Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

May 29, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving wife Dolores, 3 sons, Michael (Nancy), Steve (Debbie) and Brad, his 9 grandchildren, Vincent, Joel, Andrew, Zachary, Nina, Taylor, Chase, Cole and Marissa and one adorable great-grandson, Hudson, as well as his two sisters...

May 27, 2016

Predeceased by her husband, Denis; her parents; and her sisters, Marie and Luci. Beloved by all who knew her. Anna was a lover of life and travel, a kind and gentle soul, and her generosity has touched us all through the years. Anna was born in the Azores, Portugal, in 1950 and moved to Canada in 1956...

May 27, 2016

Joe passed away peacefully on May 27, 2016 at Richmond General Hospital in Richmond, B.C. with his wife by his side, after a long battle with cancer. Joe is survived by his wife, Grace (Cullen); stepsons Neil and Malcolm Weed. Mourned by brothers George and Andrew.

May 23, 2016

On May 23, our mother passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with scleroderma and we are grateful that her suffering has ended. Predeceased by her father, Capt. C.N. Sawle (l953) and her mother Frances L. Boultbee (2006). She leaves behind her two daughters: Jennifer Hill (Scott), Madeleine, Gabrielle and Cameron and Angela Keith (Norm),...

May 17, 2016

With very deep regrets, we announce the peaceful passing of Charlesima (Charlie/ Charrie). Born in Ginatilan, Cebu, Philippines, she is survived by her boyfriend, John; her nieces, Belinda & Marie; nephews, Meido & Marbien; their spouses and children; as well as her many aunts, uncles and cousins around the world. Charrie spent much of the first half...

May 13, 2016

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Joe Williams. Dad passed away suddenly but peacefully with his family at his side at Lions Gate Hospital at the age of 78. Dad was pre-deceased by his parents Mike and Pearl Williams, brother Ron and wife Marilyn. Joe is survived by their children Debbi...

May 12, 2016

Passed away peacefully on May 12, 2016 in her home at the age of 92. She is survived by daughters, Rosaleen and Aileen; grandchildren and great grandchildren, many family and friends. She was a strong-willed, powerful mother of two.

May 11, 2016

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the passing of Edward. He is survived by his wife, Anna; daughter, Maria (Chris); grandchildren, Gregory and Katelynn; son, Richard; grandchildren, Alex and Thomas; son, Henry; grandchildren, Adam and Anthony. After the war, Edward came to Canada in 1948. He married his beloved wife in 1959 in...

May 10, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother at the age of 86 on May 10, 2016. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Stephen; sisters, Ruby and Iris; and brother, Richard. She is survived by her children, Michael (Valerie), Allan (Katy), Lorraine (Joseph), Francesca, Elizabeth (Archie), Jeanette (Tony)...

May 9, 2016

On May 9, 2016, in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Dale Raymond Scott passed from this world and it is a little less bright because of it. Dale was born in Calgary, Alberta on August 24, 1959 to Martha (Meta) and Kenneth Scott. He lived most of his 56 years in Calgary, Alberta where he was the youngest brother...

May 8, 2016

It is with heavy Hearts that the family announces the sudden and unexpected death of their beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend on Sunday May 8th, 2016 at the age of 37. James was pre-deceased by his father James (2014). This beloved guy will be remembered for his infectious, constant smile, his amazing sense of humour...

May 7, 2016

WAN -  Theresa Shuk-Man (nee Yim ) passed away peacefully in God's embrace on May 7, 2016, at the age of 95, predeceased by her husband Wai-Yin WAN.  She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Jenny (Ichu); her grandchildren Chilwin (Lisa), Winsome (Michael), Wyatt and Aria, and her great-grandchildren Levi, Hannah, Charlotte, Audrey, River, Matthew, Kai,...

May 5, 2016

Larry passed away unexpectedly on May 5 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father Robert Battle and mother Patricia, he will be lovingly remembered by his wife Bernadette, children Mary Katherine and Robert, brothers Michael, Greg, Tim (Monique) and Brian (Sandy) and sister Mary, his mother-in-law Mary Nezil, sisters-in-law Frances (Rob) and Janine (Johnny), many...

May 2, 2016

There has never been a greater display of tremendous strength ever witnessed than that witnessed by Sharron's loving family. She was born June 29, 1947 and passed in the presence of family on May 2, 2016, far too quickly following a short and rapid decline resulting from pancreatic cancer. Our beloved Sharron is survived by the love...

May 2, 2016

Beryl, at the age of 87, passed suddenly and peacefully on May 2, 2016, and joined her beloved Dick who called her to their Eternal Home - together once again! Born Ellen Beryl O’Hagan on February 20, 1929 in Vancouver, British Columbia to parents Jim and Ellen “Nell“ O’Hagan. Beryl grew up on 8th and Trimble in...

Apr 16, 2016

He is survived by his wife and best friend, MaryLou, 7 children, Nancy (Pierre), Denis (Josie), Meg (Ron), Arthur (Kath), David, Brian (Brenda), Richard (Kath), one stepson, Jason (Deb); 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur James and Margaret (Galvin), his first wife, Barbara, and one grandson, Patrick Lee. Raised in Prince Albert, Jack...

Apr 11, 2016

Raymond passed away peacefully on April 11, 2016 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 72. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Vivienne; his daughters, Elaine and Tricia; his sons, Kirk (Alisa), Ian (Dawn) and Paul (Kimberly); and his nine grandchildren, Jade, Brianna, Jacob, Annastasia, Marley, Cohen, Jacob, Roxanne, and Lucas. Dad will also be...

Apr 3, 2016

A lifelong pilgrim, Joveno began his final journey to his true homeland on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016. After a brief stay in Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, he returned to Our Lord. A native of the Philippines, he graduated from the University of Santo Tomas Law School and enjoyed a successful career in government...

Apr 1, 2016

It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Colleen Theresa Slack (nee Carpenter) on April 1st, 2016 in Surrey, BC. A truly inspirational pillar in her parish and community, Colleen is cherished for her selfless, loving and generous spirit, with which she cared devotedly for her family and grandchildren. She is...

Mar 29, 2016