Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Nov 20, 2023

Maria Teresa passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19th, 2023, at Good Samaritan Care Center at the age of 88.

She is predeceased by her husband Urbano Ponte Sr. and her son Valtar Ponte.  She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Urbano and Silverio and grandchildren Kaela, Kyle and Brandon.

Maria Teresa was a...

Nov 20, 2023

Our beautiful mother, Elena, passed away on January 29 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her devoted son, Paul, and daughters Sandra (Tom Waithe) and Ruth (Paolo Ventresca) and beloved grandchildren Rebecca and William. She leaves behind her sister, Stephanie, and brother-in-law, Al Blesch, along with many cousins, nephews, nieces, and close friends. Elena had a lively...

Nov 20, 2023

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Words to describe grandfather: LOYAL, COURAGE, DEDICATED

Nov 20, 2023

After a brief battle with cancer David left us on December 29, 2023.

A long-time resident of Burnaby, he is predeceased by sisters Elizabeth (Bette), and Loretta, and brother Bill.  He is survived by his wife Mary, sons Adam (Natalie) and Justin, his brother Robert (Bob), and grandchildren Stella, Wyatt, and Sadie.

David worked as...

Nov 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother Maria Battista at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital on February 23, 2023, at the age of 93.

Maria was born in Civitanova del Sannio, Italy on January 16, 1930.  She immigrated to Canada in 1955 to marry our dad, Francesco. Mom was a devoted...

Nov 20, 2023

Obituary:

It is with great sadness that the family of Ryan Duncan Cowie announces his passing on March 25th, 2023 in Vancouver. Predeceased by his dear parents Fraser and Sheila, he will be lovingly remembered by his wife Claire, sister Katherine (Fernando), nephew Gabriel, and beloved Uncle Wayne.

Ryan was born and raised...

Nov 20, 2023

Celebration of Life:

Monday, June 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Kearney Columbia-Bowell Chapel

219 - 6th Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3A3

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Novak, Andras Laszlo (Laci) passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023 in New Westminster at the age of 78. Predeceased by sister...

Nov 20, 2023

Italo Franco passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2023, in Coquitlam at the age of 90.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Antonietta, sons Tony (Cindy), Guido (Mimma), and Johnny (Gina), and his grandchildren Ayisha, Marcellus, Talia, Xavier, Kaitlyn, Gianfranco and Gabriel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 17th,...

Nov 20, 2023

After a valiant fight, Leah Barbara Shepherd passed away surrounded by her loving family at the age of 37, on July 19, 2023, in Vancouver, British Columbia. She will be forever missed by her family, friends, neighbours and coworkers, as the positive influence she had on the lives of others is so far reaching.

Leah achieved a...

Nov 20, 2023

Jack passed away peacefully at Lion’s Gate Hospital on June 20th surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia to Martin and Marjorie (Hartney) Bader and grew up on the east side of Vancouver with his sisters Gloria, Betty, Donna, and Colleen (all predeceased). He attended St. Patrick School where he developed lifelong friendships...

Nov 19, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Noreen. A beloved wife, mother, nonna, aunt, and friend, she was predeceased by her parents, Ivan and Josephine, and brother Anthony. She is survived by her husband Robert, sister Josie (Joe), brother Norm (Joan), children Leah (Gianni) Bittante, Leonard (Jodi) De Julius, Laurel (Jason) Miller and Lanette (Dennis)...

Nov 19, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bruce Thomas McLean.

Bruce passed away after a long battle with cancer at the Royal Colombian Hospital on Sunday November 19th. He was 70 years old. He is survived by his loving wife Benita McLean, and sons Jason (Ceisi), Robin (Deanna) and grandchildren Edin, Tyson, Max and...

Nov 17, 2023

He will be sadly missed and dearly loved by his partner Leisa Thomson. Also survived by his cousin Ray (Louise) Wilson of Vancouver. Steven was born and raised in Shaughnessy and remained a lifelong Vancouverite. He knew the complete history and geography of this city. Steven was a great lover of nature and thrived in the outdoors. He was...

Nov 15, 2023

It is with deepest sadness we announce the passing of Antonia (nee Andretta).

Born in San Zenone Degli Ezzelini Treviso, Italy, she was predeceased by her husband Antonio in 2016.

Antonia leaves behind her sons Riccardo (Julie) and Dave (Michele); grandchildren Daniel (Michelle) and Nathalie (Dan); great-grandchildren Mia and Zoe and a sister in Italy...

Nov 13, 2023

Lynn Armstrong died peacefully at her home in Vancouver, with her husband Sandy and sister Ann by her side, on June 13, 2023.  Born in Toronto, Lynn was predeceased by her parents Barry and Jane (nee Sturgeon) Armstrong.  She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Alexander “Sandy” Macdonald, her brother Michael (Jessica Sheehan), sister Ann (Jay Duffield), nieces...

Nov 13, 2023

Daniel Materna died peacefully at 12:00 on Wednesday March 22, 2023 in Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 76.

Daniel will be lovingly remembered by his spouse and artistic partner Zuzana Vacek, his beloved son Phillipp Materna, granddaughter Oktavia, and daughter-in-law Viktoria. He will be sadly missed by his brother Georg Materna, niece Carolina, nephew David...

Nov 13, 2023

Born October 22, 1930, in Dublin Ireland. June passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023.

Predeceased by husband Benedict, and sons Brian and Garrett.

Survived by her children Dermot (Sandra), Rita (David) and Alan (Nathalie), 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Love you always Mom....

Nov 11, 2023

Darlene (Helen) Pugh peacefully passed away on November 11th, at the age of 82, to be with her Heavenly Father.

Darlene was adored and deeply loved by Richard, her husband of 65 years, her family, and friends. Darlene is survived by Richard, daughters Susan Plamondon (husband Kevin), Tracy Chysik and Michelle Grattan (husband James). Her legacy of...

Nov 11, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Thomas 'Tom' Milburn.

Tom, a dedicated and long-time employee of BC Hydro IBEW258, served the organization for 32 years. His career culminated in his role as the supervisor at BC Hydro's Steel and Transmission Tower and Pole Yard, where his work impacted the entire province of...

Nov 10, 2023

Power, Arneil (Neil) Michael April 4, 1947 - November 10, 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Arneil Michael Power announce his passing in Vancouver, BC. Neil was born on Bell Island, Newfoundland and is predeceased by Parents, James and Kathleen (Myers) Power; brothers Raymond, Francis Milton, Hubert and Walter. He leaves to mourn siblings, Yvonne...