Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Jan 22, 2013

Passed away on January 22, 2013 in Vancouver at the age of 93. Predeceased by her parents Martin and May Deshaw, her brothers Bernard and Edward and her sister Helen Rempel. She is survived and will be missed by her 10 nephews and nieces, many great nephews and nieces, dear friends Rosemarie and Jim Brown and their...

Jan 22, 2013

It is with great sadness and peace in our hearts that we announce the passing of Sheila Forster who was surrounded by her family and their love. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law.  She will be dearly missed by her daughter Gina, son Brad and his wife Monica, and her only grandchild Alexander. Sheila will...

Jan 21, 2013

Passed away on January 21, 2013 with his beloved wife, Elen and all his children, Jake, Janine and Fenella by his side.  He was a loving husband, a devoted father, a good son, a caring brother, an affectionate in-law, and a wonderful friend, who brought so much love and laughter into the world.  He was adored by...

Jan 17, 2013

My dear wife and mother of a daughter and Tyson. Christel Herzog died peacefully on January 17th, 2013  at 9 pm.  She suffered for 10 years from the results of a stroke and kidney disease. Christel led an active life and managed the household and aspects of my business right up to her final week. She was...

Jan 17, 2013

Passed away January 17, 2013, at the age of 81. Aline was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be sadly missed by John, her husband of 63 years, son Ron (Louise), grandchildren, Michelle and Neal and great grandson Jordan. Aline was strongly devoted to her family and her faith. She was a...

Jan 13, 2013

Passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2013. Predeceased by her husband Benny in 1966. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, April (Vincent) and her grandchildren, Kelsey and Jeremy. She is also survived by a large extended family. Catholic Mass Services to be held Friday, January 18th, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Church,...

Jan 13, 2013

Miguel passed away suddenly January 13, 2013. He was predeceased by first wife Rosalina. Survived by his loving wife, Traudi, daughter Guida, son Michael, stepchildren Monica and Robert and grandchildren. Miguel was born in Parede de Coura, Portugal. His father took him out of school too soon, to work on the family farm and soon the young...

Jan 12, 2013

It is with great sadness that the family announces the unexpected death of Frances Agnes LeRose (Karpiuk) (nee Schnell) at her home in White Rock, BC on January 12, 2013. She was born in Bromhead, SK on November 18, 1931.  Frances is survived by her husband Theodore LeRose, daughter Margo (Randy) of Victoria, BC, sister Marie of...

Jan 11, 2013

Peacefully in Vancouver, on January 11, 2013, at the age of 86. Loving mother of Dale (Robert) and Tracey (Dave). Born in Birmingham, England, Beryl came to Montreal in 1952 for a visit and ended up staying. Once married, she moved to Otterburn, Quebec and devoted herself to bringing up her two daughters. During this time Beryl...

Jan 8, 2013

Kay was born to Nicholas and Maria Zacopec on Nov. 22, 1917 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Kay passed away peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital on January 8th. She was predeceased by her beloved husband John and daughter Maureen She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Judy Talas (Peter), nieces Vicki (Roger) Marce and Louise...

Jan 7, 2013

Mary passed away January 7th at the age of 93 years. She came to Canada from England in 1947 and was a resident of Kelowna for 30 years. Mary and Stan retired to Vancouver in 1980. She is survived by her devoted husband, Stan, daughters Jennifer, Suzan  and Sharon, and four grandchildren. Rest in peace, Mum. You...

Jan 6, 2013

Jerry died peacefully on Jan. 6th 2013. Born in Amsterdam on Nov. 8th 1931, he emigrated to Canada by joining the Calgary based PPCLI band. He co-founded the St. Albert Community band, was a music consultant at the UofA and later obtained a B.Ed in music and taught in both Edmonton and Burnaby, B.C. While proprietor of Tap Roots...

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Dec 17, 2012

Passed away peacefully on December 17, 2012 in Maple Ridge at the age of 87.  Predeceased by his granddaughter, Alayna Debono.  He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia, his children; Sheila(James), Joseph, Michael(Jo), Mary-Ann(Brent), grandsons; John, Ryan, Sean, James, Kevin, Cory, Troy and Peter and great granddaughters, Lily and Danica.  Prayers will be said Thursday, December...

Dec 16, 2012

Luis Ronald Calderon Sanchez, 54, born August 1, 1958 in El Salvador, passed away suddenly on the night of December 16, 2012 in Delta, British Columbia. He is survived by his wife Ester, daughters Rita and Ursula, son Luis, and many loving friends and family. A viewing will be held Friday, December 21 at 1 pm  at  ...

Dec 8, 2012

John Stephen Welch passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the age of 80 years.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Rosemary, his brother Bill, his sister, Mary, his children Mike, Phil (Francine), Greg (Rhona), and Cathy (Jerry), and his grandkids Christina, Juliana, Nicholas, Brenna, Maddie, Ethan, and Sarah. Dad was...

Dec 5, 2012

From humble and hardworking beginnings on a family farm near St. Michael, Alberta to a successful business man, Michael became one of the longest actively serving pharmacists in Canada when he entered his 54th year of practice in early 2012. He was a creative thinker and a maverick amongst pharmacists. He continually challenged himself to improve the...

Dec 4, 2012

Estelle Mary Stevens (nee Heakes), MD, FRCP(C) September 19, 1926 to December 4, 2012 Shortly after midnight, on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, Estelle Mary Stevens (nee Heakes), MD, FRCP(C) peacefully left us in Vancouver, BC. Surrounded by family in her last months, her love for life was the glue that bound us together. Born to Harold Harty...

Dec 4, 2012

Wai Yin Shum was born Wai Yin Cheung in Vietnam in 1927, the Year of the Rabbit, and passed away in Vancouver, Canada on December 4, 2012. She was the eldest of 8 siblings. She married in China in 1946 and in 1949, after having survived the KMT and Japanese occupation and escaping the Communists, moved to...