Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Apr 27, 2013

Jean passed away with her family at her side – husband of 53 years, Herb, and daughters nancy, Catherine(Alan) and Carolyn(Dale).  She loved them all dearly and looked after them well.  She was predeceased by her older sister Joyce and survived by her young sister Elaine.  She will be missed by her family and many nieces and...

Apr 24, 2013

Alonzo passed peacefully away at Marion Hospice, Vancouver, BC, in the company of loved ones. Predeceased by his parents Bernadette and Gerald Caines of Bartlett’s Harbour, NL. Leaving to mourn his heart broken family of four sisters: Mable (Gordon Byrne) of New Ferolle, NL, Florence (Ivan Taylor) of Ottawa, ON, Neila (Brian Cochrane) of St. John’s, NL,...

Apr 18, 2013

Our beloved Mother, Oma, and Aunt, Ida passed away peacefully on April 18, 2013. Ida lived a life filled with family and after 85 years she continued to cherish the company of her daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Born in Wiederzug Yugoslavia December 23, 1927 she arrived in Vancouver with her mother and two sisters in  1952...

Apr 13, 2013

Apr 12, 2013

Of Vancouver, BC, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2013. He is survived by family and friends. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 6:00 pm at Columbia-Bowell Funeral Chapel 219 - 6 Street New Westminster, BC. In lieu of flowers donations to Vancouver General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

Apr 7, 2013

Harvie passed away April 7, 2013 with his family at his side at North Shore Hospice after a long illness. Predeceased by his Father (Curtis), Mother (Novella). He is remembered by his wife of 59 years Phyllis, Son Lindsay, Daughter Cathy (Howard), Grandchildren Dallas, Liam, Max, Chris, Nick, Mitch, Sister-in-laws Marion (Bob), Margaret, Pat and many nieces...

Apr 7, 2013

Our beloved son, brother, uncle, passed away with his family at his side.  He was what he loved: a teacher, skier, cyclist, camper, hockey fan, friend and much more.  He journeyed to Calgary where he earned his B.A. and made great friendships and had many new adventures.  He returned home in 2004 to the delight of his...

Apr 4, 2013

Dr. Isaac Wilfred Stoffman died in Vancouver General Hospital on April 4, the day before his 97th birthday.  Born in Winnipeg, he obtained his M.D. from University of Manitoba in 1939, practiced in several small Prairie towns, served in the army medical corps, married Freda Green of Winnipeg, and settled with her in Vancouver where he had a long...

Mar 31, 2013

Patricia Clara Ann Schmidt (nee Livingston) Patricia passed away surrounded by the love of all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Patricia was predeceased by her husband of 49 years Ken Schmidt and her son Christopher.  She is already missed by her remaining siblings, John and Bernard. Patricia was an avid gardener, a beautiful and talented artist,...

Mar 30, 2013

Passed away suddenly at his home in Vancouver B.C. on Saturday March 30, 2013 at the age of 51. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Pierce and Laurel and their mother Wendy Sayer. Dearly loved son of Marguerite and Arnold Mullin of Niagara Falls. Beloved brother of Kim Mullin-Giajnorio. Dear uncle of Megan and Erik...

Mar 28, 2013

Judith (Judy) Laureen Pope died on March 28, 2013 in the Vancouver General Hospital after losing a debilitating twelve month battle with advanced metastatic lung cancer. Judy was born in Kindersley, SK on May 25, 1948, but spent her childhood in Kelowna, BC. She was educated in Fine Arts at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver and...

Mar 25, 2013

David left this world gently just as he had lived his life... Gentle and kind, loving and generous, courageous and intelligent and with a wonderful sense of humour. All who knew David agree he was a true gentleman. Predeceased by his wife Ann, he also cherished his family, Rodney, (Barb) Brenda, Yvonne, and dearly missed younger brother Michael (Beryl)...

Mar 24, 2013

Gone too soon, much too soon Born in Comox, BC; passed away at VGH, with his wife holding his hand. Richard is deeply missed by his loving family, wife Chris, mother Helen, sister Bev (Ken), nephew Rob (Connie) and fondly remembered by other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his father (Cecil) and in-laws Brian and...

Mar 19, 2013

O’Neill, Shirley Aiyien (nee Koo) affectionately known as “Sunoo” by her family ended her 20 year Parkinson journey on March 19, 2013. Born in Bombay India on March 24, 1947, Shirley immigrated to Vancouver in 1971, following the completion of a BCom degree from the National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan. Shirley travelled the world during her single days...

Mar 18, 2013

Eleanor Poitras born in St.Paul, Alberta on Aug 9th 1942 passed away peacefully on Mar 18th 2013. She is survived by a loving family, husband Ray, her son Marc (Sanja), her daughter Michelle (Steve), her grandchildren Jeremy, Justin, Marko, Niki, Stefan, Johnny, Jeffrey and Meghan, also by many other relatives and friends. A prayer service will be held on...

Mar 15, 2013

Ashley will be greatly missed by his loving wife Jennifer, his three amazing sons Damon, Devon, and Dryden, his loving dog Thor, and many close friends and family, parents, Father Gordon Cook, Flo Cook, sister Janelle Cook, Rob Schwab, children Cody, Kesley, Jesslyn, Dawson, many uncles, aunts, cousins and friend James Foley. Ashley will be most remembered...

Mar 13, 2013

GUILLERMA (“Emma”) DAVID TINIO passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 13, 2013 in North Vancouver at the age of 82.  She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Dr. Sixto Tinio; daughter Marilu Mayuga, son Sixto Tinio Jr., son Gerardo Tinio, and daughter Marissa Chinfen;  grandsons Jovy Mayuga, Justin Chinfen, and Gabriel Tinio; sons in law Val...

Mar 7, 2013

It is with great sadness that the family announces that Richard Douglas Grant passed away in Vancouver, B.C. on March 7, 2013. Douglas lived a life far too short but lived largely in the 58 years he shared with us. Douglas was born on March 8, 1955 in Calgary, Alberta where he acquired most of his primary...

Feb 24, 2013

Anne passed away peacefully in Burnaby General Hospital.  She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  Thank you to the doctors and nurses at Burnaby General Hospital. Memorial service will be held on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Kearney Columbia-Bowell Funeral Chapel, 219 – 6 Street New Westminster, BC.  Reception...

Feb 20, 2013

Mogens Christoffersen Passed away peacefully on February 20, 2013 at the age of 68. Predeceased by former wife Lena, he will be lovingly missed by wife Joni, son Cory (Nadia), daughter Annette, brother Bjarne (Pat), Isabelle (Chris), and grandchildren Marquis, Morgan, Chloe and Miles, and many nieces and nephews, family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations...