Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Feb 14, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Vinko Bartolic announces his passing on Sunday February 14, 2016 at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 81 years, following a battle with lung cancer. Vinko was born in Zagreb, Croatia on January 3, 1935, the only son of Franca Bartolic. He completed trade school in Zagreb...

Feb 14, 2016

Hampel, Rosamunde (nee Wolski) – slipped peacefully from this earth and into the arms of God Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Coquitlam, BC. Rose was born February 13, 1919 to Euphrosine (Kaut) and Adolf Wolski, in Knutange, France and raised in the Lutheran faith. Rose was predeceased by her husband Rudolf, son Ken, sisters Elsie (Stierle), Hulda...

Feb 13, 2016

Benny passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, Lody, and his family.  He is survived by his daughters, Ghia (George), Rana (James) and Dana (Charlie), and his granddaughters Megan, Nayla, and Ciara.  A Memorial Service will be held at St. Philip’s Anglican Church, 3737 West 27th Ave. (at Highbury), Saturday, February 20th, 2016, 2:00pm."in lieu of flowers,...

Jan 30, 2016

Architect, Director of Housing GVRD, Developer, sometime trombone player; lover of life, Dixieland jazz and all things Roman. Bill "shuffled off this mortal coil", just 23 days shy of his 86th birthday. Born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, he immigrated to Canada in 1966 and settled in Vancouver in 1971. Bill's love for family was unyielding, absolute...

Jan 30, 2016

Passed away suddenly on January 30, 2016 in New Westminster at the age of 87. Predeceased by his wife Shirley, on August 1, 2004. He is survived by and lovingly remembered by daughter Heather (Greg) Riddell, son Bruce (Sharon) and grandchildren Noelle and Thomas. He also leaves his companion, Jean Hodson and her family. He was a...

Jan 27, 2016

It saddens to announce the death of our beloved aunt Mary, affectionately known to us as Tata, age 83. She died on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was born on November 13, 1932, immigrated to Canada in 1970 and worked at Mount St. Joseph Hospital until her retirement. She leaves behind her two sisters, Carmen and Felisa,...

Jan 27, 2016

Lawrence Edgar Fast passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on January 27, 2016 at Royal Columbian Hospital. He was 83. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Virginia; his children, Andrew and Penelope; and many, many friends and colleagues. He received his Ph.D from the University of Oregon in 1969 and thereafter dedicated...

Jan 24, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alex on January 24, 2016 at the age of 83. Alex was surrounded by the love of his family and will be dearly missed by his wife of 61 years Barbara, sons Alan (Debbie), Brian (Trish), daughter Barbi (Russ), 9 grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren and his...

Jan 17, 2016

Passed away in Burnaby at the age of 95. Predeceased by his wife Joan (nee Skea, d.2007). George will be sadly missed by his children Glen (Janet), Linda Poelzer (Tom) and Sheldon (Wendy); grandchildren Carly-Ann, Craig, Mike, Steve, Jason and Christine; great-grandchildren Parker, Sadie and Hunter. He will be remembered by his extended family and friends. “We...

Jan 15, 2016

Passed away peacefully, January 15, 2016, in his home, in New Westminster, BC at the age of 67.  Predeceased tragically by his beautiful daughter Melissa White in March 2006. He is survived by and greatly missed, and lovingly remembered by his son, Cody White, mother Myrna White, sisters, Judith White and Roxanne Bryant, and special friends Yoko...

Jan 11, 2016

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, loving wife, and friend on January 11, 2016, after a seven-year battle with cancer, which she fought tenaciously and courageously. Survived by her husband George, of 48 years; daughters, Miriam (Andrew) and Natalie (Colin); grandchildren, Mikayla, Sarah, Isabella, and Connor; and sisters,...

Jan 10, 2016

Bruce Duncan 1951 - 2016 With much love we remember Bruce, who passed away suddenly on January 10th at the age of 64. Bruce's keen wit and playful sense of humour will be missed by all, not least his wife, Carol, daughters Sherie and Tracey (Martin), grandchildren Josephine and Olivier, brother Bill (Vicki) and sister Lyn. Bruce...

Jan 9, 2016

The family of Paula Schneider is saddened to announce her passing. Paula passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in the early morning hours on January 9th. She leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, Nick; son Tony (Alexis); daughter Elisabeth Kloepper (Hans-Dieter); daughter Regina Doherty; son Nick (Sandie); daughter Patricia Almeida; grandchildren Christopher, Michelle (Marijan), Ricky,...

Jan 9, 2016

Dick Clarke, at the age of 90 passed peacefully on January 9, 2016 in the comfort of his home.  Born June 5, 1925, in Vancouver, British Columbia to Richard Clarke, Sr. and his wife, Olive (Foley).  Dick grew up in West Point Grey, Vancouver with his nine siblings Elaine, Alvin, Alf, Wilbur, Len, Olive, Bill, Joe, and...

Jan 7, 2016

Elaine Wai Ling Yim passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2016 in Vancouver BC at the age of 73. Predeceased by her father Yim Chip Ko and mother Wong Yuk Tim. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Hardy (Susana); her grandchildren, Lauren and Markus; sisters, Annie (Hung Tak) and Lily; brother, Johnson (Janti); nieces, nephews,...

Jan 4, 2016

Died peacefully on January 4, 2016 in her home, in her 96th year. Predeceased by John, her loving husband of 50 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted children, Rosemarie, and John Christian, both of Vancouver. Mother was a woman of great spirit and strength. She was a generous, kind and beautiful person, whose hospitality...

Jan 4, 2016

Peacefully, with the same grace and dignity which had embodied her life, Shelagh passed away at Columbus Residence, Vancouver, on Monday, January 4th, 2016. With her family by her side, she went to join her beloved husband George, who predeceased her in 1999. Born in Winnipeg on August 11th, 1926, Shelagh was predeceased by her parents, Murray...

Dec 29, 2015

Teresa Elvira Weisser passed away peacefully on December 29, 2015 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by her husband Heinz Eric Weisser. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, David (Nadja) and Susan (Mark); sister, Lydia (Hector); and nieces and nephews, Evelyn (Dick), Janet (Aktar), Paul (Alice), and Gabe (Joan). Teresa had...

Dec 20, 2015

Dec 14, 2015

Ines passed peacefully on December 14.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Orlando and children Mario (Susie) and Lisa (Jeff).  Her grandchildren, Zoe, Alicia, Matteo, Amanda and Stephanie were her pride and joy.   She leaves behind sisters Ada, Alba, Olga, brother Vince and nieces and nephews who were her treasured family. She is...