Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Jul 29, 2012

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Corinne Ann McDonagh on July 29, 2012 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Edmonton and raised in Lake Cowichan by her parents Bill & Ina Chappell, Corinne was a wonderful friend to many, and will be remembered for her great sense of humour & genuine...

Jul 29, 2012

Gloria passed away peacefully on Sunday in Richmond, BC.  She was a loving mother who was always there for her family and loyal friend who will be greatly missed.  Gloria is survived by her children Cheri (Noel), Brent (Stacy), Shawn (Karin) and Keith (Mikiko), grandchildren Sheena, Shiraz, Feile, Kali, Hamish and Aslan, and great-grandson Naoise. The family...

Jul 26, 2012

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father, grandfather and husband, Donald Robert Heywood. Don died on July 26, 2012 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 73, after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Terry, his son Robert, his daughter Susan, and four...

Jul 25, 2012

Jul 22, 2012

After a life well lived, Myrtle passed away at the age of 91. Family was paramount to Myrtle. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all of her loved ones. She is survived by her son Lyle, grandchildren: Curtis (Gail), Darren (Anne), Dean (Michelle) and Brett, great-grandchildren; Alexandra,...

Jul 22, 2012

We are sad to announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband and father, Arthur John Jordan on Sunday, July 22. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth and his son, Tristan, mother Marge Jordan in Nashua, N.H., and sister, Janet Glidden (Jeff) in Foxborough, Mass. John was born in Yonkers, N.Y. on December 15, 1946. After...

Jul 17, 2012

John Lorne McConnell passed away on July 17th, 2012 at the age of 74. In his early years he was an airman with the R.C.A.F. His sense of duty extended beyond his service for his country; he was a loyal and dedicated husband and father.  John lived life with a sense of duty and thus passed away...

Jul 15, 2012

Passed away peacefully on July 15, 2012, in Vancouver at the age of 89. Predeceased by husband Jack and son David.  She will be sadly missed by her brother Ralph Rowe (Mary), daughter Kim (Volkmar Richter), daughter Margot (Brian Sutherland), sons Greg and Paul (Lenore), grandchildren Max, Alison, Anthony, Jamie, Courtney, Harlan, great grandchildren and many dear...

Jul 12, 2012

Our beloved wife and dearest mother Christina Suk Ching Cheung, aged 48, of Vancouver, has passed away peacefully in her sleep with her husband by her side at dawn on Thursday, July 12th, 2012, at Vancouver General Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer since 2010. Christina, the 4th child of Kam Chau Cheung and Nga Ching...

Jul 11, 2012

Mary passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family.  She was predeceased by husband Arnie in 2008.  Much loved and greatly missed by her daughters Dale, Lynne(Terry), Glenda(Dean), Elayne(Rick).  Grandchildren:  Andrew, Cathy, Stephen, Fraser, Marshall, Davey, Johnny, Dean, and Susan.  Great grandchildren Charlotte and Laina.  She will also be sadly missed by countless relatives and friends.  ...

Jul 4, 2012

We are deeply saddened to announce that Bill – beloved husband, father, and grandfather – passed away suddenly on July 4, 2012 at Vancouver General Hospital.  He had cancer and fought it very bravely and privately since 2005, but finally lost the battle not long after he and his wife Judy moved from Kitimat to Vancouver.  He...

Jul 3, 2012

McAuley, Eric G.    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Eric G. McAuley.    Eric passed away peacefully on July 3rd 2012.   He is predeceased by his wife of 62 years Eileen.   He is survived by his sister Edna Cutway, sons Bill (Sandy), Bob (Susan) and his daughter Nancy (Sean);  grandchildren Tyler,...

Jul 3, 2012

Passed away peacefully in Vancouver, BC at the age of 74. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Renata and his two sons Lorenzo and Christian. Dario was born in Benevento, Italy and grew up in Rome during WWII. He began his career in the hospitality industry, working in some of Rome’s most elegant hotels on...

Jun 27, 2012

With tears and great sadness we announce the passing of Clemens, beloved husband to Erna, father to Michael (Sheri), Christine, John and Mark (Amy). Opa to Kayleigh, Dallas, Matthew, James and Jack. Brother to Irmgard Zeptner (Manfred) and Peter (Norma) in Berlin, Germany and brother-in-law to Ida Schober and Joe and Elaine Kobetitsch and uncle to many nieces and...

Jun 26, 2012

Berna passed away at the age of 87, after a joyful marriage of 63 years to Rev. Max Warne and many fulfilling years as church organist, choirmaster, piano teacher, mother and friend of many. A Memorial Service - Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 2:00 pm at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church,...

Jun 21, 2012

James passed away peacefully at White Rock Hospice surrounded by family on June 21, 2012. Survived by his loving wife Martha of 52 years; his children Peter, Pauline and Kevin; and grandsons Gabriel, Michael, David, Matthew and Daniel; 1 brother, Bryce. Jim was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and graduated from medical school, Queens University, Belfast. He came to...

Jun 20, 2012

Harold Siew Poh Lim lived life with great enthusiasm, pursuing many hobbies, engaging in numerous business and community ventures, and remaining deeply interested about the wonders of the world until his death. Born in Singapore, Harold was the youngest of 10 children of Lim Teck Boo and Giam Cheng Kiat, immigrants from Fujian, China. He grew up...

Jun 15, 2012

Barbara Norris died peacefully at the age of 96 in the Purdy Pavilion of UBC hospital on 15 June 2012.  She was pre-deceased by her husband of 61 years, Dr. John Norris of the departments of History and the History of Medicine at UBC, and her two sisters, Monica and Patricia. She is survived by: her brothers,...

Jun 14, 2012

Enzo passed away unexpectedly at home in his wife’s arms on June 14 at age 83. The youngest of 11 children, he was born July 10, 1928 in Vigasio, Verona, Italy.  Enzo moved to Belgium in 1955 where he met the love of his life, Fiorina.  He and his new bride immigrated to Canada in 1960 where...

Jun 13, 2012

Fook Wie Wong was born on February 24, 1925 in Victoria, B.C. He returned to China as a young boy.  He met his wife, Grace, in Hong Kong where they were married in 1953. ‘Ba Ba’, ‘Daddy’, ‘Gong Gong’, ‘Ye Ye’…. will be greatly missed by his wife Grace, sons & daughter, their spouses, and his 5...