Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Feb 14, 2019

It is with sadness that we announce that Pietro passed away unexpectedly (after a long battle with Parkinson’s) in Vancouver at the age of 85.

Pietro was born in Molina di Malo, Vicenza, a small countryside town nestled in the scenic foothills of northern Italy, where his siblings still reside.

He was predeceased by his...

Feb 14, 2019

Regina Radziszewski joined her recently departed husband of some 60 years, Henryk, on St Valentine’s Day. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 14th 2019 in North Vancouver, British Columbia a month short of her 87th birthday.

Born in Poznan (Obernik), Poland on March 14th 1932 to Aleksander and Jadwiga (nee Jarecka) Kalinowski. Her...

Feb 14, 2019

Marie ( née Waslo) Dukowski, born April 10th, 1921 in Aalborg, Denmark, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, passed away peacefully February 14th, 2019. Marie was predeceased by Adam , her loving husband , and by her sisters, Phyllis, Bertha and Joan. She is survived by her sons, Victor, Cornel and Albin- grandchildren Alison, Graham, Jason, Matthew, Kristen...

Feb 13, 2019

MILLS (nee PHELAN), Josephine Leona Elizabeth (Bettye) – born January 30, 1927 in Vancouver, BC to Jessie and Henry Phelan, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2019 at Amica Arbutus Manor in Vancouver, with her family at her side. Bettye is predeceased by husband Jack, son Bernie, grandson Spencer, and sisters Mary Jones (Art)and Pat Sadler (Maurie). She is...

Feb 13, 2019

It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Anthony (Tony) Acheson, a caring, thoughtful, kind individual. Tony is survived by his son Greg, daughter Barbara and son Bruce (Ivy) and six grandchildren. Also, missing him is long time, special friend, Claire. Tony was born in Calgary, AB but moved to Vancouver at an early age. He...

Feb 11, 2019

COOK, Marijtje (Mary) (nee Stroomer) passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019 at home in Coquitlam, BC at the age of 92. Predeceased by husbands, Adrianus Schreurs (1989) and George Cook (2005), daughter-in-law Debbie (2006), grandson Sandy (1994) and great grand-daughter Jenna (2010). She will always be lovingly remembered by her children, Helena Harris, Mary Bilesky (Jim), Bill Schreurs...

Feb 10, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bernie Tully, after a battle with Parkinson’s. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Rosalie, children Maureen, Karen and Barbara (the late Scott Kuzyk), grandchildren Allison and James, sisters Noreen, Liz (John) and Rita and many nieces and nephews. His personality and sense of humour will be missed...

Feb 9, 2019

With love and sadness we announce that Elsie Hughes passed away early on Saturday morning February 9, 2019. She was in her 100th year, passing on just over three months before her 100th birthday. All who knew her will remember a sweet, loving, caring and family-focused woman. Her wonderfully positive nature endured right through to recent years when dementia...

Feb 6, 2019

HIGGINSON, Richard (Dick) Henry Blair passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 6, 2019 at the age of 81. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years Sandy, and their children and grandchildren, Scott & Sheri (Danko), Blair, Alana and April, and Shannon & Murray (Gilmour), Arlyn and Marin. Dick was born June 17, 1937...

Feb 3, 2019

(Suzie) passed away suddenly on Sunday Feb.3,2019 in Vancouver at the age of 59. Predeceased by younger sister Julie. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Doug, son Jared and daughter Natalie. Also, by parents Bernie and Louise Smith, brother Rob and sister Nancy, together with many long-time friends who loved her dearly. Suzie had a successful career...

Feb 1, 2019

Peggy (nee Burns) passed away peacefully at home in Kitsilano, where she was born and raised. Predeceased in 1982 by her husband Joseph, her parents and 3 siblings. She is survived by her 10 children: Terry, Joe, John, Louis, Margaret, Don, Jerry, Michael,Ann, Tony. 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Peggy started her career in her family business Burns...

Jan 30, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Keith Walfrido Licas, age 30, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2019 at his home in New Westminster, B.C.

Keith’s earthly life began on March 28, 1988 at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C. Anyone whose lives were touched by Keith...

Jan 26, 2019

HERRON, Joan (nee Kelly)

June 25th, 1933 – January 26th, 2019

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts we announce the passing of Joan Herron (nee Kelly) of Vancouver (BC) on January 26th, 2019. Beloved wife of Noel Herron for 57 years. Mother of Sean and Kerry Ann. Loving grandmother of Amanda and Braedon....

Jan 25, 2019

Passed away peacefully at Surrey Memorial Hospital. He was much loved by his wife of 62 yrs., Ria, his son Chris (Lisa) and grandson Sterling. Survived by his siblings Steve, George, John (Marie). Predeceased by his son Tim, brothers Andrew, Harry, Will, sisters Rose and Sally. Mass of Christian burial will take place Thurs Jan. 31 at 11:00 a.m....

Jan 23, 2019

Martin Teglasi passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2019 at the age of 81. Born in Mosorin, Serbia, he immigrated to Canada in 1961 and became a proud Canadian citizen in 1967. He worked for Westinghouse as an industrial electrician for many years. Martin was passionate about competitive rifle shooting and hunting. He was an active member...

Jan 22, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lloyd Ernest Hedley of North Vancouver. Lloyd was born in Hearst, Ontario on April 29, 1936 and passed away on January 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 25 years, Paulita; children Clarissa, Mark (Kathleen), Gayle Weiss (Peter) and Heather;...

Jan 19, 2019

Roderick “Erick” O’Reilly of Burnaby and Qualicum Beach, surrendered to his illness and passed away on January 19th, 2019. In 1954 at the age of 17, Erick departed from his village of Chapelizod, outside of Dublin, Ireland. He travelled across the Atlantic in steerage with only £10 from his dad in one pocket and boundless optimism in the other....

Jan 16, 2019

DAKIN, John Kenneth (Ken) passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 16, 2019. He was 98 and lived a full life. He is survived by his son Michael, daughter Christie, grandchildren Kayla (Sepehr), Graeme, Alexander, Matthew and Nicholas, brother Eric (Bernita) and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by loving wife Gustine and his brothers Stanley, Douglas and...

Jan 16, 2019

Kuntz, John David, born March 6, 1941, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 16, 2019, in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 78. Predeceased by his son, Sean Kuntz, his brothers, Tom Kuntz and Mike Kuntz, and his parents, Harry and Mary Kuntz. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sirkka Kuntz, his son Ryan Kuntz,...

Jan 14, 2019

Joyce passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimers on January 14, 2019. Predeceased by her great love of 60 years, husband Hedie (2013), grandson Nathan (2017), son Kirk (2013) son David (1982) and grandson Keith (1979). Joyce is survived by her loving sisters in Saskatchewan, Mary Grant (Jim) and Nora MacPherson. She is survived by her children...