Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Mar 3, 2019

We are sad to announce the passing of Patricia Helen Driscoll (nee Wadham) beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Patricia was born Feb 15, 1932 in England, passed March 3, 2019 at White Rock Seniors Village. Services will be held at St. Oswald’s Anglican Church (9566-190th Street, Surrey) on Saturday, May 18 at 11:00. In lieu of flowers donations...

Mar 1, 2019

Ralph passed away suddenly on March 1, 2019 in Burnaby at the age of 56. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Francesco and Carmela; sisters, Grace (Steve) and Lena (Norman); brother, Michael; nieces, Sophia and Angelina; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

There will be a viewing at Kearney’s Burnaby Chapel, 4715 Hastings Street,...

Mar 1, 2019

Our son, James Ryan McCafferty, age 25, died accidentally in the early hours of March 1st. He was strong, beautiful, charming, caring and thoughtful. But,his strength was no match for fentanyl from the streets of Vancouver.

Ryan was our only child and grew up in a loving home in West Vancouver, B.C. He was the centre of...

Feb 28, 2019

Born in Vancouver, Rose was the 14th of the 15 Strain children, and raised in St. Pat's Parish.

Predeceased by her Parents Ceril, Frances, and her first husband Martin, as well as 5 of her brothers and 5 of her sisters.

Survived by her husband Farrel, son Rick, daughters Deb (Joe), Brenda (Dan), and Kim,...

Feb 26, 2019

After a short illness, Joyce died at St. Michael’s Hospice on February 26th at the age of 90. The third oldest of six children, Joyce grew up in Coquitlam, later attended business school, owned and operated two successful businesses in Vernon. In the 1960’s, she moved back to New Westminster where she worked for the provincial government, notably for...

Feb 25, 2019

John Tegenfeldt, 71, of Qualicum Beach, BC, died on February 25, 2019 in Palm Desert, California.

John is survived by his wife Diane, sons Aron (Ramen), Karl (Joanna) and Ryan (Ashley), grandsons Norin, Walter and Charles, siblings Edwin (Miggie), Judy (Cliff), Paul (Robin) and David (Carol), as well as many other relatives. He is preceded in death...

Feb 24, 2019

Nicole Andree Mahussier (Hiemstra)

July 16, 1967 - February 24, 2019

Nicole Mahussier passed away Sunday February 24, 2019. She was the loving wife of Robert Hiemstra , and an amazing mother to Lily Louise Hiemstra and Lauren Lucy Hiemstra . Predeceased by her father Louis Mahussier and her mother Louise Mahussier , mother- in-...

Feb 24, 2019

Marian passed away in Vancouver at 97 years of age.  She was predeceased by her husband William Alexander Braes (1945), husband Marshall Sydney James (2011), sons Stephen (2000) and Brent (2011), and her brothers Jim Thompson and Dick Thompson.

Marian will be sadly missed by her son Kenneth James, her daughters Marney James (Rob Thomson) and Sheryl...

Feb 23, 2019

Passed away from a heart attack on February 23, 2019, in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 62. Born April 17, 1956, and raised in Burnaby, B.C. predeceased by parents Ray and Clarice Bell. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by daughters Jenelle and Leah, sister Susy (Terry), brother Chris, and many friends and relatives. She will...

Feb 22, 2019

Passed peacefully February 22 at 96 years of age. Predeceased by her loving husband, Lloyd, and daughter, Karen. Survived with cherished memories by sons Charlie and Dave, grandchildren Emily, James (Viera) and Leanne, great-grandchildren Cara, Jacob, Fraser and Kate. Freda will be missed with sadness by her dearest, lifelong friend, Connie, as well as her friends from happy times...

Feb 20, 2019

Moe passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2019 at age 87 from Parkinson’s disease. Moe was born on September 26th, 1931 in Quezon Province in the Philippines. He met his wife, Toni, in 1956 while both were students at the University of Southern California. After graduation, they repatriated to the Philippines, married in 1958, and had 3 daughters. In...

Feb 19, 2019

Just shy of his 89th birthday, Leo passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Tuesday February 19th.

He was born in Kamloops, BC to Lewis and Mary (English) Smyth and grew up with two siblings Mary (Gene) Toner and Neil (Betty) Smyth.  The family moved to Vancouver during his teen years where Leo attended Vancouver College...

Feb 19, 2019

Allana passed away peacefully in her sleep at VGH after a long struggle with COPD.  Allana was predeceased by her brother Ron and she is survived by two brothers Lou and Terry Lapointe of Montreal, several nieces and nephews, and by her close friend of more than 50 years Diane Agutter.  She is also survived by her very close...

Feb 19, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of G. Arnold (Arnie) Armstrong at the age of 93.  Arnie is survived by his loving wife Audrey, children Nora (Tim), Bradley (Catherine), Michael (Linda) and Caron (Percy), son-in-law Lynford, grandchildren Andrew (Emily), Arthur (Kimberly), Christopher, Claire (Devan), Darcy (Aaron), Madeleine, David and Robert, and great-grandchildren Abigail, Chloe, Grayson and Sophie....

Feb 18, 2019

Passed away after a long struggle with crohn's disease. Survived by her two daughters Margriet/David, Tamara/David. Grandchildren Douglas/Carmen, Kristine/Gregory, Andrew/Courtney, Ryan and Stephanie. Great grandchildren Dreyton, Austin & Aiden. Predeceased by her husband Kees, 1995 & Granddaughter Andrea, 1983.

Many thanks to the nurses and doctors at Langley Memorial Hospital 3rd & 4th floor south for their...

Feb 18, 2019

Beloved daughter of Archie and Germaine LaFrance, age 70, passed away peacefully Monday, February 18th, 2019 at St. Jude’s Anglican Home in Vancouver. Vivian was widowed by Goran Stavre and raised two beautiful children Dylan ( spouse of Gianina Li) and Chantal Stavre ( spouse of Curt Arndt) as a single mother. She was also the proud grandmother of...

Feb 17, 2019

Phyllis passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Feb.17, 2019 at the age of 90.

Predeceased by her husband Danny, she is lovingly remembered by her daughters Carolyn,

Cathy (Ron), and Mary, and by her grandchildren Grant (Kate), Marianne ( Justin), and Emma.

Phyllis was a proud life-long resident of...

Feb 17, 2019

Our Nancy passed away peacefully, age 93, at Madison Care Centre in Coquitlam.  Nancy is now reunited with her beloved husband, Jack, who predeceased her in 1994, having shared 27 plus happy years together.  She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.  Nancy was born at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster to William and Wiliamina Lewis...

Feb 16, 2019

Born May 9, 1930 in Tisdale, SK, passed away peacefully at Suncrest Retirement in Surrey, on February 16, 2019. Predeceased by her husband Louis in 2012. Survived by loving children, Melanie (Michael), Rene (Linda), Real (Jan), Michele, Nicole (Rob). Grandchildren: Arielle (Tasha), Shevaughn, Denise, Devon, Mark, Lilly, Lauren. Great-grandson Liam. Brother-in-law Albert (Betty). Sisters-in-law Theresa, Florence, Aurore (Lionel), Ivone,...

Feb 15, 2019

Passed away Friday, February 15th, 2019. Born in Furnitz, Austria on August 12th, 1930. Survived by daughter , Ilse ( Michael) ,Kaitlin and son, Walt ( Sue), Joey and Tanner. We will miss you and love you always Oma. A Celebration of Life will be held at Kearney’s Funeral Services,Vancouver,450 West 2nd Avenue, Friday, February 22nd , 2019 at...