Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Jul 17, 2017

Rita died in the early hours of Monday, July 17 at the age of 91. She passed away peacefully at Evergreen Care Home in North Vancouver. Rita was born on June 3, 1926 in Glasgow, Scotland to Irish parents, Patrick and Margaret (Taylor) Lambert. She was the second of four children. An older sister, Molly; a younger...

Jul 13, 2017

Henry, Helen born May 4,1931, passed away July 13,2017. Helen was predeceased in 2012 by her husband Pat. Helen will be sadly missed by her loving family: Cathy (Melvin), Nancy (Laine), Susan (Earl), Cynthia (Dan), Maureen (Daren). She leaves a loving legacy of 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Special thanks to Carmen, Susan and Racy for their...

Jul 12, 2017

The family would like to announce the peaceful passing of their Mother.

Jul 12, 2017

Bill passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bill leaves behind his wife Irene, son "Little Billy" (Mirjam), daughter Rena (Terry), grand-daughters Kirsty & Carly (Ryan) and the light of his life, great-grandson Forrest. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Maple Ridge Legion Sunday, August 27...

Jul 10, 2017

Bourgeois-Truman, Marie Juliette Hilda Passed away peacefully on July 10, 2017 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 69 with her family by her side. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Richard Truman (Kristin Truman) and Patrick Truman (Isabel Sloan Yip); her grand-daughter, Olivia Truman; her sister, Marguerite Bourgeois; her nieces Marie-Josée and Laura; her...

Jul 10, 2017

McDonald, Elizabeth Ann (nee Reilly) Born November 6th, 1938 our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend. Betty passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2017 at the age of 78 years.  Betty was pre-deceased by her father John (Jack), mother Margaret and brother James. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends and is survived by...

Jul 7, 2017

Mary passed away peacefully in Columbus Residence on Friday July 7th, 2017 at the age of 96. She is predeceased by her parents, Dr. Bede James Harrison and Marcella Mary Harrison, her two brothers, John Bede Harrison, Dr. Colin Patrick Harrison, and three nephews. She will be lovingly remembered by 11 nieces and nephews and their families....

Jul 3, 2017

Mary Wallace passed away on July 3, 2017 in New Westminster, BC at the age of 94. Predeceased by her husband Douglas Wallace. Survived and will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children Malcolm (Theresa), Sandra and Robert (Elizabeth) and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother and friend. A...

Jun 29, 2017

Lee passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Vancouver. Born June 14, 1924 near Wilcox, Saskatchewan, the second child of Stanley Ryan and Pauline (nee Runyon) in a family of nine children. Predeceased by Frank, her loving husband of 59 years; brothers, Wayne, Gordon, Leonard and Irwin; and youngest son, Brent. Survived by her sisters,...

Jun 29, 2017

Sadly, Darlene passed away on June 29, 2017 at Queen's Park Care Centre following a long fight with cancer. She is survived by her brother and two sisters (Donna and May) of Prince George, by her brother, Stuart of Chilliwack, and by her loving companion George in Burnaby with whom she lived in her final years. Every morning, upon...

Jun 29, 2017

Christine Hansen passed away peacefully on June 29, 2017 at Banfield Pavilion in Vancouver. Born in Calgary, AB on October 7, 1926 to Annie Kuchma, Christine had 4 siblings; her brother, Leigh; and her sisters, Jean, Jessie and Elsie. Since 2010, our mom bravely persevered, facing debilitating health challenges with deep courage and serene dignity. Her family...

Jun 27, 2017

Elsie Off, age 87 years, former resident of Thunder Bay, and most recently of Surrey, BC, died suddenly and peacefully with her beloved John at her side on Wednesday, June 27 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Born in Port Arthur on May 2, 1930, Elsie was the daughter of John Semenick and Stella Krawh (nee Molkoski) and older...

Jun 25, 2017

Alex Huywan passed away peacefully in New Westminster, BC on Sunday, June 25th at the age of 87 years. Alex is survived by daughters;  Donna (Dave) and Tracy (Arvid) Grandchildren; Alexandra, Kassandra, Jennifer (Travis), Joslyn (Brian) Greatgrandchildren;  Gabrielle, Izabella and Dustin Sisters; Doreen and Nettie. Alex is preceded by his wife Verna, their son Randy and his...

Jun 9, 2017

Anna passed away, peacefully, in Richmond on Friday, June 9, 2017. Anna was born in Raciechowice, Poland on May 27, 1924. She immigrated to Canada in 1948. She met Tadeusz (Ted) Pietraszek in Vancouver and they married in 1952. Anna was predeceased by her husband, two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her children, Ed...

Jun 8, 2017

Sue Derksen (nee Lewis) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 8, 2017.  She will be missed by her son David (Sophia) and daughter Karen (Scott) as well as her grand-daughters Isabel and Kadence.  She is survived by her former husband Brian, her sister Margaret (George) and brother Bill (Norma) and many...

Jun 5, 2017

Jun 4, 2017

Lloyd passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He lived a full life dedicated to family, friends, the community and several successful business ventures. Lloyd and his wife Maureen (McGuigan) left the maritimes in the early 1950s and eventually settled in Kitimat, BC to raise a family. He founded L.G. Scott & Sons Construction; in 1991...

Jun 4, 2017

Norman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Sunday, June 4. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 49 years, Johanne; daughters, Sara (Duane Hepditch) and their children Ben and Julia; Heather (Doug Sage) and their children Connor, Annie and Lucy; brothers, Gus (Gail), and Larry (Dale); sister, Linda Radcliffe (Michael); brother-in-law,...

May 31, 2017

Passed away on May 31, 2017 at the age of 95 years.  Annette was born on the 18th of May 1922 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.  She was the 3rd born of 12 children to Joseph MILETTE and Rose MILETTE (nee St. Laurent). Her Canadian ancestry dates back to 1666 and she was directly related to Nicholas MILETTE...

May 31, 2017

George Ivan Gracey passed away peacefully at George Derby Veterans Hospital on May 31, 2017. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 71 years Doris, sons Gerry (Gail), Garry (Yaping), Keith (Helen), sister Marion Shaw, grandchildren Wendy (David), Janice, April, Crystal (Sean), Jason, Davis, Ellee, and great-grandchildren Sydney, Dylan, Sadie, Keadan, Makaylah, TJ, Leaham and...