Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Sep 28, 2012

Passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 28 at the age of 89. Genevieve is predeceased by her husband Michael Angus. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Rose, children Robert (Maureen), Deborah (Kelly), Donald (Linette) and Patrick and grandchildren Kerry, Dana, David, Shannon, James, Ewan and Arianna. Mum was born in Brandon,...

Sep 27, 2012

Webb-Joseph Arthur passed away peacefully Thursday Sept 27th 2012 aged 88 years. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sheila; five children, Kathleen (Glen) Cadenhead, Margaret (Gordon) Webb, Paul (Barbara), Barbara (David) Gingrich, and Maureen (Scott) Pelton, and 15 Grandchildren. Also brother Norman and sisters Winnie Doyle and Theresa Bijold and many nieces nephews and dear...

Sep 27, 2012

Passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2012 at the age of 97.  She is survived by one sister, her three loving daughters, one son-in-law, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.  “She is now dancing with the angels.”  A Celebration of Life will be held on October 13 2012 at 11:00 am at the following:  Columbia-Bowell Funeral Chapel,  219-6th...

Sep 24, 2012

Loving husband and father Rosaire passed away on Sept. 24, 2012.  Mass of Christian Burial was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012.  Burial was at Gardens of Gethsemani.

Sep 21, 2012

Sep 18, 2012

Don is now on his eternal bicycle ride after a valiant effort to win a stage victory against cancer.  A loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and mentor to many, Don leaves in his “dust” and “wake”, his loving wife Elaine, his children Moishe (Nicole), Patrick, Thomas and step-son Adam.  He also leaves behind parents Bob and...

Sep 16, 2012

Anthony (Tony) Yon passed away peacefully on September 16, 2012, at the age of 97. Tony was born in Bankhead, Alberta, March 14, 1915. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Tony’s pride and joy was his family. His foundation was his faith. He is survived by his 3 daughters Tena Colton (Terry), Julie Peterson (Dave), Lori...

Sep 10, 2012

Passed away peacefully on Sept 10 2012 in Surrey B.C. Sandy was born in St.Paul, Alberta on May  3 1945 to Eusebe and Jesse Leroux. She is survived by a loving family her husband Dennis and son’s  Tyler (Tina), Scott (Riley ),also by granddaughters Katelyn and Erika, five sisters and many other relatives and friends. Prayers will be held...

Sep 9, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul from a sudden illness. He is remembered by his young sons Cooper (8) and Gavin (6) and their mother Wendy Rae of North Vancouver. Also his father John and his brother Stephen (Debbie) of Toronto, ON. He is predeceased by his mother Evelyn. Paul’s deep...

Sep 8, 2012

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother.  Aleatha was born May 29, 1919 in New Westminster.  She passed away peacefully on September 7, 2012. She is predeceased by her husband William, long-time companion Art Deitcher, daughter in-law Laurette. She is survived by her son Bill, daughter Janet (Ted), grandchildren;  ...

Sep 7, 2012

Died suddenly, and tragically on September 7th, 2012 due to complications from a routine CT scan at UBC Hospital in Vancouver British Columbia at the age of 56. John was predeceased by his parents Daniel and Shirley (Stewart) Sprague of Winnipeg Manitoba. John is survived by, and truly missed by his loving wife Stacy Sprague (Orr), adoring...

Aug 30, 2012

Celebration of life Sybil Alice Elizabeth Thompson 1913-2012 Sybil Alice Elizabeth Thompson was born on 24 May 1913 at Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada to Charles Wycliffe Thompson and Gwendoline Alice Isabel Hanson.   She passed away to be in the arms of the Lord on August 30, 2012 at Fellburn Care Centre. She lived from 1913 to 1930...

Aug 29, 2012

Brian passed away peacefully from us on August 29, 2012. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Saturday, September 8th at 1:00 pm with his beloved family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Aug 29, 2012

Passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2012 at his home in Vancouver, British Columbia at the age of 78.  He will be sorely missed by his wife, Jony, his sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew & Stephanie (Horning), Donald & Julia (Mills), Peter & Anne, and Robert & Karen (McCluskey), and grandchildren, Angus, Sarah, John, Connor, Ian, Rachel, Jack,...

Aug 26, 2012

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Passed away in hospital August 26 surrounded by loved ones, following a fall at home July 16. Predeceased by Hugh, her loving husband of 54 years in 1998 and daughter Eva-Marie Marchioro in 2009. Mom was a woman of deep faith and the heart and soul of our...

Aug 23, 2012

Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Willis Louie, born November 15, 1930 went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on August 23, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Maye, sons Brian (Alisa), Scott (Cindy) and Stephen (Colleen), grandchildren Mark and Amanda, Matthew and Christian, and Davis, Olivia and Elle,...

Aug 19, 2012

Robert Neil Kevin ”PA” MacLean With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our precious dad “Pa” on Aug. 19th, 2012.  Predeceased by his loving wife Anne, his parents James and Beulah MacLean, brothers Frank and Ken, sisters Kathleen and Marnie.  Pa will be remembered mostly by his passion to live life to the fullest even...

Aug 16, 2012

Lawrence Edwin Lloyd passed away on the 16th August 2012. He is predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Doris, his younger sister Therese Maziere and his Australian mate and brother-in-law Edward Murray. He will be missed by his sisters and brothers; Mary & Terry Keenan, Jo-Anne and Rick Loughran, Margaret Murray, John & Madeline Lloyd, and Paul...

Aug 9, 2012

Louis passed away peacefully at Laurel Place Hospice, in Surrey on August 9th 2012 at the age of 82 yrs.   Survived by a loving family, his wife of 58 years Louise.  Children:  Melanie (Michael), Rene (Linda), Real (Jan), Michele, Nicole (Rob).   Grandchildren: Airelle, Shevaughn, Denise, Devon, Mark, Lilly, Lauren.  Greatgrandson Liam.   Brother Albert (Betty), sisters Rita, Florence...

Aug 6, 2012

Cori  passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2012 in West Vancouver.  Pre-deceased by her husband Byron Thomas Estey in 1964.  She is lovingly remembered by her 5 children: Ford, Cathy(Mike), Karen(Bob), Bob(Alexandra) and Cindy(Dave).  Eight grandchildren; Katelyn and Michael, Cori and Taylor, Byron and Thomas, Sam and Jack. Born in McGaw, Ontario, she became a registered nurse...