Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Elsie Mary Valcic
Jun 1, 2018
Elsie Mary Valcic (nee Boskovich) born in Vancouver B.C. left us peacefully on June 1st, 2018. She is predeceased by her mother Palmina, father Joseph and brother Kruno. She is survived by her husband of 66 years Walter, daughters Lydia (Subra) & Pamela, grandson Vincent and brother Joseph (Christina), nieces and nephews Patricia, Elizabeth, Carmine, Michael, Joseph and Paul....
Leif Ivar Pedersen
May 31, 2018
Leif passed away peacefully in Burnaby. He was predeceased by his daughter Karolyn and wife Joyce. He was born in Norway and immigrated to Canada in 1950. Leif was the owner of Marpole Electronics for over 30 years until his retirement. His great nature and ability to adapt will be an inspiration to those who knew him. Funeral Service...
Helen Arline Wilsher
May 30, 2018
After a lengthy stay in hospital, Nana’s angels came for her in the early morning of May 30, 2018. She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Arthur (Art), brothers Jack and Ren Tetroe, and son-in-law Bill Radbourne. Arline is survived by her daughter Lynn, granddaughters Justene (James) and Stephanie (Pam), sister Shirley Stanley of Winnipeg, and many...
William Kimvoing Tam
May 29, 2018
William Kimvoing Tam passed away on May 29th, 2018 at the age of 64. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife (Maria), daughter (Stephanie), son (William Jr.). Prayers will be said at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 8842 119th Street, Delta, B.C. where a Mass of Christian Burial will take...
Robin Elizabeth Mitchell
May 27, 2018
Robin finally defeated Alzheimer's disease by being welcomed into the arms of her Jesus. Born to Ruth and Bill Powell (both deceased) and schooled in Victoria, Robin moved to Port Alberni, BC in 1977 to teach elementary music. There, through church, she met and married her husband of 38 years, Jory Mitchell. She gave birth to their daughters Tara...
Millicent "Milly" Ballack
May 26, 2018
It is with sadness sons Gerard and Rawle Ballack announce the peaceful passing of mom Millicent Ballack, aged 82, on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Milly was born in the Parish of Erin in Trinidad and Tobago and passed away in Vancouver, BC, her home of 48 years. She is survived by two grandchildren, Janelle and James Ballack. She leaves...
Daria Lazorko
May 24, 2018
Daria passed away on May 24th, 2018 at the Columbus Residence in Vancouver BC, Canada at the age of 105. She was born in a small village of Wilszanycia in Western Ukraine . Her father was a Ukrainian Catholic priest. In 1937, she married Volodymyr Lazorko. During the war, they lived in Slovakia then Austria and in...
Nellie Olynyk
May 21, 2018
In Loving Memory of Nellie Olynyk A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 at 10:30 am at Kearney's Columbia-Bowell Chapel, 219 6th Street, New Westminster, B.C. Father Mykhaylo Pozdyk celebrant. Final place of rest, Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Canadian Blood Services, 1 888 2 DONATE...
Henry Hin Wah Kwok
May 19, 2018
At age 86, Henry has lived a remarkable life of struggles, achievements, riches and love. Henry had written his self-obituary just a few months before his prostate cancer metastasized to the bones. At the time, Henry wanted to share with all of us his lifelong stories and lessons, he titled his memoir “Sweet memories derived from my...
Don Benson
May 17, 2018
Don Benson passed away peacefully on May 17, 2018 in his home with loving family by his side. He will be sadly missed by sister Patricia (Bruce); nieces Yvonne (Ian) and Laura, nephew Mark, and their children Brendan, Olivia and Chase; and his sister-in-law Marge. At Don’s request, there will be no service. If you’d like to celebrate Don’s...
Luisa Fulginiti
May 15, 2018
Luisa passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2018 in Surrey, BC at the age of 85. Lovingly remembered by her husband Umberto. She will be sadly missed by her son Vincenzo, (Rosalba); daughter Maria Teresa (Frank); and 5 grandchildren: Luisa, Umberto, Valeria, Alberto and Lorenzo. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at...
Carl-Johan Friberg Madsen
May 15, 2018
Carl-Johan also known as “Morfar” passed away peacefully on May 15, 2018 in Surrey, B.C. Lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 68 years, Cobi; daughters Ivonne and Jeanette; grandchildren Erika (Josue), Mark (Erin), and Wesley plus 2 amazing great-granddaughters Marley and Kate. Carl-Johan moved to Canada in 1986 where he enjoyed his retirement with immediate family. He...
Sheila Elizabeth Webb
May 15, 2018
Sheila (Mum, Grandma) passed away peacefully just short of her 93rd birthday. Born in Calgary, she moved to Vancouver and completed nursing at St Paul’s Hospital in 1947. She then worked at St Paul’s and Catholic Children’s Aid. Compassionate with astute assessment skills, Sheila loved caring for the children. After raising her own five children, she returned to occupational...
Daniel Joseph Wheeley
May 15, 2018
Daniel Joseph Wheeley passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2018 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 89 with his beloved wife, Margaret by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 53 years, Margaret Wheeley (nee Sylvester), sisters, Evelyn (late husband, Wally) Kondratowicz of Chicago, USA, Lillian Wheeley of Ottawa as well as three...
Rosario Padilla
May 13, 2018
Rosario passed away peacefully in San Francisco surrounded by those she loved most. She is survived by her husband, Rodolfo, and children Moises (Rosella), Abigail (Jason), Alex (Sarah) & Sarah (Dean), as well as four grandchildren (Raiden, Darian, Kai & Roland). Rosario was born in the Philippines and moved with her family to Canada in 1989, becoming...
Earlene Letitia Fordeczka (Nee Reynolds)
May 11, 2018
It is with great sadness we confirm the passing of Earlene Letitia Fordeczka (nee Reynolds) on May 11th, 2018 during her 86th year. She was predeceased by George her loving husband of 29 years, her eldest son Richard and her brother Alan. She is survived by her daughters Valerie (Craig) and Rosanne, her son Gordon, grandchildren Rhiannon (Chaz) and...
Victor William Batchelor
May 7, 2018
Please come to a informal celebration of life with family and friends at 5:30pm on Tuesday, May 15th 2018. Arbutus club on the Quilchena Terrace 2001 Nanton avenue Vancouver BC Refreshments will be served
Bradley Alexander Drozdiak
May 4, 2018
Brad passed away suddenly at the age of 66. Predeceased by his parents Alex and Natalie Drozdiak and his brother Dave. Survived by his brother Ron (Laura); his nieces and nephew: Janis, Jeff (Anne) and Jessica (Ruy); and his great nephews: Angus and Evren. Brad will be remembered at a Celebration of Life. Donations in Brad’s name to the...
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