Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Apr 28, 2014

Rose Mary passed away peacefully on April 28, 2014 in Vancouver at the age of 91. Predeceased by her 2 brothers, she will be sadly missed by her nephews Dan and Al Barber, and her life-long friend, Mary Souter. Rose Mary was a Secular Franciscan (SFO) for 64 years, Legion of Mary member and life member of...

Apr 27, 2014

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Virginia (Gini) Krapiec, wife for 42 years of Joe Krapiec and mother of Courtney and Cindy. Gini is the beloved sister of Bruce, Elizabeth, Janice, and Leanda Duncan. She is predeceased by parents Stewart and Margaret Duncan (Whitehead); and by grandparents William and Joan Duncan (Stewart), and Harry and...

Apr 24, 2014

Margaret Mary McLaughlin (Woods) July 19, 1921 – April 24, 2014 Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Francis (Frank) Woods and Edna Philley. Margaret moved to Vancouver in 1923 and she lived there and in North Vancouver her whole life. Predeceased by her husband of 35 years – Robert (Bob) Bernard McLaughlin in 1979 and son Jack in...

Apr 22, 2014

LEWIS, Robert Mervyn, August 22,1939-April 22, 2014. Bob had a singular approach to all things he did in life, and carried that through to his death. He reached his family in Vancouver on April 3 after driving himself back from wintering in Arizona and died 19 days later. Born and raised in Grande Prairie, Bob was a...

Apr 21, 2014

Irene Elizabeth Doyle (nee Strilchuk), RN, BA January 14, 1926 – April 21, 2014 (Vancouver) Irene was born January 14, 1926 in Round Hill, Alberta to Joseph and Magdalene Strilchuk.  The oldest of 11 children, she was a model of what an oldest sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend should be:  stern opinions here and there,...

Apr 20, 2014

Our dear mother, Terry, died at Lions Gate Hospital early Easter Sunday morning. She is survived by the three of us, Joan (Ken) McCance, Susan, and Peter (Janet), grandchildren Ian and Emily McCance, Madeleine, Laura and Julia Wynne, and also by her brother Brian Peters. She was predeceased by our father Jim (Gib) in 1994. Terry was...

Apr 5, 2014

Apr 3, 2014

Elisabeth was born September 2nd, 1928 in Trier, Germany and passed away suddenly on April 3rd, 2014 in Vancouer.  She is survived by her loving husband Christian, and three sons, Otto, Manfred (Suzanne), and Robert (Anna).  A loving "Oma" to her grandchildren; Katie, Paul, Theresa, and Matthew.  Ellie married in 1957 and journeyed to Canada with her...

Apr 2, 2014

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife and friend.  Patricia was predeceased by her brother Herb, twin brother Patrick and sister Audrie.  She is survived by her loving husband Delmar; sons Derek (Rae) and Corey (Marian); grandchildren Drew, Rik, Kristen (Jon) and Kalie; 1 sister Terrie (John).  Patricia will...

Mar 28, 2014

Kirton, Naida, 82, of New Westminster, BC passed away peacefully on March 28th, 2014. Naida is survived by three sons; Raymond(Donna), Wayne(Brenda), Reed, and one brother, Victor. She is also survived by three grandchildren; Tara, Marci(Rich) and Carly, six great grandchildren, Danika, Megan, Mackenzie, Dakota, Jayda and Cheyene. Naida was predeceased by her husband Ray, father Paul...

Mar 23, 2014

With her family at her side, Emily Dale reluctantly passed away at VGH, on Sunday evening, March 23rd, 2014. Emily suffered a fall just before Christmas, followed by a stroke on January 8th.  She fought hard and had just celebrated her 99th at her annual Birthday Party at VGH. Emily was born at home in Sault Ste....

Mar 18, 2014

Born in Tuguegarao, Cagayan in the Philippines, Carling graduated from the Mapua Institute of Technology with a BSc in Civil Engineering and from the University of the Philippines with an MBA. He worked for multinational construction companies and handled their projects in the Pacific Basin, Southeast Asia and throughout the Middle East.  He immigrated to Canada in...

Mar 17, 2014

DeGiovanni (nee Hartigan), Margaret Mary We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Margaret who passed away on March 17th, 2014. Margaret was predeceased recently by her beloved husband, James (Jim) and will be dearly missed by her children, John, Gail, Anne, Maria, Sandy and Rich. She was a most treasured Nana to her grandchildren, Stephanie,...

Mar 7, 2014

Love is beautiful and laughing is beautiful.  And together they make life beautiful. I have been blessed with 22 Years with an amazing woman.  From the moment I first met her I loved that cheeky smile and the dry wit and most of all her sheer joy of living and the love of fun in life. I...

Mar 7, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James (Jim) Diodati on March 7, 2014.  Jim was predeceased by his parents, Carmine and Angela Diodati and his brother-in-law, Bob Lorenzetti.  His is survived by Janina, his wife and best friend of 40 years, he is also survived by his  sister, Louise Lorenzetti; nieces,...

Mar 6, 2014

Ray John Raverty, 92, of Maryborough Queensland, Australia, son of Jack and Ellen Mary (Tansey) Raverty, passed away peacefully March 6, 2014 at The Salvation Army Rotary Hospice House, Richmond BC, after a steadfast battle with cancer. 'Joe' was predeceased by his younger sister, Sister Giuseppe, and is survived by Aline (LeSann), beloved wife of 57 years....

Mar 2, 2014

DEL RIO, Bianca It is with great sadness that the family of Bianca Del Rio of Burnaby, BC announces her passing on March 2, 2014. She is survived by her son Sergio (Carisa), her grandchildren Marco, Daniel, Nicco, Paolo and Jonas, her brother Marino Venditti, and many nieces and nephews. Prayer service will be held on Thursday...

Mar 1, 2014

Anthony passed away unexpectedly on March 1st, 2014, in Vancouver at the age of 56. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Miriam, his mother Margo, sister Janet and brother Emil. As well as many close friends and colleagues. Anthony was not only an amazingly talented chef and teacher but more importantly a kind, generous, and passionate...

Feb 24, 2014

Eric took his "final flight" in the early morning hours of February 24. Eric is greatly missed by all his family, sons Eric Lindsay and David Thomas, daughters-in-law Florence and Elois, grandchildren Gro, Gitta, Neo, Palesa, Carla and Meridy, grandsons-in-law Daren and Diego, great- grandsons Amari and Jalan, sister Glenys, brother-in-law Jim, nieces Marianne and Glenys and...

Feb 22, 2014

Dickie- Graham E. (1939-2014) Graham Dickie died peacefully on the 22nd February 2014.  He leaves to mourn his wife Janice and his children and their spouses- son Brock and Gigi, daughter  Andrea and Paul Buckley, son Joel and Amy Reid, grandchildren Keanen, Ellen, Ariana, Ava,  Lynden and Marlowe, his four legged friend Nigel and many nieces, nephews...