Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Apr 7, 2019

Breeze, Margaret Barr (Wilson), born March 31, 1916 in Point Grey BC (now known as Vancouver), passed away April 7th, 2019 in Vancouver at Sunrise Senior Living.  We sadly announce the passing of our dear Mother just one week after celebrating her 103rd birthday.  She was  surrounded by those that loved her. Predeceased by her loving husband John (Jack)...

Apr 6, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, Nancy Starr Boyce, with family by her side, early Saturday morning April 6, 2019 at Haro Park Lodge in Vancouver BC.

Born in Saint John NB on April 23, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Leo Boyce and...

Apr 4, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved mother, Nonna, Bisnonna, sister, Zia and friend, Santa. Santa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones early April 4th, 2019. Santa was born in Sannicandro di Bari in September of 1933. She was the second oldest of nine brothers and sisters. She was close to all...

Apr 3, 2019

Maria passed away peacefully at 91 years of age. She was born in 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands.  Maria was the eldest of four children. In 1954 she married Adriaan Romein and immigrated to Canada. They raised their family of 4 children in New Westminster. Maria is survived by her younger brother, Gerrit (Afra); and her four children, John (Karen),...

Apr 2, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Davies on April 2, 2019. George was born in West Lothian, Scotland on February 6, 1923. He immigrated to Canada with his family in 1927 and grew up in Haney, BC. He was the fifth of nine children born to Felix and Marion Davies. George was predeceased...

Apr 2, 2019

“Yvonne Mavys Wilby, born 1922 in Johannesburg, lived a colorful 96 years and is our beloved family matriarch. She is the incredibly loved and cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother , and great great grandmother of our family. A beautiful spirit and inspiration who touched all lives around her. No words can express how grateful we are to have had...

Apr 1, 2019

Surrounded with much love and support from his family, Al Westfall passed away peacefully at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital. Al lived most of his life in Vancouver, where he met Alice, his loving wife of nearly 62 years. First working for Finning Tractor as a heavy duty mechanic flying into coastal BC logging camps, eventually he found his true...

Apr 1, 2019

Merlene Elizabeth Rodrigues Evers, passed away at home in Vancouver BC, on Monday, 1 April 2019, at the age of 64.

She is sadly missed and eternally loved by her family - husband, Patrick Evers, daughters, Michelle Evers (and husband Sean House), Jillian Evers (and husband Derek Turner), and her beloved grandson, Frank Evers. She is survived...

Mar 31, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Glen K. Ehlert, announce his passing after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  He went peacefully on March 31, 2019 at the age of 70.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Valerie, his two loving daughters Corinna (John) and Anita, his three favourite grand-daughters Claire, Emily...

Mar 29, 2019

Frank Hawelka has passed peacefully after a long illness at the age of 80. At his side was his wife of 55 years, Barbara. He will also be deeply missed by his daughters Heidi (Russ) Brown and Monica (Alan) Gurzinski; grandsons Matthew, Dominic, Nicholas, Liam, Gavin and Cameron; sister Rosie (Helmut) Mutz; sisters/brother in-law Lina (Harry) Ruscheinski, George (Mary)...

Mar 27, 2019

Our Mother passed peacefully at Maple Hills Care Home. She is survived by her sons Les, Kerry, daughter Cheryl (Doug), grandchildren Robert, Tiffany, Mike Christa, Chandra, Cheena, Charla, Chaylee and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Linda and husband Leslie. Mom was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan to Cecelia and William Walz. She was an inspiration to...

Mar 27, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce that Betty passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, following a short illness. She was in amazing health all her life, beautiful, fun loving and always smiling. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Perpetua Hartner, her sister Trudy, her brother Frank, sister in law Jeannine, first husband, Art Currie and...

Mar 27, 2019

Margaret “Peg” Tacy was born in Carlisle Cumberland England to Joseph Henry and Grace (nee Foster) Rushforth. She had three brothers Harry, Jack and George and two sisters Joyce and Mabel.

Peg is predeceased by her husband John of Hamilton, Scotland.

Peg leaves two sons, Ian and Jeffrey, three grandchildren, Scott, Paige and Alana and...

Mar 26, 2019

Dolores Palazzo passed away peacefully on March 26, 2019 in Burnaby, B.C.  She will be sadly missed by Luiggi (her husband of 72 years), her sons Giuseppe (Liz), Anthony, Frank (Gloria), her grandchildren Michael, Tina (Casey), Justin (Nikola), Cara (Chase), her great grandchildren Dominick, Colby, Maya, Daxon, Tripp, Nora, her sister Rose (David), sister in laws Maria, Beatrice and...

Mar 26, 2019

With great sadness we announce the passing of John Piskorik on March 26, 2019.  John was a man of great integrity and warmth who was proud of his many accomplishments as a Chartered Accountant and Rotarian. He will be greatly missed by his loving and caring wife Marie-Helene Fekete-Piskorik, step-children Rose Gutenberg (Tony), Michael Fekete (Kelly); grandchildren Emily, Sarah,...

Mar 25, 2019

Movana was born November 29th, 1933 at St. Paul’s hospital, Vancouver and passed away suddenly on March 25th, 2019 in Vancouver.

Predeceased by her husband Joe, survived by her son Brian (Paula), her daughter Sheila (Richard), 5 grandchildren: Bryce, Felicity, Thalia, Donovan and Braiden as well as her sister Sally Mitro (McNaughton), many cousins, nieces & great-nieces,...

Mar 25, 2019

After only one day in hospice, Carroll left this earth to be with her Lord Jesus. Born in Swan River, Manitoba, she then spent her teen and adult years in Vancouver.

Carroll was predeceased by her father William and brother David.

She is survived by her mother Grace, sister Nancy, brothers Richard and Lorne and...

Mar 25, 2019

The family of Nick Schneider is saddened to announce his passing.  Nick passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on the evening of March 25th.  He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years Paula in 2016.  Nick leaves behind son Tony (Alexis); daughter Elisabeth Kloepper (Hans-Dieter); daughter Regina Doherty; son Nick (Sandie); daughter Patricia Almeida; grandchildren Christopher, Michelle (Marijan),...

Mar 24, 2019

Bill was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary in 2002 and is survived by his children: Theresa (Bill), Gordon (Cindy), Gerard (Stephanie), Ann, Doug (Jule); his grandchildren: Justin (Tera), Billy (Trina), Braeden, Calli, Nyah, Cole; his cousin, Nancy and many close relatives and friends. Prayers will be held on Friday, April 5 at 7 pm and The Mass of...

Mar 23, 2019

Marie-Louise Hooites Meursing passed away peacefully on March 23, 2019 at Vancouver Hospice Society in Vancouver, BC, after braving a journey with kidney disease. Marie-Louise was born July 16, 1949 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Her loving children will miss her deeply: Laura (Scott), Danica (Nick) and Jeffrey (Tessa), along with five grandchildren. Marie-Louise is also survived by the children’s...