Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Mar 29, 2017

A few weeks after celebrating his 95th birthday, Carl Edward Johnson died March 29, 2017, in Surrey, BC. Not only did he not die in hospital, but wasn’t born in one either, rather on his parents’ homestead near Kinsella, AB, where he was next to the youngest of eight children. Growing up with little money and no...

Mar 29, 2017

Dennis passed peacefully on March 29, 2017 with his beloved wife of 50 years and 2 daughters by his side. He is survived by his wife, June; son, Mauro (Rhona); daughters, Luana and Lori (Stephen); 5 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren, as well as many extended family members here and abroad in Italy. Dennis was a dedicated family...

Mar 24, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear friend and loved one known to some as “Robbie”, to others as “Barb”, and to still others as “Auntie Barb”. She passed away suddenly after a fall. She was born in Ocean Falls, BC and loved the friends she made and every minute of...

Mar 21, 2017

CELEBRATION OF LIFE Nathaniel (Nate) Colin MacKinnon August 13, 1984 - March 21, 2017 It is with great sadness and broken hearts we announce the passing of Nathaniel Colin MacKinnon at the age of 32.  He will be painfully missed by his loving family, parents Jacqueline Haslam-MacKinnon, Gerald MacKinnon,  his brothers Devon MacKinnon (Virginia Ball) and Trevor...

Mar 21, 2017

Florence, of New Westminster, BC passed away on march 21,2017 at the age of 77. She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 11:00 am. at First Presbyterian Church, 335 Seventh Street, New Westminster.

Mar 18, 2017

Lucy was granted her angels wings and lovingly accepted into the hands of God's kingdom on March 18, 2017 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 95. Lucy raised 6 children as a single parent when her husband Gerard Morrissey predeceased her in 1967. She always held firm in her beliefs that no matter how difficult things...

Mar 14, 2017

Survived by wife, Patricia; children, Simon, Alison (Harrison) and Steven; grandchildren, Annabella, William and James (and their mother Maryanne), Chloe and Iris; as well as a large extended family on both the Gares and Fyffe sides. Kevin and his family were always extremely grateful to the donor family who gave him a second chance at life when...

Mar 14, 2017

It is with great sorrow we announce the death of our dear special mother. Sherry passed very peacefully with all 5 children at her side. She is predeceased by her father Lomer Dion (2000), nephews Jared (1998) & Jordan Dion (2008). Survived by her mother Rita, aunt Elsie Mosdell (MacNeil), children Paula, Linda Vanden Hoven (Theo), Maryann Ball, Mike...

Mar 14, 2017

She was a beauty, our Marian. From her early years in Oliver, BC to her final days in Vancouver – and all the stops in between – she couldn’t let a minute pass without a quip, a smile, or a hug that could swallow a heartache. Her conjuring arts were legion, including her curiosity for new cuisines:...

Mar 8, 2017

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Adolfo Acuña Nerpio. Survived by his wife, Dalisay (Daisy) Nerpio; children, Rigor (Georgina), Adolfo Jr (Lisa), Dennis (Jennie), Fred (Tiffany), Lara (John); grandchildren, Chelsea, Justin, PK, Braedon, Audessa, Ayden, Bryant, Anderson and Joshua; and extended family in the Philippines and throughout the world. Addi was a...

Feb 28, 2017

Born May 19, 1932, in Revelstoke, B.C., Irene Veronica Mottley passed away peacefully in her home, in Vancouver, on February 28, 2017. Irene retired from Magee Secondary School in 1994 as a teacher of French and Social Studies. She absolutely loved her teaching career and her many, many students. She also loved playing her violin, and after...

Feb 25, 2017

Peter had a stroke and passed away peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital on Saturday, February 25, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruby; two sons, Jonathan and Derrick; brothers, David (Helen) and Dominic; and sisters, Linda, Nellie and Ann (David). Peter worked his entire life in advertising and graphic design both...

Feb 25, 2017

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Benny Jose Fernandes on February 25, 2017 at the age of 82. He is survived by his loving wife, Lydia of 47 years; his son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Caterina; son-in-law, Peter Szulc; his cherished grandchildren, Katarina, Nicholas, and...

Feb 23, 2017

Christina was born in Vancouver, BC, on July 6, 1914 and passed away peacefully at the age of 102 years on February 23, 2017 at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver. Christina lived her entire life in Kitsilano and knew the history of the area from its earliest days. She is predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Purves;...

Feb 22, 2017

Born in Torky, Ukraine on January 22, 1916. Semen passed peacefully into the Lord's presence on February 22, 2017. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 70 years, Walentyna; and is survived by his daughter, Lesia (Dan); son, Jaroslav, and 4 beloved grandchildren. Prayers will be held Monday, February 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and Liturgy...

Feb 18, 2017

Petronella “Pat”, 96, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017, in Vancouver, BC. Pat was born in June 1920 in the hamlet of Mount Green, Saskatchewan to parents Mathias and Pauline Wanner. Pat was the third oldest child in a loving, close-knit family of 12 children. Having grown up in a small prairie community, Pat wanted a...

Feb 17, 2017

Natalie’s passing was sudden and heartbreaking. She leaves to mourn her loving husband, Shaun; and adored daughter, Kiera. She is also missed and loved by her Mom and Dad, Duncan and Georgia Chisholm; sister, Andrea Wilson (Anthony and Aubrey); brother, Joey Chisholm (Hannah Sungaila); and the Gibson Family, mother in-law, Janet; brother in-laws, Mark (Tonnyih, Rachael and...

Feb 17, 2017

Passed on peacefully and entered into the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, February 17, 2017. Born in Wymark, Saskatchewan, growing up in Swift Current, Stan loved people, hockey and horse racing. He served in the RCAF during the Korean War, CFB Penhold, AB. Predeceased by Stanley Bednash/Bednarz and Polly/Pawla Anna Mary, sisters Jean (Jack),...

Feb 17, 2017

Costantino Di Antonio died peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children on February 17, 2017 in Surrey, BC at the age of 82 years.  Costantino is survived by his wife Rita, children Maria, Lilliana (Ryan), Daniela (Chad) and Rino (Sherri), and by his adoring grandchildren Alex, Stephen,Selina, Ava, Kieran, Aliya and Alyssa. A funeral will be...

Feb 15, 2017