Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Aug 31, 2014

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Leo Joseph Sweeney of North Delta, British Columbia after a very short battle with brain cancer. Leo was born on May 16, 1960 and passed away on August 31, 2014. He was predeceased by his father Edward and is survived by his cherished wife Shelley, son...

Aug 27, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bev Macht (nee North) after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Bev is survived by her loyal and loving friend and husband Con, and their children Gretchen (Gord), Bernie (Teresa), and Lisa (Steve), and grandchildren Jesse, Mikaela, Patric, Luc, Frank, and Nick. Bev was born...

Aug 26, 2014

Pograzeni w wielkim smutku zawiadamiamy, ze dnia 26 sierpnia, 2014 zmarl, w wieku 88 lat, Kazimierz Karwowski. Msza zalobna odprawiona zostanie 3 wrzesnia, 2014 o godzinie 11 w Kosciele Sw. Kazimierza przy 1187 E. 27th Avenue w Vancouverze. Zamiast kwiatow, prosimy przesylac ewentualne datki na Kopernik Lodge. Kopertki na ten cel beda osiagalne w kosciele przed msza....

Aug 25, 2014

Aug 23, 2014

Jul 29, 2014

Passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital on the 29 of July, 2014 at the age of 88. A Loving wife, Mother, Grand and Great-Grandmother, she was predeceased by her husband Andrzej. Stella is survived by her son Edward, her grandson Ian (Cerena), grand-daughter Roxanne (David), and great-grandsons Tristan and Jedrek.  The family will have a private...

Jul 27, 2014

Born in Indang, Cavite  in the Philippines, Divinia graduated from the University of the East Manila in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in accounting. She was a Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines and worked for CF Sharp for several years. She was an active volunteer with the Catholic Women's League...

Jul 26, 2014

Jozefa Gut was born Nov 24, 1931 in Przewrotne, Poland. Her mother died a few years afterwards, leaving her grandmother to help raise her and her older sister Bronislawa.  World War 2 started when she was almost 8 years old. Only when asked would she talk briefly about this time. When the war ended, she was 14,...

Jul 24, 2014

Virginia Barrett passed suddenly July 24, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband Des, daughters Sandi (David) and Shelley (Marc), grandchildren Avery and Paul, brothers Larry and David Mead, and stepsister Louise Towill (Mike) . A wonderful wife, a loving mother, a doting grandmother, an avid gardener, she loved travel and especially enjoyed time spent on...

Jul 22, 2014

Jul 17, 2014

August 5, 1929 - July 17, 2014 Mary passed away at Columbus Residence in Vancouver at the age of 84. Predeceased by her husband Robert G. Widdess. Survived by her children Richard Wylie and Sandy Wylie. Service details to be arranged at a later date.

Jul 14, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Michael Britton on July 14, 2014. He was born in Burnaby, BC to Daryle and Sharon. Michael will be dearly missed by his 3 sons; Jackson, Jordon, Jeremy, their mother Cheryl, brother Daniel (Jamie), sister Sheri (Jay), Grandmother Marjorie, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and...

Jul 13, 2014

Heather Mary Eadie (nee Smith) August 24th, 1949 - July 13th, 2014 It is with great, great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Heather Mary Eadie (nee Smith) on July. 13th, 2014 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Heather was preceded in death by her parents Charles & Helen Smith, her best friend later in life Tilly Parker...

Jul 4, 2014

Catherine (Kay) Wikjord, age 94, passed away peacefully in Burnaby on July 4, 2014. Kay is predeceased by her husband (Odd), Son (Garry) and nine brothers and Sisters. She is survived by her son, Carl(Joy), Daughter in law Marg, Sister Mary, brother Joe, four grandchildren (Nicole, Shannon, Eric, Todd), four great grandchildren (Lars, Grady, Thalia, and Olin)....

Jul 1, 2014

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard James Dowling on July 1, 2014. Richard was born in Glasgow, Scotland on October 6, 1928. He lived his early life between Scotland and Ireland until he ventured to New Zealand, followed by the love of his life Joan Campbell Dowling, where they were married....

Jun 18, 2014

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our father, Wesley Richard Caldwell. Gone to be with Anita, his beloved wife of 59 years, Wesley leaves his children; Donna (Ed), Kathryn & Steven, granddaughters, Jessica & Courtney (Len), great grandsons Davis and Coen. Also survived by brother-in-law Denis LeGal (Berthe), sisters-in-law Yvette Poirier (Edgar), Dianne...

Jun 17, 2014

Marcia passed away peacefully in New Westminster at the age of 92, surrounded by much of her family.  She was predeceased by her husband, Angus, far too early.  Her brothers Matt and Thomas Ellison have also passed on. She will be forever missed and loved by her children:  Colin, Sherry(Brad), Bonny, Gavin(Susan), Laurie(Shannon).  Her eight grand children...

Jun 14, 2014

Marjorie passed away peacefully at 8:00 am on June 14th 2014, at St. James Cottage Hospice. Marjorie was born March 13th 1942 in the city of Victoria, BC. She will be lovingly remembered by husband Grant; son Brad; her sister Augusta and Augusta's partner Lindsey; her sister-in-law Sharon; nephews Mark, Michael, Derek; and niece Julie. Marjorie was predeceased by...

Jun 14, 2014

Carl passed away peacefully on June 14, 2014. He is survived by his daughters Julie (Azaz), Sylvia, and Kathleen (Alan) and grandchildren Mark, Adam, and Natasha; Jason and Justin, (and their father Ron); and Adrian. Carl’s life was devoted to Faith, Family and Friends.  Former parishioner of St. Monica Church Richmond BC Canada and a parishioner of St. John...

Jun 9, 2014

Leary, Margaret(Connolly) Our lovely Lady Margaret is with her beloved husband George in Heaven now.  Peacefully, surrounded by love, our Mom left for her final flight home to God on June 9, 2014.  Survived by sister Kate, daughters Jane(Sean), Kathleen(Lance) and son Joe.  Also survived by grandsons Mark, Terence(Elyse) and Matthew, great-granddaughter Rihlynn, and many nieces and...