Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Mar 23, 2019

Joseph, age 25, died tragically on March 23rd.  He was a beloved son, loving Daddy and loyal friend.  His radiating personality and infectious laugh always made him the life of the party.  Joseph’s caring and compassionate nature touched the hearts of many.  He was good looking and charming with just a touch of cockiness!  He was affectionately known for...

Mar 20, 2019

Born on March 19th, 1965, the fourth of 7 children to Angel and Elsa Galang in Manila, Philippines, Rosalie Concepcion was a mother, a daughter, a sister, a wife and a fighter.

She is remembered by her husband John and her children Trixie, Ino, and Angelo and her parents and siblings, her in-laws and nephews and nieces....

Mar 19, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of June at the age of 82, surrounded by her family at Langley Lodge, Langley, BC. June was born to Les and Fern Duncton in Winnipeg, Manitoba. June was preceded in death by her husband of almost 60 years, Bernard (Doc), her son Paul, and survived by her children; Kevin...

Mar 19, 2019

Ada Kim, age 89 of Vancouver, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. She was born on January 10, 1930 in Harbin, Manchuria (now China) to the late Fyodor and Zinaida Park. She is predeceased by her brother, Leo.

Ada had a rich and varied education which included a Russian nanny, a Chinese amah, a French Catholic...

Mar 18, 2019

John Stanley Lucas passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 18, 2019 at George Derby Centre in Burnaby, BC. John was born January 28, 1935 in Lymington, England, and is predeceased by his parents Leslie and Edith and sisters June, Jean and Jill. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Barb, his children, 3 grand-children...

Mar 17, 2019

On March 17th, Anne Halverson (nee Bullen) passed away with pneumonia, a complication of Alzheimer’s disease, just short of her 94th birthday.  Anne was predeceased by her husband Ron, infant twin boys, daughter Laura, brothers Sandy and John and grandson Lee.  She will be sadly missed by children Sue (David), Linda, Margaret (Kurt) and Brent (Julie) and her brother,...

Mar 17, 2019

RAMSEY, ROSHALE passed away peacefully on March 17, 2019 in Langley Memorial Hospital at the age of 85.  She will be lovingly remembered by her sons: Aeron and wife Anaya Jensan; Detlef and wife Rose Schirner and their children.  Roshale was a kind and loving mother, grandmother to four grandchildren in Canada and three in Germany and became a...

Mar 16, 2019

Graciela (Grace) Hernandez-McPhee passed away peacefully on March 16, 2019 in Surrey, B.C. at the age of 82 years.  Grace was born in Mexico City, Mexico on November 7, 1936.   She immigrated to Canada with her son Jose Antonio in 1973.  She will be lovingly remembered by husband Joseph McPhee, son Jose Antonio Hernandez (daughter-in-law Tracy McCaskill), son Joe...

Mar 15, 2019

Katherine passed away peacefully in Langley hospice at the age of 98.  She was predeceased by her parents H. Nelson and Nell Menzies, brothers Chuck and Bob and her loving husband Roy in 1983.  She will be lovingly remembered by daughters Julie Buxton & Royanne McDonald, (Ross), grandchildren Jennifer Horahan (Andrew), Bill McDonald, Susan McDonald, Scott Buxton (Ivette), Colleen...

Mar 11, 2019

It is with deepest sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Kristopher Anderson. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Hilmer and Jesse Anderson and maternal grandfather Howard Miles and two uncles Bob Miles and Kelly Miles. Kris will be deeply missed by his parents Brian and Debbie Anderson, brother Justin Anderson (Stephanie, Shaylynne, Savannah), his maternal grandmother Vivian...

Mar 11, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick John Coyle announces his passing after several years of illness on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Notwithstanding his illness, Pat’s natural charm and wonderful sense of humour remained intact. Pat will be sadly missed by his wife Lorraine, his soulmate of 63 years, and...

Mar 9, 2019

Mar 9, 2019

To a man who noticed and brightened the light in everything and everyone around him Your memory is a treasure I will forever hold in my heart Your love will keep me strong

Mark was born in Vancouver to May and John van Manen on August 11, 1960.  The family, including older brother...

Mar 7, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce that Irma lost her short battle with cancer.

Irma was loved by many people and known for her soft spoken, gentle nature. She was happiest surrounded by her family, who will miss her dearly. Some of her best times were spent with her Metropolitans and the many friends she...

Mar 5, 2019

HO, Po Chun passed away peacefully in Burnaby on March 5, 2019 at the grand age of 103.  She was born in Zhong Shan, China on October 7, 1915.  She and her husband Kai immigrated to Vancouver from Hong Kong in 1974 and they both enjoyed a simple and happy life.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

Mar 5, 2019

I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,

And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;

Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee,

And live alone in the bee-loud glade.

And I...

Mar 5, 2019

VISITATION:

March 13th, 2019

Columbia-Bowell Chapel

219 6th Street, New Westminster

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

PRAYER SERVICE:

March 13th, 2019

Our Lady of Mercy

7455 10th Ave, Burnaby

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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