Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Michael Paul Raftery

Apr 3, 2024

Michael Paul Raftery passed peacefully on 3 April 2024 at Point Grey Private Hospital, shy of turning 82. Michael struggled with Parkinson’s and for the last number of years and his slow steady shuffle was a clear indication of his character and determination – nothing blocked his way. Accordingly, those who worked in the Vancouver mining sector, or frequented...

Adrien Joseph Couture

Apr 3, 2024

Adrien Joseph Couture, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who passed away on April 3rd, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Born on March 11th, 1933 in Québec City, Québec. Adrien was a man with a heart of gold and an unwavering love for his family. He was known to be a big jokester with a great sense of humour....

Johanna Walcott

Apr 2, 2024

It is with the greatest sadness we announce the loss of our beloved wife, best friend, mother, and grandmother - Johanna Walcott (née Prosser).

Predeceased by brother Ferdinand (Barbara), she leaves behind her loving husband of 61 years, Peter, her children Kristina (Marek) and Alexander (Kathleen), granddaughter Amelia, sister Maria, and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends...

David Lee Dueck

Apr 1, 2024

It is with great sorrow, that we announce the passing of Mr. David Lee Dueck. David, a great son, husband, father, family man, business partner and friend to many, passed away suddenly and far too early on April 1st 2024 due to heart failure.  David was 59.

David's passing will be mourned by his mother, Sherry, who...

Eugenie Mary Thwaites

Mar 30, 2024

Eugenie Mary Thwaites (née Short) born May 25, 1931 passed away on March 30, 2024 at age 92. She leaves behind her beloved son Ken (Linda) and daughter Nancy (Gordon), and son-in-law Mel (Liz). Predeceased by her loving husband Ken in 2001, and daughter Anne in 1999. She also leaves behind her much adored grandchildren Stephen (Lindsay), Bryan (Laura),...

Helen Margaret Phillips

Mar 30, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Helen Margaret Phillips (née Duke) on 30 March 2024.

Helen was born in Glasgow on 9 July 1934 to William and Margaret Duke, the eldest of their three daughters.  After the family moved to Liverpool during the Second World War, Helen trained as a state registered nurse at the...

Dr. Lorne Sullivan

Mar 28, 2024

Dr. Lorne Sullivan, a loving husband, father, grandfather and a distinguished figure in the field of Urologic Sciences passed away peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital on March 28, 2024. Lorne left behind a legacy that will be cherished by those whose lives he touched.

Lorne was born July 3, 1936 in Moss Bank, Saskatchewan. As a young...

Don Fraser Matheson

Mar 24, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Don Matheson. Don passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024 at the age of 97 in Vancouver, BC.

Don was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan to Donald and Solveig Matheson and grew up enjoying the simple pleasures of life in the...

John (Jack) William Thomas Johnston

Mar 21, 2024

John (Jack) William Thomas Johnston aged 65, passed away on March 21, 2024, at Royal Columbian Hospital. Jack was born in North Vancouver on November 15, 1958, to William and Patricia Johnston. He grew up in Maple Ridge, BC, graduated from Maple Ridge High School in 1976 and for the last 31 years lived in New Westminster. He married...

Victor Miller

Mar 19, 2024

MILLER – Victor Hyacinth.  With sadness in our hearts and many good memories of our father, a great gentleman, we announce the passing of Vic on March 19, 2024.  Predeceased by his wife Minnie of 52 years (2005), son David (1988), daughter-in-law Britta (2017), great-granddaughter Blake (2016), family and many friends who have gone onto the Lord before him.  ...

Margaret Brown

Mar 18, 2024

Margaret Brown (Herder) died Monday March 18, 2024 at the age of 98 in Gibsons, BC.

Margaret was pre-deceased by her mother, Isabella Brown, father Thomas Brown, sisters, Isabelle Campbell & Velma Reed, nephew Myles Gray and husband Len Herder. She leaves to mourn nieces Sheryl ReedWells (Bob), Shelley Reed, Margaret Reed, their children and grandchildren, and...

Francesco Mario Renzullo

Mar 18, 2024

A life well lived, with love, laughter and song our dear Dad gently left this earth as kindly as he came, to join the love of his life, Assuntina, his beautiful wife of 70 years. He passed away peacefully being serenaded by his Neapolitan music playing in the background.

He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered...

Rosina Alvaro

Mar 17, 2024

Rosina (Rose) Alvaro our beloved Mother, Nonna, Auntie Rose, died peacefully at VGH on March 17th, 2024 surrounded by loving family.

She is survived by her four children, Joseph (Erica), Rosemarie, Vincent and Dana (Jim), seven adored grandchildren Rosangela, Gloriana, Maria, Sofia, Abigail, Angelina, Rosemarie D, and eighteen great grandchildren.  Her loss is also felt by her...

Barbara Wasiak

Mar 16, 2024

Barbara Wasiak flew to the angels after passing peacefully on the evening of March 16 2024 at St. John Hospice in Vancouver BC. Barbara leaves behind her devoted family, daughter Christine (Bruce), Angela (Peter), Dana (Christoff), the Ciesluks, Goodnows and Kohls and many more family and friends from Europe and North America. Barbara is predeceased by her devoted husband...

Salvatore Mauro

Mar 16, 2024

Salvatore Mauro passed away with his family by his side on March 16, 2024 at the age of 90.  Remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 62 years, Rosetta Anna Mauro (nee Cosco), children: Agata (David), Cinzia (Moreno), Sonia (Jonathan) and Sandra (Derek, decd.) as well as four grandchildren:  Zachary (Athea), Massimo (Julia), Nastassja and Samual, and one...

Joseph Wai Keung Lau

Mar 16, 2024

Joseph was born in Hong Kong and was the eldest of 8 children.  He was a responsible, kind and caring person who believed in filial piety. After the age of 18, Joseph decided to take up the responsibility of helping his parents to support the family.  He completed his post-secondary education at the College of Education in Hong Kong...

Murray Bruce Robinson

Mar 14, 2024

ROBINSON, Murray Bruce died suddenly on March 14, 2024.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marna, son Skye (Lucie), grandson Forrest, siblings Laurie, Dennis and Karen, nieces Allison and Tara, and nephew Jason. Murray is predeceased by his parents Marjorie (Colley) and Howard Robinson.  Murray’s humour, artistic and musical talents, and insights about the world will be...

Dolores Dalisay (Daisy) Parafina Nerpio

Mar 13, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dalisay (Daisy) Parafina Nerpio.

Survived by her children, Rigor (Georgina), Adolfo Jr (Lisa), Dennis (Jennie), Fred (Tiffany), Niece: Lara (John);

Grandchildren: Chelsea, Justin, PK, Braedon, Audessa, Ayden, Bryant, Anderson and Joshua; and extended family in the Philippines and throughout the world.
Daisy was a dedicated...

Wanda Ridsdale

Mar 12, 2024

Born in Telwa BC, Wanda was the daughter of the late John (Bub) & Katherine Ridsdale.

Survived by her life partner Wayne Herbert Jones & her siblings.

Wanda’s Brothers : Roy (Karen), John, Michael (Shannon), Brian, Reynold (Cora) Terry (Teresa), Richard, Roger (Elaine) Wanda’s Sisters : Bonnie, Shiela Eli, Gail Horobetz (Jim),...

Julie Tio

Mar 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce that after a short battle with cancer, the peaceful passing of our beautiful and beloved Julie Tio, on Monday, March 11, 2024. Born to Boen Kwet Kong and Lie Ban Nio on November 4, 1938, in Bandung, Indonesia, Julie was the second of nine children.

Julie lived a grand and...