Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Denis Francis Schmelefske
Sep 9, 2024
Born in Trout Creek, Ontario, Denis passed away peacefully at Laurel Place Hospice Care.
Predeceased by his father Martin and mother Agnes, sister Joan and brother Michael.
He is survived by his wife Nancy of 60 years, his daughter Alyson, son Steven (Jenica) and grandchildren Kimberly, Willem, Elise and his brother Jim in Kitchener, Ontario. ...
Deirdre Mary Kathleen Bickford
Sep 7, 2024
Deirdre Mary Kathleen Bickford was born in Ladybrook, Hampshire, England on June 12th, 1935. She was the first daughter of John Edmund Bickford, and Kathleen (Dinan), his third wife, after his previous two wives had sadly died in the Spanish Flu epidemics of the 1920s. They met while helping the sick in Lourdes, France. At age six she and...
Anton (Toni) Roza
Sep 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Anton (Toni) Roza on September 7, 2024, at home in Vancouver.
Toni, the third of six children, was born to Josip and Rosa in Kršanci, Istria (Croatia). After completing his automotive apprenticeship in 1956 at the age of 19, he walked miles across the border from Yugoslavia...
Eleanor Carolina Carroll
Sep 6, 2024
Eleanor Carroll, wife, mother, grandmother and great – grandmother passed away at the age of 105 years on September 6th, 2024. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Edward, daughter Carol, sons Michael, Kevin (Jacqueline), and Christopher (Elaine); 6 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Magdalena.
Eleanor and Edward were devoted to...
Emery Babinszki
Sep 5, 2024
After a happy and meaningful life Emery (Imre) Sandor Babinszki left this earthly world on September 5, 2024. He was predeceased by Charlotte (Sarolta), his wife of 53 years.
He is loved and will be deeply missed by his family: Andy Babinszki (spouse Colette), Alex Babinszki, Missy Babinszki. Al Duska (spouse Pam), Kelsey Fertitta (spouse David), Ryan...
Joseph Allan Gray Jr
Sep 5, 2024
On September 5, 2024, Joe A. Gray Jr (aka Joey, Joe Dirté) passed away after a six-year battle with Lupus at the age of forty-two. He is survived by his children Jackson and Charlie Gray and their mother Amy Gray, his parents Kelly & Dave Hudon, Joe Gray, Debbie Gray, his siblings David Jr, Stacy and Kiah, and his...
Stanley Dennis Gordon Begley
Sep 3, 2024
Stan Begley was born on April 14th, 1945, in Toronto, Ontario to parents Florence and Stan Begley Sr. They moved to Prince George and lived on a native reserve until their veteran housing unit on Elm Street was completed. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary with his sister, Maureen, while his father operated a small fleet of trucks.
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Frances Pilkey
Sep 2, 2024
Frances “Fran” Pilkey (nee Paton), of Chadderton, England, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, in White Rock, BC at the age of 83. Fran was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Roger. Fran will be lovingly remembered by her 9 children and their spouses, Ron (Stacey), Ken, Brian (Gail), Dean (Theresa), Sandy, Shane (Nicole), Chris, Dayna, and...
Richard Petrus Beck
Aug 29, 2024
Richard Beck passed away peacefully on August 29th 2024 at Peace Arch Hospital Surrey, B.C. at the age of 97. He is predeceased by his wife Rita and son Peter. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Trudy and his three sons, Rick (Wendy), Wayne (Barb) and Bob (Janine). Ten Grandchildren; Marilyn, Michelle, Teresa-Lyne, Lindsey, Kody, Christa, Angela,...
Matilde Tomassoli
Aug 29, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, nonna, bisnonna and friend.
Matilde Tomassoli was born in Gubbio, Italy on April 29, 1925, and passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024. Predeceased by her husband Salvatore, Matilde is survived by her loving children Anna (Tony) and Raffaele (Lydia); grandchildren Nancy...
Jason Hansen
Aug 25, 2024
My son, Jason Hansen has passed away on August 26 2024.
He is now with his Lord and the angels above. Forever loved by his Mother, Michalle, his daughter Constanza Ojeda Hansen, and Sandra Ojeda. Jason will be missed by his aunty Sharen and family. Uncle Shane and family, and numerous cousins. Jason was pre deceased by his grandpa Loyd, Uncle...
Germano Minato
Aug 23, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, nonno, big nonno, zio, brother, brother-in-law and friend, Germano, predeceased by the love of his life of 53 years, his wife Anna (2012).
He passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, his absence leaving a void in our lives...
Rose Lew Min Fong Wong
Aug 22, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Rose Lew Min Fong Wong (87) born in Hong Kong October 14, 1936 and died in Vancouver peacefully on August 22, 2024.
Rose was a devoted Catholic & spent much of her life (since 1955) fund raising and helped build...
Eric Cameron Mackenzie
Aug 20, 2024
Eric passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, Aug 18 at Blenheim Lodge in Vancouver.
Preceded in death by: wife Merle, sister Ruth, son-in-law Tim, Merle’s sisters Lorna & Elna and their husbands Gordon & Jack. Survived by: son Craig, daughter Norma; grandsons Kaiden, Corben and their mother Joyce Coutts; brother-in-law Gordon Johnson (Mary); a number of...
Sandra Helen Grushcow
Aug 19, 2024
Grushcow, Sandra Helen (nee Abfalter), born July 25th, 1951, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 19th, 2024, after a short but valiant fight with cancer. Sandy was predeceased by her parents Henry (2015) and Helen (2017) and her brothers Steven (1985) and Tom (2012). She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jack, her devoted...
Elaine Pappajohn
Aug 18, 2024
Born in Edmonton, Elaine (nee Holdal) grew up in a one-room log cabin in the Okanagan where her dad was a logger. She eventually became a school teacher, beloved by her many students. Her first job was in a one-room school house in Winfield, BC where she taught all 8 grades.
In 1958 Elaine married Bill Pappajohn...
Gertrude Agnes Geernaert
Aug 18, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gertrude Agnes Geernaert, who departed this life on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on October 5, 1940, in Edam, Saskatchewan, Trudy was a devoted Catholic whose faith and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.
A lifelong member of the Catholic Church,...
Wo-Hip Ma
Aug 17, 2024
Wo-Hip died peacefully in his sleep at home in Vancouver, Aug 17, 2024.
He is predeceased by his wife, Jane Ma. He will be greatly missed by his sons (Fred and Rod), daughter in law (Grace), grandchildren (Sam and JJ) and sister (Peggy).
Born in Baisha, Toishan, China in 1930 during the Japanese occupation. As...
Rino Canal
Aug 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rino Canal, a cherished Husband, Father, Nonno, Zio, and friend, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family.
Rino was born in Crespano del Grappa, Treviso, Italy, in 1933, and began a new chapter in Vancouver over 69 years ago. He will...
James Bond
Aug 17, 2024
It is with deep sadness that the family of James Joseph Bond announces his passing on August 17, 2024, at the age of 86 years.
He was predeceased by his wife Delores, parents James and Florence, brother Lew, and sisters Kay and Betty. He is survived by his loving sons Jimmy, Gary (Lisa), Mark (Melanie), Craig (Ana),...
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