Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Mar 17, 2012

Sophie passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 17, 2012 at age 91. She is survived by a loving family: her son Ron ( Lucille ); by grandchildren Kevin ( Gayle ) and Nicole; great-grandchildren Eric, Taryn, and Paige. Sophie is also survived by her siblings Irene, Mary, Mildred, Len, Betty, and Beatrice. And by many...

Mar 12, 2012

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. J. Rennie Whitehead announces his passing after a brief illness, on Monday, March 12, 2012, at the age of 94 years. Rennie will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Nesta and his son Michael, daughter-in-law Maureen, his grandchildren Tim, Natalie, Andrew, Katherine and Suzanne,...

Mar 11, 2012

Richard will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Marg (Payne) and his children Alison and spouse Ian Alldritt and  Andrew and his spouse Sara (Tietz).  He is also survived by his parents Ian and Doris Rodrigues, his sister Susan Pfieffer and husband Herman.    Also survived by his sister-in-law Jacki Barber and...

Mar 11, 2012

Sue left us too early on Sunday March 11 2012 and after only 59 years, giving up her beloved family and her worldly passions; skiing, gardening, golfing, painting, boating, music and her work with the BC Cancer Agency. After a challenging and brave fight with brain cancer, her husband Kerry of 32 years, her mother Mona, her...

Mar 10, 2012

Frances passed on peacefully at age 94, after a long, eventful, and extraordinary life. Pre-deceased by husband Bill in Winnipeg, she is survived by sons Brent (Tom) and Craig (Amyra) as well as sister Edna and favourite niece Signe. Despite many obstacles, she accomplished many things thanks to her intelligence, wit, perseverance, and “proactive stubbornness.” After a...

Mar 6, 2012

June McEWEN (Campbell) February 8, 1924 – March 5, 2012 William “Bill” McEWEN July 23, 1919 – March 6, 2012 After 67 years of marriage, June and Bill passed away peacefully within a day of each other, a fitting end to a true love story. June died at home after a lengthy illness, and Bill after only a few...

Mar 5, 2012

passed away peacefully on March 5, 2012  Born August 10 1929 in Hanna, Alberta. She moved to British Columbia in 1965. Dora was the matriarch of the family and gave her family strength, encouragement and love all in her kind and caring manner. Dora was predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond of 49 years also by her...

Mar 2, 2012

With sadness we announce the passing of  Mrs. Johanna (Ann) Squire on March 2, 2012, beloved wife of Elwood Squire, predeceased.  Her son Gary was by her side when she passed away very peacefully.  She will be missed by her son and daughter-in-law Gary & Jelena Squire, daughter Sharon Klebe, her sister Rose Wagner, her grandchildren, Torban,...

Mar 1, 2012

June passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 1, 2012. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Paul; daughters Susan, Janna, Ann, and Maureen; grandchildren Teresa (Jamie), James, Harry, Melody, and Mary Jessica; and sister Patricia (Bob). She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her adventurous spirit took her from...

Feb 28, 2012

With sadness we announce the passing of August on February 28th, 2012.   He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Erika; children, Herman (Cheryl), Monica (Jerry), Carole (Roy) and Patricia;   Grandchildren, Chrissy (Ryan), Jenny, Andrea, Steven, Jill, Taylor and Logan;  and Great Grandchild Griffin.   Opa lived for his family.  He was happiest at home...

Feb 23, 2012

With Great sadness and sorrow, I announce the passing away of my mother, Sumiye Sasaki, on February 23, 2012 at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband, Shigetaka, daughter Takako, son Michitaka, and her brother, Seiki. She was born in Vancouver on October 5, 1918. She lived in Vancouver for most of her life...

Feb 22, 2012

Mary was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was born in Lamont, Alberta, and raised in Willingdon. Her nurse’s training took place at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton. After seven happy years spent in Port Alberni, she moved to Vancouver. Pre-deceased by husband Arnie, son Ross, brothers Alex, John and sister Jean;...

Feb 21, 2012

Feb 17, 2012

Polly was an extraordinarily selfless and loving woman who influenced and brought great joy and comfort to those who shared her life. Born and raised on a farm near Mossbank, SK, Polly left to work in Edmonton where she met Leon, her devoted husband of 53 years. After living in Montreal and other areas of Canada, they...

Feb 16, 2012

It is with great sadness that the family of Luciano Del Rio of Surrey, BC announces his passing on February 16, 2012 after a valiant fight with cancer.  Luciano was born to Rodolfo and Iole Del Rio on November 26, 1935 in Rome, Italy.  He is survived by his common-law wife Divina Parentela, her sons Ryan (Sheryl)...

Feb 15, 2012

David Coffin passed away unexpectedly on February 16th, 2012 at the young age of 56.   Predeceased by his father Mervyn Coffin.   He is survived and lovingly remembered by his mother Sandra Coffin and by his brothers Terry (Marlene), Ian (Myra) and Eric (Hilda) and by Meredith, Gaelan, Emma, Ben, Eric and Paul – the nieces and nephews...

Feb 13, 2012

Noreen passed away peacefully at Burnaby Hospital. She was predeceased by her mother, Alice Mollard nee Bemister, her father Fred Mollard, her brother Lloyd Bemister Mollard, who died in battle in WWII, and her sister Ida Margaret Mollard. Noreen had a long career as a social worker, retiring in 1975. She will be missed by family and...

Feb 11, 2012

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Mother-in-Law, Aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on February 11, 2012 with her daughter, son, and daughter-in-law by her side. Predeceased by parents D’Arcy and Harriet; husband Wally, brother Bob. Survived by son Barry (Betty); daughter Shirley (Harley) Charlten; grandson Monti and granddaughter Alisen (Chad); Sharie Charlten, many nieces and nephews and their families,...

Feb 11, 2012

After a very long and intense struggle against a number of serious illnesses, Norm passed away at Evergreen House in North Vancouver.  He was born in Cranbrook, B.C., and at the age of 12 moved to "his" Vancouver - where he lived out his life. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, who has been very...

Feb 9, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce Mike’s passing. After a long battle he slipped away peacefully with Iona, his wife and soul mate of 26 years, at his side. He also leaves behind his brother Kenneth Evans (Kerry and Stephen) in England, brother-in-law John Corrie (Helen, David/Nina and Johnny, Marlo/Karl and Parker, Georgia,Britain) in B.C....