Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Jul 11, 2011

Patrick Buckley passed away peacefully on July 11, 2011. Pat will be lovingly remembered by daughters Laurie and Jennifer Buckley, granddaughter Lily Buckley, and by all those touched by his kind spirit. His legacy will live through his love of the Catholic faith, love of his people, and his love to sing and play as his medicine...

Jul 8, 2011

Patrick Bernard Crean, born August 14, 1926, London England, passed away peacefully following a brief illness, Friday July 8, 2011, in his 85th year. Survived by his loving wife, Wendy McFeely, 2 sons, Tom (Jo-Ann) and Michael; 8 grandchildren, Ryan (Jen), Christie (Jake) Power, Trevor, Kelly-Ann, Catherine, Patrick, Sean and Caitlin; great grandson, Owen Power. Also step family, Loraine...

Jul 7, 2011

Sales, John peacefully passed away 5 days short of his 98th Birthday early Thursday morning, July 7th, 2011. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. John will be greatly missed by all his family & friends. Prayer Service will be held on Monday, July 11, 2011 at 7pm with Funeral Mass to be celebrated...

Jun 17, 2011

Ray passed away peacefully in Langley Hospital June 17, 2011.  Lovingly remembered by his wife Elsie (nee Hall) of 51 years; sons Lonny (Shirley) and their daughters Sydney and Shelby; Kevin (Elke) and their sons Mattias and Benjamin; Mark (Diane) and their children Andrea, Emma and Jacob; daughter Diane Jaeger (Ian) and their sons Matt and Daryl.  Also survived...

Jun 16, 2011

Stephen Jack Mellor passed away unexpectedly in Vancouver on June 16, 2011 in his 57th year. Predeceased by his parents Marjorie and Jack, Stephen is survived by his loving daughter Hailey Trower and son Corey Benoit, three sisters; Laurie (Colin) Vos and Michele Mellor, both of Guelph, Ontario; and Julie Mellor of Georgetown, Ontario; and many nieces,...

Jun 12, 2011

Melissa passed away suddenly on June 12, 2011 in New Westminster at the age of 39. She was predeceased by step-brother Chris. Melissa will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Stephanie, mother Jane Holland, father Russell Smyth, step-mother Linda Smyth, brothers Ken (Robin) and Bob, step-sister Tina as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous caring...

Jun 7, 2011

Marcella passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2011 at the age of 77. She was born to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Indra, in Humbolt, Saskatchewan, and raised in the nearby town of Burr. She is survived by her husband Reginald, children Wendy (Neil), David, and Mary (Jason), sister Doreen Indra, and brothers Henry and Glen...

Jun 6, 2011

Al passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 6th 2011.  He was born in Cudworth, Saskatchewan  on September 28th, 1927.  The family moved to New Westminster in 1943. Al leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years Esther, his daughters Sandra (Hank) and Susan.  He was a proud Poppa to Jennifer, Bradley, Mariah,...

Jun 6, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of a gentle soul, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Del is survived by his loving wife Bette, son Richard, daughter-in-law Judy, granddaughter Debbie-Lynn (Michael), grandson Dean (Amber) and four great grandchildren Tristan, Alexandra, Dylan and Carter.  He is also survived by his three sisters Denise,...

Jun 2, 2011

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Peter Joseph Gallagher. Left to mourn are Rosemarie, his wife of 54 years, sons Daniel (Shari), Peter (Marnie), Mark (Jacqueline) and daughters, Teresa and Kathleen (Jerry), as well as ten grandchildren, Cole, Leah, Natalee, Chelsea, Brooke, Matthew, Payton, Avery,...

May 30, 2011

It is with great sadness, but fond and loving memories that we announce the passing of Bino Genovese on May 30, 2011 after a difficult struggle with cancer. Bino was born in Selva del Montello, Italy and came to Canada in 1951. He was a standing member of the Alpini. Bino is survived by his two sisters, Maria (Italy)...

May 29, 2011

Late of Dublin, Ireland, and New Westminster, B.C. passed away peacefully on May 29th at 7 p.m in the arms of his wife Marie, surrounded by his four sons Damien (Vickie) Tiarnan (Tamar) Dermot (Rebecca) and Niall after a lengthy struggle with lung cancer. Bernard will be joined in heaven by his parents Thomas and Frances King,...

May 28, 2011

It is with great sadness that the Barr family announces the sudden passing of Jim Barr; beloved husband of Cathy and proud father to Katelyn, Jacob and Emily.  Jim was a treasured son to Enid Barr and a much loved brother to Lynn and Jack Barr. Jim is also survived by his two sisters-in-law, Michelle Barr and...

May 19, 2011

Our friend Tom was born in Germany on September 10, 1950 where he lived for the first six years of his life before moving to Montreal.  Growing up in Montreal for 24 years he developed a keen intellect and sense of humour.  He was an avid fan of Formula One, and studied military history – both were...

May 19, 2011

Pauline was born in Fir Mountain Saskatchewan on July 21, 1928. Surrounded by her loved ones she passed away in her home on May 19, 2011. She is lovingly survived by her two sons Mark and Jerry, grand children Domenic and Monica, great grandson Liam, her brother Ted Zarecki and his extended family, her in-laws Collette and...

May 17, 2011

With great sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Toni on May 17 at Vancouver General Hospital. She will be sadly missed by her son, John Paul, daughter-in-law Denise and grandsons Jack and Nate as well as by her extended family and friends. Toni was devoted to her Faith, and to her family, caring for...

May 16, 2011

We are sad to announce the passing of our father, Jan Jozef Solecki, on May 16, 2011 at the age of 92, at UBC Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Born in the small Russian community of Mantukhe in Mongolia, Jan grew up in Harbin.   He was teaching at St. Joseph’s College in Hong Kong when the...

May 16, 2011

May 10, 2011

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kit on May 10, 2011 at VGH in Vancouver after a long illness. Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many.  Kit was predeceased by her father Wing Commander T.J. (Joe) MacKinnon (D.F.C.).  She will be lovingly remembered  by her mother Gaye, brothers Tom (Katia) (London,...

May 8, 2011

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Irene Kump. Anne passed away peacefully the morning of May 8, 2011 at the Fleetwood Care Centre with family by her side. She was born in Pine Falls, MB and moved to the Lower Mainland as a teenager. Anne worked in the restaurant industry until...