Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Dec 4, 2012

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear husband, beloved father and caring grandfather, Bill Stonier, at home early in the morning on Dec 4th 2012. Bill is survived by Maureen, his loving wife of 56 years, 2 children; Julie Christie (Randy), Jeffrey and 3 grandchildren; Dustin, Daniel and Brianne, sister Carol...

Nov 30, 2012

Azadouhie (Azad) Garabet Masardijian, 62,  passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Surrey Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer for the last 4 years with her loving family by her side.  She was born on March 15, 1950 in Beirut , Lebanon  to Garabet and Ghazalie (Manalouian) Tufenkjian. Azad grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and...

Nov 28, 2012

Passed away peacefully on 28 November 2012 at 92. Survived by wife Gillian Grasset, children Antoinette, Stephen, Sarah & Richard; grandchildren Rylan, Margaux and Elizabeth. Tony resided in West Vancouver, retired from active medical practice in 1995, was Honorary Staff at University Hospital and Shaughnessy Hospital, Staff Emeritus at Lions Gate Hospital and a senior member of the Canadian...

Nov 26, 2012

Vicky passed away in her sleep Nov. 26, 2012 at the age of 97 at St. Vincent’s Langara. Vicky was born Dec. 18, 1914 in Northern Valley, AB, one of 11 siblings of Casper and Rosalia Zarowny. She was predeceased by her husband Joe(1997), brothers Frank, Alec, Walter, Carl, Louie and Nick and sisters Geneva, Nancy, Nellie...

Nov 25, 2012

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother, Bill Quinn. He died peacefully in his sleep at his home at the Jeffrey Ross Residence in Vancouver on November 25, 2012. Bill was a courageous and loving brother who had a very turmoiled life. He was very proud and although he struggled with...

Nov 24, 2012

Passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 24, 2012 in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 58. He will be sadly missed by his wife Wendy, daughter Katherine, sister Oristeen, brother Joe (Janet), niece Julie, and nephew Jeff along with many, many friends. Pete was a football player (the only time in his life he was told he...

Nov 22, 2012

Following his father’s footsteps, Bill attended University of Michigan to study architecture and continued his career in Hong Kong becoming the president of the Architect’s Association in 1977. He migrated to Canada in 1997 and pursued his passions in boats and sailings, running C&C Marine and building Coquilhalla Brewery. After he knew the resurrection life of Jesus...

Nov 21, 2012

John passed away on Wednesday surrounded by the love of his family. Even in his last moments, he never lost his keen sense of humour. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Helen of almost 57 years, his five daughters, Cathy (Melvin), Nancy (Laine), Susan (Earl), Cynthia (Dan) and Maureen (Daren), his 9 grandchildren and...

Nov 13, 2012

It is with sadness and great love we announce that Anita Marie Caldwell passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord Tuesday, November 13th 2012.  Mom was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the third of ten children of Joachim and Lodia LeGal. At age 12, she came to live with her Aunt in Vancouver. It was while she...

Nov 9, 2012

Beloved husband of Sandra and loving father to Victoria (Alain) Boire and Nicole Egerton.  Loved too by his sisters-in-law Ida Random and Eileen Cunningham and nieces and nephews.  Adrian was born in London, England.  He graduated from the London School of Economics with a BA and an MA and came to Canada in 1954 where he taught...

Nov 4, 2012

Nov 2, 2012

Tony passed away peacefully at Langley Memorial Hospice, surrounded by the love of family.Tony is survived by his wife of 58 years Helen, sons Stephen (Denise) and Gerald (Melissa), and daughter Clare (Will), his grandchildren, Ian, Clare, Liam, Brendan and Michaela, along with great granddaughter, Mayson. Tony was born in Glasgow, Scotland and moved his family to...

Nov 2, 2012

Collins, Graham passed away peacefully on November 2, 2012 in St. Paul's Hospital at the age of 75. He will be lovingly remembered by his partner Ben, nieces Janet (Graham) and Carole (Simon), several grand-nephews and grand-nieces, other family and friends. Graham worked as an electrical engineer in England, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean, until...

Oct 29, 2012

Veronica passed away peacefully on Monday, October 29, 2012 in West Vancouver at the age of 90. Predeceased by her parents Victor and Nadezhda Mashkov, and husband Alexander A. Tuckov in 1964. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter, Svetlana (Ernst) Wilmink; grandsons Chuck (Tracey) Wilmink, Mike (Allie) Wilmink; great-grandchildren Ryan, Danica, Maddie, Ella and...

Oct 27, 2012

Donald passed away into the loving arms of his Saviour on Saturday, October 27, 2012. He was a wonderful husband, father, opi, uncle and brother-in-law, and a beloved friend to many. Don was born in New Westminster on July 13, 1942, and lived his whole life in the Royal City. He graduated from Lester Pearson High School...

Oct 26, 2012

Glynn passed away comfortably and peacefully on Friday evening survived by his children, Peter, Sheila, Martha, Mark and Paul, their partners, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  We all believe that he was ready and with his strong faith, was confident that Mom would be waiting for him. As an F.C.M.A., his career with Canada Safeway took him...

Oct 21, 2012

Joan Sim Steward (nee Matheson) Joan was born on June 26, 1923 and passed away on October 21, 2012. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Bill, daughter Edythe (Stephen) and son Rob (Leslie). She is survived by her 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many other family members and friends. A Memorial Service...

Oct 10, 2012

Passed away peacefully October 10, 2012 into the arms of Jesus.  Predeceased by her husband Henk and son Henny.  Loved and missed by her children Wayne(Donna), John(Julie), Agnes, Hetty(Vic), 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one sister Jennie Tibben.  A Celebration of Dien’s Life will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Nelson Avenue Community...

Oct 7, 2012

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA- Robert (Bob) Boehm, 86, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 7, 2012, from an unexpected complication related to an existing health condition. Creating a loving family was the driving force in Bob’s life, guided by his deep religious faith. He was happiest when his family was together sharing life events (reunions, anniversaries, holidays, cruises)....

Oct 6, 2012

Our beloved sister, aunt, and cousin, Rosa, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2012. Rosa lived a life filled with family and after 88 years she continued to bring smiles to everyone she met.  Born in Wiederzug, Yugoslavia May 2, 1924 she arrived in Vancouver with her mother and two sisters in 1952 and worked for many years as...