Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Alice "Jane" Elizabeth Clarke ( Nee Groulx)
May 14, 2019
Jane passed away peacefully at The Broadway Pentecostal Lodge, Vancouver B.C. on Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 at the age of 85. Mother of Carrie Ann, sister of Sophia “Ruth” Irene Carman and Eda “Marina” Louise Groulx and cousin of Connie Stoddard. Survived by her sisters, brother-in-law Gerald Carman, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by son Alvin. Jane’s family wishes...
Gilbert Gordon Klammer
May 14, 2019
Klammer, Gilbert Gordon passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2019 in Delta, B.C. at the age of 91 years. Gilbert is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife Jean of 69 years, daughter Karen, son-in-law Gary, two grandsons Matthew and Quinten, family, and friends. A Celebration of life will be held at 1 pm for a viewing,...
Arcady Nicholas Kay ( Kooznestov)
May 12, 2019
January 23, 1917 – May 12, 2019
Born in Petrograd, Russia, January 23, 1917. Passed away on May 12, 2019 in Vancouver.
Predeceased by his wife Helen in 2003. Survived by his daughter Irene ( Bob) and son George
( Margery). Four grandchildren Christopher, Neil, Andrew ( Jessie), Sylvia (Kyler) and five great...
Hou Nung Lee
May 11, 2019
LEE, Hou Nung passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada at the age of 79. Hou loved good food, travelling, telling jokes and cheering passionately for his favorite basketball, football and soccer teams. He was a fun-loving and devoted husband and father, and nurtured the community through many years of volunteering. Hou will be lovingly remembered...
Helen-Mary Coates (Née Brosseau)
May 10, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Helen-Mary Coates (née Brosseau) announce her passing on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the age of 62 years. In her final moments on this earth she was surrounded by loved ones and passed away peacefully without any pain. Helen-Mary will be forever remembered by her her three sons, Patrick, Denis,...
Bella (Marie Anne) Noel
May 10, 2019
Bella (Marie Anne) Noel April 19, 1934 - May 10, 2019
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Bella. On May 10, 2019, Bella succumbed to her brave battle with ALS with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband Ray of 64 years; daughters Loraine (Aubrey) and...
Douglas Michael Stickels
May 8, 2019
Douglas Michael Stickels was a musician and a traveller; a risk-taker and a butcher; a cherished husband, father, and grandfather. In each of these roles, he enjoyed successes with a restrained humility and endured hardship with stoic grace, exemplifying the traditional British “stiff upper lip”. Even as vascular dementia ravaged his mind, Douglas remained charming, witty, and interested in...
Appolonia Heit
May 8, 2019
Appy had just recently celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on April 11, 2019.
Just two weeks past this wonderful milestone, Appy passed away peacefully on May 8th in White Rock BC.
Appolonia was born in the small community of Tramping Lake, Saskatchewan into a large loving family with 15 siblings.
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Vincenzo Caporale
May 8, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, and Nonno.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Anna, brother Francesco, and sister Angelina. Survived by his children Rosa (Simon), Giorgio (Maria), and Diana (Angelo), grandchildren Alyssa, Marco, Jessica, Emma, Olivia, Emilia, Anna, and Antonio. Survived by his brothers Antonio, Gasparo, and Raffaele,...
Peter Peng
May 8, 2019
PENG, Peter, 67, passed away May 8, 2019, at his family’s home in Burnaby (Vancouver) after a brief battle against cancer.
Peter T. Y. Peng was born November 25, 1951, in Taunggyi, Burma, but became a US citizen and was a long-time resident of Daly City, California. He was a dedicated employee of GCM Silicon Valley for...
Marian Grace Devenport
May 8, 2019
Marian Grace Devenport, 91, peacefully passed away, Wednesday, May 8th 2019 at her residence, Jackman Manor in Aldergrove. She was born on January 14th, 1928 in Guernsey the Channel Islands. Her parents were the late Edgar and Annie Pattimore. Marian was predeceased by her loving husband, Laurence Stanley Devenport, in 2008 and her brothers Mick Shields and Eric Pattimore,...
Helmut August Wenzel
May 7, 2019
On May 7, 2019, at the age of 87, Helmut, beloved husband, father, Opa, uncle, brother, friend and mentor began his next journey into the arms of our Lord and his next great adventure. After a short illness, Helmut passed away with Ellen, the love of his life by his side. We are grateful that we had the past...
Palmer Kaare Hoem
May 5, 2019
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Palmer K. Hoem on Sunday May 5th, 2019. Palmer was predeceased by his first wife Carole, brother John and half-brother Bernt. Left to remember him are his wife Alana, children Allison, Linda (Gord), Susan (Matt), Christine (Mike) and Elizabeth (Ron). Also grandchildren Brittany, Kaare, Ashley (James), Nicollette, Jason, Emma,...
Pamela Jean Ralston
May 3, 2019
Pam Ralston summited her final adventure and passed away May 3, 2019 at the age of 70.
She was loved and treasured by her husband of 23 years, Don Newsham, sons Robin and Lee Ewing, his wife Lily, step daughter Kelsey Newsham, her fiance' Sheldon Baerg, granddaughter Kayla Rance, her husband Kyle and great grandson Jackson, granddaughter...
Frances Ann Penland
May 2, 2019
Frances was born in Beausejour, Manitoba and passed away peacefully in Delta, B.C.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph Hiram Penland and five siblings.
Frances is survived by her children ; Fred ( Lynn), Allen (Jackie), Barbara ( Chris), Joanne ( Ron), John,
and Martin ( Marjorie) and many grandchildren and...
Francois Yeve Kwong Wan
May 2, 2019
Francois passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home on May 2, 2019 in North Vancouver, BC, Canada at the age of 72. He is survived by his sons Neal and Bryan, his sister Yolande, and brothers Raymond, George, Max, Regis, Roger, and Lucien. Francois was born in Port Louis, Mauritius Island. People who knew him spoke about his...

The Reverend James A. Penrice
May 1, 2019
A lifelong Vancouver resident who dedicated his professional life to the service of the Anglican Church in East Vancouver, Father Penrice will be buried from Holy Cross Church 4580 Walden Street, Vancouver, BC on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 11:30 am. The Funeral Mass will be followed by interment in his family plot at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Tamara Tikhonovna Verbenkov
Apr 30, 2019
VERBENKOV, Tamara Tikhonovna Apr 25, 1924 - Apr 30, 2019 The family of Tamara Verbenkov mourns her falling asleep in the Lord on April 30 at the age of 95, at the Evergreen Baptist Campus of Care in White Rock, BC. Born in Harbin, Manchuria, China, she was predeceased by her husband Boris. Survived by her daughter Maria (Kyril)...
Colin John Mangan
Apr 30, 2019
A passionate runner, Colin finished his last race with grace and strength. After a lengthy journey, Colin passed away in Vancouver from Alzheimer’s-related complications.
Colin shared his life, laughter and love with his family - his wife of 46 years, Connie, his daughter, Nicole (Chris) and his son, Sean (Daria) as well as his grandsons, Ethan and...
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