Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Mar 10, 2024

Gibbins, Roger passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly on March 10, 2024, in Vancouver at the age of 76. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Isabel Gibbins, brother Michael Gibbins (Betty Gibbins), sons Chris and Dan Gibbins, daughter-in-law Lin Ho-You, granddaughter Dara Gibbins and his nephews and nieces.

While Roger’s career as...

Mar 10, 2024

In Loving Memory of ARNOLD CARL RUSKOWSKY. Born in 1935 in Humboldt Saskatchewan, Arnold was humble, loving, funny, musical, spiritual and above all a devoted family man. He left this earth peacefully in his sleep on Sunday March 10th 2024. He is survived by his wife Beverley, his children Jeff and Shelley, his 4 grandchildren and 1 remaining brother....

Mar 5, 2024

Mary Patricia Davidson (nee Krajacic or Krayachie ) passed away March 5, 2024 after a brief battle with heart failure , at Royal Columbian Hospital, surrounded by her loving family during her final days.

Mary was born March 6, 1930, in Vancouver B.C. Mary spent her early years in Surrey, before settling in New Westminster, where she...

Mar 4, 2024

In loving memory of Justin “Jay” Morsette: A dear son, brother, and even better friend who left us too soon.

Justin was a person with many accomplishments in his short lifetime. He was a chef, contractor, a planner, and negotiator to name a few. He collected and appreciated many different artifacts of diverse cultures, music, and recipes....

Mar 3, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. Predeceased by her parents; brothers Ernesto and Osvaldo; husband Lino; she is survived by her daughters Renata and Vilma; brother Guido; sister Caterina; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends in Italy, Australia, and Canada.

Mom was born in Sacile, Italy to Antonio and...

Mar 3, 2024

Surrounded by the love of her family, Mum made her journey home on Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was born on Feb 15, 1931 in Kampala, Uganda to the late Maria Rita and Norman Godinho. She was one of 8 children and was predeceased by her siblings Hubert, Carlos (Jane), Raymond, Flora and Leana (Shafiq), as well...

Mar 2, 2024

Our cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie & dear friend,

Debbie Louella Dowbiggin, went home to the Lord on the 2nd of March, 2024.

Debbie was born in Comox, British Columbia on October 12th 1951, daughter of Robert and June Lawlor, sister to George, Laurie, Shelley and Robert.

She is survived by her...

Mar 1, 2024

Marisa, as she was affectionately known, was a truly great soul. Her life was a remarkable one of lifelong duty driven by unbridled, unselfish devotion, unwavering loyalty and infinite, immense and fierce love for family. She faced heartbreaking life struggles and loss, famine, war - all with steadfast dedication to what she valued most - family. We all substantially...

Feb 28, 2024

In loving memory of Donald Neil Beaton, born in Delia, Alberta on May 25th, 1960, a cherished husband, devoted father, and beloved grandfather, who passed away February 28, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents Neil and Joan and brother Clinton. With our hearts full of love and gratitude, we remember the beautiful life he lived and the profound...

Feb 28, 2024

Donald Kennedy Mustard, B.Sc., P.Eng., died peacefully at home late on the evening of Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

Don was born in Portsoy, Scotland, UK, on September 26, 1924, and grew up in depression era Aberdeen, Scotland. With the outbreak of World War II he volunteered for military service, was selected for officer training, and attended Royal...

Feb 27, 2024

Dorozan, Valeri passed away suddenly on February 27, 2024 in Abbotsford BC at the age of 90. Predeceased by his wife, Natalia (2023) and his daughter Mariana (1982).

He will be sadly missed by Peter (Timea), Rodika (Jim), Veronika (Steve), John, Dave, Lucian (Jazmine), Natalie, Lydia (Steve), and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, and friends.

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Feb 27, 2024

Memorial Service on March 21, 2024 at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Coquitlam, British Columbia

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Angelica, and children Pocholo Martin (Nini Barrera), Enrique (Holli Woods), Maria Pia (Mike Abel), Annalissa Irene (Dudu Dee), Efren Gerard; grandchildren Kalyx, Tommy, Moira,...

Feb 26, 2024

Beatrice Burn (nee Brown) passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024 with her daughter and son by her bedside.  She lived in and maintained her own home with the help of family until her death, little more than two weeks away from her 101st birthday.

Beatrice was predeceased by her husband, William, her parents, brothers, Jim and...

Feb 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating news of the passing of our beloved Marco. Marco passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2024 at home in Burnaby, BC at the age of 32. He is survived by his loving parents, Esther and Carlo, his brother Carlo (Kaley) and his nephew Mateo.

Marco had a...

Feb 25, 2024

Henry Chen Yaw passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024, in Surrey, B.C. at the age of 79.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Betty, his daughters Sharon, Cheryl (Alex), and Joanna (Jay) as well as his seven grandchildren Nicholas, Owen, Kyden, Olivia, Emily, Charles, and August.

Henry was a deeply spiritual man...

Feb 23, 2024

Andrea Spiros of White Rock, BC passed away on February 23st 2024, just a few months short of her 81st birthday.

She was born in Athens, Greece to her father, Panagiotis Karamalis from Piraeus, Greece, a renowned lawyer of the Supreme Court of Athens, and Stella Syrianou- Narantzis born Antonatou of Alexandria, Egypt, a cosmopolitan lady (who...

Feb 20, 2024

Dickie, Adele Louise born in Drumheller, Alberta on April 26, 1927.  Passed away on February 20, 2024.  She is predeceased by her parents, husband Arthur, daughter Michelle, brother Les, sister-in-law Irene, brother-in-law Pat and daughter-in-law Nancy.  She is survived by her children, Don, Kathleen, Adele (Brad), Barbara (Peter), Lorraine (Steve), Patrick (Denise), 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her sister Pat;...

Feb 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Bourne, who peacefully departed from us on February 19, 2024, in Surrey, at the age of 92. Larry was a pillar in both the business community and within his family, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him. Larry was...

Feb 16, 2024

Anthony passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 16, 2024.

He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends.

Port Alice, BC, was Anthony’s home and was always his special place to be.

A special thank you to all...

Feb 15, 2024

Jean Ann White  née  McArthur passed away on February 15, 2024, at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, at the age of 86. She will be sadly missed by her children Jennifer, Robert (Annette), Michael (Erika) and Elizabeth (David); grandchildren Chloe, Robert, Catherine, Melissa (Michael), Mike (Tina), Victoria; and great-grandchildren Niall, Clara, Kerrigan, Sean and Kaileigh; and her friends...