Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Daniel Forsythe
Dec 17, 2011
Daniel Mclellan Forsythe passed away much too soon yet peacefully at the age of 60 on December 17th, 2011 with his wife Vanessa and his mother in-law Lorna by his side. He was predeceased by his parents Jim and Doreen and brother Jeff. Danny was born in Vancouver on Bastille Day, July 14th, 1951 and grew up...
Rose Campbell
Dec 16, 2011
Rose-Marie Campbell 1923-2011 In loving memory of our mother who passed away on Friday, December 16 at the age of 88 years. Rose will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was truly 'A women of beauty, strength and integrity'. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Dec. 30 at noon at 8046 11th...
Kathleen Lobdell
Dec 13, 2011
Kathleen (Kay) Lobdell (nee Kingsbury), born March 16, 1920, passed away December 13, 2011. Predeceased by her husband Rufus, sister Lottie, and brothers John and George. Survived and dearly missed by children Penny, Vicki, and Michael (Shemila), grandchildren Aili and Keira, extended family, and friends. She was an avid bridge player, appreciated the challenge of a crossword...
Ernest Beers
Dec 11, 2011
Beers, Ernest Robert (Ernie) Passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2011 at the Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 91, predeceased by his wife of 57 years Jean. He will be sadly missed by sons Jim (Gisele), Doug (Susie) and Grandchildren Alison (Raymond), Shannon, Matthew, Cameron, Sadie, as well as Carson and a multitude of extended...
Joyce Sigurdson
Dec 6, 2011
After a brief illness, Joyce passed away peacefully on December 6, 2011 at the Windermere Care Centre with her son Kim & her niece Kathy by her side. She was 86 years old. Special thanks to the 8th Floor Windermere nurses & aides for the kindness & comforting care they gave to Joyce during her final hours....
Lucy Somerville
Dec 3, 2011
We are saddened to announce the passing of our much-loved Mom, Mom-in-law, Grandma and Great-grandma, Lucy Hope Somerville. Lucy was born in Chilliwack in 1921, the middle child of Alfred and Kate Tranmer. At twenty, during WW2, she travelled across the nation by train to marry her soldier, Ron Somerville, who was posted overseas three days later;...
Marion Clarke
Nov 18, 2011
Sadly on Friday November 18th at 3:15 am Marion lost her courageous fight against cancer. She fought a long and hard battle with a determination, dignity and bravery that can only be admired by everyone that knew her. There are no words to explain how she touched the hearts and lives of so many people and will never stop....
Clifford Lee
Nov 18, 2011
Passed Away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children. Survived by his wife of 55 years Vivianne. Children- George, Brenda, Bernice(Phil), Glenn(Christine),Brian(Elizabeth) 6 Grand Children and 3 Great Grand Children. Prayers to be held Wednesday, November 23rd at 7pm Funeral Mass Thursday November 24th, at 11am at Our Lady of Fatima, 315 Walker Street, Coquitlam.
Dora Gilraine
Nov 16, 2011
Dora Kathleen Gilraine (Griggs) passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on November 16, 2011. Dora was born in Vancouver on August 20, 1913, in the family home at 8th & Yew in Kitsilano. She moved with her family into their new home in Dunbar in 1925, the year she joined Immaculate Conception Church where...
Hugh Lunn
Nov 15, 2011
Hugh died in Vancouver at the age of 96. Electrical engineer and WWII overseas veteran (RCAF officer). He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vinetta Mary (Burke), 3 children (Bridget, Anthony and Sarah), 5 grandchildren (Naomi, Isabelle, Anne-Mathilde, Catherine Bilodeau and Sebastian Relvas-Lunn) and 2 great-grandchildren (Arthur and Augustine Delisle), his brother David Lunn and...
Ross Lumb
Nov 13, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Ross. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Marjorie Lumb. Ross will be greatly missed by his siblings, Judith (Stanley) Soon, Pamela (Tom) Perry, Dean (Sandra) Lumb, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends, and his dog Tucker. Ross was a devoted family...
Lars Bach
Nov 10, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband and father, Lars/Far, at St. Michael’s Hospice in Burnaby, B.C. on November 10, 2011. He leaves behind his wife Doreen of 43 years, son John, daughter Jennifer (Martin), sisters Mette (Finn) and Grete of Denmark, and Lene of Finland, many nieces and nephews and...
James Craig
Nov 10, 2011
Craig, B.A. LLB, James was born in Alberta, Oct. 17, 1924 and died Nov. 10, 2011. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Beverly, daughter Janine (Tim), sons William (Kathleen) and Patrick (Helen), and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Henry (Lorna). Jim worked for an optical company and then the shipyards before becoming an...
Goldie Rodgers
Nov 5, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Goldie Rodgers (nee Brill) after some years of failing health due to cancer. She lost her loving husband, Gordon also to cancer and is survived by her brother Norman (Ruth) and nieces Linda (Bob), Caryn (Norm) and Robin (Lance) and 6 grand nieces and nephews and 2 great...
Cynthia Woodward
Nov 4, 2011
Cynthia passed away suddenly on November 4 at St Paul’s, Vancouver. She was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, daughter of Elizabeth and Bill Woodward. She is survived by her beloved husband George, her two boys Tom and Jerry, sister Cheryl and nephews Trevor and Jon. Anyone who had the great fortune to know Cynthia is blessed with...
Merilyn Sproule
Oct 31, 2011
After a long and courageous battle with cancer Merilyn passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband of 50 years, Tom, her children, daughter in-law and granddaughter. A loving wife, mother and grandmother will be missed by her children: Siobhan Drover (Larry), Jan (Christine), Mike (Jenn), Kevin (Ali) and Kerry (Richard) and her grandchildren: Amanda, Victoria, Aylisa,...
Gina Owen
Oct 27, 2011
Gina Louisa Owen April 7, 1917- October 27, 2011 At the age of 94, Gina passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones. She is survived by her daughter Mary Anne Chu and her two grandchildren, Alexandra and Eric. Gina (Kiki, Chickie) grew up in Trail, BC and later moved to Vancouver where she lived for the past...
Ricky Ursulak
Oct 27, 2011
URSULAK, Ricky Martin, born April 11th, 1958 in Vegreville, Alberta passed away peacefully at home in Langley BC. He is survived by his loving wife Melanie, son Colby and daughter Brooke, his mother Iona and Carmen and father Martin Ursulak, one sister Wanda, many relatives and friends. You could always hear Rick’s infectious laugh from blocks away. ...
Doris Kennett
Oct 27, 2011
Kennett, Doris Helen 1918 – 2011 Doris passed away peacefully on October 27, 2011 with her loving family by her side. She had a full and cherished life filled with nurturing her children and their spouses - Joan and Herb, Bernice and Chuck, Rick and Jacquie, Lewis and Hazel, Laura and Ron, Don and Trudy, her grandchildren...
Elvira Rodrigues
Oct 24, 2011
A gentle and loving lady suddenly left our world after a short battle with leukemia on October 24th at the age of 81. Formerly of Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, Elvira was predeceased by her beloved husband Francisco Rodrigues and brother Menino Soares. Left to cherish her life are her loving son, Ricardo and his wife Diane and son Xavier,...
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