Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Jan 21, 2017

Iona Audrey Eleanor De La Cruz Driegen nee Fitzgerald (83) passed away on Friday January 6, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Iona was born on April 7, 1933 in Calcutta, India. She attended St. Joseph’s Convent School in Kamptee, India and was awarded the title of “Best Girl.” She was renowned for her beauty...

Jan 15, 2017

Barbara Dunlop, a long-time resident of West and North Vancouver, died on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Purdy Pavilion in Vancouver. Born in Vancouver in 1920, Barbara attended Kitsilano High School where she starred in basketball, quite an accomplishment for a person who was very determined to be five feet two and one-half inches tall. Barbara was...

Jan 15, 2017

Tina Busse January  22, 1931 - January 15, 2017. It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, wife, Nonna, aunt, and friend, Tina Busse. Predeceased by her parents, Roberto and Clementina Lauro, and brother Robert Lauro. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Dr. Lee Busse, her sister...

Jan 15, 2017

Raymond Douglas Robinson was born on December 6, 1986 in Pointe Claire, QC. He passed away peacefully in Burnaby on January 15, 2017. He is survived by his Mother Dianne Eugenia Kisilenko & his big Sister Marianne Donna Robinson of Vancouver BC, his Father Bruce Douglas Robinson of Montreal, QC, and his Daughter Abigail Marie Donna MacLeod-Robinson...

Jan 8, 2017

Born in Austria, made her way to Canada, and lived a long life to the age of 98. She helped those who were in need as a nurse in Vancouver, BC, and as a Red Cross Sister in the Yukon. Maria will be lovingly remembered by her godson, Xavier.

Jan 6, 2017

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 6, 2017 in Delta at the age of 53. Predeceased by her mother Clelia. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Ella, beloved partner Grant, father Pasquale, sister Laura (Cam), brother Marco (Laura), nephews Matthew (Sarah) & Alex, Ella’s father Steve and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Maria will also...

Jan 5, 2017

Jackie passed away peacefully at Richmond Hospital on January 5 after a sudden three month decline. She is predeceased by her former husband, Zygmund; brothers, Philip, Hector and Lloyd Morris; sisters, Evelyn Morris and Phyllis Daniels (Ron). She is survived by brothers, Patrick Morris (Erma), Daniel Morris (the late Susan); sisters, Reta Morris and Betty Laflamme (Henry);...

Jan 1, 2017

Dec 31, 2016

Passed away peacefully on December 31, 2016 in New Westminster, BC at the age of 88.  She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Tony(Janet), Eric (Sharon), Grandchildren, Scott, Shelley and Laurie, Great Grandchildren; Nolan, Keslynn, Hannah, Coulter; Great-Great Grandchildren Brandon and Nora as well as sister Julie Kelley(Mike).  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...

Dec 27, 2016

Raoul was born in Antwerp. In 1940, when he was 17, he was evacuated to England on HMS Venomous, one of the last ships to leave Boulogne, under fire from the Panzers on shore. Not long afterward, when Churchill formed the Commandos, Raoul was one of the early volunteers. He served in Number 10 Commando, in North...

Dec 27, 2016

Born in Vancouver, BC on March 1, 1917 and went to join her husband Alex on December 27, 2016. Alma was a loving mother to Paul (Theresa), Raymond, John, Diane (David); a grandmother to David (Patricia), Michael, Jason (Sarah), Graham, Ryan (Arlena); great grandmother to Henry, Alexander, Matthew, Charlotte, Lauren and André; Aunt and Friend. Mass of...

Dec 24, 2016

Frances died peacefully with grace and dignity on December 24,2016 at Evergreen Baptist Campus of Care, White Rock in her 98th year. Her loving husband Peter was never far from her side especially in the last few challenging months. Born to Terrence and Madeleine Boudreau in Wedgeport, Nova Scotia as Françoise Johanna, the second of 7 children...

Dec 23, 2016

Joseph Urbanowski passed away on December 23, 2016 at the age of 93. Predeceased by his brother Casimir, he will be lovingly remembered by his wife Gertrude; daughters Alicja Krysiak and Jolanta Ozimkowski (Richard); son Martin Urbanowski (Dominika); and grandchildren, Pawel, Robert, Monika, Victoria, Isabella, and Jacob. Survived by his sister, Dr. Janina Stencel, two nephews, and...

Dec 22, 2016

We sadly announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Bessie Lee (nee Lum) on December 22, 2016 in Burnaby at the age of 92 years. Bessie was predeceased by husband, Henry James Lee; eldest son, James Lee (Colleen); and brother, Don Lum (Dorothy). She is survived by her children: Joyce,...

Dec 22, 2016

On December 22, 2016, Gordon Robert “Bob” Lowe of New Westminster, British Columbia, passed away at the age of 71 years. Bob was the only child of Catherine L.  Lowe (nee Biswanger) and Gordon H. Lowe, who predeceased him.  Bob was a happy and enthusiastic youngster, who dealt with extensive health issues all his life.  A good man of...

Dec 21, 2016

Anna Andrijaszyn passed away peacefully on December 21, 2016 in Vancouver, B.C. Anna was taken to the hospital on November 16 having difficulty breathing and although she was looking forward to returning home she wasn't able to. Anna celebrated her 91st birthday in the hospital on December 9 and twelve days later passed away. Anna was predeceased...

Dec 20, 2016

Passed away on December 20, 2016 in Augustine House, Delta, BC. She is survived by her husband Michael, brother Thad, sister Isabelle, goddaughters Malinda Lee & Cathy Lo and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Jane was a perennial scholar and teacher. She was a graduate of both St. Mary’s Academy and the University of Manitoba, and had...

Dec 18, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene on December 18, 2016 at Lions Gate Hospital. Irene was always pleasant, gracious, kind and caring. She will be sadly missed by all the people whose lives she touched. Irene is lovingly remembered by her husband, Walter, of 55 years; her sons, Pierre and Andriko;...

Dec 16, 2016

Short of her 94th birthday Alma Cottrell died peacefully on December 16, 2016 in Vancouver at VGH. She will be greatly missed by her 2 daughters; Judy Cottrell, and Lynda Cranston(James) of Vancouver. She had been physically challenged over the last year and more recently which led to her admittance to VGH. Prior to the last year,...

Dec 13, 2016

Our dear Mom passed away on December 13, 2016. Isabella was the older of two sisters. After a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Mom is now at peace. She has been rejoined with her husband; her dad; her mom; her sister, Agnes; and her pets Missy and Zulu. Isabella leaves behind her twin, Jessie Jones (Larry); her...