Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Oct 5, 2024

A kind and gentle man who lived his life the best way he knew how.

Rest in peace.

Oct 4, 2024

It is with heavy hearts but fond memories that the family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother (“Oma”), great grandmother and aunt, Ann den Hertog on October 4th in Vancouver.

Ann was born in Voorschoten, the Netherlands, to Marius Smits (1898-1977) and Johanna Maria de Bruin (1902-1995). She had three sisters, Kety, Marian & Rita. After...

Oct 4, 2024

Born July 10, 1950, Winnipeg Manitoba; died October 4, 2024, Vancouver BC

It is with sorrow that we announce that Kathy died at St. John Hospice; she had the peaceful death she wished for with her children present and siblings close by. She also had the year she wanted, choosing joy and fun and being with family...

Oct 4, 2024

On October 4, 2024 James (Jim) Cross died peacefully in Vancouver with family by his side. He is survived by his three sons who he deeply loved, David, James and Michael Cross. He is also mourned by Marg Schwartz (Dave) and Glenys Wood, who miss their big brother, as well as his nieces and nephews.

Jim supported...

Oct 2, 2024

H. Frank Lenington passed away peacefully at the age of 95 years, 4 months of age. Frank leaves behind his wife, Marilyn, one daughter, four grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving from August 1950 to February 1952. He returned to Canada to marry his sweetheart and they had a loving marriage of 71...

Sep 26, 2024

In Loving Memory of Keayton Bijou Jurovich

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Keayton Bijou Jurovich.  Keayton Bijou (our little “jewel”) was a daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, niece, girlfriend, and loving friend. She left us far too soon, on September 26, 2024, in Montreal, Quebec, at the...

Sep 20, 2024

Tomas Oca, born on December 22, 1937, in Mangaldan, Pangasinan, Philippines, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024, at Belvedere Care Center, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 86 years old.

Tomas is survived by his devoted wife, Salud Rausa, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.  Together, they raised two children, Christopher (Melody) and...

Sep 19, 2024

Angela passed away peacefully on September 19th, 2024, in Vancouver, BC at the age of 88.

She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Carmine, Ralph (Anna), Daughter Rosanna (Paolo), Granddaughters, Tiziana (Gianfranco), Erica (Ryan), Stephanie, her Grandson Anthony, and her Great Granddaughters Stella, & Giorgia (Erica).

Angela was born on June 5th, 1936, in...

Sep 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Lindal announce her passing on September 19, 2024.

Born in Vancouver, BC on April 2, 1946, Pat is the daughter of Evelyn and Colin McKinnon. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda, her brother John McKinnon and many family and friends.

Pat was a feisty...

Sep 17, 2024

Eileen Telford died peacefully at home on September 17th, surrounded by love and family. Born on April 27, 1933, in County Wexford, Ireland, she was the youngest of six children. After spending some time in London, Eileen immigrated to Canada in 1957. Originally settling with her sister Marie in Medicine Hat, her adventurous spirit eventually led her to many...

Sep 17, 2024

With heavy hearts, we share the news of Frank John Barac's passing, which came peacefully in the presence of his family. Frank, a devoted husband for 51 years to Joyce, is survived by his children Nicole, Karen, and Shelley (Jeff), and his grandchildren Brayden and Parker, who will always cherish the love and guidance he gave them....

Sep 16, 2024

Jean passed away peacefully at Elim Village Nursing Home on September 16th. Jean was born in Oxford, England before leaving the UK in 1960 to Jamaica for nearly 4 years where her favourite souvenir was the birth of her children Susan & John, before moving to Canada in 1963. In 2006 David & Jean moved from their long-time home...

Sep 16, 2024

Well loved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, died peacefully and quietly at his home of 60 years surrounded by his family and his garden, to join his beloved wife who preceded him 3 years ago. Tony was born and grew up in Cirencester, England, the only child of Florence and Raymond Parr. He had a secure and happy childhood,...

Sep 15, 2024

COELHO, Rosemarie Sousa, 91 passed away peacefully on September 15th at Richmond General Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Antonio in late 1988 and by her son John in 2019. She leaves behind her son Tony, daughter-in-laws Marilyn and Agnes, grand-daughter Natalia, her sister Irene, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Rosemarie was born in Santa...

Sep 14, 2024

Born in Dewiatyr, Ukraine, Karl died in Vancouver surrounded by the love of his family. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ballhorn, his 2 children, Mathew, Sonya (Joseph) and 2 grandsons – Nick and Stefan.

As a new immigrant from Ukraine in the 50’s, he was a hard worker, self-starter and a driven individual who believed...

Sep 13, 2024

Peter passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Melville Hospice in White Rock, BC.

Peter was born in Brantford, Ontario where at the completion of Grade 13 he joined the RCAF.  There, he met his beloved wife of 64 years, Frances, who was a nursing sister with the RCAF.  After their service, Peter and...

Sep 12, 2024

Antonio passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 94.

Antonio was predeceased by his brother Orlando and sisters Maria and Teresa.  He will be remembered by his wife Anna, daughter’s Tina and Elsa, son Enrico (Michelle), grandchildren Ariana, Luca, Jenna, Veronica and Anthony, older sister Antonietta in Italy, and brothers-in-law Nick (Alba),...

Sep 12, 2024

Maria Luisa Lacson Tuazon, born March 15, 1961, peacefully passed away in Langley, BC, Canada, due to pulmonary fibrosis, surrounded by her loved ones. She will be profoundly missed.

Maria Luisa is survived by her children, Francis and Franciesca; her spouse, Joseph; son-in-law, Adrian; and her first husband, Francisco (Beanne). She is also mourned by her siblings...

Sep 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Donald Elchuk at the Langley Hospital in BC on Sept 12th, 2024.

Edward was pre-deceased by his parents John and Agnes Elchuk and his lovely wife Olga Elchuk who passed in 2021. He also was pre-deceased by his brother-in-law Nester.

He was father...

Sep 10, 2024

Reverend Father Terrence Larkin (86) of Vancouver died peacefully on September 10, 2024.  He was born on November 20th 1937 in Seattle, Washington State to parents James Larkin and Katherine Epley. He is survived by eldest brother Jim Larkin & his wife Louise (Boise Idaho) and younger brother Michael Larkin (Hemet, California).

He attended St. John’s Seminary...