Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

May 11, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Maria Catherina DeVuyst.  After a brief illness, Maria went to her eternal home, surrounded by her loving family.  Predeceased by her loving husband Joseph in 1974, her daughter-in-law Merrill in 1999, and her long time friend Oswald Strauss in 2012, she...

May 6, 2012

Predeceased by her parents Jane and Donald Macdonald, husband James, and brother Donald Macdonald. Survived by her loving children, Barbara (Bill) Hudspeth, Katherine Hayes, Sharon Kyle, Donald Kyle, Rosemary (Joe) Rogers, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial at Sts. Peter and Paul Church (1430 W 38th Avenue) on Wednesday May 16, at...

May 6, 2012

Please visit http://susantoogood.inmemoriam.ca for Susan's personalized memorial website. Susan passed away peacefully on May 6th after a courageous struggle with cancer. Predeceased by her father John W. Toogood and nephew Fane Allen. She leaves her mother Audrey, brother’s Tom and Grant, nephews Jason and Aaron and niece Megan. As the Boundary Bay area was a big part...

May 6, 2012

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Tom Rust on May 6, 2012. Tom was predeceased by his wife Mary and is survived by his wife Hope, son James (Patty) Rust, daughter Anne (Ross) Kirkpatrick, and grandchildren; Timothy (Claudia) Rust and Bentley Rust; Jane (Mike) Stark; Andrea (Jonathon) Britton;  Katie Kirkpatrick;  great grandchildren, Elizabeth and...

May 5, 2012

It is with great relief that we announce the passing of Josef Kamensek.  He fought a valiant, yet short battle with cancer.  Joe was born in Slovenia and came to Canada in 1950 with his twin brother Tony to start a new life.  It was here that he married his bride of 60 years, Elisabeth, who he...

May 2, 2012

The Archdiocese of Vancouver announces the death of Fr. Joseph Swoboda, a well respected and loved priest. Fr. Swoboda was ordained to the priesthood in 1955 and retired in 1989. He was a faithful servant. He is survived by many family members and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers will be offered...

May 2, 2012

Michael aged 89 years, of Surrey, BC passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital on May 2, 2012. Michael was born in St. Denis, SK on June 12, 1922.  His love for Evangeline brought him to BC where they married in 1950.  Michael had a successful pulp & paper career working in both Ocean Falls & Prince...

Apr 28, 2012

Norman died peacefully after a full and active life on April 28, 2012 in Vancouver at the age of 92.  He will be lovingly remembered by his son Roy (Lori), daughters Tanis and Eileen (Randy), seven grandchildren Andrew, Elizabeth, Duncan, David, Kaela, Liam and Alina, and many close friends and relatives.  He was predeceased by Win, his...

Apr 23, 2012

Dene was born in Rivercourse, Alberta and passed away peacefully in New Westminster, B.C. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Dene is predeceased by her first husband Donald Roland, her second husband James Sjogren, brother Edward Cameron, sister  Dorothy Mackinnon and son Jimmy Roland. She is survived by her daughter,Betty(Ron and Odie the dog).Grandson,Robbie(Petra and...

Apr 18, 2012

Mary was born May 1, 1943 in Moncton, New Brunswick passed away peacefully on April 18, 2012 in Vancouver at the age of 68. She was thought by many to be a truly exceptional person and filled many lives with love, laughter, light and joy.  She will be sadly missed by her children Anya (Andrew) Chris (Gail)...

Apr 15, 2012

Passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at the age of 80 in Vancouver, BC. The son of the late Frederick M.  Herring and Constance Herring Harrison, Mr. Herring was a graduate of the University of Michigan, School of Forestry, saw combat service in the United States Marine Corps and in the Black Watch in Korea, and...

Apr 6, 2012

After a brave struggle with cancer and liver disease, Helen Minshull (nee Rogers) passed away at The North Shore Hospice on April 6, 2012.  Born and raised in Toronto, she lived in Vancouver since 1968 working on the North Shore first as a physiotherapist and then as an occupational therapist. Predeceased by her mother Catherine, father John,...

Apr 5, 2012

Ruth passed away peacefully in her sleep following  a prolonged yet courageous battle with the deterioration of her health.  Predeceased in 2002 by Ron, her husband of over 60 years, Ruth leaves behind their three sons, Paul (Penny), Alan and Gordon.  Also missing her are nine granddaughters and two great grandsons, many nieces, nephews and extended family...

Apr 3, 2012

Louiselle Watson (nee Aquin) July 20, 1923 –April 3, 2012.  We are saddened to announce that Louiselle passed away April 3 at the Palliative Care Ward of Burnaby Hospital with her family by her side.  She will be missed by her children Arthur, Alma(Martin) Sollanych, and Mark(Heather), her grandchildren Rob Sollanych, Michael(Iris) Sollanych, Mary(Dale) Wagner, and Matthew...

Apr 2, 2012

Zink, Erna Maria (née: Rästatter) passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2012 in Coquitlam at the age of 81. Predeceased by her parents, Adolf and Ida, and her brother Gerhardt. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Wolfgang; daughters Anita (Ross) Rafter and Lorraine (Henry) Christian; son Ronald (Fadwa) Zink and grandchildren Michael...

Mar 29, 2012

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Mar 28, 2012

Mar 26, 2012

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our dear son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend on March 26, 2012 in Vancouver, BC. He is predeceased by his mother Lynne Mancini in 2002. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his father, Victor; his sisters Angela (Peter), Lisa (Emre), Teresa, and Dianna (Dave)....

Mar 26, 2012

On Monday, March 26th, Bill was released from the ravages of Alzheimer’s. He will be missed by his son David, his brother Alan, his nephew Drew Jones and wife Ellen Ashdown, his cousins and other members of his extended family as well as his many friends.  He was predeceased by his parents, J. Arthur (1990) and J....

Mar 24, 2012

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Al after a lengthy yet courageous battle through illness.  He was a good friend, husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by all who knew him.  Al was born in New Westminster where he lived the majority of his life as an active member of the community.  ...