will also be...

Nov 11, 2018

DUNNE, Mary Yvonne (Maryvonne) (Nee Boyle), born September 17, 1934 in Granum, Alberta, passed peacefully surrounded by love on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 2:15pm. She was predeceased by her husband Kevin Patrick (1997) and her son Michael (1982). She is survived by her sons Patrick (Sande) of Calgary and Terry (Abe) of Hong Kong and her daughters Rosemary...

Nov 10, 2018

FLAVIN, Patricia Marie  (25 April 1956 – 10 November 2018) Pat passed away peacefully on 10 November 2018 from complications that arose from the blood cancer, multiple myeloma, which she fought with courage and grace for the past 5 years. The cancer never defeated her indomitable spirit and cheerfulness. Pat was born in Ottawa on 25 April 1956 to...

Nov 10, 2018

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, James (Jim) Vincent Slater passed away peacefully at his home in North Vancouver on Saturday November 10th at age 86. Jim will be deeply missed by his wife Isabel, children; Anne Marie, John (Deborah) and Julie Anne, grandchildren; Michael (Jamie), Andrew, Mark and Maya-Roisin and great-grandchildren Nathan and Brody. He is also survived...

Nov 7, 2018

Brennan , Dot (Dorothy Margaret) Died peacefully in Vancouver on November 7, 2018 at the age of 88. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Bob . Dot will be sadly missed by her  6 children; Deirdre (Hammie) , Peggy (Richard) , Jim (Trudy) , Lisa (Floyd), Dan (Debra) and Paul (Channah), along with 7 grandchildren  ,10 great grandchildren...

Nov 4, 2018

The family of Karen Howay is sad to announce that Karen passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2018 at Royal Columbian Hospital with her family by her side.  She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband Roger, her sons Spencer and Christopher, her daughter Jordan, daughter-in-law Karen and grandsons Cameron and Mitchell.  She will also be missed...

Nov 3, 2018

Diane (Dede) Jamieson After an 18-year battle with dementia, Dede passed away on November 3, 2018 at 66 years of age.  Dede was a good friend, wife, daughter and sister, who could always be counted on by the people in her life.  Dede is remembered for a mischievous smile that was infectious on anyone who experienced it.   Prior to...

Nov 1, 2018

Ignacije (Rocky) Borović passed away peacefully in his sleep late on November 1st. He is predeceased by his wife Nada, and is survived by his daughters Sonja and Kristina and his grandchildren Lucy and Alex. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BC Cancer Society or Covenant House. The funeral mass will be at 11am on Monday,...

Oct 30, 2018

John George Off, age 93 years, formerly of Thunder Bay, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 30th at Fleetwood Place, Surrey, BC.  Born in Regina, SK on May 13, 1925, John was the youngest son of Francis and Agnes (Buhlin) Off who came to Canada from Germany, and brother to Frank, Larry, Agnes, Anne and Charles, all who predeceased him.  ...

Oct 27, 2018

It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved George.  Son to Eleni and Kostas, brother to Koula (Kostas), Lena (Jimmy), grandson to Magdalena, and loved by many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.  Born on June 27, 1977, even from a young age George was always larger than life.  From dressing up and doing...

Oct 27, 2018

Brown, Elizabeth "Betty" Margaret August 14, 1915 - October 27, 2018 On October 27th the world lost an amazing woman. Betty passed away peacefully in her care home Blenheim Lodge.  Betty was born in Calgary to Mary and Leo Seymour and moved to Vancouver when she was 8. She married Ernie Brown in 1942 and they had a wonderful...

Oct 26, 2018

HUGHES - Annie Pauline (nee Gould) of New Westminster passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at Normanna in Burnaby, B.C.  She is pre-deceased by her husband Malvern and sister Helen LaClaire of Australia. Pauline was born January 9, 1924 in Calgary, Alberta to Roy and Nellie (Duncan). In 1948 she married Mal and their daughter Jennifer was born in...

Oct 25, 2018

Tang, Hang Tung passed away peacefully on October 25, 2018 in Richmond, BC at the age of 90.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Maria Chang (David Chang), Simon Tang (Anita Tang), Peter Tang, Joseph Tang (Cindy Tang), Michael Tang (Patricia Mooney), her 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Mom was an exceptional homemaker, a great cook, and...

Oct 24, 2018

MURRAY DRIVER, Peter Roy passed away suddenly on October 24th, 2018 at Lions Gate Hospital at the age of 87. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Rose. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Janice (Paul) Douglas (Deneen), Chris along with his grandchildren Jaime, Jenna, Lia and Tyson. He will be sadly missed by many friends and...